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31/3/2021
    NEWS Global cyber security and software development centre. - Hewlet Packard has named Galway as its European hub for cyber security operations and is establishing a new Hybrid Cloud Practice to help Irish customers accelerate their digital transformation. (IDA Ireland)

    Events In the clouds! - Emerson Exchange, the Emerson User Group on-line conference continued for a second day and we managed to attend one or two of the presentations!

    Standards Agreement on cybersecurity standards in energy. - The ISA99 standards committee and the NATO Energy Security Center for Excellence have signed a letter of intent for cooperation in the exchange of information and collaboration pertaining to the application of cybersecurity standards and guidelines in the energy sector.

    PRODUCT Ultra-compact flowmeter. - The AF-E 400 ultra-compact electromagnetic flowmeter for utilities and industrial automation applications has been introduced by Krohne. It is specially designed to fit in applications with little installation space available, e.g. in cooling lines of welding equipment, bending machines and robots, or on chemical dosing skids.

30/3/2021
    APPLICATION Remote telemetry units for improved operational efficiency. - Running a successful business in the 21st century means integrating technology within all aspects of operations. One of the most valuable benefits is that data can be analysed and interpreted to improve operational efficiency — and the most effective was of accessing this resource is with a Remote Telemetry Unit (RTU). Matthew Hawkridge of Ovarro looks at the benefits.
29/3/2021
    Events From defence to reimagining the new era! - This years Emerson User Groups meeting (#EMRex) was held on-line. We counted around 500 different presentations, demonstrations, and applications over the three days of this event. Impressions.
26/3/2021
    PRODUCT Power grid and smart meters communication. - Schaffner has announced the introduction of the world's first Active Line Impedance Stabilizer (ALIS). The ALIS is designed to improve the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for power line communication between the public power grid and smart meters. It introduces an impedance "barrier" between the smart meter and the household without affecting the smart meter's communication.

    PRODUCT In-Vehicle IoT Gateway. - Impulse Embedded a leading provider of Industrial computing systems and solutions announces the availability of the UST210-83K-FL, a new compact DIN-rail fanless in-vehicle Box-PC powered by the Intel® Atom® x5-E3940 processor (codename: Apollo Lake-I). The UST210-83K-FL has been specifically designed for in-vehicle applications such as vehicle controls, fleet monitoring, management systems and in-vehicle edge computing and is compatible with Windows®10 and Linux Ubuntu 18.04.

    APPLICATION Diamonds keep their shine! - LDetek, has developed a complete turnkey solution for producing synthetic diamonds. Using the combination of gas chromatograph with integrated stream selection and gas dilution, operators can speed up the process of growing high-quality cultured diamonds using chemical vapor deposition.

25/3/2021
    PRODUCT Validating product interoperability. - HMS Networks has announced the availability of a new extension which integrates the Ewon Flexy edge gateways, and associated Ewon Talk2M cloud, with PTC’s ThingWorx® Industrial IoT (IIoT) Solutions Platform. The Ewon extension for ThingWorx has been validated by PTC and has achieved ThingWorx Ready™ status.

    APPLICATION Control of innovative, electric rope balancer! - Handling systems are an essential tool across a range of industries, from manufacturing and metalworking to automotive and railway. Personnel must frequently lift and maneuver heavy or awkward loads, then place them with utmost accuracy and care. ZASCHE handling has been focused on this challenge since the 1990s, helping its customers fulfill ergonomic requirements for their staff, such as the EU’s Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC . ZASCHE handling turned to Delta Industrial Automation to draw upon their expertise in motor control solutions.

    PRODUCT Vacuum Transducer for OEMs. - Their new PVC4000 series MEMS Pirani vacuum transducer has been announced by Posifa Technologies. Designed for cost-effective OEM integration, the device consists of a surface-mount MEMS Pirani sensor and microcontroller-based measuring electronics — all packaged in an ultra-compact PCB assembly featuring a connector-terminated wire harness.

