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Signal Marshalling: Primary Requirements & Critical Success Factors

Signal Marshalling: Primary Requirements & Critical Success Factors

Signal marshalling plays a critical role in connecting instrumentation devices throughout large-scale industrial process plants via distributed control systems (DCS). It enables the reliable transmission of signals from thousands of distributed field devices like sensors, valves, and actuators back to the control room. The long distances and sheer volume of signals in expansive process facilities make it impractical to connect field signals directly to control units or I/O modules. Signal marshalling provides an interface to group and bundle signals, routing them over common transmission paths.

The Digital Enterprise Suite for Machine Builders – Realize Your Digital Transformation Now

The Digital Enterprise Suite for Machine Builders – Realize Your Digital Transformation Now

Digitalization is transforming all areas of life as well as existing business models. It is enabling the manufacturing industry to implement its product ideas by taking advantage of technology trends such as generative design and intelligent models. Production has become more innovative through additive manufacturing and advanced robotics, and new service models are being developed with the use of cloud solutions and knowledge automation. Make the most of your journey toward digitalization and Industrie 4.0 today to ensure your competitive edge, with scalable solutions from Siemens. Now is the right time to begin: Become a digital enterprise and stay ahead of your competition.

How Integrated Enclosure Cooling Can Help Manufacturers Save Time and Money
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How Integrated Enclosure Cooling Can Help Manufacturers Save Time and Money

Energy costs can be a major expenditure for manufacturers, particularly in terms of creating targeted, powerful cooling outputs to optimize industrial enclosure performance. Enclosure cooling units that leverage Industry 4.0 and IIoT design principles digitalize cooling frameworks for more efficient use of energy, and this can play a large role in reducing energy usage and costs. Integrated cooling is another way manufacturers can save time and money on enclosure cooling, and this approach to enclosure climate control is quickly becoming the norm, especially as integrated cooling also helps manufacturers save time and manpower.

The Powerful Benefits of an Integrated Platform in Industrial Automation
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The Powerful Benefits of an Integrated Platform in Industrial Automation

This article will explore how integrated platforms like OMRON’s Sysmac are transforming industrial automation by streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency, productivity, and innovation. Integrated platforms in industrial automation offer unparalleled ease and agility in program development. By consolidating various automation functions into a single environment, these platforms simplify the management and optimization of industrial operations. This integration reduces the likelihood of errors and inconsistencies, making maintenance and updates more straightforward.

A Look at Cabling Best Practices for AI Data Centers

A Look at Cabling Best Practices for AI Data Centers

The dramatic growth of AI is driving unprecedented changes in data center infrastructure. Much attention has been focused on greater compute density and the need for innovative cooling systems to manage heat effectively. Cabling infrastructure also requires a new approach. AI servers use graphics processing units (GPUs) to deliver the raw computational power needed for AI workloads. GPUs are designed for parallel processing, enabling them to perform multiple calculations simultaneously. Still, one AI-enabled server is not enough to train an AI model and run some AI workloads. Multiple AI servers must be harnessed together in a high-performance computing (HPC) cluster.

How to Know if Your Outdoor Industrial Enclosure is Right for Oil & Gas Processing

How to Know if Your Outdoor Industrial Enclosure is Right for Oil & Gas Processing

The oil & gas processing industry is a complex space. Not only does a majority of production occur in uncontrolled or hash environments, but there is also a variable nature to the kinds of oil & gas processing sites, and each type of facility requires different infrastructure solutions to optimize productivity and efficiency. For example, the ideal type of industrial enclosure or climate control solution for an offshore oil & gas site can differ from a pump station facility, and deploying an enclosure that’s not equipped to handle the rigors of a specific application can result in more frequent maintenance intervals and losses in productivity.

Fault Managed Power Revolutionizes Power Distribution
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Fault Managed Power Revolutionizes Power Distribution

Building infrastructure solutions are continually evolving. The effort to make buildings more efficient, more sustainable, and better optimized has led to a myriad of innovations over the years. In this sea of innovation, the emergence of Class 4 power solutions (including our own Panduit Fault Managed Power System) stands out as a true game-changer for building owners and managers. As companies look to the future, Class 4 power solutions are poised to transform the way critical systems are powered in buildings.

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Embracing Vendor-Agnostic Network Technologies for System Integrators

The COVID-19 pandemic presented system integrators with a unique opportunity to evaluate manufacturer performance during a global disruption. Throughout this period, there have been numerous instances where end users have successfully utilized their diversified supply chains to enhance production by integrating more device-level components into their existing factory setups. This strategy has enabled teams to maximize output using their current resources.

