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Colocation Facilities vs. Private Data Centers: What Manufacturers Should Know About These Two IT Installations

For today’s manufacturers, the choice of IT computing installation most often comes down to colocation vs. private data center. Each type of IT installation comes with its own benefits and opportunities, and the challenge for manufacturers is understanding which of the two is ideal for their IT computing and data processing needs. The considerations that factor into this decision are established and understood in the manufacturing space: time, money, and resources. However, the discussion between colocation and private data centers does contain some nuances that are unique to the IT computing world.

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Siemens to Demonstrate The Path to “Empowering The Digital Machine Shop” at IMTS 2024, Booth 133249

At the upcoming IMTS 2024 in Chicago, September 9–14, Siemens will present its extensive machine tool CNC portfolio and digitalization software technology, highlighted by the digital native SINUMERIK ONE control platform for machining applications. Also, using a sports theme of “Speed, Agility and Endurance,” aimed at the machine shop on its path to digitalization, Siemens will introduce MACHINUM to the North American market. MACHINUM brings together machine tool controls, digitalization software and machine shop services from Siemens to help manufacturers optimize their production processes, to provide agility for quick adaptation to changing customer requirements and calculated uptime needs, plus enable digitally proven endurance to maximize the productivity of the entire machine shop or production department.

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4 Benefits of Choosing a Filter Fan Enclosure Cooling Unit

The ability to cut through the complexity of modern manufacturing is a chief concern for companies across nearly every industry. This is due in large part to the diversification of the manufacturing landscape to include more uncontrolled or outdoor environments, but also because of the rapid growth in industries like material handling, automotive, and energy & power. Filter fan industrial enclosure cooling units can help manufacturers leverage powerful cooling outputs that can meet the rigors of a range of industrial environments, while also helping to elevate their application versatility and configuration flexibility.

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First Mate Last Break: Electrical Safety and Reliability for Medical Devices

Medical device manufacturers must maintain the highest safety standards while ensuring ease of use. Although medical devices are usually enclosed and have easily accessible switches, buttons, and displays, the infrastructure can pose safety risks. Connectors and their connection points are particularly vulnerable, especially when dealing with electricity. It’s important to exercise caution to protect both users and patients, as well as the delicate technology within the device. The IEC 60601-1 standard for medical electrical equipment provides a clear framework for this. Special “First Mate Last Break” connectors meet the requirements of this standard, offering a combination of electrical safety, mechanical reliability, and user-friendliness.

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Design Cable Pathways in 3D

How can the advantages of pre-assembled cables be utilised in mechanical engineering? Not every machine builder has asked themselves this question – yet it is high time to start saving money and resources using plug-and-play methods. Solutions provider EPLAN has had the topic of machine cabling in its sights for some time now and will be presenting a preview of EPLAN Cable proD at this year’s Hannover Messe.

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Molex Releases Report on Thermal Management Challenges and Opportunities for I/O Modules amid Emerging Solutions for Next-Gen Data Center Cooling

Molex has published a report that examines thermal management pitfalls and possibilities as data center architects and operators strive to balance high-speed data throughput requirements with the impacts of growing power density and the need for heat dissipation on critical servers and interconnect systems. Molex’s In-Depth Report of Thermal Management Solutions for I/O Modules addresses the limitations of legacy approaches for thermal characterization and management and explores new innovations in server and optical module cooling to better support 112G and 224G connectivity.

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OT Cybersecurity Assessments – Which is Right For You?

The adoption of smart manufacturing is spreading at a rapid pace. With the introduction and implementation of new technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Industrial Internet of Things, technology is taking manufacturing to a place it’s never been before. With the increased connectivity comes increased cybersecurity risk. Threat actors are evolving and advancing their techniques for infiltrating OT networks, and according to the Rockwell Automation State of Smart Manufacturing report, 71% of all ransomware attacks on industrial organizations are focused on manufacturing.