    PRODUCT Temperature sensors for data loggers. - ELPRO relies on Sensirion's ISO 17025:2017 accredited temperature sensors for its LIBERO Cx multi-use data loggers with Bluetooth® and LIBERO Gx real-time data loggers. ELPRO’s reliable and smart data loggers offer reliable monitoring of sensitive goods and simplify complicated, time-consuming processes in cold chain logistics.

    PRODUCT Digital services save time in design - Efficient data management in engineering can help save time and money during the design phase. New digital services are now available to simplify the data management of Harting products and solutions.

24/3/2021
    NEWS End-to-end modular IT infrastructure. - Rittal and Stulz have announced their worldwide partnership for the provision of made-to-measure data centre infrastructure, consulting, support and services. As a result, the two acknowledged pioneers will be better equipped to offer customers end-to-end, tailored solutions to their needs. Rittal's broad IT infrastructure portfolio will now be combined with powerful liquid-based closed-circuit chillers, free-cooling products, side chillers and indoor chillers from Stulz.

    PRODUCT Award for white light source and IR emitter in one. - LaserLight SMD W-IR, the world's first white light chip with a switching function, received the Prism Award 2021 from SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics. On command, the light source transforms into an IR emitter with 905 nm or 850 nm. Both light sources are housed on the same 7 × 7 mm chip. SMDs are optionally available with a starboard to facilitate mounting on the circuit board.

    Events Preview Hannover Messe 2021. - "Globalization, digitalization and automation are game changers that continue as core themes for Hannover Messe that showcases thought leadership and solutions for industry to be more successful," said Dr. Jochen Köckler, CEO Deutsche Messe AG, during the 2021 Hannover Messe Digital Edition 2021 preview. InTech's Bill Lydon reports. (Automation.com)

23/3/2021
    NEWS Energy harvesting to benefit from membership. - The topic of sustainability is a high priority within the ZF Group. To support ZF's energy harvesting product portfolio further, investment has been made to join the EnOcean Alliance. This is a strategic milestone in order to offer battery-free and wireless radio technology with the EnOcean3.0 radio standard in the near future.

    PRODUCT Scanning steel band in tyres. - Riftek is continuing to develop bespoke measurement solutions for high-throughput manufacturing processes centred around its well proven range of 2D laser triangulation sensors. The latest custom-engineered project is a fully automated Industrial Ethernet based system that measures internal geometric parameters of the cylindrical steel bands that form an integral part of automotive tyres.

    PRODUCT AI Edge Computing. - BOXER-8521AI is now available in Bressner Technology's product portfolio. The BOXER-8521AI combines the flexibility of PoE-PD deployment, with the Google® Edge ™ TPU in a resilient, fanless system that brings AI edge computing to the appropriate deployment site.

    PRODUCT 5G video quality. - A new solution for evaluating video quality of 5G devices has been announced by Anritsu Corporation. This lab-based solution was developed in partnership with Spirent Communications and leverages the strengths of Anritsu's SmartStudio NR Network Simulator and Spirent's Umetrix Video software, providing the world's first integrated 5G video quality system.

    Education and Research Accelerating Digital Transformation in a Post-COVID World - Archive. - The online presentations at the 2021 ARC Industry Forum, (8-17/2/2021), revealed that targeted and effective application of digital technologies continue to lead to tangible business improvements at leading companies around the world. Digital technologies have also proved to be critically important for companies to function effectively with reduced staffs during the current global COVID-19 pandemic. Archived videos are now available to view.

22/3/2021
    PRODUCT Interchangeable sensing probes. - The Sigma 05 acts as a sensor hub for E+E Elektronik's intelligent Modbus probes. It makes it easy to set up a modular sensor platform with up to three probes and five measurands. The Sigma 05 supports E+E sensing probes for CO2, humidity, temperature, ambient pressure and air velocity, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

    NEWSTowards 0% carbon emissions in Europe. - Hydrogen's share of the energy mix in Europe is currently less than 2%, but has the potential to rise to 10-23% by 2050, according the European Commission's Joint Research Centre. In joining the ECHA, Emerson will be at the forefront of hydrogen developments in Europe, thereby actively supporting the goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, as outlined in the EU's European Green Deal.

