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The Downloadable Metal 3D Printer

Modern Machine Shop

To illustrate the power of a laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printing system that is open source, Venkata Karthik Nadimpalli passes a magnet over a sleeve of metal filings held over a solid, 3D printed block of steel. It is likely the most widely used additive manufacturing process for metal part production.

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Tenable Unveils Vulnerability Intelligence Data and Response Capabilities 

Gary Mintchell

The combined power of these features contextualizes vulnerability data from internal and external sources, enabling organizations to close the exposures that pose the greatest risks to their businesses. Those of us in process control have dealt with the problem of too many alarms demanding response, many of which are not critical.

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Yokogawa Updates OpreX Process Automation Family

Gary Mintchell

By providing consulting, assistance in the selection and procurement of hardware and software from strategic partners and other sources, and engineering, operational support and other services, Yokogawa is able to help customers resolve issues encountered in their businesses and can develop specific robot and drone applications.

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How are Wireless Sensor Networks employed in Industrial Automation

DO Supply

WSNs have several key components: Sensor Nodes A sensor node comprises of a sensing unit (or a transducer) that measures physical parameters, a micro-controller that processes the data, an ADC, a transceiver for wireless communication, and a power source which is usually a battery. This betters systems responsiveness.

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binder introduces M16 connectors with compact design, high sealing performance

Robotics Business Review

Source: binder For demanding environments, Binder USA LP has introduced a new generation of molded M16 connectors, which it said are engineered to deliver reliability and performance even in the harshest conditions. The new M16 connectors have been redesigned to be modular and easier to handle.

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AUHMI Series: 10.1”~21.5” Industrial Panel PCs with Intel Celeron/Core i Processors

Manufacturer's Monthly

The AUHMI series also offers the optional smart battery backup feature, providing an emergency backup power source to protect data and the system from unexpected power outages. It also supports Windows 10 IoT and Windows 11 IoT, helping to future-proof any applications that may be required.

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Taking a different approach to DCS upgrades

Control Engineering

In the past, upgrading a distributed control system (DCS) typically involved ripping out the old system and replacing it with a new one from a different vendor, or undergoing a hardware or software upgrade. So, there are some practical steps that plant owners and operators should take when considering future process control strategies.