News for Panel Builders

Beckhoff: Webinar – Cloud Services as a Competitive Factor
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Beckhoff: Webinar – Cloud Services as a Competitive Factor

Networked automation with cloud computing: The efficient use of cloud services is increasingly developing into a decisive competitive factor in the industrial environment. The EK9160 IoT Bus Coupler establishes a direct connection between EtherCAT I/Os from Beckhoff and the Internet of Things (IoT) without any special control program. The coupler thus offers the simple and standardized integration of I/O data into cloud-based communication and data services.

 

 

 

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Littelfuse Panel Shop and Control Systems Integrator Capabilities Guide

Safety, efficiency, and smart design are essential when designing panels and systems. With features such as space-saving case sizes, fuse and fuse holder visual indication, and remote Bluetooth communications, our comprehensive product line will enable you to meet the needs of your customers. Use the guide to find products to build in protection for your panels.

 

 

 

Four Use Cases that Show How the Real-Time Insights from Predictive Maintenance Drive Costs Down
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Four Use Cases that Show How the Real-Time Insights from Predictive Maintenance Drive Costs Down

Unplanned machine downtime is a hude geadache for the business sector, especially as ongoing problems – aging infrastructure, skilled worker shortage, and recent societal disruptions – continue to drive up operational cost by reducing machine availability. To combat this, manufacturers are looking for solutions that go beyond standard preventive maintenance.

 

 

 

As Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure Spike, Siemens USA Launches Innovative Cybersecurity Analytics Lab to Help Protect America’s Operational Technology
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As Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure Spike, Siemens USA Launches Innovative Cybersecurity Analytics Lab to Help Protect America’s Operational Technology

Siemens USA announced the launch of its technologically advanced cyber test range housed at its U.S. R&D headquarters in Princeton, New Jersey. The COVID-19 pandemic and the related increase in cyberattacks has highlighted the need for facilities such as this to focus on prevention, detection, and response solutions. Recently, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) put out an alert recommending immediate actions to mitigate attacks on operational technology (OT).

 

 

 

Pepperl+Fuchs Becomes a Founding Member of the Industrial Digital Twin Association (IDTA)
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Pepperl+Fuchs Becomes a Founding Member of the Industrial Digital Twin Association (IDTA)

Pepperl+Fuchs now supports the Industrial Digital Twin Association (IDTA) in its role as one of the founding members. This new association was established by the German trade associations ZVEI, VDMA, and Bitkom, along with 20 companies from the machine building and electronics industries. The aim is to increase use of Industry 4.0 through joint development of a “digital twin.” The digital twin functions as the interface for physical industrial products in the digital world within Industry 4.0 applications.

 

 

 

ABB Enhances Portfolio of High-Speed Industrial Robots With Codian Acquisition
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ABB Enhances Portfolio of High-Speed Industrial Robots With Codian Acquisition

ABB has acquired Codian Robotics B.V., a provider of delta robots which are used primarily for high-precision pick and place applications. Codian Robotics’ offering includes a hygienic design line, ideal for hygiene-sensitive industries including food and beverage and pharmaceuticals. With the transaction, ABB is accelerating its engagement in the growing field of delta robots.

 

 

 

Webinar: Efficient Series Machine Manufacturing – Plug-and-Play in the Control Cabinet
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Webinar: Efficient Series Machine Manufacturing – Plug-and-Play in the Control Cabinet

The EJxxxx EtherCAT plug-in modules are electronically based on the well-known EtherCAT I/O system and their design allows them to be directly attached to a circuit board. The circuit board is an application-specific signal distribution board that distributes signals and power supply to individual application-specific plug connectors in order to connect the controller to further machine modules.

 

 

 

Tips and Tricks for Industrial Control Panels for North America Reminder

Tips and Tricks for Industrial Control Panels for North America Reminder

A friendly reminder that Tips and tricks for industrial control panels for North America begins in two days. Looking for additional information on standards and codes or some clever engineering tips for your control panel? 

Learn from Siemens’ experts. In their upcoming live sessions you will also have the opportunity to chat with them.

 

LIVE WEBCAST DATE:  September 30, 2020

LIVE WEBCAST TIME:  04:00 PM CEST

 

 

 

6 Reasons for KEB PROFINET Servo Drives
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6 Reasons for KEB PROFINET Servo Drives

Since KEB is a German-based company, they have a long history connecting their PROFIBUS and PROFINET drive products with Siemens PLCs.  KEB’s PROFINET offering now extends to the next generation S6 Servo Drive and F6 VFD product lines. KEB’s customers choose KEB PROFINET servo drives for a number of reasons. Customer feedback shows they value KEB’s direct support from engineers, good value (price vs. performance), and a lot of technical features built into the KEB product as standard.

 

 

 

“Connectivity for Future Technologies”: Solutions for Tomorrow’s Production

“Connectivity for Future Technologies”: Solutions for Tomorrow’s Production

Launched this May, the HARTING Technology Group is now continuing its successful “HARTING Experts Camp” with the autumn kick-off. Under the HARTING Experts Camp label, the connectivity specialist is now offering a powerful platform facilitating customer dialogue and communication. The focus for the autumn is on the very latest developments and solutions in the field of “Connectivity for Future Technologies”.

 

 

 

Emerson and Integra CMS Collaborate to Accelerate Adoption of Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Emerson and Integra CMS Collaborate to Accelerate Adoption of Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Emerson has recently signed a joint commercialization agreement with Integra CMS, a specialty consulting company focusing on specification and implementation of continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing systems, to provide comprehensive technologies and services for continuous processes. The two companies aim to quicken adoption of continuous manufacturing processes throughout the industry.