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Daily news headlines for industrial automation, process control and instrumentation professionals from Automation.com. Includes product news, company and organizational news, and application news.

Schneider Electric Multi-Tiered Pressure Transmitters Line

Schneider Electric is pleased to announce the launch of the multi-tiered pressure transmitters line, to allow customers to optimize their investments without compromise of quality and capitalize on investments.

FDT Group announces Common Component update to support FDT 2.1

The release of the FDT 2.1 specification in 2018 set the FDT Group’s Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) transformation path to connect and empower the intelligent enterprise based on industry-driven feedback across the process, hybrid and discrete manufacturing markets.

ABB announces ABB Ability Wellhead Manager

ABB Ability Wellhead Manager is cloud-based, so operators can gain insights about their production assets anywhere in the world. Remote workers can connect in real-time.

SKF announces SKF Pulse condition-monitoring tool for rotating equipment

SKF Pulse has a visual interface that guides users through the data collection process. Users enter asset information that automatically configures alarm thresholds based on ISO standards.

ATO introduces series of 500W to 6000W DC-AC Power Inverter

The power inverters are available for input DC voltages 12V/24V/48V, and output AC voltages 110 V /120 V /220 V /230 V /240V for selection.

Tripwire introduces Penetration Testing Assessment and Industrial Cybersecurity Assessment services

The Penetration Testing Assessment discovers vulnerabilities to assess the security of an organization’s IT environment. The Industrial Cybersecurity Assessment provides evaluation of vulnerabilities in industrial control system (ICS) environments, taking into account the operational technology (OT) requirements of utility, manufacturing, oil and gas, and critical infrastructure operators.

Emerson announces opening of applications for 2019 ASCO Engineering Scholarship program

Students seeking to submit a scholarship application must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program in an instrumentation, systems, electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering discipline at an accredited U.S. educational institution for the 2019/2020 academic year.

Fluid Components International (FCI) announces ST80 Series thermal mass flow meter featuring Adaptive Sensor Technology (AST).

FCl’s AST thermal mass flow technology for the ST80 Flow Meters features a hybrid sensor drive. This measuring technique combines both constant power (CP) and constant temperature (CT) thermal dispersion sensing technologies in the same instrument.

ABB introduces DCS880 DC variable speed drives

The DC VSDs are built on ABB’s all-compatible, common drive platform, sharing the same control panel, features and tools as recent- and future-generation ABB drives. Once users have learned one ABB all-compatible drive, they can use other all-compatible drives – both DC and AC.

Pentek introduces Jade Model 71810 Digital I/O XMC module

When mounted on a compatible single board computer or other XMC carrier, the Model 71810 provides a customizable I/O signal status and control interface.

POSITAL announces 2- and 4-wire versions of the single-cable BiSS Line interface for motor feedback kit encoders

The combination of single-cable connectivity and POSITAL’s kit encoders provides motor manufacturers, machine builders and system integrators a way of building absolute position feedback into devices such as servo-motors, stepper motors and robotic joints.

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division announces PC-DMIS 2019 R1

PC-DMIS 2019 R1 introduces the GD&T Selection and Capture tool which automatically transfers GD&T data from 2D ‘blueprints’ into the PC-DMIS measurement routine.

ABB to introduce digital application to monitor well-being of control room operators

The result is a microenvironment that adapts to each individual’s needs and is achieved through the measurement and grading of factors such as air quality, temperature, lighting environment and humidity.

Real Time Automation announce release of John S. Rinaldi's book: The Everyman’s Guide to EtherNet/IP: The Industry’s Leading Automation Protocol

“It’s the story of how and why EtherNet/IP was conceived and its rise to dominance in the automation world. It’s also a real-world, hands-on handbook for the technology and how it relates to other technologies like Modbus TCP, PROFINET IO and the rest” says Rinaldi

Binder USA releases Series 770 NCC female panel-mount connector

When the panel-mount connector is mounted it can withstand wash-downs and splashes when a cable is not connected, making the NCC connector suitable for medical and industrial applications where spillages and cleanings are a regular part of the environment.

AutomationDirect announces SOLO Basic temperature controllers

These basic controllers are IP66 rated for dust and water jet ingress protection (inside suitable enclosure) and have a 0°C to 50°C operating temperature range.

Novotechnik releases TF1 Series of touchless position sensors

TF1 Series consists of an inductively coupled position marker attached to a moving rod/piece of the user’s application that requires a position measurement and the sensor with operational and programming status LEDs.

