The founders developed their first products in their homes. Since then, ifm has grown into an international medium-sized group of companies. But one thing has not changed: ifm has remained a family … quite a large family!
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.
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.
Starting in 2020, EPLAN has increased the import frequency of EPLAN data in the recently defined EPLAN Data Standard 1.0 format, bringing you closer to your desire for a possible real-time upload.
Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) will be opening a new warehouse in Reno, NV in early 2020. The new facility will replace the existing warehouse in Compton, CA, with plant operations in Compton being unaffected.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
The holidays are just around the corner, and Digi-Key’s 11th Annual DigiWish giveaway and 2019 Holiday Gift Guide are now live. It’s all part of Digi-Key’s continued mission to excite and support engineers of the future and fuel innovation worldwide. Participants can enter to win a Digi-Key product of their choice during the DigiWish social media giveaway Dec. 1-24, 2019. To enter, participants must select one in-stock Digi-Key product valued at up to $100 and comment or post their “wish” on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter using the hashtag #DigiWish.
More customer proximity, focused market cultivation and even stronger international alignment – this is the promise of Wieland Electric’s new Industry Solutions business area. Its newly established business area consolidates Bamberg technology group’s product marketing, distribution and service components from its broad range of machine building and plant construction and wind energy solutions portfolios.
Siemens is hosting a virtual, online trade show in partnership with UL and EPLAN, that allows attendees to join from wherever they have an internet connection. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with industry leaders to learn about the latest control panel standards, how digitalization improves productivity and get tips for more efficient control panel designs. Attendees can visit the EPLAN virtual booth to learn more about our control panel products, service solutions, download product specific material and live chat with our experts.
Rockwell Automation and members of its global PartnerNetwork program opened the 27th annual Automation Fair held in Chicago on November 20. The event sees record-breaking attendance of over 19,000 makers, builders and innovators from across the globe to attend industry forums, networking events and learn about the newest innovations in automation. Blake…
Allied Electronics & Automation has named six supplier partners as recipients of its APEX, Allied Partner in Excellence, Award. Winners include Alan Colorito, Eaton, Director-Channel Marketing & Operations; Amy Draudt, Belden, Channel Director; Margaret Ihli, Phoenix Contact, Distribution Account Manager, and her second APEX Award; Amber Patel, Siemens, National E-Commerce Channel Sales Manager; Al Schuler, SolaHD, Global Accounts Manager; and Kathleen Watson, ABB, Inc. Channel Manager.