IAPD celebrates and highlights individuals in the automation field. - 28 April marks International Automation Professionals Day (IAPD) which honors professionals who have made significant contributions to the field of automation and raises awareness about the importance of automation in today's world. IAPD commemorates the founding of ISA.
The death of Peter Higgs, the physicist who theorised Higgs boson, has been announced.
RIP
Programming and maintaining with field controllers. -
The BAScontrol and BASpi Open Control Series from Contemporary Controls, use BACnet/IP as an open communications protocol, Sedona function block programming, and the free BAScontrol Toolset for unrestricted use in program development and archiving.
Deep probing into machinery. -
Sensor Technology has extended its new range of torque sensors with a model that has the sensing head and electronics in separate housings. This has two advantages: the sensing head can fit into very confined spaces, and the electronics can be located in a position where they are protected from physical damage, dust, dirt, moisture, electromagnetic forces, etc.
Master VAR Partner for the Food and Beverage. - Swan-Black, an operating affiliate of GS Systems, has been appointed as the first Seeq Master Industry VAR (MIV) partner, specializing in the Food and Beverage industry sectors. This new partnership designation is reserved for select partners that possess the highest level of Seeq maturity and commitment to customer success in a dedicated industry vertical. This advancement is a testament to the fruitful collaboration between Seeq and Swan-Black, acknowledging Swan-Black's unparalleled expertise in this field.
Ametek Surface Vision has appointed Jacqueline Peintinger as Product Marketing Manager.
Sensors for precision environmental monitoring. - The launch of its innovative EVA-2000 series, a new line of smart wireless sensors incorporating LoRaWAN technology has been announced by Advantech. This series marks a significant advancement in the field of industrial sensing applications, offering long-range data transmission combined with exceptional power efficiency. The EVA-2000 series, comprising of diverse sensor models from temperature and humidity to water leak detection, is designed for the demanding sectors of industrial automation, equipment monitoring, and environmental monitoring.
Delivering scalable recipe authoring and execution technologies for life sciences companies. - DeltaV™ Workflow Management, a next-generation software designed for life sciences companies in early-stage development has been introduced by Emerson. The new software continues Emerson’s expansion of capabilities of the evolving DeltaV automation platform to offer more scalable options to suit the needs of smaller life sciences innovators. For companies with limited IT infrastructure, DeltaV Workflow Management provides a cloud-based, software-as-a-service solution for simple recipe authoring, execution and electronic data capture.
CiA (CAN in Automation) association have re-elected the Board of Directors (Top to Bottom)
• Magnus Hell from Infineon as Technical Director,
• Christian Schlegel from CHS Consulting as Business Director, and
• Holger Zeltwanger as Managing Director.
New high-power industrial ATX PSU series. - Three models of Bicker's new Delta GPS series are now available from stock. These exceptionally powerful ATX power supplies impress with their combination of high energy efficiency with 80PLUS® certification and the robustness of an industrial PC power supply. With powerful 12V outputs, they are perfect for high-performance computer systems and graphics-intensive applications.
Tough Ethernet switches. -
IT technicians are being helped by Moxa to build faster, more resilient networks in the harshest industrial environments with its ToughNet TN-5300A Series of unmanaged Ethernet switches.
Designed to extend IoT connectivity into rolling stock, factory robotics, mining and marine applications, ToughNet TN-5300A switches are hardened to withstand exposure to dust, moisture and other damaging elements.
25th anniversary in test and measurement. - Fluke Corporation recently hosted an award ceremony celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Premium partnership with CalPlus GmbH. A leading German specialist distributor for test and measurement equipment and the leading supplier of calibrators for electrical quantities and temperature, CalPlus was formed in 1999 by former employees of Fluke. Today, the company serves customers in all areas of the German economy, including colleges, universities, research institutes and authorities, and is headquartered in Berlin.
Industrial PCs with powerful performance and reliability. - Compact and fan-less industrial PCs have been announced by DFI. Their EC70A-ADP is designed with rich I/O and wide temperature support, enabling diverse deployment for AMRs and AGVs. EC700-ADN, equipped with the Hailo-8 module, offers advanced AI computing capabilities for industrial automation applications.
