Machine Produces Nanofibers for Biomedical Research
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Machine Produces Nanofibers for Biomedical Research

If you can’t buy it, you have to build it. This was the situation our group of engineering students encountered when we needed to grow vascular tissue for a bioengineering project at Walla Walla University, and found existing solutions were not acceptable.
Layered Security Goes Beyond Hardware In IIoT Implementations
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Layered Security Goes Beyond Hardware In IIoT Implementations

Industry is certainly starting to take note of the IIoT, which raises cybersecurity issues because it requires connecting field devices and other automation system components to the outside world, often through the internet. Connectivity capability is built into many automation components, typically via an Ethernet port, but can these connections be made secure?
Are You “Data-driven"? |Industry Survey
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Are You “Data-driven"? |Industry Survey

With all the talk lately about Big Data and the IIoT, we got to thinking about how much of an impact these trends would have on our industry. Since the primary goal of these two trends is to improve bottom lines/profit margins through data collection, data analysis and remote access, we were curious as to…
Newsletter: Volume 18 - Issue 8
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Newsletter: Volume 18 - Issue 8

The August issue of AutomationDirect.com’s newsletter is full of great information. Be sure to check out the article on how Ethernet has evolved in the last 30 years. There is also a great article explaining motion control, discussing topics such as position, speed, and torque control. We give you a quick look at IIot this…
Extended and Triple-Distance Proximity Sensors Added
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Extended and Triple-Distance Proximity Sensors Added

AutomationDirect now offers the Contrinex DW-series of extended and triple-distance proximity sensors in 3mm to 30mm cylindrical and 20mm rectangular styles. With 10 to 30 VDC operating voltage and sensing distances ranging from 1mm to 40mm, cylindrical sensors are available in shielded and unshielded models with nickel silver, nickel silver/chrome, chrome plated brass, or stainless…
Condition Signals as Needed
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Condition Signals as Needed

Discrete and analog field devices provide the bulk of information to control, monitoring and data acquisition systems. Connecting these devices with the proper signal level and without any issues is therefore critical. Fortunately, signal conditioners can smooth or change the signal, address issues, and even provide some simple logic. Signal conditioners often eliminate the need…
Polycarbonate Enclosures Now Available
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Polycarbonate Enclosures Now Available

AutomationDirect’s enclosure offering now includes Integra polycarbonate enclosures. The Impact series enclosures are lightweight, making them easier to carry and install. The polycarbonate enclosures feature high impact resistance of up to 900 inch-pounds, UV light resistance, and have a wide operating temperature range from minus 40 degrees F to 265 degrees F. All Integra polycarbonate…