RIGOL Technologies announces EMI Measurement Application for UltraReal family of Real-time Spectrum Analyzers

RIGOL’s EMI Measurement Application provides an EMI Pre-Compliance Solution allowing engineers to measure, compare, analyze, and report on EMI issues throughout their design process.

International Society of Automation (ISA) announces publication of Situation Management for Process Control

Written by Douglas H. Rothenberg, Ph.D.,—an expert in alarm management and operator support technology—the book explores control room management as a discipline, focusing on the applicable tools, technology, and methodologies that foster safer, more effective control room functioning and improved industrial production.

Hänel Storage Systems announces hands-free Hänel Lean-Lift Vertical Lift Module (VLM)

Through the use of wireless “data eyeglasses” and Pick-by-Voice, a Hänel Lean-Lift Vertical Lift Module (VLM) can be operated hands-free, without the use of a system controller or keyboard.

IBM announces Maximo Asset Performance Management (APM) solutions

IBM Maximo Asset Performance Management (APM) solutions collect data from physical assets in near real-time and provide insights on current operating conditions, predict potential issues, identify problems and offer repair recommendations.

ABB Robotics announces series of training courses for paint robots and OmniCore controller

The paint robot course will be an instructor-led, five-day seminar with practical exercises to teach participants how to program a robot safely.

TrendMiner announces release of TrendMiner 2019.R1

TrendMiner enables process and asset experts to analyze, monitor and predict operational performance through trend analysis of time-series data. The new 'Stacked Trend View' enables the display of trend data within separate lanes, vertically stacked and aligned.

Bentley Systems announces open nominations for Year in Infrastructure 2019 Awards

The Year in Infrastructure Awards are an integral part of Bentley’s annual Year in Infrastructure Conference. The deadline for nominations is April 30, 2019.

Fujitsu Components America releases FWM7BLZ20B series of Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy wireless modules

The FWM7BLZ20B series is powered by Nordic Semiconductor's nRF52832 SoC. The symbol rate and data rate accommodates both 1Mbps and improved 2Mbps to facilitate communication speed with other Bluetooth devices.

TRACO Power releases THN 15/20/30 WI series of 15, 20 and 30 Watt DC/DC converters

These 15 / 20 / 30 watt 5V out models with “-A1” suffix feature an extended trim range up to 6VDC. This makes these converters suitable for providing isolation and regulation for circuits in low-noise applications.

PLC Programming Preference Survey

Automation.com in cooperation with the PLCopen standards organization is doing a PLC Programming Preference Survey to gain knowledge about programming preferences.

The International Society of Automation (ISA) announces registration open for 2019 Analysis Division Symposium

ISA offers two training workshops led by industry experts who have real-world experience applying the technology. On Sunday, 5 May, ISA will hold both introductory and advanced ISA process analyzer courses. On Thursday, 9 May, vendors will provide hands-on training on their solutions and applications

Mocana and PrimeKey announces the integration of Mocana TrustCenter and PrimeKey EJBCA Enterprise

With the integration between Mocana TrustCenter and EJBCA Enterprise, IoT companies can support one-touch and zero-touch provisioning of keys and certificates with data/code authenticity and confidentiality throughout the lifecycle of IoT devices and embedded systems.

ams introduces AS7026 optical sensor

The AS7026 provides continuous heart rate, heart rate variability, blood pressure, and electrocardiography (ECG) measurements when embedded in a consumer device such as a fitness-monitoring wristband or smart watch.

Why Energy and SCADA Meters for Utility, Industrial and Commercial Applications Need Cyber Secure Encryption

By Chris Leone, Erran Kagan, and Luna Koval, Electro Industries/GaugeTechOver the past few decades, cyber security has become a serious concern of banks and large commercial corporations. But what about the energy sector?

Microchip Technology introduces USB7002 SmartHub IC with interfaces for USB Type-C connectors

The USB7002 combines USB 3.1 technology with the USB Type-C. The USB7002 enables direct USB Type-C connections through native Configuration Channel (CC) pin interfaces and integrated 2:1 multiplexers that support the reversible connection feature of the USB Type-C connector.

AutomationDirect introduces ProSense DGA differential pressure gauges

These gauges feature an industrial grade black die-cast aluminum case with two high pressure and two low pressure connection ports (1/8" female NPT), and a 4-inch (100 mm) white aluminum dial with black pressure markings.

AIStorm introduces semi-custom IoT Vision / IoT Waveform and ADAS Solutions

AIStorm processes sensor data directly in its native analog form—in real time—by using charge-domain processing instead of GPU/digital processing.

exida announces two certification programs for system integrators

The certifications are based on the IEC 62443-2-4 and IEC 62443-3-3 standards, which represent the expertise of a large group of global experts to reduce cyber vulnerabilities by laying a solid foundation of cyber defense mechanisms for automation system networks and cover the specific requirements for developing and designing secure systems.

