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Antaira Introduces New PoE Network Switches for Industrial Applications

Antaira Introduces New PoE Network Switches for Industrial Applications

Antaira has released two new Power Over Ethernet (PoE) switches for rugged, industrial environments. The LMP-C602G-SFP-bt(-t)-V2 and the LMX-C602G-SFP(-T)-V2 series switches from Antaira are designed to be powered over the Ethernet and can transmit up to 1 Gbps data transfer for each of four ports, plus two additional Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) ports.    The New PoE Switches  These two additional SFP ports are suitable for copper connections, fiber optic connections, or any other SFP approved device.   LMP-C602G-SFP-bt switch. Image courtesy of Antaira.    The advantage to PoE systems is that these ethernet switches can be powered using the...

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What is an industrial PC?

What is an industrial PC?

Learn about the fundamentals of industrial PCs (IPCs), including their common types and architecture, advantages, and trends happening in their development. In the broadest definition, industrial PCs (IPC) are computers designed and built with characteristics and components that help them withstand the normally harsh environment of a production facility. Fundamentally, an IPC processes data in the same way as a commercial PC. In terms of architecture, the same basic components are present (CPU, storage, RAM memory, network interface, etc.). Additionally, most brands and models offer options to integrate displays, mice, keyboards, RS-232 devices, among many other types of devices and...

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Schneider Releases EcoStruxure Plant Advisor Built with an Industrial Data Processing Platform

Schneider Releases EcoStruxure Plant Advisor Built with an Industrial Data Processing Platform

Schneider’s release of the new EcoStruxure plant advisor aims to help companies expand capabilities and improve efficiency in the industrial sector. This management tool intends to reduce costs and centralize data logging for companies to mitigate pressure from demand.  A graphic of the EcoStruxure platform. Screenshot courtesy of Schneider Electric.    This tool is designed to keep plants up and running longer with preventative maintenance prediction, business insights, live data, and increased asset performance.    EcoStruxure’s Capabilities The management tool includes three main features. The first feature is a hybrid edge/cloud connectivity. This feature enables data source lifecycle management in...

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READY Robotics Aims to Close the Skills Gap in Manufacturing and Automation

READY Robotics Aims to Close the Skills Gap in Manufacturing and Automation

This new up-training program launched in October of 2020 and promises to close the knowledge and skills gap related to manufacturing automation. READY Academy is offering the chance for engineers to be uptrained through its curriculum of online interactive videos to implement automated solutions using Forge/OS and Task Canvas.    Who is READY Robotics? READY Robotics, which traces its origins to robotics research at Johns Hopkins University, was founded in 2016. Forge/OS, the first enterprise-grade operating system and programming interface across robotic brands, was the creation of READY Robotics and has since served as the foundation for other enterprise-grade robotics...

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Siemens Launches Three New Technology Packages Exclusively for CNC Sinumerik One

Siemens Launches Three New Technology Packages Exclusively for CNC Sinumerik One

Siemens released three new tech packs for their Sinumerik One system. Learn about the Sinumerik One system, the new packages, and more about the software-defined systems. In the industrial sector, Siemens is mostly known for their PLCs, control components, and automation equipment.   The CNC Sinumerik One The Sinumerik One is a digital CNC system that allows designers of CNCs and operators to control a virtual CNC machine. Sinumerik One can also map an entire process into a digital twin and control external hardware. These capabilities allow different hardware to work together, which can speed up manufacturing processes.    The SINUMERIK ONE....

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