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Omron Proof of Concept Center Hosts Engineering Students Exploring Advanced Manufacturing Solutions

A group of engineering students from the University of Michigan–Dearborn recently had the unique opportunity to visit Omron’s Detroit Proof of Concept Center (PoCC). Hosted by the assistant director of CECS Engineering Experiential Learning at UM-Dearborn, the students were given a firsthand experience of Omron’s cutting-edge traceability 4.0 demonstration. This immersive visit provided valuable insights into the benefits of advanced quality and traceability solutions in the manufacturing industry.

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What Does the VX Plinth Have to Do with More Flexible Cable Management?

As modern manufacturing continues to diversify and incorporate a larger variety of environments or locations, the need for more flexible, versatile industrial automation equipment has emerged as one of the top priorities to maximize productivity. A large component of this includes the ability to scale production quickly and easily, and this starts with specifying industrial enclosures that allow for accelerated customization and configuration.

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ABB Expands Centralized Protection and Control Offering to Address Aging Infrastructure; Future-Proof the Grid

REX615 is a technological leap forward from the 615 and 620 series relays, offering unparalleled flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and standardization. With its multiapplication coverage combined with fully modular and scalable hardware and software, REX615 picks up where its predecessors left off, ensuring users are poised for the grid of the future. “ABB understands the challenges the utility industry is facing and is committed to providing innovative electrical solutions that help utilities improve reliability, prevent outages and meet their sustainability goals,” says John Hayter, Vice President of Utilities Market, ABB Electrification.

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Maximizing Safety and Cleanliness in Modular Process Skids

Many manufacturing plants are increasingly embracing modular processing systems to improve their efficiency, flexibility and scalability. As part of this approach, they’re using self-contained “skids,” which contain all the necessary components for a specific manufacturing process. A pharmaceutical plant, for example, might have a skid-mounted bioreactor with all the related pumps, piping and control systems.

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Accelerate Production Without Sacrificing Flexibility and Quality

Pharmaceutical and biopharma companies looking to improve quality and compliance need modern, digital solutions that can evolve with their needs. The goal is a solution that provides greater visibility and real-time insight that can help improve quality and compliance. This is especially true for companies that must properly handle thermo-sensitive material. Those that rely on cumbersome, error-prone paper tracking systems are at a disadvantage. Increasing the rate of production while staying compliant requires real-time production data using digitized compliance procedures.

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Smart Flow Control for Fandis Roof Exhaust Units: Comparison With the Traditional System

How does smart flow control work on roof exhaust units if compared to a traditional system? Fandis has recently introduced a new temperature regulation system on it’s roof exhaust units, based on Fandis IoT device, called Sensis. Below the system in question will be compared with a traditional solution, using a concrete application example, created in Fandis laboratories, where the applications of our customers are replicated and simulated.

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Robroy Industries Appoints Alex Erwin Business Development Manager for Enclosures Division

May 2, 2024 Robroy Industries Enclosures Division announces the appointment of Alex Erwin as its Central Region Business Development Manager. Mr. Erwin has been involved in the electrical product industry his entire professional life. A graduate of Georgia State University Erwin provides more than 40 years expertise as an electrician, serving as lighting manager for a…

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Omron’s Enabling Technologies for Semiconductor Manufacturing

May 1, 2024 By Omron Automation Omron has a broad portfolio of technologies that help enable semiconductor manufacturing With semiconductor manufacturing booming in the Americas, fabrication facilities are on the lookout for innovative ways to quickly produce high-quality wafers and gain a competitive advantage. Omron has the solutions to make that happen. Their portfolio of…

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How is Industrial AI Supercharging American Manufacturing?

It’s been a little over a year since ChatGPT arrived on the scene and put the future of artificial intelligence in the spotlight. Top of mind were risks. Questions were heard such as: Are technologies becoming too powerful? Is AI advancing too rapidly – faster than we’re prepared for? These questions are now prompting important conversations between government and industry. Collaboration will be needed not only to guard against risks but to seize the many positive opportunities ahead.

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