Control Design

JULY 15, 2022

LioN-P distributed control units from Lumberg Automation are IP67 I/O modules with integrated PLC functionality that perform a range of functions from simple logical operations to solving more complex control problems

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Design World

APRIL 12, 2024

Boeing will now distribute about 1,000 additional actuation and propulsion system products. Boeing continues to expand its exclusive distributor partnership with Ontic.

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Electronics Aerospace 130

Manufacturing Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The latest ABB AbilityTM Symphony® Plus distributed control system release delivers seamless and secure access to an extended digital ecosystem for power generation and water industries

Automation 40

Automation 40

Gary Mintchell

MARCH 13, 2024

Targeted at Open, Modular Process Control Systems Modular compute, switch, and I/O architecture enables interoperable standard for industrial PCs, PLCs, and distributed control systems. Although this “open, modular process control system” sounds eerily familiar.

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Design World

APRIL 19, 2024

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes a new associate member.

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Electronics 130

Design World

APRIL 19, 2024

Akribis Systems has announce a new addition to its varied motion control product line: RDM-A Series rod motors for space-constrained applications requiring high motor forces and smooth linear motion. With this […] The post Compact rod motors offer high force linear motion appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

With its D/3 Distributed Control System, NovaTech addresses the processing industry’s adoption of a standards-based approach to alarm management to avoid alarm flooding.

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The first Forum I attended way back in 1998 contained a strong presence of open automation from a group called OMAC (Open Modular Architecture Controller). Red Hat, in collaboration with Intel, recently announced the creation of a new industrial edge platform that helps provide a modern approach to building and operating industrial controls.

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Automation Function Manufacturing 147

Control.com

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Many worldwide plants are still running the old Advant Controller 450 from ABB in their facility, with many plants using the latest System 800xA DCS interfaced with the existing AC450 controller.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes three new members. Distributor Pacific International Bearing Inc.

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Aerospace 130

Design World

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes one distributor and three manufacturers to its membership. Distributor Top Industrial Service & Supply Inc.

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Manufacturing 147

Gary Mintchell

APRIL 30, 2024

Despite advancements in connectivity at the edge, many deployments still face network challenges due to their distributed nature, ultra-secure systems or unreliable connections. Due to their distributed nature, modern edge deployments confront numerous network connectivity challenges.

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Function Manufacturing 130

Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Plus, ABB is relating its latest distributed control system release to improved digital transformation. ABB Ability Symphony Plus distributed control system (DCS) contains a simplified and secure OPC UA1 connection to the Edge and Cloud, without interfering with core control and automation functionalities.

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Design World

APRIL 24, 2023

The agreement identifies Boeing Distribution (formerly Aviall) as the exclusive distributor of approximately 600 actuation and control products on a range of civil and military aircraft platforms. “We

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Aerospace 147

Design World

MAY 16, 2023

Emerson, a global software and engineering leader, is improving perimeter security for the DeltaV distributed control system (DCS) with its new NextGen Smart Firewall, a purpose-built control system firewall designed to provide easy-to-install and easy-to-maintain perimeter security for all industries.

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

on the joint development of a small-scale distributed chemical recycling system that uses microwave heating. With a focus on measurement, control, and information, Yokogawa Solution Service provides production control systems, instruments, and other solutions that achieve highly efficient and safe operations at all kinds of plants.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 15, 2024

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 (DCS) and safety systems (SIS) and other technologies that have been part of the brand for decades.

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Automation Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Beverage Aerospace 147

Design World

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Emerson, a global software and engineering leader, has released a new version of its DeltaV™ distributed control system (DCS). New software designed to reduce the burden of IT support and modernization spend coupled with expanded analytics… The post Emerson’s latest control system update appeared first on Design World.

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JUNE 22, 2023

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes two new distributors, three manufacturers, and one associate to its membership.

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Manufacturing 147

Design World

AUGUST 3, 2023

Global technology and software leader Emerson has collaborated with Sartorius, a leading international biopharmaceutical company, to natively integrate Sartorius’s Biostat STR Generation 3 family of bioreactors with Emerson’s DeltaVTM distributed control system (DCS).

