• Nestle's Journey to More Effective Packaging Automation

    Updated: 2012-08-31 16:52:31
    Bryan Griffen reviews Nestlé's automation successes, and discusses their continuing development in regards to a standard approach to HMIs, maintenance, and user requirement specifications for OEMs. A portion of the presentation also focuses on a review of Nestlé's involvement and leadership in the OMAC Packaging Workgroup's efforts to develop a more efficient automation solution for packaging.

  • Impact of the Food Safety Modernization Act

    Updated: 2012-08-31 16:34:47
    David Acheson, former FDA official and current managing director at Leavitt Partners, explains how the coming changes to the Food Safety Modernization Act and other regulatory issues will impact food & beverage processors and packagers, other producers of consumables, and the manufacturers who design and build equipment used in those industries.

  • Impulse Announces ADAM-2000 Series of Wireless Remote I/O Sensor Modules

    Updated: 2012-08-30 19:25:30
    Impulse Corporation introduced the ADAM-2000 series of wireless remote I/O sensor modules. The ADAM-2000 series combines input sensors and the IEEE 802.15.4 ZigBee wireless communication standard. The modules are flexible and cost effective distributed sensor monitoring systems. The sensors only update at one minute intervals. As a result, each sensor module can be powered by [...]

  • Database Decisions: SQL or NoSQL?

    Updated: 2012-08-30 16:16:40
    As more computing functions move to the cloud, a relatively new database format — NoSQL — is poised to take the place of the SQL database on which so many manufacturers rely. Automation experts weigh in on the NoSQL potential in manufacturing.

  • 5 Articles for the Automation Pro - Labor Day Edition

    Updated: 2012-08-30 14:02:29
    Doing some train reading on the way to work, enjoy these articles during the rest of the week and over the weekend!

  • Feedback Loop Replication in Cyborg Development

    Updated: 2012-08-29 21:08:50
    The feedback loop so inherent to common industrial control applications is now playing a role in bioengineering as researchers develop a method for embedding networks of biocompatible nanoscale wires within engineered tissues.

  • Siemens Network Security Issue Revealed

    Updated: 2012-08-29 18:12:17
    At a recent security conference in mid-August, Justin W Clarke of Cylance Inc. announced that "he had found a way to spy on traffic moving through RuggedCom's (Siemens business) network switching equipment." The Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team, also known as ICS-CERT, alerted Siemens and RuggedCom, and then issued a security alert on Aug. 21.

  • Network with Industry Leaders at Emerson Exchange 2012

    Updated: 2012-08-28 21:04:37
    The 2012 Emerson Global Users Exchange Americas will present more than 400 workshops and short courses on many topics, including asset optimization, business management, control system modernization, Delta V, SCADA, Emerson updates, instrumentation applications, PlantWeb implementation and process optimization, to name a few.

  • Planning, Deployment, and Management Tool for Time-Based Real Time Locating Systems

    Updated: 2012-08-28 19:05:06
    System Builder assists customers in implementing precision locating systems to provide visibility into and unlock improvements in their operations.

  • Can Automation Reduce Supply Chain Risk?

    Updated: 2012-08-28 16:08:15
    Supply chains are a fact of life for all modern manufacturing operations. And though most manufacturers have outsourced at least some components of their production process, few have any real insight into the true capabilities and vulnerabilities of their supply chain partners that only production-related software can provide.

  • Machine Building: Upgraded CNC Software Improves NASCAR Wheel Production

    Updated: 2012-08-28 15:35:11
    Machine retrofit delivers a combination of precision mechanics and state-of-the-art metal spinning programming and control.

  • GE Energy Expands Industrial Sensor Offering through Acquisition

    Updated: 2012-08-28 14:15:44
    Presens is an Oslo, Norway based provider of pressure, temperature and flow measurement solutions for extreme conditions.

  • Moxa UC-8481 Embedded Computer Features Multiple WAN Wireless Routing

    Updated: 2012-08-27 16:06:29
    The Moxa UC-8481 embedded computer is designed for multiple-WAN wireless routing. It features the Intel XScale IXP435 533 MHz RISC CPU, 32 MB NOR Flash ROM, 512 MB SDRAM, 512 MB NAND Flash, two RS-232/422/485 serial ports, two Ethernet ports, four digital input channels, four digital output channels, a CompactFlash socket, and two USB 2.0 [...]

  • Testing System Added to New U.S. Government Energy Lab

    Updated: 2012-08-27 15:25:29
    The U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Systems Integration Facility got a new regenerative 1 MVA AC + DC source system for grid simulation and testing.