ELOKON releases ELOfleet forklift fleet management system as an app-based solution

ELOfleet is OEM-independent and can be installed on any type of industrial truck. But it also provides an alternative for managing single-brand fleets. Customers can customize their own branded versions of ELOfleet, with their own individualized safety messages.

Axiomtek releases tBOX300-510-FL transportation box PC

This modular embedded system is certified with CE, FCC, EN 50155, EN 50121-3-2, and EN 45545-2, and is in compliance with E-Mark, ISO 7637-2, IEC 60945 and DNV 2.4 to ensure the operation.

HANNOVER MESSE 2019 Preview: Digital networking humans & machines in the age of artificial intelligence

By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.comDuring a January preview for the event, over 120 journalists, including yours truly, gathered for presentations and discussions from the Hannover Messe team, and over 40 exhibitors, expanding on the topics and technologies that so many will experience

Dialogic and Epsilon to collaborate on carrier-class UCaaS platform

This combination will allow the incorporation of functionality such as chatbots, call transcription, intent analysis, workflow automation, and fraud detection.

Pico Technology introduces PicoScope 9404 SXRTO (Sampler eXtended Real Time Oscilloscope)

The 9404 features four 5 GHz 12-bit channels, each supported by real-time sampling to 500 MS/s per channel and up to 1 TS/s (1 ps) equivalent-time sampling.

ATO introduces ATO AC servo motors

The rotor of servo motor is made smaller in diameter and longer in length, so that it has low inertia. ATO AC servo motors are available in power ratings from fraction of watt up to few 100 watts

PEAK-System to introduce PCAN-MicroMod FD at embedded world 2019

The plug-in module PCAN-MicroMod FD, the development board PCAN-MicroMod FD Evaluation Board, and the PCAN-MicroMod FD motherboards Analog 1, Digital 1, and Digital 2 will be available

Microchip Technology announces SAM R30 module microcontroller

Based on IEEE 802.15.4, the SAM R30 module supports proprietary networks that can be customized and configured. This is suitable for applications where interoperability is not desired due to their inherent vulnerability to remote attacks, such as alarm systems, building automation, smart cities and industrial sensor networks.

SEMI announces SEMI Works industry talent initiative

The holistic program is designed to improve the industry’s image and provide educational programs for all age groups across the education continuum.

Emerson announces API 18.2 compliant version of Rosemount 3308 Guided Wave Radar (GWR) wireless level transmitter

An upgraded microwave module has made the Rosemount 3308 more tolerant to difficult process conditions and therefore able to deliver a more sensitive and repeatable measurement with accuracy

The Benefits of UV Curing in 3D Modelling and Prototyping

By Simon Gibbs, IntertronicsIt is important to efficiently create a high-quality prototype. This article explains how design engineers can benefit from UV curing when 3D printing prototypes.

AW-Lake Coriolis Mass Flow Meters help monitor paint supplies for airplane manufacturing facility

The TRICOR TCM 0325 Coriolis Mass Flow Meters detect air bubbles by monitoring the paint’s specific gravity. When the paint in pressure vessels begins to empty, air is introduced into the paint stream that results in a downward spike in paint gravity. Low paint specific gravity levels serve as an early warning for over-agitation and out-of-paint conditions.

Siemens introduces Sinamics G120X drive

Sinamics G120X has a power range of 1–700 hp (0.75–630 kW) and can operate in a temperature range from -4 to +140° F (-20 to +60° C) with any standard motor, including synchronous reluctance motors (SRM). It has an integral DC choke for harmonics and EMC performance.

Rockwell Automation and Rovisys help Hardy Industrial Technologies upgrade distributed control system (DCS)

Hardy wanted to abandon the dependency on just a few raw materials and instead use other nontraditional materials that were untapped in the marketplace. To do this, Hardy needed to overhaul the outdated controllers and distributed control system (DCS) that existed in the plant.

The Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) announces the Security Maturity Model (SMM) Practitioner’s Guide

Building on concepts identified in the IIC Industrial Internet Security Framework published in 2016, the SMM defines levels of security maturity for a company to achieve based on its security goals and objectives as well as its appetite for risk

ATEK Access Technologies introduces TankScan TSU1000 ultrasonic tank monitoring system

The TankScan TSU1000 automated tank measurement system optimizes the distribution and collection processes while decreasing the need for manual inspections at remote tank sites.