    PRODUCT Space saving narrow connectors. - Cliff Electronics SLIMS FeedThrough Connector series have been expanded with the introduction of the new DualSLIMS range which allows customers to choose between mounting the connector adapters from the front of the panel which permits simple and fast changing of connectors in the field, or the rear which brings a lower profile flush appearance to the connectors when rack mounted or side by side.

    PRODUCT LED Component and Indicator Guide. - Foremost Electronics are major distributor for MARL International in Britain. Marl LED components are designed to enhance the quality, performance and reliability of host equipment, optimising the man machine interface and user experience. They are ideal for industrial and professional applications, including defence, aerospace, rail and specialised markets, such as process control and automation, fire, security and mobile equipment. Custom designs are also available on request.

19/3/2021
    PRODUCT Raman spectrometers provide IIoT connectivity. - The embedded Kaiser Raman Rxn analyser suite, featuring intuitive Raman RunTime embedded control software has been released by Kaiser Optical Systems, an Endress+Hauser company. Integrated Raman spectroscopy analysers provide highly accurate in situ measurements while providing 24/7 connectivity to critical data.

    PRODUCT Sectional load sense relief valve. - A new sectional load sense relief valve (LSRV) for its CLS mobile hydraulic control valve has been introduced by Eaton. The patented LSRV limits individual section pressure through feed oil reduction, eliminating the need for inefficient work port reliefs for feed-side pressure control.

18/3/2021
    PRODUCT PCB Connectors. - Samtec now offers compression mount PCB connectors for microwave applications up to 65 GHz. The solderless vertical launch allows for easy, field replaceable, cost-effective assembly to the board.

    PRODUCT Leakage current sensor. - The CDSR, a new leakage current sensor based on its open-loop Fluxgate Technology has been launched by LEM. The CDSR is innovative, extremely compact and safe, allowing manufacturers to optimize the electronic design of their charger products. With a worldwide total of only 7.3 million EV charging points, of which 6.5 million were private in 2019, the lack of an extensive charging infrastructure is a key impediment to the growth of the global electric vehicle market.

    Education and ResearchRemote, But Still Connected: Industrial Workers Amid the Pandemic. - The economic disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic affected nearly every industry around the globe, driving many people to work from home. But those working in manufacturing faced unique challenges. (Automation.com)

    PRODUCT Bespoke signal conditioning service. - The bespoke design and build service from Kistler uses in-house components and, when necessary, components from trusted suppliers. It is important that Kistler takes responsibility for all the components, not just those with their own brand; if any component fails, Kistler will fix it.

17/3/2021
Naomh Pádraig
Pádraig Aspal Éireann.
    St Patrick's Day. National Holiday of Ireland.
16/3/2021
    PRODUCT Bridging the digital divide engineering, manufacturing and beyond! - Aegis Software has significantly expanded capabilities in their latest FactoryLogix® 2021.1 release. This most recent release adds native, vendor-agnostic support for any 3D Mechanical CAD (Computer-Aided Design), including animations and annotations, interrogation of detailed part data from PLM, quality data collection against the actual digital twin, and many other new feature enhancements throughout other areas of the solution.

    NEWSThe chronicles of NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance - the first test drives - During it's first week on the planet's surface, NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover and its Earthbound team has been carefully test driving all onboard systems. This culminated in a more literal test drive as the rover took it's first short foray across the surface the Martian landscape and delivered further historic footage from its highly sophisticated onboard cameras. Covering 21.3 feet (6.5 meters), the drive lasted 33 minutes and produced images of the rover's own landing area. (Laboratory News)

    Education and Research Problems facing end-users in industrial cybersecurity. - As part of the ongoing series of executive interviews for the 2021 ARC Industry Forum, they spoke with aDolus CEO and industry cybersecurity pioneer Eric Byres video to talk about some of the most pressing problems facing end-users in industrial cybersecurity. (Arc Advisory)

    PRODUCT Flange monoblock with shut-off valve. - WIKA's new monoblock with flange connection has been designed for applications in the process industry. The compact design integrates a shut-off valve to separate the process from the instrument side.

