Industrial manufacturing operations are in the early phase of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This era will be driven not just by data, but also by the intelligence that can be derived from it and applied across the operational landscape of equipment, processes, facilities, and people. Integrating OT and IT systems is an important first step along the path.

By unifying OT and IT systems and practices in a converged system architecture, businesses can eliminate inefficiencies and barriers to interoperability, improve automation, and accelerate innovation.

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In October, the next free software update for the AI package IDS NXT ocean will be released. In addition to usability, the focus is also on making artificial intelligence comprehensible for the user.

The new tools Attention Maps and Confusion Matrix illustrate how the AI in the industrial cameras works and which decisions it makes. Anyone who wants to test the industrial-grade embedded vision platform IDS NXT ocean and evaluate its potential for their own applications should take a look at the IDS NXT ocean...

The new compact spot finder IR camera Xi 410 from Optris combines a robust, compact pyrometer and an advanced IR camera with a resolution of 384 x 240 pixels.

The autonomous operation with automatic spot finder function as well as the direct analog output and affordable price make it a perfect match for all safety-relevant applications in the fields of preventive fire safety and machine and equipment condition monitoring.

If the network connection is disrupted or there is a problem with the connected PC, the camera...

Resolve Optics offers an OEM design, develop and supply service for camera, instrument and sensor manufacturers looking to upgrade or replace hard to source or obsolete optical components. To prolong the lifetime of a profitable product where key optical components are becoming hard to source - organisations are often faced with the challenge of finding a suitable replacement.

At this point do you accept an off-the-shelf optical component that may compromise performance or require...

The Micro-Epsilon high-precision surfaceCONTROL 3D 3500 is an innovative 3D snapshot sensor that is ideal for automated inline inspection of geometries, shapes and surfaces on diffuse reflective surfaces such as metal, plastic or ceramic. 

The 3D sensor features a compact design and high measurement accuracy combined with high data processing speed. With a z repeatability of up to 0.4 µm, the sensor sets new standards in high-precision 3D metrology. Even the smallest planarity deviations and height differences...

Yokogawa’s worldwide live event "Y NOW 2021" will take place from November 2-4, 2021. Register now and learn how corporate leaders have successfully planned, managed and implemented digital transformations in their organizations. Yokogawa research shows that by 2030 a majority of companies in the process industry expect to implement autonomous operations.

Y NOW 2021 will feature the latest technologies to support customers in joining this global shift.

The event will specifically focus on agility,...

Technosoft introduces iPOS4810 MZ-CAT, a new class-leading drive controller equipped with a well-balanced package of advanced technological capabilities that can satisfy even the most demanding motion control requirements on the market.

Although small in size, the new iPOS4810 MZ-CAT drive is highly potent. It can be supplied with up to 50 VDC and can deliver up to 1200 W continuous and 2000 W peak power. 

It is a universal motor control solution and a true all-rounder. Thanks to its embedded, highly flexible MotionChip™...

The thicknessGAUGE system from Micro-Epsilon measures the thickness of strip and plate materials reliably and with the highest precision. Depending on the measurement task, different variants with different sensor technologies are available. The thicknessGAUGE system is available with laser triangulation sensors, laser profile scanners or confocal chromatic sensors, which demonstrate their advantages depending on the type of material and accuracy requirements....

scanCONTROL 30xx laser scanners from Micro-Epsilon are designed for dynamic measurement tasks with high demands on resolution and accuracy. They are used in automation tasks, production and process monitoring as well as quality control. 

Laser scanners from Micro-Epsilon are among the highest performing profile sensors in the world with respect to accuracy and measuring rate. They detect, measure and evaluate the profiles on different object surfaces without contact. Their compact size combined with the highest resolution...

Pinpoint Scientific Ltd. designs and manufactures a range of high-quality microbial environmental monitoring products for pharmaceutical clean rooms and other highly-controlled environments. In order to make the daily work in clean-room environments of laboratories in the high-end food sector or medical technology, as well as in the pharmaceutical industry as easy as possible, the designers at Pinpoint Scientific have created a unique solution that has been thought through down to the smallest detail. During their search for high-quality components and while working on improving the operation...