< PreviousSee all the Leaders in Automation at www.automationworld.com/leadersAdvertisementFounded in 1983, Advantech has the corporate vision to “Enable an Intelligent Planet”. The company is a global leader in the fields of IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms. To embrace the trends of IoT, big data, and artificial intelligence, Advantech promotes IoT hardware and software solutions with Edge Intelligence to assist business partners and clients in connecting their industrial chains. Advantech is also dedicated to working with domain focused partners to co-create solutions that deliver advanced solutions in Industrial IoT.Advantech’s Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) group is recognized as a leading manufacturer of intelligent automation technology and is consistently listed as one of the 50 top global automation suppliers. Product offerings include IoT Edge Intelligence Platforms, Industrial Computing Platforms, Servers, Intelligent HMI & Monitors, Automation Controllers, IoT Gateways, Automation Software, Industrial I/O, and Intelligent M2M & IoT Connectivity Solutions for wireless & wired networks. Specializing in intelligent connectivity at the “edge” of networks in remote and demanding environments, the company’s product solutions use Ethernet, serial, wireless, cellular and USB communication technologies. Specializing in intelligent connectivity at the “edge” of networks in remote and demanding environments, the company’s product solutions use Ethernet, serial, wireless, cellular and USB communication technologies.With over 17,000 products, Advantech offers solutions for multiple industries including Industry 4.0/Smart Manufacturing, Transportation, Power & Energy, Digital Healthcare, Digital Logistics, Intelligent Retail & Hospitality, Gaming, Intelligent Building, and Video Solutions.Global headquarters are located in Taipei, Taiwan with regional offices in 23 countries. The company has 2 manufacturing sites, 4 logistic centers, and 15 repair centers enabling them to provide reliable local services. Wherever you are in the world, Advantech will be quick to offer individual consultation and support, comprehensive technical services, and quick repairs. As of today, Advantech employees over 8,000 people globally. www.advantech.comEmail: eainfo@advantech.comPhone: 513/742-889511380 Reed Hartman Highway, Cincinnati, OH, 45241 USAAdvantech Networking & ConnectivityIndustrial PCsEdge Computing78Document_2020_LIAProfiles.indd 78Document_2020_LIAProfiles.indd 781/20/20 3:47 PM1/20/20 3:47 PMSee all the Leaders in Automation at www.automationworld.com/leadersAdvertisementAerotech is the global precision motion control and automation industry leader. Our solutions enable manufacturing, testing and inspection processes on a micrometer and nanometer scale. We are the only company offering solutions for every motion challenge, including controller software and hardware; servo and stepper motors; positioning mechanics and robotics; and motion subsystems and integrated system solutions.As an engineering-focused company that employs more than 180 engineers (85% of our salaried workforce), we pursue a unique, collaborative approach to solving mechatronic challenges. Unlike some competitors that grow by acquiring multiple companies producing distinct, narrowly focused product lines, all of Aerotech’s technologies are developed by one engineering team in Pittsburgh, Pa. Aerotech’s holistic method of designing all motion control solutions with only one engineering group ensures that all of our technologies work together seamlessly. Mechanical, electrical and software engineers collaborate in interdependent teams. Mechanical engineers design the physical automation equipment. Electrical engineers develop electrical hardware to drive the automation equipment. And software engineers write controller interfaces that allow users to program and control the equipment. And with 50 years of experience developing custom solutions for a wide range of markets, Aerotech’s applications engineering team is the best in the industry at solving the most complex motion control challenges. In fact, more than half of our business comes from custom technologies. We build a deep understanding of specific customer applications so that we can recommend the perfect solution, whether that is a standard or custom-engineered product, subsystem or completely integrated system. aerotech.comEmail: sales@aerotech.comPhone: 412/963-7470101 Zeta Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811 USAAerotech, Inc.Motion Control Systems79Document_2020_LIAProfiles.indd 79Document_2020_LIAProfiles.indd 791/20/20 3:47 PM1/20/20 3:47 PMSee all the Leaders in Automation at