    PRODUCT Analysis of Multi-fibre Connectors. - The FOCIS Lightning connector microscope provides a complete pass / fail analysis for a 12 or 24-fibre MPO connector and each individual fibre in just 15 seconds. This easy-to-use instrument captures the entire connector surface in one step. This saves valuable time when setting up and maintaining multi-fibre connectors in data centers, for example.

15/3/2021
    PRODUCT Industrial-grade embedded computers. - The latest embedded PC Nuvo-8108GC-XL from Neousys Technology has now been added to the Bressner Technology product range. This is an Edge AI GPU computing platform that supports NVIDIA® GPU cards from the RTX 30 series up to the RTX 3080 and via Intel® Xeon® E or Intel® Core ™ processors of the 8th and 9th Generation.

    PRODUCT Low cost temperature measurement. - Moore Industries' TCS Temperature Concentrator System is a solution for low-cost temperature measurements. At its heart is the 16-channel, loop-powered (2-wire) TCM Temperature Concentrator Module. When two TCM modules are used in a TCS, up to 32 signals can be monitored over one twisted wire pair.

    PRODUCT Solar cells power source. - A partnership between Anglia Components and Anysolar has been announced. They will offer a new PCB-mounted photovoltaic solar cell line for customers allowing designs to be powered from light energy harvested from the environment instead of or alongside a battery or mains source.

12/3/2021
    NEWSEnergy harvesting anniversary. - Since the launch of its first energy harvesting module in 2001, EnOcean has been the pioneering spirit behind the worldwide success of the technology, offering innovation leadership in kinetic energy harvesting modules for battery-free, wireless switches of all kinds.

    Education and Research The decade of natural gas! - Flow Research has recently published a series of studies on gas flow measurement. These studies give the market for gas flow measurement by flowmeter type in 2019 and take into account the results of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. They project growth until 2024. The studies also provide production and consumption data for natural gas by region and by country.

    PRODUCT IIoT-Based MES platform expanded. - Aegis Software has announced significant expansion of their FactoryLogix IIoT-Based MES Platform, bridging the digital divide between engineering & manufacturing and beyond.

11/3/2021
    PRODUCT Industrial 5G router. - The first commercially available industrial 5G router optimized for industrial private networks has been released by HMS Networks. The Wireless Router 5G supports Ericsson Industry Connect 5G networks and allows users to get started with 5G in their own location. HMS also offers a ready-made starterkit for test and evaluation of typical industrial use cases.

    NEWS Best automation, control and instrumentation products. - The 34th annual Control Engineering Engineers' Choice Awards shines a light on 21 categories of control, instrumentation and automation products, revealing the best of those introduced in 2020 as chosen by the Control Engineering print and digital audience.

    People
    Jamie Furness
    Schaffner have appointed Jamie Furness as their new Distribution Sales Manager for the EMEA region.

    PRODUCT 1300 exciters! - MB Dynamics have announced the 1300th successful field installation of its Modal 50A exciter. With this milestone, the Modal 50A has now become MB Dynamics' best-selling modal exciter worldwide.

    PRODUCT Drive electronics. - For more than 30 years, NORD Drivesystems has been developing and producing electronic drive technology and is one of the pioneers in innovative inverter technology. The portfolio includes motor starters and frequency inverters of up to 22 kW in decentralised designs and up to 160 kW for the control cabinet – characterised by scalable functions, high precision regulation, easy installation and operation. Different power classes, mounting options and communication modules ensure integration into all control architectures.

10/3/2021
    NEWS Oral solid dose manufacturing. - Emerson and IMA Active (a world leader in solid dose processing), are to collaborate on developing new strategies and software to control continuous manufacturing of oral solid dose pharmaceuticals. The two companies will focus on making it easier for pharmaceutical manufacturers to adopt continuous manufacturing and accelerate patient access by improving the quality, quantity and efficiency of production.

    APPLICATION Valve for transport innovation... and what a valve! - Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT) have revealed their safety isolation valves today, critical safety components for HyperloopTT systems. Built to precise specifications by GNB KL Group in Elk Grove, (CA USA), the valves will isolate sections of hyperloop system tubes to allow for easier system pressurization for maintenance or emergency.

