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ABB Breaks Ground on New US Calibration Hall to Support Growing Demand for Instrumentation in North America

February 2, 2024 ABB has begun the construction of a new 12,000-square-foot calibration hall ABB has begun the construction of a new 12,000-square-foot calibration hall in the industrial park adjacent to its existing ∼200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The investment will strengthen the company’s calibration capabilities and provide customers with high levels of quality…

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ABB Expands Instrumentation Manufacturing Capacity in Bartlesville, OK

February 2, 2024 ABB is strengthening its ability to meet growing demand for instrumentation in the North American market ABB is strengthening its ability to meet growing demand for instrumentation in the North American market by consolidating instrumentation manufacturing under one roof in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and expanding the Bartlesville site with a new 12,000-square-foot calibration…

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ANCA TapX: A Customized Grinding Solution for Tap Manufacture

February 1, 2024 ANCA’s years of experience working with tap manufacturers has given the company valuable insights into the industry challenges. Projected global demand for products such as taps, dies, and thread forming tools is anticipated to rise from 2.75 billion to 3.42 billion over the next five years, with a compound annual growth rate…

Festo Develops a New Flexible Pipetting Solution
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Festo Develops a New Flexible Pipetting Solution

This new solution is capable of pipette dispenses from 20 microliters up to 20 milliliters. February 1, 2024 Festo is now showing customers and prospects several new life science automation innovations including the company’s wide-range flexible pipetting. Each of the new and customizable solutions combines Festo components into dynamic subsystems. Festo collaborates with OEMs and…

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Power Supplies for Extreme Ambient Conditions from Phoenix Contact

February 1, 2024 The new third generation Trio Power power supply is now available for the first time with a protective coating on the PCB. This enables reliable use, even under extreme ambient conditions The third generation of power supplies sets a new standard in machine building. The power supplies are compact, robust, reliable, and…

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ABB’s Innovative Protection Method Optimizes Safety and Power Supply Quality

February 1, 2024 ABB has extended its award-winning earth-fault protection portfolio with a new addition: touch voltage-based earth-fault current protection, also known as IFPTOC in IEC 61850 – the international standard that defines communication protocols for intelligent electronic devices in substations. In a world-first, customers operating compensated distribution networks can now benefit from this new…

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WITTENSTEIN to Extend Its US Plant

February 1, 2024 Groundbreaking dig in Bartlett, Illinois / Important step towards further internationalization for WITTENSTEIN WITTENSTEIN is taking another important step towards internationalization. The official groundbreaking dig on October 31, 2023 marked the start of work on the extension of the group’s US plant in Bartlett, Illinois. This WITTENSTEIN subsidiary was originally founded in…

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Siemens and UL Solutions Redefine Future of Certification Process with Groundbreaking Digital-Twin Technology

February 1, 2024 For the first time ever, an industrial product has been certified for the United States after parts of the required tests were conducted through digital simulation. That simulation was verified and validated with physical testing. This remarkable achievement is a global first in a national safety-certification process. To make this advance possible,…

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80% More Productivity in Additive 3D Printing

DMG MORI Additive strengthens SLM process with automation technology February 1, 2024 “Our aim is to achieve a high level of maturity of CNC machines with our additive manufacturing machines,” explains Dr. Vino Suntharakumaran, Managing Director at DMG MORI Additive GmbH. The company is not far off reaching this aim with the LASERTEC 30 DUAL…

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Machine Safety Strategy in Manufacturing: Why it Matters and How to Get Started

January 31, 2024 Guidance on initiating the development of a machine safety strategy Machine-related accidents in the workplace can have devastating consequences, causing injuries, disabilities, and even fatalities. These incidents also result win significant financial losses for businesses. To mitigate these risks, it is crucial for companies to establish a comprehensive machine safety strategy. This…

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches CIP Safety Module for Safe Communication Over Devices in a Network

January 29, 2024 The MELSEC iQ-R Series CIP Safety module implements safe communication over CIP Safety (Common Industrial Protocol) while transmitting both standard and safety signals to devices and equipment Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has designed the MELSEC iQ-R Series CIP Safety Module to ensure safety signal transmission to a diverse range of devices and…

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Safety Locking Device PSENslock / PSENslock 2

January 29, 2024 More productivity through robust guard locking Need safety gate monitoring with process guarding for your movable guard? With the electromechanical safety locking device PSENslock / PSENslock 2, you can safeguard both swing gates and sliding gates, as well as covers and flaps efficiently, up to the highest category PL e, Cat. 4 of EN…

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Rittal Introduces Cutting-Edge Stainless-Steel AX and KX Enclosures for Enhanced Industrial Functionality

January 29, 2024 Rittal introduces stainless-steel versions for the AX and KX ranges, seamlessly blending functionality with refined design. Offering unparalleled durability, resilience against chemicals, saltwater, and extreme humidity, these enclosures significantly expand the versatility of the Rittal system. In response to specialized applications demanding robust materials, the AX and KX stainless-steel enclosures feature a…

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Highlighting Circularity, Ninety-One Percent of Industrial Businesses Hit by Resource Scarcity

January 29, 2024 While there is optimism about investing in circularity, the survey also identified obstacles to immediate progress A new report from ABB Motion, entitled “Circularity: No Time to Waste,” reveals that 91 percent of industrial businesses are feeling the effects of resource scarcity, prompting two-thirds to increase their investment in circularity initiatives within…

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Siemens Launches New Servo Drive System Specifically for the Battery and Electronics Industry

January 25, 2024 Siemens SINAMICS S200 servo drive system With Sinamics S200, Siemens is launching a new servo drive system designed for a variety of standard applications in the battery, electronics as well as other industries. It consists of a precise servo drive, powerful servo motors and easy-to-use cables and offers high dynamic performance. Applications…

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A Guide to Encoder Types in Mechatronic Automation

January 25, 2024 A Guide to Encoder Types in Mechatronic Automation Encoders are pivotal sensor components in mechatronic automation, converting mechanical motion into an electrical signal that can be interpreted for precise control and positioning of mechanical parts. This article explores various encoder types, focusing on their unique components, advantages, and applications. Rotary Encoders Rotary…