AISTECH PREVIEW Nerves of Steel
As we look forward to AISTech Iron & Steel Technology Conference & Exposition in Ohio on May 6-9, 2024, celebrating the steel industry’s latest technology, we chat to some of the exhibitors to find out what news they have to share.
that will benefit not only steel or steel-related companies, but the international manufacturing industry as a whole. This year, Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) will be showcasing its next generation digital power and motion control technology, Magnetek brand IMPULSE.G+VG+ Series 5 Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
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ISTech 2024 is an opportunity for newcomers and established manufacturers to come together and discuss new practices
Each IMPULSE·G+/VG+ Series 5 Variable
Frequency Drive comes standard with sway control and collision avoidance technology, to increase productivity and reduce the potential for injuries and equipment damage during crane or hoist operation. “By including sway control and other new features as standard, we’re ensuring users have access to the safest, most efficient variable frequency drives that meet rising customer expectations for solutions with built-in intelligence,” said Michael Carpenter, global product manager, Automation and Controls, CMCO.
“IMPULSE·G+/VG+ Series 5 Variable Frequency Drives include more of these features, providing our customers with an industry-leading foundation for overhead cranes and hoist systems.” Using a built-in USB port, operators can directly connect these crane drives to a PC to configure and adjust parameters, enabling easier and faster setup and adjustments. Plus, these variable frequency drives can be quickly and safely commissioned using 24 VDC voltage, decreasing the time and costs associated with inspecting, testing, and configuring these crane drives in potentially hazardous environments. A new high-resolution keypad makes accessing
Magnetek Brand IMPULSE G+ VG+ Series 5 Variable Frequency Drives
and reading diagnostic information more intuitive. Parameter menus have been restructured to ensure users have access to settings that best match their application needs without having to navigate through non-essentials. And, with new date and time stamps, fault events can be quickly identified so corrective actions can be taken and equipment returned to operation faster.
Janus
Janus AI-powered IoT cybersecurity is entering the European market, focusing on boosting the information security of the region's most crucial industries — namely medical, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure sectors. "Europe and Taiwan have many parallels in terms of the cybersecurity challenges their strategic sectors face. Janus has been honed by such challenges in Taiwan, and I look forward to sharing how our cutting-edge capabilities can set a new standard for IoT cybersecurity in the European market," said Ares Cho, founder, Janus. The core problem for IoT worldwide is that more
automation means more network connections and therefore greater risk of cyberattacks. According to The Economist, Taiwan produces 60% of the world's semiconductors and 90% of the most advanced ones, making cybersecurity strategically crucial, particularly as automation is increasingly leveraged. Similarly, Europe's automotive manufacturing industry contributes approximately 7% to the region's GDP, (source: McKinsey) making a strong case for robust protection of its operational technology (OT) sectors. To address these vulnerabilities, Janus maximizes information security of a given system through
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