  • Self-Contained Wireless Photoelectric Sensor Solution

    Updated: 2012-08-27 06:00:00
    The SureCross Q45 is a self-contained battery, radio and photoelectric sensor solution designed for control and monitoring applications.

  • Segment Design Tool For Foundation Fieldbus

    Updated: 2012-08-24 19:56:21
    Free tool simplifies planning, validation and documentation of Foundation H1 segments.

  • Industry-Optimized Coriolis Mass Flow Transmitter

    Updated: 2012-08-24 19:49:59
    Industry-optimized sensors let users customize the Promass 100 Coriolis mass flow transmitter for food, beverage, life sciences, pharmaceutical, chemical and other industries.

  • ISA Charters New Standards Committee on Intelligent Device Management

    Updated: 2012-08-23 22:18:55
    The committee will define standard templates of best practices and work processes for design, development, installation and use of diagnostic and other information provided by intelligent field devices in the process industries.

  • Skyera Launches Skyhawk All-Flash Enterprise Solid-State Storage System

    Updated: 2012-08-23 17:28:19
    Skyera introduced their Skyhawk series of enterprise solid-state storage systems. The Skyhawk series is based entirely on low cost 19/20 nanometer Multi Level Cell (MLC) NAND Flash. The solid-state storage systems features a capacity of up to 44 terabytes. The Skyhawk is priced at less than $3 per gigabyte (less than $1 a gigabyte with [...]

  • Multiprotocol Ethernet Distributed I/O Device

    Updated: 2012-08-23 16:43:20
    Turck’s industrial Ethernet Multiprotocol technology allows users to employ one device for three protocols—EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP and Profinet.

  • ODVA 2012 Agenda Released

    Updated: 2012-08-22 20:24:31
    The 15th Annual Open DeviceNet Vendor Association (ODVA) Industry Conference will be held on Oct. 16-18 at the Evergreen Marriott Cojnference Resort in Stone Mountain, Georgia (just outside of Atlanta).

  • Smart Wireless Gateway with native EtherNet/IP output

    Updated: 2012-08-22 19:28:29
    The gateway reduces the time and cost to establish a wireless field network with an EtherNet/IP PLC.

  • Touch Screen Line Expands

    Updated: 2012-08-21 20:44:13
    Simatic line of HMI Comfort Panels has been expanded to include 15-, 19- and 22-inch color touch screens.

  • Subminiature Prox Sensors for High Density Machines

    Updated: 2012-08-21 20:41:27
    F76 series inductive sensors are a versatile sensing solution whose compact size and easy connectivity are well suited for small commercial machines.

  • Mantracourt Introduces T24-GW1 Modbus Gateway for Gathering Data Wireless

    Updated: 2012-08-21 16:30:04
    Mantracourt introduced the T24-GW1 Modbus Gateway. The T24-GW1 is a Modbus interface gateway with a simple interface for gathering data from up to 100 acquisition modules in a T24 network using either the standard Modbus interface RTU protocol or a simple ASCII protocol. Simple commands are available to wake, sleep, and keep awake T24 acquisition [...]

  • Engineering School Innovations: Fuel from Waste Plastic

    Updated: 2012-08-21 15:12:35
    Student at the University of British Columbia uses Honeywell’s Unisim design simulation software to model the pyrolysis process by which waste plastic can be turned into synthetic crude oil.

  • In Italy, Automation Recovers Cheese and Helps Humans

    Updated: 2012-08-21 06:00:00
    Everyone in the world heard in May about the earthquakes that occurred in the central and northern parts of Italy, where many industries have their headquarters.

  • Bruker Announces Photoconductive Atomic Force Microscopy Module

    Updated: 2012-08-20 16:13:31
    Bruker introduced the Photoconductive Module for the Dimension Icon Atomic Force Microscope (AFM). The Photoconductive Atomic Force Microscopy (pcAFM) enables sample illumination while performing nanoscale electrical characterization. Bruker’s pcAFM accessory transforms the Dimension Icon AFM into a solution for dedicated nanoscale organic photoelectric material research. Read more: Bruker Announces Photoconductive Atomic Force Microscopy Module Twitter [...]

