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Semiconductor Plant Cleanrooms
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Horton Automatics Cleanroom Doors Play Important Role in Groundbreaking U.S. Semiconductor Plant Development

Horton Automatics, a manufacturer of premium access solutions, is pleased to announce its continued support of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) in the construction of a groundbreaking semiconductor manufacturing plant in Phoenix, AZ. This collaboration signifies Horton’s commitment to supporting technological advancements and driving the growth of the semiconductor industry in the United States.

Pave the Path for Green Mining via IoT and Energy Optimization
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Pave the Path for Green Mining via IoT and Energy Optimization

Electricity costs already account for 20 to 30 percent of operation costs and are rising. Driving new efficiencies in how electricity is used and managed will have a massive payoff for mining operations. Mine energy efficiency begins and ends with the site’s power infrastructure and management. Using their field-proven solutions, Eaton can help you improve the bottom line while reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions, and keeping people and equipment safe.

Preparing Your Facility for Mobile Robots: Key Considerations for Seamless Integration
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Preparing Your Facility for Mobile Robots: Key Considerations for Seamless Integration

Integrating autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) into your facility can optimize materials transport thanks to the robots’ ability to navigate autonomously, adapt to changing environments, and perform a range of tasks. However, successful AMR implementation requires careful consideration of several key factors: space analysis, floor conditions, and environmental factors, among others.

Will Industrial HMIs go touchless?
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Will Industrial HMIs go touchless?

July 17, 2023 Human-machine interfaces (HMIs) are a crucial component of industrial control systems, as they allow operators to interact with and monitor the performance of industrial equipment. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in touchless technology, which eliminates the need for physical contact between the operator and the interface. This technology…

4 Things You Need to Know About Thermal Management for Enclosures
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4 Things You Need to Know About Thermal Management for Enclosures

Thermal management helps control the temperature within a sealed enclosure to prevent electronic components from overheating. Although individual manufacturer’s specifications vary, most electrical distribution and control equipment operates longer and more effectively under ambient air conditions ranging from 104° – 122°F [40° – 50°C]. Temperatures that exceed this range can damage electronics, causing outages or permanent failure.

What the Growth of Plant-Based Foods Means for Food and Beverage Manufacturers
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What the Growth of Plant-Based Foods Means for Food and Beverage Manufacturers

There are more plant-based food and beverage products on the market than ever before. Whether it’s oat milk or meat alternatives, the appetite for plant-based foods is bigger than it’s ever been, with 6 out of 10 U.S. households purchasing a plant-based food item in 2022. The plant-based food market totaled more than $8 billion in 2022, and industry experts project the popularity and demand for plant-based food products will continue to grow and eclipse $160 billion by 2030. This means food and beverage manufacturers from traditional meat titans like Tyson to meat-free pioneers like Impossible Foods are accelerating their plant-based production to meet demand and lead the charge in the plant-based space.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. to Exhibit at SEMICON WEST 2023 in San Francisco, California
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. to Exhibit at SEMICON WEST 2023 in San Francisco, California

At SEMICON WEST 2023, in booth #5348, Mitsubishi Electric Automation will be demonstrating its RH-CRH SCARA Robot. This robot is widely known for its low-cost, lightweight, and compact arm and controller. It is well suited for pick & place, assembly, material handling, and packaging applications. Mitsubishi Electric’s Servo, PLC, VFD, and low voltage switchgear will also be presented showcasing energy-saving and monitoring solutions at the booth.

How to Choose the Right Small Enclosures to Help Reduce Your Automation Footprint
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How to Choose the Right Small Enclosures to Help Reduce Your Automation Footprint

A recent discussion of current trends in the industrial automation world explored in part how manufacturers are striving for increased digital connectivity in order to leverage a more data-driven, transparent approach to manufacturing. While a more connected ecosystem has a number of benefits in terms of production efficiency, flexibility, and output, it does present some challenges in maximizing the space of your production floor. For example, a more connected automation infrastructure can mean an increased number of industrial enclosures to help power manufacturing equipment.

