IO-Link s bi-directional links bring intelligence to sensors and actuators and drive smarter manufacturing by enabling equipment to adapt to product changes on-the-fly and make decisions in real time. Maxim Integrated s IO-Link technology, combined with its portfolio of extensive software-configurable digital output products, provides OMRON with new opportunities for IO-Link I/O hub solutions. OMRON s use of IO-Link will also help accelerate the adoption of this standard in the industry.
OMRON is adding the first remote digital output IO-Link I/O hub (NXR-CD166C-IL2 module) to its offerings, extending the use of IO-Link beyond the sensor world. The company is addressing the dual problems caused by customers chronic shortage of manufacturing-line engineers: reducing manufacturing line downtime and improving the efficiency of commissioning new equipment. OMRON analyzed unnecessary and inefficient work in production processes and developed the NXR Series that comes equipped with vario
A Republican-sponsored state Senate bill cleared Wednesday its first committee step toward allowing the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles to hire third-party contractors for providing driver s education road tests.
Senate Bill 69 also would shorten from six to three months how long a driver s license permit holder would have to wait before being able to drive between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
The bill would strike a requirement that only the DMV can provide a road test for those ages 16 and 17 years old.
The bill passed the Transportation committee and now goes to Commerce and Insurance.
Among the three primary sponsors is Sen. Vickie Sawyer, R-Yadkin. The bill would become effective immediately if signed into law by Gov. Roy Cooper.
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Contamination assessment for Empire Bay Marina
An assessment will be conducted at the Empire Bay Marina to examine the site’s contamination levels and help inform future actions.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch said a detailed assessment has been commissioned by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment – Crown Lands.
“The NSW Government was forced to revoke the Empire Bay Marina licence in September 2020 due to ongoing safety and environmental concerns, and a failure by the licence holder to rectify issues despite repeated requests,” Mr Crouch said.
“Crown Lands is issuing a factsheet to keep local residents informed every step of the way on what has occurred to date, and what is planned for the future.”
Perth-based energy exploration company Kinetiko Energy has announced the successful completion of a well workover program at well KA-03PTR and KA-03PT2 at its Amersfoort project. Advanced negotiations are underway with potential gas off-takers and commercial production remains on track for Q1 2021.
Now, holders of expired international Indian driving licence can renew them in the UAE, the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi announced on Monday in an advisory.