www.automationworld.com/leadersAdvertisementAllied Electronics & Automation is a high service level, authorized distributor of industrial automation, interconnect, cabling, and electromechanical products. We have more than 40 sales offices serving the Americas and 3.5 million parts online at www.alliedelec.com. We carry more automation and control brand names than any other distributor in North America. A subsidiary of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), Allied Electronics & Automation is a high-service level, authorized distributor of industrial automation, interconnect, cabling, and electromechanical products with more than 40 sales offices serving the Americas.Committed to Delivering a Great Experience From start to finish, Allied Electronics & Automation is committed to delivering a great experience for customers. We understand that customers are more than an account number – they are people first and customers second.Product Solutions With more than 3.5 million products online and nearly 120,000 SKUs on the shelves, engineers and purchasers look to Allied for its broad range of solutions from 300+ brand-name suppliers. Our supplier relationships are a key strength in maintaining high standards and product availability. Our extensive product offering means that we are able to provide solutions to a wide range of customers from all areas of industry and commerce.Dedicated Local Sales Reps Allied is the only distributor with more than 40 sales offices serving the Americas. We provide personal expertise from dedicated, local sales representatives and Field Application Engineers who know and understand local industries and local needs.alliedelec.com Customers can search more than 3.5 million products, check real-time inventory, and access more than 1 million data sheets. Our website also offers product specs, express checkout, and more.www.alliedelec.comEmail: customerservice@alliedelec.comPhone: 800/433-57007151 Jack Newell Blvd., S Fort Worth, TX 76118 USAAllied Electronics & AutomationCables, Wiring & ConnectorsSensors, processPLCs/PACs 80Document_2020_LIAProfiles.indd 80Document_2020_LIAProfiles.indd 801/20/20 3:47 PM1/20/20 3:47 PMSee all the Leaders in Automation at www.automationworld.com/leadersAdvertisementAS-Interface (ASi) automation technology is a worldwide standardized bus system for field level applications. It easily, reliably, and economically connects binary sensors and actuators to the higher control level. ASi technology is an integral part of modern industry due to its unique installation and maintenance simplicity. Additionally, its high reliability and low cost make the technology interesting for any production company, no matter the size of the task. Any ASi network can be tailored to specific needs using actuators and sensors from several different member companies - currently, more than 300 member companies worldwide are developing solutions with AS-Interface automation technology for every area of production. The ASi automation network is based on a single two-conductor cable. The resulting installation is topology-free, thus extremely versatile. Devices are connected through simple piercing technology, so installation and maintenance are effortless. With more than 40 million installed field devices, AS-Interface is the leader in automation at the field level. Choice is an integral ingredient of ASi: It offers a wide range of products from a diverse variety of manufacturers. Every year, numerous novel and innovative products are being introduced to the market. The groundbreaking new ASi-5 specification now extends the technology for use in increasingly complex applications, intelligent machines, and plants. ASi is now even more tuned into the digital era as a data shuttle for process and diagnostics data. The technology is based on orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM), a method of digital signal modulation that employs several carriers for digital data transfer. Learn more about this innovative technology at https://www.asi-5.net/en/.www.as-interface.netEmail: andrea.hornis@as-interface.netPhone: 330/552-79855643 Gibson Ct., Hudson, OH 44236 USA AS-Interface Organization North America Safety, MachineNetworking & ConnectivityI/O Modules81Document_2020_LIAProfiles.indd 81Document_2020_LIAProfiles.indd 811/20/20 3:47 PM1/20/20 3:47 PMSee all the Leaders in Automation at www.automationworld.com/leadersAdvertisementAutomation24 is the premier online supplier for industrial automation components offering a well-rounded selection of products and solutions from sensor to control cabinet. We have been developing a well-rounded range of items from brand name manufacturers and offer them to our valued customers at the best prices. Order