Electronic assistance systems make a crucial contribution to increasing safety on the construction site and make work easier for the drivers of off-highway construction vehicles. Bosch offers various assistance functions for construction vehicles. These functions lighten the challenging workload for the driver and make the construction site safer. The different functions provide direct assistance to workers, such as load sensing…
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ABB Delivers Power Management System to Potash Project
ABB has been selected by BHP to deliver a power management system for the Jansen Potash Project in Canada, which will provide nutrient-rich potash fertilizer to enable more sustainable farming globally. BHP is progressing the $5.7 billion project, which is expected to achieve first production in late 2026. The order includes ABB Ability System 800xA Power Control Library, a digital…
Read MoreEmerson’s DeltaV Version 15 Helps Drive Digital Transformation
Global software and engineering supplier Emerson has released a new version of its DeltaV distributed control system (DCS). Version 15 of the DeltaV DCS helps plants digitally transform operations through improved production optimization and enhanced operator performance. New software designed to reduce the burden of IT support and modernization spend coupled with expanded analytics will help increase flexibility and speed…
Read MoreRail Systems Use Technology and Big Data to Improve Safety, Efficiency
As shippers, carriers and logistics firms around the globe put more technology in place to both address their current challenges and prepare for what’s coming around the next corner, some core infrastructure providers are taking similar steps. Any company shipping break bulk and using rail, for example, will be happy to know that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad…
Read MoreRockwell Automation Touts Digital Thread
The key to optimizing operations is connecting the plant to the digital content created by other business functions. You can reduce 70% effort from data science projects by automating OT/IT convergence. • Automate IT/OT convergence – Harvest scalable insights with an information model optimized for Digital Thread. Common Information Model drastically reduces the effort required for industrial analytics by…
Read MoreEarthCam Announces Visual Information Ecosystem
EarthCam, a provider of construction camera technology and services, introduced expanded technologies for AI-powered documentation, live progress reporting and 3D/4D model integration. EarthCam is known for providing the industry’s highest resolution cameras for an expansive range of jobsite imaging applications. The growing list of solutions now includes aerial orthomosaic photography, perimeter security and live, in-camera AI safety analytics. These technologies…
Read MoreTrimble Announces New Deployment of Applanix’s POS LV System
Trimble announced the first deployment of its map-based localization system for land-based autonomous vehicle applications. IHI Corp., a heavy industry manufacturer based in Japan, will retrofit its existing container and haulage trucks with a customized Applanix POS LV system as part of its broader autonomy capabilities for the transport of goods around industrial facilities. Map-based localization provides precise positioning and…
Read MoreCognex In-Sight 2800 Combines Deep Learning, Traditional Vision
Machine vision specialist Cognex Corp. has released the In-Sight 2800 series vision system. In-Sight 2800 puts the power of a full-featured vision system into an easy-to-use package that gets applications running in minutes. “It has never been easier to apply deep learning to a production line,” said Carl Gerst, executive vice president of products, platforms and solutions. “The In-Sight 2800…
Read MoreATC Offers Diverse Whole-Plant Remote Monitoring
ATC Diversified Electronics, a plant automation, motor protection, electrical safety and power quality specialist, has introduced scalable technology that makes it possible to remotely monitor critical processes for a wide range of conditions. SENSERT remote monitoring and alert system sets up easily, is affordable, and uses your existing sensors – there’s no committing to costly, proprietary sensors. A variety of…
Read MoreLittelfuse Launches Industrial Shock Block Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter
Littelfuse Inc. launched its SB5000 Industrial Shock Block Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) to help protect workers from electrical shock by detecting leakage current, and interrupting the circuit for loads up to 60 A. In addition, the SB5000’s advanced ground check protection functionality monitors the ground wire for continuity, from the Shock Block to the load, to interrupt power or prevent…
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