    People
    Teoman Ustun
    Teoman Ustun has been appointed Vice President of Marketing and Product Development with ACEINNA.

    Education and Research How Easy is it to Make a Robot? - Robot adoption is increasing in many industries due to global efforts in reducing long term costs, maintaining quality, and freeing up time for humans to do "human" tasks. For example, by using a robot to clean floors or restock shelves in a supermarket, human employees can spend more time helping or selling to their customers. A company can either tap into this robotic trend by buying ready-made robots, or by making their own with less cost. (Automation.com)

    Education and Research Cybersecurity and COVID-19. - Lynx Software has announced the results of its pandemic cybersecurity survey designed to capture U.S. employees' sentiment toward how seriously companies have taken cybersecurity since the start of COVID-19. Companies have not done enough to prevent heightened security risk in light of remote working, as nearly 4 in 10 (36%) respondents have been, or know someone who has been, impacted by a cybersecurity attack since the start of COVID-19.

9/3/2021
    PRODUCT Digitally Monitoring Corrosion and Erosion. - A complete corrosion and erosion monitoring portfolio with digital capabilities and full integration with the Plantweb™ digital ecosystem through the new Rosemount™ 4390 series of corrosion and erosion wireless transmitters and Plantweb Insight Non-Intrusive Corrosion application has been introduced by Emerson. The monitoring portfolio turns existing offline corrosion probes into online tools to monitor for the risk of corrosion or erosion in oil and gas processing.

    NEWS Vision systems commitment to Middle East strengthened. - FLIR recently celebrated the grand opening of FLIR Systems Middle East (FSME), a newly combined service and support center based in Dubai.

8/3/2021
    APPLICATION Drives in pulp & paper. - ABB and international producer Sun Paper have completed the successful activation of a major drives project at the first modern pulp and paper site in Laos as part of an investment towards reaching an output of 1.2 million tons of pulp and paper annually.

    PRODUCT Microwave Cable Assemblies Applicable up to 110 GHz. - Rosenberger has developed a comprehensive portfolio of standard flexible microwave cable assemblies - with and without armouring (Crush resistance with armour 80 N/mm) and characterized by excellent phase and amplitude stability as well as high electrical and mechanical stability.

    NEWSTesting DC high speed electrical circuit breakers. - Megger has acquired the BALTO product line from STEVO Electric bvba (Belgium). Dr Andrew Dodds, Group Director commented, "The acquisition continues Megger's growth ambitions and strengthens the support we are able to give customers in network protection test".

5/2/2021
    APPLICATION Monitoring solvent emissions to ensure compliance. - Governments from around the world have implemented environmental regulations to reduce the emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from industrial processes. For example, according to the European Solvents Industry Group, total VOC emissions in the EU have been reduced by more than 60% since 1990. Here Stephane Canadas from gas analyser manufacturer Signal Group, explains the vital role of monitoring in environmental protection.

    PRODUCT Above the flow! - The OTT SVR 100 non-contact surface water velocity radar sensor has been designed to overcome the challenges presented by monitoring water resources that can quickly change from languid flow to a raging torrent.

4/2/2021
    PRODUCT Current Transformers to IEC standards. - The SIGA (Electronics) current transformer (CT) products conform to IEC regulations from design, through manufacturing to final test. Standards including IEC 61869 are addressed by specific conformance testing for current transformers, carried out in SIGA's dedicated COVID-19-secure British workspaces by specially trained operators.

    PRODUCT Solenoid Valves for compact machine designs. - A range of two-way and three-way solenoid valves has been launched by Emerson. These valves support original equipment manufacturers' (OEMs) need to develop more compact machines and equipment without compromising on fluid control performance. The optimized body design and internal flow path of the new ASCO™ Series 256/356 not only provides a smaller footprint, but also reduced power consumption and increased pressure ratings critical in industrial and commercial applications.