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Drives & Controls

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Schneider Electric has collaborated with Intel and the open-source software developer Red Hat to release a Distributed Control Node (DCN) software framework that, they say, will help to drive open automation.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 2, 2023

This platform includes granular edge application controls and configuration services. The initial component of the platform, Edge Access, provides secure access, control and audit tracing for edge deployments. It is a simple solution that provides secure access, control and audit tracing for edge deployments.

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Automation Manufacturing 130

MRPEasy

JANUARY 22, 2024

Keeping a close eye on inventory levels is crucial for increasing the efficiency of any manufacturing or distribution operation. What is stock control? Stock control or inventory control is the process of […] The post Stock Control – A Simple Guide for SMEs appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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Manufacturing 76

Design World

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes three new member companies. Distributor Members Belt Power (Marietta, Ga.)

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 16, 2023

This first-of-its-kind third-party commissioning solution brings one of the world’s most versatile valve manifold control platforms, CPX, to the DeltaV DCS ecosystem. Fast commissioning enables system integrators to speed up time to market, lower engineering overhead, and design new, innovative, and unique distributed control solutions.

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Manufacturing Process control 130

Design World

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes two new member companies. Klockner Group (Columbia, South Carolina) Klockner Group services industrial facilities across the U.S.

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Design World

JANUARY 20, 2023

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes a new distributor member. Nelson Electric Motors (Opelika, Ala.) Founded in 1968 in Alexander City, Ala.,

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Automation World

JULY 11, 2023

The company’s NextGen Smart Firewall reportedly simplifies distributed control system network security.

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Automation World

JUNE 28, 2023

The company’s NextGen Smart Firewall reportedly simplifies distributed control system network security.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 23, 2023

I remember my introduction to industrial “fieldbus” technology that came even before I became an editor with Control Engineering. Another indication of the maturity of the automation and control market lies in this announcement from the EtherCat Technology Group. That was in the 90s. I love press releases.

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Automation Manufacturing 130

Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

“Emerson customers rely on us to optimize their operations, and our DeltaV Distributed Control System is the foundation for this, providing intelligent control of all plant activities,” said Claudio Fayad, vice president of technology, process systems and solutions at Emerson. “We

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Automation Form Manufacturing 130

Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Modern distributed control system (DCS) software is providing more capability at the edge to drive innovation and performance improvement. The cost and complexity of accessing the critical data connected to the distributed control system (DCS) is a challenge for process manufacturers. Learning Objectives.

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MRPEasy

JANUARY 22, 2024

Keeping a close eye on inventory levels is crucial for increasing the efficiency of any manufacturing or distribution operation. What is stock control? Stock control or inventory control is the process of […] The post Stock Control – A Simple Guide for SMEs appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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Manufacturing 52

Cisco Industrial Automation

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Warehouses and distribution centers : Entirely autonomous loading systems are now taking and fulfilling orders from the supply chain. Plus, teams must be able to take emergency control of the vehicle and safely stop if needed. Any network delay or outage can jeopardize the car’s position and its safety.

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Automation Warehousing Cargo Supply Chain 360

Robotics Business Review

APRIL 4, 2024

In this fourth session of our Automated Warehouse webinar series, we will explore the current state of stationary robotics, specifically examining how these systems are being integrated with human workers through smart controls. Stationary robots can be found in various workflows, performing a diverse array of tasks.

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Control Engineering

MARCH 10, 2023

DCS insights When it comes to distributed control system (DCS) upgrades, companies need to become more flexible and smarter in their overall approach because production is getting faster and more sophisticated. – This originally appeared on Control Engineering Europe’s website.

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Metrology

MARCH 24, 2024

The quantum technology applied allows conclusions to be drawn about the size, number and distribution of the individual particles. The post Particle Analysis Quantum Sensor Improves AM Printing Powders Quality Control appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Additive manufacturing Manufacturing 52