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Discussing Automotive industry Panel Design and More with MartinCSI

Discussing Automotive industry Panel Design and More with MartinCSI

Recently Panel Builder US had the opportunity to chat with Bill Sellitto, Vice President of Engineering and Jim Sellitto, Vice President of Business Development from MartinCSI. MartinCSI (MCSI) is a Systems Integrator in Plain City, Ohio that provides Design & Integration of Industrial Control Systems to a wide variety of end-users including, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals. Glass and Plastic, Chemical, Utilities, OEM, Packaging, and the Automotive sector.

 

 

 

Johnson Controls Customers Prioritize New Integrated Technologies for Healthy Buildings; Solutions Must Deliver for Healthy People, Healthy Places and a Healthy Planet

Johnson Controls Customers Prioritize New Integrated Technologies for Healthy Buildings; Solutions Must Deliver for Healthy People, Healthy Places and a Healthy Planet

Johnson Controls recently announced results of independent surveys of 800+ building decision makers showing a clear shift to increased investment in healthy building trends and technologies. “At the center of a vision for a healthy world must be healthy buildings, and that means delivering on the most critical elements to serve People, Places and Planet,” said George Oliver, CEO of Johnson Controls.

 

 

 

Insulation Testing: Megohmmeter or Hipot Tester

Insulation Testing: Megohmmeter or Hipot Tester

There are two common methods for performing insulation resistance testing on cables, wiring and electrical equipment. One uses a megohmmeter to measure insulation resistance. The other uses a hipot tester to check for insulation breakdown. Both apply a high voltage, either ac or dc, to the device under test (DUT) and measure the resulting current flow. A modern megohmmeter (or megohm meter) applies a dc voltage to a DUT and measures the dc current (nanoamps or microamps).

 

 

 

Choosing the Right Panel Meter

Choosing the Right Panel Meter

Selecting a panel meter for a particular application can be a daunting task, given the wide variety of products that are available today. There are many factors to consider when making a decision. Let’s look at a few of the major items. Panel meters can be categorized by type, size, style or other criteria. One way to begin the selection process is to look at the meter’s function – what measurement is this meter making?

 

 

 

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Disruptive Technology and the Future of the Automotive Industry

For years, urban citizens have been unhappy with their mobility experience: too much traffic causing long transportation times, too much noise, poor air quality, and limited parking options, to name but a few of the issues. Then, in one day, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the order to “stay at home” has completely reshaped cities, forcing us to reconsider the way we live our lives and the way we do business.

 

 

 

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The Power of Partners: Accelerating Your Transition to Smart Manufacturing

Digital transformation is one of the most urgent issues confronting manufacturers – it’s no longer a question of ‘if’ but ‘when and how?’ Right now, many companies are somewhere on the continuum of digital transformation, working to connect isolated systems and processes to support modern Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies.

 

 

 

Quick Tips for Fixing Issues With Barcode Reading Position

Quick Tips for Fixing Issues With Barcode Reading Position

On any production line, it’s imperative to keep things moving. No-reads caused by faulty barcodes or unreliable readers can significantly hamper production by wasting both time and materials. Fortunately, there are several possible solutions for barcode reading problems, depending on what’s causing the issue. In some cases, a readable barcode may receive a no-read result simply because of its position relative to the reader.

 

 

 

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Molex Releases Results of Global Automotive Survey on the ‘Car of the Future’

Molex recently unveiled the results of a global survey of automotive decision makers depicting top trends and technologies impacting “car of the future” strategies and business decisions. Survey findings validate the critical role of data, software and networking in enabling electrification and connectivity—identified as the two most important areas of innovation.

 

 

 

CIOS of U.S. Connected Cities Share Tips to “Get Smart”

CIOS of U.S. Connected Cities Share Tips to “Get Smart”

IBM, which trademarked “smarter cities” in 2014, outlined its vision of the term in a 2009 executive report: cities should be imagined as a “system of systems” providing an integrated web of services, from transportation to education. Noting that “in 2008, for the first time in human history, the majority of the world’s people lived in cities,” IBM proposed a new, utopian model of urban management that would use technology to monitor and optimize these systems.

 

 

 

The Many Types of Inconsistencies in Barcode Printing and Marking

The Many Types of Inconsistencies in Barcode Printing and Marking

Variations in the printing or marking method of barcodes and direct part marks (DPMs) – including poor ink distribution, incorrect thermal printer heat settings, or uneven pressure in surface abrasion – can hamper readability. Since no-reads can make production inefficient, it’s important to understand the types of print/mark inconsistencies and their causes. Here, each category of inconsistency will be defined and then some possible solutions discussed.

 

 

 

Throughput Doubled in Film Application Using Efficient Automation

Throughput Doubled in Film Application Using Efficient Automation

In order to protect glass windows from damage during shipping and installation in buildings, they are covered with protective PET film during the manufacturing process. For this purpose, PDS IG Equipment developed a modular window film application system, which facilitates adaptation to customer facilities through open control technology from Beckhoff. The system delivers a throughput considerably higher than the industry standard, and it provides increased data transparency, which adds value for system operators.

 

 

 

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What You Need to Know About Lockout/Tagout Audits

To maintain compliance with OSHA lockout/tagout standard 1910.147, it is required to perform annual inspections of both the procedures and employee competency in lockout/tagout practices. Annual audits are an important part of a lockout/tagout program because audits can reveal inconsistencies and problems. When it comes to annual audits, there are three main steps to complete. If you follow these three key components, your lockout/tagout program will stay up-to-date and compliant.

 

 

 

The Art of Mobilization: Ensuring the Continuity of Industrial Production

The Art of Mobilization: Ensuring the Continuity of Industrial Production

Industrial manufacturers require production reliability and continuity.  However, a wide range of conditions can make this challenging – from unexpected emergencies, power grid failures and blackouts to partial plant shutdowns for maintenance, upgrade, replacement, or expansion. So, when uninterrupted power, power storage, water pumping, filtration, treatment etc. is necessary for production, safety, or regulatory compliance, a growing number of manufacturers are looking to mobile trailer and containerized units.

 

 

 

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Siemens’ Tips for Panel Builders Series – Part 7: Door Coupling Rotary Operating Mechanism According to IEC Standards

Control panels in the international market are subject to requirements for protection against direct contact and electric shock according to IEC 61439-1/2 (Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies) and IEC 60204-1 (Safety of machinery).

 

Southwire’s Denton Campus Receives ISO 9001 Certification Recommendations

Southwire’s Denton Campus Receives ISO 9001 Certification Recommendations

Southwire’s Plant and Customer Service Center (CSC) in Denton, Texas were recently recommended for ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) certifications. Obtaining this ISO certification achievement means the organization has met the requirements in the ISO 9001 Standard, and, according to Tim Reid, Denton’s plant manager, it gives confidence to the company’s customers that processes are in place to meet their needs and deliver consistent performance.