Emerson announces the new PACSystems IPC 2010 Compact Industrial PC (IPC), a rugged industrial computer designed to handle a wide range of machine and discrete part manufacturing automation applications. The new solution is designed to serve manufacturing sites and OEM machine builders who need a ruggedized, compact, durable IPC to cost-effectively support their Industrial Internet…
Emerson introduces ultrasonic metal welders with advanced controls for high-precision welds
Emerson has launched the Branson Series GMX-Micro, a line of high-precision ultrasonic metal welders that feature a new computerized operating system, multiple power levels and configurations, advanced controls, and improved connectivity. The new welders can meet changing material and production requirements for electric vehicle batteries, battery chargers, conductors, and electronics applications, with faster cycle times…
Emerson to showcase Floor to Cloud hydrogen solutions at Hyvolution 2024 — booth L26
Global technology, software, and engineering leader Emerson will present its Floor to Cloud hydrogen solutions at Hyvolution in Paris, from January 30 through February 1, 2024. Emerson will demonstrate how this tailored, scalable approach to automation can improve efficiency and optimize operational performance for projects of any size throughout the hydrogen value chain. Visitors to…
Emerson executive elected to lead Valve Manufacturer Association of America Board
Emerson announces that the Valve Manufacturers Association of America (VMA) has elected Andy Duffy as chairperson of its board of directors for 2023-24. In his new role, Duffy will help ensure the organization provides the most value to its members and advances the valve industry at large. Duffy, vice president of sales at Emerson´s discrete automation…
Emerson launches compact valve position indicator for quick and easy commissioning
Emerson announces its new TopWorxTM DVR Switchbox, an entry-level addition to the DV Series of valve position indicators. It combines a durable resin enclosure, compact size, and a patented cam design that provides water and wastewater systems, food and beverage production lines, and industrial utilities with a reliable valve position feedback tool. The TopWorx DVR…
New app optimizes maintenance based on valve condition data, avoiding downtime
Emerson has announced the Plantweb Insight Valve Health Application, a powerful software tool that combines Fisher control valve expertise with advanced analytic algorithms. The new app makes it possible for users to visualize an entire connected fleet of valves while prioritizing actions based on the health index of each valve. This helps plant personnel optimize…
Afag acquisition expands Emerson’s factory automation capabilities
Emerson announces it has acquired Afag Holding AG, an electric linear motion company, feeding and handling automation solutions. The electric linear motion segment expands Emerson’s served market by more than $9 billion and is expected to grow mid-single digits annually, supporting Emerson’s long-term, profitable organic growth. Afag, headquartered in Zell, Switzerland, brings state-of-the-art technology and…
Bosch presents Emerson award recognizing sustainability and emissions progress
Global technology and software company Emerson received the 2023 Bosch Global Supplier Award, placing the company among a select global group of Bosch’s most valued suppliers helping drive innovation in pursuit of sustainability targets and their commitment to climate neutrality. Emerson earned the Global Supplier Award for Sustainability, recognizing the company’s exemplary commitment to climate…
Emerson to unveil new approach to discrete automation at Hannover Messe 2023
Global technology, software, and engineering company Emerson will exhibit advanced, discrete automation solutions from the factory floor to the cloud at Hannover Messe. Visitors to Hall 6, Stand C57 can view the Discrete Automation portfolio of ASCO, AVENTICS, Branson, Movicon, PACEdge, and PACSystems, as well as CoreTigo solutions. Emerson experts will show attendees how to…
Emerson introduces combustion shutoff valves certified for biodiesel use in Americas and Asia
Global technology and software maker Emerson has launched its new ASCOTM Series 262 and 263 Biodiesel Valves, the first combustion valves certified for use with biodiesel blended fuel in industrial and commercial boilers in the Americas and Asia. These biodiesel valves make it possible for district heating and commercial boiler burner applications to transition to…
Emerson sponsors Texas Rocket Engineering Laboratory at The University of Texas
Emerson is sponsoring the Texas Rocket Engineering Laboratory (TREL) in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. Emerson will donate TESCOMTM regulators that students from this interdisciplinary research lab will use to fabricate TREL’s historic Halcyon rocket. More than twice the length of average collegiate rockets, the Halcyon rocket has…
Emerson announces recipients of 2020 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program
Emerson today announced the recipients of its 2020 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program, continuing the company’s long-standing commitment to rewarding outstanding engineering students and advancing the workforce of tomorrow. The recipients are Gillian Barach of Toronto, Ohio, a biomedical engineering major at the University of Akron, and Jacob Lackner of Frenchtown, Montana, a mechanical engineering major…
5 tips for ultrasonic plastic welding success
Although ultrasonic welding is a powerful and adaptable joining technology, it’s not ideal for every application. However, by accentuating the positives of product design, materials, actuation technology, adaptability, and global support, manufacturers can make smartest choices about when and how to apply it to produce attractive, innovative, and high-quality products. Tarick Walton & Mike Diker,…