Bentley Systems introduces SYNCHRO XR 4D digital twins construction application for Microsoft HoloLens 2

Selected as a Microsoft mixed reality partner representing the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, Bentley demonstrated how with SYNCHRO XR for HoloLens 2, users can interact collaboratively with digital construction models using gestures to plan, visualize, and experience construction sequencing.

Axiomtek introduces DSP300-318 integrated with Acer Being Device Management (BDM)

Measuring 20 mm in thickness, the DSP300-318 is specially designed for digital menu boards, self-ordering systems, retail applications, queuing systems, interactive kiosks, video walls, and more.

Advanced Micro Controls introduces SD4840E2 integrated controller + drive

The SD4840E2 integrated controller + drive communicates with the host PLC over the EtherNet/IP, Modbus-TCP, or Profinet network, and move commands are programmed through the host PLC’s software.

Carnegie Mellon research aims at identifying causes for defects in 3D Printing

New research published today in Science, led by researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and Argonne National Laboratory, has identified how and when these gas pockets form, as well as a methodology to predict their formation – a pivotal discovery that could dramatically improve the 3D printing process.

Calculating Acceleration for Linear Motion

By H2W TechnologiesDetermining the right motion control solution may require some calculations to match the specifications found on a given motors data sheet.

IBASE releases IBQ800 low-power CPU module

Designed to operate at extended temperatures ranging from -40°C to +85°C, the IBQ800 is suitable for use in industrial environments and vertical market segments including automation, gaming, ATM, transportation, power utility and digital signage.

Micro-Epsilon introduces capaNCDT 61x0/IP capacitive displacement measuring system

The capaNCDT 61x0/IP capacitive measuring system is specially designed for industrial measurement tasks where precision is required. It detects parameters such as displacement, distance, deflection, expansion, and deformation of conductive targets.

Inside the Advantages of Sensorless Closed Loop Control

By Mark Checkley, KEB AutomationWhile feedback devices may be the usual choice for control of motors, sensorless closed loop control can provide design engineers and machine builders with the ability to add value and a competitive advantage to their machines.

ControlAir announces Type 7000 Precision Air Pressure Regulator

The Type 7000 is designed to provide regulation accuracy and repeatability during variable high flow conditions. The large port size options and construction make it suitable to be used in arange of pneumatic control systems.

AutomationDirect announces 325 frame size IronHorse cast iron worm gearboxes

These 3.25” input to output shaft distance gearboxes areavailable in ratios of 10:1, 15:1, 20:1, 30:1, 40:1, & 60:1 with outputs in left hand shaft, right hand shaft, dual shaft, and hollow shaft.

Siemens PLM Software announces enterprise Mentor Embedded Linux (MEL) solution

This MEL technology is a configurable distribution that provides an operating system platform for embedded systems development and is a result of the continued integration of the recently acquired embedded systems design capabilities from Mentor Graphics.

Antaira Technologies announces AMS-2111 Series industrial wireless device

Embedded with the Qualcomm/Atheros AR9331 chipset, it boasts network robustness, stability, and network coverage with a low voltage input. Based on IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, the access point supports high-speed data transmission of up to 150MBps.

NewTek Sensor Solutions introduces M-375 Miniature LVDT Linear Position Sensors

The NewTek M-375 Series transducers are available in ranges from ± 0.025 inch (± 0.63 mm) to ± 1.0 inch (±25 mm) and operate at a linearity of ±0.15% of Full Range Typical (0.25% max).

ISA announces release of Fluid Mechanics of Control Valves: How Valves Control Your Process

The book reflects the latest understanding of how fluid mechanics and acoustics affect control valve performance.

Maplesoft and Sigmetrix announce direct operations in China

The two Cybernet Group companies now have an office in Shanghai that is staffed by local experts to provide products and solutions to their customers within all of China.

Phoenix Contact announces Benton Central Jr./Sr. High School as winner of Nanoline Contest

For designing and building an automated Paint Brush Cleaner, this is the second consecutive win and third overall for a Benton Central team

Schneider Electric Motion announces Profinet add-on instructions for Lexium MDrive (LMD) products

The AOIs work to reduce communications overhead by decreasing the work of integrating Lexium MDrive motor and electronics products into new and existing PLC programs.

ATEN Technology announces 4-Port USB 4K HDMI Multi-View KVMP Switch

The CM1284 boundless switch enables users to manage data more efficiently by allowing multiple video sources to be selected, switched and displayed simultaneously with independent keyboard and mouse control.

