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Weintek USA launches new versatile HMI

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:02:21 +0000

Weintek USA announced a new, UL Listed, sunlight-readable 7-in. human machine interface (HMI). The cMT3072XHT(L) has an adjustable brightness screen capable of 1200 cd/m2 with 1024 x 600 resolution and a wide viewing angle of 85° in any direction. Enhanced components allow the cMT3072XHTL to handle temperatures anywhere from -4 to 131° Fahrenheit. Ready for…

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Mitsubishi Electric awarded Guinness World Record for fastest robot to solve a puzzle cube

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:59:02 +0000

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation recently announced that it had been awarded a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title onMay 21, 2024, for the fastest robot to solve a puzzle cube using the TOKUI Fast Accurate Synchronized Motion Testing Robot (TOKUFASTbot). The previous record of 0.38 seconds was trumped by TOKUFASTbot’s time of 0.305 seconds. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation reports…

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Digital transformation and the workforce: a discussion with Deloitte

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 22:08:17 +0000

At the 2024 Digital Transformation Forum in Boston, Design World sat down with Deloitte’s Asi Klein, managing director of industrial products and construction, and Matthew Fox, senior manager, to discuss trends in workforce development. Here’s a video of the discussion and a Q&A article below. What are the major workforce trends you’re seeing in manufacturing?…

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Softing’s “plantPerfect Monitor” for industrial communication networks at ACHEMA 2024

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 23:48:02 +0000

At ACHEMA 2024, Softing Industrial presents “plantPerfect Monitor”, an innovative solution for comprehensive condition monitoring of industrial communication networks and installed systems. “plantPerfect Monitor” provides detailed insights into the status of industrial networks. Version 1.00 is designed for use with Softing’s hardware gateway “smartLink HW-DP”, which enables controller-independent access to PROFIBUS DP networks. Softing Industrial…

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Softing Industrial expands edgeConnector with ARM 32-bit compatibility

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:26:25 +0000

Softing Industrial announces the integration of ARM 32-bit compatibility into its edgeConnector products, meeting the increasing demand for edge applications using ARM processors. ARM 32-bit compatibility expands the application range of edgeConnector, allowing Softing Industrial to meet the growing demand for compact edge devices powered by ARM processors. Previously, edgeConnector solutions were only available for…

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Softing Industrial’s edgeConnector integrates Allen-Bradley controllers into industrial edge applications

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 23:56:49 +0000

Softing announces the expansion of its Docker-based edgeConnector product family with the introduction of edgeConnector Allen-Bradley PLC, providing convenient access to data from ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers. With the new Docker-based software module edgeConnector Allen-Bradley PLC, users can easily connect to their ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers. The controllers’ data is available on edge devices or…

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ABB launches next-generation Robotics control platform OmniCore

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 20:22:09 +0000

ABB Robotics has launched OmniCore, an intelligent automation platform that is faster, more precise, and more sustainable, to empower, enhance, and futureproof businesses. The OmniCore platform, the result of more than $170 million of investment in next-generation robotics, is a step change to a modular and futureproof control architecture that will enable the full integration…

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Ewon remote solutions from HMS Networks strengthen security

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:36:29 +0000

The Ewon remote solutions from HMS Networks have always prioritized security. Recently, the Ewon Cosy+, a solution for remote access, was assessed against IEC 62443-4-2 criteria by NVISO, a globally recognized cybersecurity expert, for cybersecurity. As the industry evolves, so do the standards of excellence, with IEC 62443 emerging as the benchmark for cybersecurity in…

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7 things I learned from Hexagon’s Tarik El Dsoki

Wed, 29 May 2024 21:07:01 +0000

Germany’s Hannover Messe can be a show of excesses, with too many halls to visit, too many new products to see, and never enough time — or walking stamina — to take it all in. But the show is full of little nuggets of information that help engineers and designers find solutions to do their…

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HAWK launches new fiber optic sensing website

Tue, 21 May 2024 16:05:53 +0000

Hawk Measurement Systems (HAWK), a provider of level, positioning, asset monitoring, and fiber optic sensing systems, announces the launch of its new fiber optic sensing website, HawkFiber.com. With an unwavering commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements, Hawk Measurement has designed HawkFiber.com to elevate the user experience and provide an educational platform for…

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