3 Ways Automating Your Wire Processing Can Help Increase Productivity
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3 Ways Automating Your Wire Processing Can Help Increase Productivity

One of the biggest challenges panel builders face in assembling control panels is wire processing. Not only can this be an extremely precise and custom process, but it can also be mission-critical for the performance and reliability of an automation system. Panel builders that still rely on manual wire processing face a whole other set of challenges regarding labor shortages, lead times, and costly mistakes in the wiring process.

Why is a Thermal Management Plan for Enclosures Important?
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Why is a Thermal Management Plan for Enclosures Important?

Manufacturing facilities’ electrical enclosures can house hundreds of thousands of dollars in high-performance drives and electronics critical to production processes. These critical electrical components generate a significant amount of heat which, if not managed properly, leads to premature product aging and failure, shutting down systems and resulting in unnecessary downtime. Outfitting electrical enclosures with the correct cooling technology for your specific application is critical. Considerations for thermal management include heat load, ambient temperature range, presence of particulates or debris, enclosure location, material, and more.

Renewable Energy, Optimally Utilized
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Renewable Energy, Optimally Utilized

The vision of TESVOLT plc is to store the electricity generated by wind, solar, and hydropower plants in a way that enables it to be continuously available. This is made possible thanks to the innovative battery storage systems developed and realized by the company. To wire their systems, TESVOLT relies on HELUKABEL cables, which adhere to all necessary standards and international approvals and ensure the reliable and efficient transmission of data. With the expansion of new and renewable energy, sufficient production is not the only challenge. This energy also needs to be stored.

What to Know About Cooling High-Density Data Centers

What to Know About Cooling High-Density Data Centers

The introduction of AI and the rapid increase in demand for IT computing is resulting in the need for more high-density data centers to process and leverage extremely large amounts of data. A recent report found that more than 60% of IT operators plan to increase the number of server racks in the IT infrastructure to handle the computing demand and that such increases will likely push the global IT market to more than $5 trillion in 2024.

Uninterrupted Power: The Importance of Investing in High-Quality Automatic Transfer Switches for Mission-Critical Operations
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Uninterrupted Power: The Importance of Investing in High-Quality Automatic Transfer Switches for Mission-Critical Operations

In today’s technologically advanced environment, providing an uninterrupted power supply to mission-critical applications such as data centers, healthcare facilities, and telecommunication infrastructures is crucial. A disruption in power can result in severe consequences, including data loss, compromised patient care, and communication breakdowns. It’s vital to recognize that not all transfer switches are created equal.

Flame Retardancy in Halogen-Free Cables
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Flame Retardancy in Halogen-Free Cables

Halogen-free cables are a required staple in a vast number of industrial and infrastructural applications. Over time, different labels for these cables have been established, such as FRNC, HFFR, LS0H, or LSZH. But how meaningful are these abbreviations, and what are the benefits of halogen-free cables compared to products containing halogens? Halogens (which means “to form salt”) include the chemical elements chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), fluorine (F), and iodine (I). When manufacturing cables, these are used to make certain conductor insulation and jacketing materials flame retardant.

Keeping Pace in an Evolving Automotive Industry
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Keeping Pace in an Evolving Automotive Industry

The world has seen significant changes in the automotive industry over the past few decades. In particular the development of electric vehicle batteries, and production infrastructure allowing for increased production of electric vehicles. However, keeping up with these developments, trends, and consumer demands, requires agility and a Connected Enterprise production system. Putting all the pieces in place to consistently meet the demands and quality standards expected of you can be a challenge.

Sensor Fusion: Enhancing Navigation and Safety for Autonomous Mobile Robots
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Sensor Fusion: Enhancing Navigation and Safety for Autonomous Mobile Robots

Autonomous mobile robots (AMR) can increase productivity, enhance safety and offer substantial cost savings for manufacturers. For these reasons, AMRs will see their adoption spread to almost every industry. The global market for AMRs, valued at $8.65 billion in 2022, is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.3% from 2022-2028. The idea behind Industry 5.0 is that humans work alongside artificial intelligence (AI)-powered robots which are supporting rather than superseding humans. That’s the vision. Before that can happen, AMRs must overcome several challenges and one of the keys to overcoming them lies in the inclusion of various sensors and the emerging field of sensor fusion.