Simulating MIMO connections. -
Anritsu Corporation has introduced a newly developed Butler Matrix 4x4 (0.6 GHz to 7.125 GHz) MA8114A to expand its Butler Matrix module lineup of simulating MIMO connections.
Johan Lundblad has been appointed as General Manager at Kollmorgen, Autonomous Mobile Solutions division.
Prototyping of End-to-end AI Accelerated Vision Applications. - BitFlow has successfully integrated the unprecedented computing power of the NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Orin module, which can perform 275 trillion operations per second (TOPS), with the lightning-fast data rates of its CoaXPress (CXP) frame grabbers.
Is fibre right for your industrial network? - In the rapidly evolving landscape of industrial IoT networks, understanding the intricacies of fibre optic cables is essential for IT technicians and plant management alike. Henry Martel, Field Application Engineer with Antaira Technologies, discusses fibre cable types and costs.
Miniature CO2 sensor. -
The STCC4 from Sensirion, enables mass-market CO2 monitoring in a wide range of applications with unmatched form factor, cost efficiency and low current consumption. They have now launched the latest addition to their CO2 sensor portfolio in the last quarter of 2024.
RF edge launch connectors. -
Samtec has released a new line of RF edge launch connectors with a narrow body design that is 33% smaller than traditional edge launch connectors. These connectors are commonly used in a lab setting for high-frequency test and measurement applications, high-speed digital component test and evaluation boards. Frequency capabilities are DC to 67 GHz (185-EL Series), DC to 50 GHz (240-EL Series) and DC to 40 GHz (292-EL Series). Interface types include 1.85 mm, 2.40 mm and 2.92 mm.
Inline peak power sensor. -
The launch of Anritsu's new inline power sensor MA24103A has been announced. This is designed to measure accurate Peak and True-RMS average power measurements from 25 MHz to 1 GHz and 2 mW to 150 W power range.
Artificial intelligence is in the air. -
Gasmet recognises the importance of AI as one potential driver of development and growth in the gas analysis industry. AI can help the company to leverage the power of data, improve its employer brand, increase its operational efficiency and agility, and deliver better customer experience and satisfaction.
Weld seam inspection. -
An innovation leader in automotive lightweight construction, Waldaschaff Automotive GmbH, is meeting the complex challenges in subassembly thanks to cutting-edge solutions from SmartRay.
Stdent Games. -
The ISA EMEA Student Games competition is scheduled as part of the ISA Automation and Digital Transformation Conference to be held in Khobar, Saudi Arabia on April 22nd -April 24th, 2024.
Process & Temperature meter. -
The 330R2 1/8 DIN Process and Temperature Panel Meter from Moore Industries replaces their discontinued 330R Process Monitor. The 330R2’s universal input and dual process relays satisfy a wide variety of process and temperature applications. Thanks to the 300R2’s UV-resistant and sunlight-readable 4-digit display and an operating temperature range of -40 to 65°C, it is particularly well suited for harsh outdoor environments.
Compact solution for big challenges. - Space is a scarce commodity - especially in the world of electrical engineering, where every millimeter counts. Regardless of whether it is a portable optical device or a stationary installation. The trend towards ever smaller applications poses new challenges for users and manufacturers. To meet these requirements, ODU offers a suitable solution with the ODU MINI-SNAP® Super Shorty in the F series. This connector solves problems in places where there is no room for error, particularly thanks to the possibility of tailoring the cable assembly to the specific application.
Tests for for GEO Satellites. -
The functionality of Anritsu's Signalling Tester MD8430A has been expanded with the introduction of a protocol test solution for Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) devices for Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellites. As a result of the upgrade, the MD8430A can now support NTN Narrow Band Internet of Things (NB-IoT) technologies.
Wireless in stone! -
World-known manufacturer of natural stone processing plants and machines, Pedrini, and CoreTigo, have announced an advancement in natural stone processing machinery. By integrating CoreTigo's IO-Link Wireless devices into its machinery, Pedrini was able to enhance existing machines, gaining the benefits of this industrial-grade wireless communication, without the need to design new machines.
