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Emerson Launches Modular Industrial Displays to Minimize Lifecycle Cost in Industrial Applications

Emerson Launches Modular Industrial Displays to Minimize Lifecycle Cost in Industrial Applications

Emerson has released the new portfolio of RXi industrial display and panel PC products for monitoring, visualizing and enhancing everyday production processes in life sciences, metals and mining, power and water, and manufacturing and machinery. A modular design is foundational to the industrial display platform, enabling users to select the right configuration based on application needs and minimizing lifecycle cost through flexibility, easy serviceability, and field upgradeability.

 

 

 

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ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance Kicks Off 2020 with Priority Projects and Expanded Membership

 

The ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance begins the new year with several priority projects underway and an expanded group of companies and organizations as members. ISAGCA is organized into four general focus areas for cybersecurity including: Awareness & Outreach; Compliance & Prevention; Education & Training; and Advocacy & Adoption

 

 

Verotec is at the heart of Sun Harvester’s Zhyphen off-grid solar power and storage system

Verotec is at the heart of Sun Harvester’s Zhyphen off-grid solar power and storage system

Sun Harvester is a fast-growing renewable energy company providing integrated solar panel and battery storage systems that provide AC power in off-grid areas. The company is particularly active in rural West Africa, where non-existent or poor quality infrastructure means that large areas have no access to a reliable electricity supply for hospital, commercial or domestic needs. The Zhyphen system is an integrated unit consisting of solar panels, control circuitry and battery storage.

 

 

 

Emerson Named ‘Industrial IoT Company of the Year’ for Third Year in a Row

Emerson Named ‘Industrial IoT Company of the Year’ for Third Year in a Row

Emerson has been named the “Industrial IoT Company of the Year” by IoT Breakthrough for an unprecedented third consecutive year. The honor recognizes Emerson’s commitment to helping customers in industries such as chemical, life sciences, power, and oil and gas define and execute a practical and successful path to digital transformation.

 

 

 

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Rockwell Automation to Acquire Avnet to Expand Cybersecurity Expertise

Rockwell Automation, Inc. today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire privately held Avnet Data Security, LTD, an Israeli-based cybersecurity provider with over 20 years of experience providing cybersecurity services. Avnet offers a full set of IT/OT cyber services and solutions ranging from assessments, penetration testing, network & security solutions, and training to converged IT/OT managed services.

 

 

 

Eaton recognized for environmental stewardship by the state of North Carolina

Eaton recognized for environmental stewardship by the state of North Carolina

 

Power management company Eaton recently announced its manufacturing facility in Asheville, North Carolina, has received the 2019 Environmental Steward award from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality—the highest level of corporate environmental stewardship recognized by the state.

 

 

Understanding the difference between standard and safety-rated components
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Understanding the difference between standard and safety-rated components

 

It’s usually quite difficult to tell safety-rated components and standard components apart just by their physical appearance. Although they perform similar functions, there are important factors that distinguish them from one another, and these differences are the reason why only safety-rated components are a viable option for use in safety systems.

 

 

The EPLAN Data Standard
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The EPLAN Data Standard

 

When control cabinets are being designed in 3D, wire lengths automatically calculated, or mounting panels processed by machines, standardised component data is required. These data are also the foundation for the digital twin, which is becoming increasingly indispensable in the product life cycle. The EPLAN Data Standard defines the type of component data required to automate and simplify processes in (pre)planning, engineering, manufacturing and maintenance.

 

Johnson Controls and Lincoln Tech complete the launch of 10 vocational classrooms through workforce development partnership

Johnson Controls and Lincoln Tech complete the launch of 10 vocational classrooms through workforce development partnership

 

This fall, Johnson Controls and Lincoln Tech unveiled four additional classrooms at Lincoln Tech’s campuses in Denver, CO; Marietta, GA; Union, NJ and Mahwah, NJ, providing students with even more opportunities for hands-on training and career paths. These four classrooms mark the completion of the 10 training spaces nationwide equipped with Johnson Controls technology.

 

 

Eplan: The Digital Twin Lives

Eplan: The Digital Twin Lives

 

The future is digital. Panel building and switchgear manufacturing is no exception. Rittal and EPLAN have presented innovative developments under the heading of “Digital Information Management.” In the first step, the sister companies will be presenting the wiring plan pocket. During maintenance, service or repair work, it can be called up directly at the control and switchgear via a tablet.

 

Pepperl+Fuchs Comtrol and Callisto Offer IoT Solutions to Manufacturers

Pepperl+Fuchs Comtrol and Callisto Offer IoT Solutions to Manufacturers

 

Pepperl+Fuchs Comtrol, a leading industrial networking and sensor connectivity manufacturer, and Callisto Integration, a leading manufacturing technology Systems Integrator, have announced a strategic partnership that will enable manufacturing companies to quickly deploy solutions that deliver visibility and control of their manufacturing operations.