    White Paper Motors, Drives and Paris. - "Achieving the Paris Agreement: The Vital Role of High-Efficiency Motors and Drives in Reducing Energy Consumption" This new whitepaper just published by ABB, reveals potential for significant energy efficiency improvements in industry and infrastructure enabled by the latest and most high-efficiency motors and variable speed drives. ABB calls on governments and industry to accelerate adoption of the technology to help combat climate change.

    PRODUCT All Wavelengths in One Package - The new attenuation measurement sets from Laser Components are described as "true miracles of versatility." With an optical transmitter (OTM) and a power meter, systems engineers and laboratory personnel can evaluate all wavelengths and configurations of hard-clad and POF fibres.

3/3/21
    Publications Flowmeters in oil & gas. - During February 2021, Flow Research published a new study on flowmeters used in the Oil & Gas industry.

    PRODUCT Flexible laser engine. - The latest member of the Toptica iChrome family, the iChrome FLE , is designed as a "flexible laser engine" to serve the numerous and very diverse requirements in biophotonics. Up to 7 wavelengths (between 405 and 785 nm) and two fibre outputs can be integrated into the iChrome FLE.

    Education and Research Understanding PID tuning - Proportional-integral-derivative (PID) loop performance is often overlooked once the system is commissioned and seems to be functioning. Those loops are often not thought of again as a means of continuous improvement. They function "properly" and so they are often ignored until something goes so out of whack that it pops up to the top of the issue pile. (Control Engineering)

    PRODUCT Air service units. - The new MS2 air preparation units from Festo allows machine builders and design engineers to put precision and accuracy close to the process without compromising on flow rates. The MS2 is designed to deliver the optimum combination of compact design, low weight and high flow rates that are ideally suited to end of arm tooling applications in electronics and small parts assembly.

    PRODUCT Safety relay module. - A new HR5S safety relay module has been announced by IDEC. This latest addition to their family of safety devices gives designers and OEMs more options to provide better end user safety while cutting costs and improving the productivity of machines and equipment. The HR5S safety relay module is the first on the market designed specifically to meet ISO 13849 Category 2 requirements.

    PRODUCT Certified for gas and oil. - The ABB Flow-X flow computer module has obtained C1D2 / Zone 2 Certification for highly accurate measurement in mid- and downstream oil and gas, even in the harshest of conditions.

2/3/2021
    PRODUCT Operating computers by foot! - The latest product offering from Herga Technology has uniquely brought Bluetooth and USB switch actuation techniques together for PC controlled systems, resulting in a wireless and hands-free solution where up to four footswitches can each emulate pre-set single or multiple keystrokes (up to three – such as Alt/Ctrl/Del) or replicate mouse clicks.
    People
    Michael DiGangi
    ACEINNA have hired Michael DiGangi as the company's new Executive Vice President.

    Education and Research Combating the hackers. - Seeq has announced that it is co-sponsoring the Microsoft Energy Core Methane Emissions Hackathon virtual event on March 1-8, 2021. The objective of the hackathon is to overlay oil & gas asset and geographic information system data to pinpoint leak location, and to identify the timing and quantify of unplanned emissions.

1/3/2021
    Education and Research Industry leaders share their digital transformation journeys - The Annual ARC Industry Forum celebrated its 25th year and hosted the forum, this year titled "Accelerating Digital Transformation in a Post-COVID World," online for the first time. "We have held this forum in Orlando, Florida, for the past 24 years. We are excited to bring this one right to you wherever you are," said Andy Chatha, president of ARC Advisory Group. "ARC has planned to host all future forums in hybrid form." (ARC 2021 report from Automation.com)

    PRODUCT Modules making production line testing more efficient. - The simultaneous launch of Anritsu's TRX Test Module MU887002A, designed to improve the efficiency of production-line inspection of wireless communications devices, including 5G, and its space-saving Universal Wireless Test Set MT8872A has been announced.

    PRODUCT Enabling detailed remote quality audits. - Anglia Components customers have access to the free Anglia Sigma service, an industry first, which allows them to carry out detailed vendor ratings and audits remotely. This service is exceptionally valuable to customers who have to conduct mandatory inspections and evaluations as part of their ISO quality process but are constrained from carrying them out due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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