Driving Sustainable Innovation in Northern Ireland's Industries. - Digital Catapult, Britain's authority on advanced digital technology, has launched a cutting-edge accelerator programme with Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to support the region's net zero ambition. The Tenfold NetZero Accelerator Programme will support three of Northern Ireland's leading agriculture and manufacturing businesses to develop proofs-of-concept that will drive adoption of sustainable innovation across the region, and solve complex industrial challenges.
Information and communication acquisition completed. -
HMS Networks has finalized the acquisition of Red Lion Controls from Spectris Group Holdings Limited. The two companies are now one entity and can start working together on common go-to-market strategies and product offerings.
What Do IIoT Solutions Look Like? -
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) presents a wealth of opportunities for manufacturing companies to improve their operations and competitiveness. (Automation.Com)
Wireless air treatment. -
Emerson is creating sustainable solutions for their customers with CoreTigo's wireless industrial automation technologies. The collaboration tackles the challenges of Compressed Air Management in machinery, ultimately reducing energy waste and CO2 emissions, while enhancing maintenance efficiency and operational processes.
Synchronized communication protocols. - Kollmorgen has announced the latest update to its AKD2G servo drive. With the introduction of these new features, Kollmorgen has broadened its offerings to additionally support PROFINET IRT and Ethernet/IP with CIP Sync alongside CANopen®, EtherCAT®, and FSoE time-synchronized communication protocols. Each protocol is rigorously tested with a variety of motion controllers and certified by industry standards organizations.
Long reach transmission. - Antaira Technologies has launched a turnkey solution kit that extends the reach of 10/100 Ethernet and 802.3at PoE over UTP copper cabling up to 800 meters for reliable point-to-point connectivity. Eliminating the need for a local power supply, Antaira LEP-401M-KIT LAN extenders are ideal for deploying remote PoE (15W) and PoE+ (30W) powered devices, such as IP surveillance cameras, access points, and VoIP phones, beyond the 100-meter distance limitations of Ethernet cabling
New comprehensive automation platform. - As part of its Boundless Automation™ vision for helping organisations deliver more seamless operations, Emerson is evolving its DeltaV™ brand into the DeltaV Automation Platform. The newly expanded automation platform will include supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, manufacturing execution systems (MES) and operations management software alongside the distributed control systems (DCS), safety instrumented systems (SIS) and other technologies that have been part of the brand for decades. The evolution builds a more comprehensive automation platform to make it easier for users to deliver smarter, safer, more optimised and more sustainable operations
Hummingbird has appointed James Adams as Global Sales Manager.
Computer almost outside! - DFI has introduced its latest KS101-EHL industrial touchscreen PC designed for reliability and durability in semi-outdoor applications. Equipped with energy efficient Intel Atom® Processors, the Panel PC provides the high performance required by various industries such as automatic car wash machines, ticket machines, and parking payment machines. Combined with its rugged design and intuitive interface, the KS101-EHL ensures operational and energy efficiency.
Metal-free pumps. -
Electrophoresis with agarose gel is an important method for analysis and quality control in the life sciences. The basis for precise results is the accurate filling of the agarose columns. This process works with metal-free pumps from HNP Mikrosysteme GmbH.
Flying probe test on screen! -
The latest video showcasing the capabilities of the RAPID H4 Flex has been unveiled by Seica. This is a unique solution dedicated to test flex PCBs directly in the production Reel. The RAPID H4 Flex is the most versatile and high performance flying probe test system in the world for fixtureless test technology.
Consultation on the Draft Cyber Industrial Strategy.
- The Mid-Term Review of the National Cyber Security Strategy 2019-2024 called for the development of a 'whole of Government' strategy for the development of the cyber industry in Ireland. Furthermore "delivering a significant initiative in Cyber Security Research" remained a key outstanding measure from that Review. Recognising this challenge and leveraging off national policies on research and industrial development, particularly Impact 2030 and the Enterprise White Paper, the realisation of a national cyber industrial strategy enables digital transformation.