Moticont releases LVCM-032-076-02 Linear Voice Coil Motor

Integrated into new and existing applications the motor features a 10-32 UNC-2B threaded mounting hole in the center of the housing and two 6-32-UNC-2B threaded mounting holes on the coil end.

e-con introduces Hyperyon HDR USB UVC camera

The 2 MP Ultra low light HDR USB UVC camera has a built-in H.264/MJPEG compression based on SONY STARVIS series 1/2.8” IMX290 CMOS image sensor

Rockwell Automation and Schlumberger announce Sensia joint venture

The Sensia joint venture will be a fully integrated provider of measurement solutions, domain expertise, and automation to the oil and gas industry. It will offer scalable, cloud and edge-enabled process automation, including information and process safety solutions.

Tompkins Robotics introduces t-Sort Plus automated sortation system

The t-Sort system is a robotic material handling system and has applications for both unit and parcel sortation. This automated sortation system consists of autonomous robots.

AutomationDirect announces Contrinex DW series of inductive proximity sensors

Contrinex DW series 4mm, 5mm, 8mm and 12mm diameter round body inductive proximity sensors have been added.

Valve Manufacturers Association of America (VMA) announces 2019 Annual Valve Industry Knowledge Forum

The 2nd Annual Valve Industry Knowledge Forum will be held April 9-11, 2019 at the Doubletree Hotel at Perimeter Park in Birmingham, AL.

Manufacturing Automation - Inside Universal Robots Efforts to Empower the Small/Medium Enterprise

By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.comCollaborative robots are re-defining the way manufacturers operate today. To help further that process is Universal Robots (UR), a collaborative robot manufacturer driven by a vision & mission to help industries become more productive, with a particular focus on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

GreyOrange releases Flexo modular sortation robotics system

The AI-enabled robotics system can be scaled to meet evolving business needs to handle large peaks, and reduced during non-peak hours. Flexo components are designed to allow for implementation in as short as 15 days due to its simple design, modularity and standardisation.

Predicting the Future of Industrial Maintenance

By Gernut van Laak, Group Automation Solutions Leader, ABB Food and Beverage The need for factory maintenance often goes unnoticed. This article explains how plant managers can budget for maintenance and ensure optimum efficiency for all processes.

Northrop Grumman Corporation announces appointment Om Prakash as Chief Executive, Japan

As chief executive, Northrop Grumman Japan, Prakash will be responsible for ensuring effective performance on current programs, as well as developing in-country growth opportunities.

Integro partners with Industrial Eye to enhance machine vision solutions

Industrial Eye and the Integro team are joining forces to provide vision solution applications to a wide array of industries.

Optimal Engineering Systems releases the AY110-100V Vertical Rotation Stage

The AY110-100V Vertical Rotation Stage is suitable for: Metrology, positioning of mirrors and lasers, laser machining or scribing, micro robotics, scanning, electronic assembly, testing, photonics, and vision systems.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence releases HP-L-5.8 blue laser scanning sensor

The HP-L-5.8 is compatible with Hexagon CMMs that use PC-DMIS 2018 R2 and subsequent versions of the software and works with an automatic indexing probe head or continuous wrist.

Siemens announces NX software for Digital Innovation Platform

The ability to automatically adapt the user interface to meet the needs of different types of users across multiple departments can result in higher adoption rates, leading to a computer-aided technology (CAx) system and the creation of a digital twin.

Applied Motion Products introduces MDX Integrated Servo Motors

The MDX on-board controllers utilize the same command interfaces as external motor controllers including CANopen, RS-485, Modbus, and Ethernet connections as well as discrete I/O interfaces like pulse & direction.

CONTA-CLIP announces FNT 16 neutral disconnect terminal

The push-in connection system allows for safe connection of wires without tools. When a solid wire or ferrule is inserted, the pressure spring opens automatically and establishes a secure contact.

LASER COMPONENTS releases ILM12IP FLEXPOINT laser module

The module is available with green (520 nm) and red (635 nm) dot, cross-hair, and line lasers. The focus can either be set to a fixed distance or to infinity.

VarTech Systems announces VT3250ES purge HMI panel display/computer

The VT3250ES features a purge protected 1080P 32” display system. This system is capable of monitoring large amounts of process control data or critical imagery and information within a hazardous area environment.

Peratech releases QTC-based EDGE force-sensing HMI solution

Thin sensors with Peratech’s QTC technology are mechanically integrated in key areas of the smartphone to capture a user’s single-handed grip, ergonomic finger movements, presses and squeezes to control key functions.

Evaluation of Different Additive Manufacturing Processes with Liquids and Pastes

By ViscotecThe use of additive manufacturing processes is increasing within industrial applications, as they bring some significant customer benefits compared to conventional processes.

Integrators Talk about Collaborative Robots: A Roundtable Discussion