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Applying Industrial Ethernet

Editor — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 15:10:59 +0000

Tips and techniques that will help you set up and maintain an industrial Ethernet network. Industrial Ethernet is used to connect devices such as PLCs, local and distributed I/O, servo controllers and drives on the plant floor and in industrial facilities. In this capacity, it links many pieces of hardware—and has many cables, connections and…

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Advanced epoxy adhesives revolutionize structural bonding

Editor — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 14:37:49 +0000

by Walter Brenner, PhD, Founder, Master Bond Inc. Structural polymers offer distinct advantages over traditional fastening methods. Here, we explore the cornerstones of successful structural bonding. Structural bonding is defined as the process of joining parts together using an adhesive as opposed to conventional mechanical fasteners or assembly methods such as soldering, brazing or welding.…

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The challenges of the Industrial Internet of Things and communications at the edge

Editor — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 16:23:31 +0000

by Tony Paine, Platform President, Kepware IIoT promises to let everything within an industrial environment connect to get complete visibility into operations and allow the best real-time decisions—with or without human intervention. In a perfect world, the IIoT connects all hardware and software components (the Things) that comprise an automation system. These connections will bring…

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