Discover EPLAN on the Cloud
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Discover EPLAN on the Cloud

What is EPLAN Platform as a service? EPLAN Platform as a Service is a cloud-based CAE (computer aided engineering) solution for electrical schematic and cabinet design. EPLAN Platform as a Service brings all of the benefits from the EPLAN platform, with the additional benefits of working remotely, reducing costs in IT infrastructure & operating costs, and less reliance on in-house hardware. Ultimately offering a flexible solution that is accessible for all.

Flexible Healthcare Systems Will Power the Future
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Flexible Healthcare Systems Will Power the Future

The importance of healthcare cannot be understated. Because keeping a hospital up and running requires a massive amount of reliable power, you need an essential electrical system that’s designed to help reduce energy costs, simplify maintenance and make it easier to comply with regulatory requirements. In the last five years alone, Eaton has completed a multitude of major energy projects at hospitals and far more targeted system updates and upgrades.

What Design Features to Look for in a Standard Modular Enclosure
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What Design Features to Look for in a Standard Modular Enclosure

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) identified the need to create growth and expand facilities as one of the top trends for manufacturers in 2023. However, the ability to create long-term, sustainable growth hinges on the efficiency and adaptability of your automation infrastructure. When it comes to large enclosures, the choice usually comes down to unibody construction versus a more modular approach. Designing around standard modular enclosures has a much higher ceiling in terms of unlocking new growth opportunities.

EPLAN Platform
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EPLAN Platform 2023 & 2024: Fast and Error-Free Project Planning

The curtain is being lifted at the Hannover Messe: get a first glimpse of the upcoming EPLAN Platform 2024, revealing new mathematical calculation functions, greater ease-of-use for terminal management, and unprecedented possibilities for navigating through the 3D model of a control cabinet. It also facilitates creating the digital twin in EPLAN Pro Panel. Another improvement can be found when dealing with machine cabling in conjunction with EPLAN Harness proD, whereby spare cables can be connected in no time at all moving forward, with just a simple click of the mouse.

MTBF
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What Does the MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) Tell You About System Component Reliability? An Analysis From PULS

The term MTBF appears in the data sheets of various technical system components and often causes confusion. This is mainly due to the different calculation methods and the risk of confusion with the service lifetime of a device. At PULS, many R&D specialists deal with both parameters on a daily basis. With this knowledge, PULS brings a little light into the darkness in this blog article.

The Industrial Network Infrastructure: Your Future Business Foundation, Digitization as a Business Asset with Panduit
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The Industrial Network Infrastructure: Your Future Business Foundation, Digitization as a Business Asset with Panduit

The industrial network infrastructure is a valuable business asset. Investments in legacy industrial networks require a clear migration path to optimize return on assets while taking advantage of performance enhancements from new technologies. A robust, well-executed physical layer is foundational to this asset continuing to deliver value. The acceleration of digitization on plant floors is evident all around us. According to Gartner Research, 80% of CEOs in the manufacturing industry are growing digital technology investments to counter economic pressures.

Siemens Offers Optimized Control Panel Constructionto Machine Tool Builders
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Siemens Offers Optimized Control Panel Construction
to Machine Tool Builders

Panel building on machine tools is no longer as simple as wiring a few components and calling it a day. Now, there are more deadlines, cost pressures, standards, new directives, plus an increasing pressure to innovate. Besides commonly encountered problems related to time, cost, compliance and quality, there is also an increased degree of automation in the pre-fabrication of cables and the automated production of sheet metal parts. In addition to the mechanical design and development of the automation concept, planning of the electrical power supply and distribution is the third engineering discipline involved in the production of a new machine.

Power System Balance
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Achieving Power System Balance

For the power generation industry, maintaining power system balance as closely as possible to the ideal power factor (PF) of 1.000 using correction capacitors and other technology is critical. Power factor is a measure of how effectively electricity is used, with an equal 1.000 PF benefiting both the customer and utility, and a low or high PF indicating poor electrical power utilization. A low power factor can overload generation units making them work harder for the same amount of power.