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Microsoft Xp, Server 2003 And Potential Plant Security Risk
February 5th, 2014
6 Things You Need To Know About Microsoft Xp And Server 2003 That Could Jeopardize Your Plant Security:
If you have existing installations of WinCC in your organization, please consider the following items:
1. Using Windows XP after April 8, 2014 may jeopardize your plant security. This is because Microsoft® is ceasing its support, resulting in the elimination of important Windows security updates.
2. Using Windows Server 2003 after...
New Industrial Digital Inputs Outputs With Tcp Ip Interface
January 28th, 2014
Intelligent Appliance, leading technology developer and manufacturer, specializing in Industrial Data Acquisition and Control Systems, is pleased to announce its latest product,
IA-2662-E, 96-ch Ethernet based Industrial Digital I/O Controller.
IA-2662-E – Ethernet based Industrial Digital I/O Controller
The IA-2662-E Ethernet Relay Boards are equipped with LAN (TCP/IP) interface firmware that enables Control over a single board or a group of boards at once, allowing an easy...
January 6th, 2014
Susan Nangle, Axis Inc.
In 2013, there were wide reports across the US of economic growth in manufacturing, logistics and transportation and in the Metro NY/NJ area Axis, Inc. saw consistent growth in sales of automation products to these industries. On January 3, 2014, Investor's Business Daily reported, "U.S. manufacturing activity continued to advance at a robust pace in December, according to ISM's key factory gauge, with subindexes signaling even better growth possible in the new...
Key Points To Focus On When Protecting Your Workforce....
December 31st, 2013
Key points to focus on when protecting your workforce....
1. Safety systems are more important than ever...people are in too much of a hurry and accidents happen.
2. We need more understanding supervisors...line workers are on the machines everyday, their input should be taken into consideration.
3. We want to move from compliance to commitment...we need to be pro-active, not reactive to improving plant safety.
New Visual Picking Display Tool From Power Pick Global
December 23rd, 2013
When it comes to display monitors for picking, the bigger the better. Now available from Power Pick Global software, an enhanced picking display monitor can be integrated into a picking station to increase picking accuracy and speed.
Traditionally, workers would take a paper pick list and walk up and down shelving searching for parts required to fill an order. As time goes on, companies are turning to new technology for maintaining all business functions whether it be picking and...
Shuttle Xp 1000 Easy Handling Of Heavy Loads
December 9th, 2013
A new vertical lift module from Kardex Remstar can accommodate goods weighing up to 2,205lbs (1,000 kg) per tray. The Shuttle XP 1000 is the newest addition to the successful Shuttle XP vertical lift module series that includes the 250, 500 and 700 models. The new solution allows companies with heavy goods to organize their work processes with more flexibility, efficiency and ergonomics.
The Shuttle XP 1000 allows the simple and ergonomic storage of heavy tools and large goods as well...
Highest Force Moving Magnet Voice Coil Actuator
December 4th, 2013
H2W introduces its highest force (135 lbs, [600 N] peak force) moving magnet actuator. This NCM series voice coil actuator (NCM08-35-450-3LB) can be operated under either open or closed loop position control, or force control and is ideal for high force motion control applications. This moving magnet type linear actuator incorporates high energy product neodymium magnets in conjunction with a precision layer wound winding to obtain maximum motor efficiency. It has a precision ground 0.500 in...
The Most Reliable Tcp Ip Relay Controller And Remote Digital Status Monitor.
December 3rd, 2013
Intelligent Appliance, leading technology developer and manufacturer, specializing in Industrial Data Acquisition and Control modules, is pleased to announce its latest advancements IA-3116-E Series of LAN Ethernet Industrial Relay Controllers.
The IA-3116-E is most reliable TCP/IP Relay Controller and Remote Digital Status monitor.
This Industrial Grade module is CE and FCC approved, designed to operate on factory floor in harsh noisy EMI/RFI Environment.
The IA-3116-E...
People Counting Smart Building Solutions Using Irisys Irc 3020 People Counter
November 26th, 2013
Vancouver, BC (November 25, 2013) - People Counting Technology is a simple system that automates counting the number of people entering through an entrance or exit. People counting solutions have been in the market for over a decade with major retailers, casinos, shopping malls, building management as well as libraries using this technology to understand:
• Conversions
• Traffic Patterns
• Justify funding requests and usage
• Modify product placements /...
Kardex Remstar To Display Expanded Product Line At Modex 2014
November 25th, 2013
The Kardex Remstar product line continues to grow with industry demand. Kardex Remstar will display an expanded product line of Shuttle® XP Vertical Lift Modules (VLM) and Megamat RS Vertical Carousels at Modex 2014 in Atlanta, GA March 17-20 in booth #9323. The extended product line fit into a variety of new applications, improving efficiencies and increasing profits.
Now, the Shuttle XP VLM ranges from light duty storage in the 250 model to heavy duty storage in the new Shuttle XP...