  • SEMATECH Makes Breakthrough in Reducing Defects in Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography

    Updated: 2012-08-16 16:28:32
    SEMATECH researchers have made a breakthrough in reducing tool-generated defects from multi-layer deposition of mask blanks used for extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUVL). The breakthrough brings EUVL technology a step closer to high-volume manufacturing. SEMATECH is an international consortium of leading semiconductor device, equipment, and materials manufacturers. Read more: SEMATECH Makes Breakthrough in Reducing Defects in [...]

  • WP Membership Tool

    Updated: 2012-08-12 14:23:14
    Turn Your WordPress Blog Into A Fully Fledged Membership Site. WP Membership Tool is a WordPress plugin. Our new plugin will add *membership* support to your WordPress blogs. You will be able to restrict specific pages or posts to your subscribers and start collecting recurring subscriptions from your members. Main features are as follows: Easy-to-use [...]

  • WP Content Aggregator

    Updated: 2012-08-12 14:22:41
    This is our WordPress content plugin WP Content Aggregator will auto-publish WP Posts based on search keywords. Here is a short description of the plugin: The plugin is based on several well-known API which are used to retrieve content from the Internet, based on keywords and filters. These various contents are then automatically ‘aggregated’ in [...]

  • WP Blaster

    Updated: 2012-08-12 14:18:35
    This is our WordPress content plugin WP Content Aggregator will auto-publish WP Posts based on search keywords. Here is a short description of the plugin: The plugin is based on several well-known API which are used to retrieve content from the Internet, based on keywords and filters. These various contents are then automatically ‘aggregated’ in [...]

  • WP Anchor Link

    Updated: 2012-08-12 14:14:03
    Automatically Create Links In Your WordPress Posts!

  • Webthumb

    Updated: 2012-08-12 14:12:43
    The plugin offers support for both Joomla! and WordPress License price is $57 WebThumb is based on the Bluga WebThumb API. Bluga is a white-label web service API for generating web thumbnails and full size snapshots of websites. As an indication of both its popularity and scalability, Bluga Webthumb generated its 4 millionth thumbnail in [...]

  • Lightpop

    Updated: 2012-08-12 14:11:47
    The plugin offers support for both Joomla! and WordPress License price is $57 WebThumb is based on the Bluga WebThumb API. Bluga is a white-label web service API for generating web thumbnails and full size snapshots of websites. As an indication of both its popularity and scalability, Bluga Webthumb generated its 4 millionth thumbnail in [...]

  • Synonymizer

    Updated: 2012-08-12 14:10:40
    The plugin offers support for both Joomla! and WordPress License price is $57 WebThumb is based on the Bluga WebThumb API. Bluga is a white-label web service API for generating web thumbnails and full size snapshots of websites. As an indication of both its popularity and scalability, Bluga Webthumb generated its 4 millionth thumbnail in [...]

  • Smarthome Anniversary Sale – August 8th Daily Deal!

    Updated: 2012-08-09 00:12:21
    ConservCo named their new showerheads after the largest waterfalls in the world because they create such a soothing shower experience. You’ll feel like you’re standing under a cascading waterfall! The Victoria 7 Function Fixed Showerhead offers 7 unique spray patterns in a stylish chrome showerhead. As with all products manufactured by ConservCo, Waterfall Series Showerheads [...]

  • Greenvity Unveils Hybrii-XL GV7011 and Hybrii-PLC GV7012 System-on-Chip Devices

    Updated: 2012-08-07 18:26:50
    Greenvity Communications launched their Hybrii system-on-chip family. The hybrid SoC integrates powerline communication (PLC) and wireless capabilities on a single chip. Hybrii devices currently include the Hybrii-XL chip for smart grid, smart energy management, industrial and consumer applications, and the Hybrii-PLC device for rugged, high temperature conditions. Samples and evaluation kits of the Hybrii-XL (GV7011) [...]

  • Smarthome’s 20th Anniversary Sale — This Week’s Free Giveaway!

    Updated: 2012-08-07 01:30:54
    Each week we are giving away*** five free products to new subscribers to our email newsletter. If you aren’t already signed up, get on board now to be eligible for these fantastic promotions! This week’s giveaway ending on August 10, 2012 is for a drape controller! Now you can enjoy the convenience of motorized drapes [...]

  • Android, Blackberry Lose Smartphone Market Share to Apple iOS

    Updated: 2012-08-06 16:12:11
    Strategy Analytics announced that the market share for the Android operating system decreased to 56% from 60%. In addition, Blackberry’s smartphone market share declined from 11% to 7% over the past year. This is its lowest level in recent history. Consumers, businesses and operators continue to be frustrated by Blackberry’s limited touchcreen smartphone portfolio and [...]

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