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TECH FLASH

NIST releases voluntary National Cybersecurity Framework

The voluntary framework was compiled at the direction of the Obama administration.

Shane O'Halloran

February 26, 2014

Over 3,000 stakeholder individuals and organizations contributed.

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Industrial PC

January 10, 2014

The noax C19 IPC industrial PC has a 19-in diagonal, high-resolution, analog-resistive touch screen that allows data entry, even when an operator is wearing gloves.

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Handheld tablet

January 10, 2014

The HaverService Pad industrial-grade handheld tablet offers equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting for businesses that use automated equipment to fill dry bulk materials.

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Linear motion module

January 10, 2014

The Rexroth CKL compact linear motion module integrates an ironless linear direct drive motor with a Ball Rail system for positioning and zero backlash.

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Utilizing PackML to enable linkage between machinery across an entire packaging operation, Pro Mach RAPID line-integration technology provides plant managers with the ability to monitor machines in a connected, standardized format.

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Conveyor control

January 10, 2014

Interroll EC310 24V DC RollerDrive and ConveyorControl technology runs individual conveyors only when containers are present and feeds back energy during braking.

Field Reports

Faster doors for safer food

Roll-up doors prevent contamination and control air pressure

Wayne Labs

January 10, 2014

“Don’t hold that door open” isn’t a command heard in this food ingredient operation with automatic, high-speed, roll-up doors.

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Limit controllers

December 5, 2013

Omega CNi-AL temperature/process limit controllers feature universal inputs, 2 relay alarm outputs, totally programmable color displays, built-in excitation, front removable plug connectors, a programmable digital filter, high/low limit and remote reset input.

TECH FLASH

ARC announces 2014 Industry Forum agenda

The event will focus on the emerging information-driven enterprise.

November 25, 2013

The 2014 event will be held February 10-13 in Orlando, FL.

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Control platform

November 8, 2013

The Unitronics UniStream control platform features dual CPUs (with scan times up to 2,048 I/Os over 2MB of operand memory), a range of HMI touch panels, and local and remote I/O installation; users select their preferred HMI and snap on a CPU and preferred I/Os to create an all-in-one controller.