Reach & Functionality expanded on device manager
Emerson Process Management announced Version 7.0 of its AMS Suite: Intelligent Device Manager earlier this year – a core application that powers the predictive capability of PlantWeb digital plant architecture. Version 7.0 expands the reach of predictive technology by enabling AMS Device Manager to support Emerson’s new Smart Remote Automation technology, and by increasing connectivity options including High Speed Ethernet interface for Fieldbus devices.
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Sloving the single to three-phase dilemma
Electric motors up to three horsepower are usually made for single-phase power.
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Sensors: The eyes of automation
On the manufacturing front line, sensors play an important role in ensuring productivity, yield, quality and safety, and they are increasingly getting smarter. Ketan Mistry reveals more.
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Covering all bases
The five essential steps when choosing an Automation Technology partner.
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Machine Vision for Robot Control
Machine vision was initially used in the pharmaceutical industry where quality control is paramount. Today it is utilized in a range of industries from canning and beverage to meat and dairy. By Robert Hodge.
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Ready for take off
Bringing power to Air New Zealand’s newest simulator facility, while keeping the Sky Chefs cooking, required precision project management, as Kevin Kevany reports.
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