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Automation with the cloud

Jumo has presented its own cloud service. The is based on the "Software as a Service" (SaaS) model and is a cloud-based application software with a predefined user interface. As an IoT platform for process visualization, data acquisition, evaluation and archiving, the Jumo Cloud enables worldwide access to measurement data via common web browsers.

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New pressure measuring cells

Amsys sells pressure measuring cells from Silicon Microstructures, Inc. (SMI). The complete range is offered for all types and areas of printing. A distinction is made between differential / gauge pressure and absolute pressure measuring cells, the latter also for rough operating conditions.

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Robust angle sensors in mobile use

The magnetic angle sensors of the RFC-4800 series from Novotechnik are specially designed for mobile applications. They are compact, easy to mount thanks to the separate position encoder and record the angle of rotation over a full 360 degrees with a resolution of up to 14 bits.

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Series now also with Ethernet / IP

In the past, Dunkermotoren had expanded its BG series to include the Profinet and Ethercat interfaces. This year, Ethernet / IP will follow as the third interface in order to be able to integrate the motors even more flexibly in various bus environments.

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Setting slide for measuring systems

With the adjustment unit Domiline, IEF-Werner has an adjustment slide in its program with which, for example, measuring systems can be manually moved to any possible position. The adjustment unit has a modular structure and can be easily converted.

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Securing industrial networks

Moxa reports that it has received certification in accordance with the IT security standard IEC 62443-4-1. The tests and the audit for the certification were carried out by LCIE Bureau Veritas; The certification was issued by the certification body IECEE.

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Product range for SCADA systems expanded

Mitsubishi Electric has expanded its SCADA product range. The "Genesis64 Basic SCADA" enables the visualization of data in small applications, but can also be scaled to medium-sized applications with optional extensions, depending on customer requirements.

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EMC protection for modular connectors

With the 360 ​​° shielded Mixo module CX 20S I, users can now achieve maximum resistance to EMC interference radiation when transmitting sensitive signals and safety-relevant circuits. With its 20 poles and characteristics of 4A rated current and 32V rated voltage, it is also suitable for high-power signal connections.

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System solution for Smart City

In a smart city there are a number of important states which should be monitored remotely. With the Lorawan radio network, a cost-effective connection of sensors and measurement technology is available.

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Fanless and robust embedded computer systems

Portwell introduces the LYNX-6000 series, a new generation of palm-sized box PCs for industrial IoT gateways based on the Intel Celeron N3350 CPU (formerly Apollo Lake platform). It can be used as a scalable infrastructure for data, virtual machines, servers and front-end applications.

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Mobile AI platform analyzes video data

Applications based on innovative AI technology are becoming increasingly popular and are finding their way into numerous industrial areas. With the KI platform NRU-120S with integrated Jetson AGX Xavier module from Nvidia, the German distributor Acceed now offers a cost-effective solution for future edge computing applications of the AI.

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Digital services for construction

Harting is working on new functions that will facilitate data management relating to the company's products and solutions. These functions are primarily aimed at the rapid provision of product data and documents that are necessary for every electrical design documentation.

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Mobile X-ray inspection for large components

With the System X C.130, the VisiConsult engineers have implemented a customer request. From space travel came the need for a mobile solution for the inspection of extremely long rocket assemblies. The assemblies are 17 m long, the hardware is almost 2.4 m high and consists of a roller frame on which a C-arm with X-ray source and detector are mounted.

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Precise and quick dimensional accuracy testing

Keyence is expanding its measuring technology portfolio with another measuring device, so that all components from microscopic up to 10 meters in size can now be easily measured in production. In addition to the LM optical coordinate measuring system, the IM digital measuring projector and the XM digital test station, the WM mobile 3D coordinate measuring machine has been on the German market since September 2020.

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Contour detection for inline quality controls

With the new PMD Profiler, ifm presents a new sensor for contour detection that can be optimally used for quality assurance tasks directly in the process. Compared to other methods, the new contour sensor is easy to set up and insensitive to stray light.

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