conveniently and quickly online and benefit from our cost-effective first-class products. Throughout 2019 a variety of new items were added to the continuously growing product portfolio: Stack lights from PATLITE for vibrant visual LED signalingSIMATIC S7-1200 PLCs from Siemens for complex control tasksElectronic pressure transmitters from WIKA for accurate pressure measurement...and more! By having our own on-site warehouse here in the US and consistent availability of products, items that are shown as available according to the real-time inventory update on our webshop will be shipped the same working day. Need it tomorrow? No Problem! Expedited delivery services are also availableTo make your purchase with us as pleasant and easy as possible, we place great emphasis on a comprehensive online service. We offer an in-shop search capability, and a filter function which separates products based on technical characteristics to simplify selection. In addition, we have a product comparison function and provide comprehensive product information. You will find answers to frequently asked questions in our FAQ section, but should you have any further questions, our outstanding Technical Customer Service Engineers are at your disposal Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST via phone, live chat, email, or fax. They are available to assist with product selection and provide support for your application before, during and after your order. www.automation24.comEmail: mail@automation24.comPhone: 800/250-67723600 Horizon Dr., King of Prussia, PA, 19406 USAAutomation24Power SuppliesPLCs/PACs Instrumentation82Document_2020_LIAProfiles.indd 82Document_2020_LIAProfiles.indd 821/20/20 3:48 PM1/20/20 3:48 PMSee all the Leaders in Automation at www.automationworld.com/leadersAdvertisementAutomationDirect is a distributor of thousands of industrial automation products including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), AC drives/motors, operator interface panels/HMI, power supplies, DC motors, sensors, push buttons, NEMA enclosures, pneumatic supplies, and much more. In business since 1994, the company headquarters is located just north of Atlanta, Georgia.Our prices are low—Our prices are well below the list price of more traditional automation companies because with our business model and focus on efficiency, AutomationDirect has the lowest overhead in the industry.We make ordering easy and our service is exceptional—Shop online with our exhaustive product listings or browse our online catalog; fax or phone us – you’ll get friendly, efficient service from the most helpful sales team in the business. Independent surveys completed by readers of Control Design magazine placed us at the top for service 15 years in a row in their Readers’ Choice awards. Other surveys by magazines such as Control Engineering and Control have echoed the results.We ship super fast (and FREE on orders over $49)—The majority of our products are stocked for same-day shipping, when you place your order by 6 p.m. E.T. (with approved company credit or credit card). Plus, you get free two-day (transit) shipping on orders over $49 U.S. within the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico; shipped via ground service or LTL (certain heavy items are excluded).We guarantee it.—We want you to be pleased with every order. That’s why we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on almost every stock product we sell, including our software (see Terms and Conditions for certain exclusions).For more information, contact us at 800-633-0405 or visit www.automationdirect.com.http://www.automationdirect.comEmail: sales@automationdirect.comPhone: 800/633-04053505 Hutchinson Road Cumming, GA, 30040 USAAutomationDirectDrives HMI HardwarePLCs/PACs 83Document_2020_LIAProfiles.indd 83Document_2020_LIAProfiles.indd 831/20/20 3:48 PM1/20/20 3:48 PMSee all the Leaders in Automation at www.automationworld.com/leadersAdvertisementB&R Industrial Automation, a member of the ABB Group, is bringing a new level of performance and flexibility to machinery.To help its customers implement their adaptive enterprise strategies, B&R has integrated automation technologies that enable the adaptive machine. It begins with a single development environment resulting in a single program running on a single powerful processor over a single network to simplify and synchronize machine operation. It is the first automation system that integrates all aspects of machine control – motion, logic, HMI, robotics, track technology, vision, networked safety, IIoT connectivity and predictive maintenance.With the newly announced machine-centric robotics (shown at bottom left), B&R now offers automation machinery builders both a single source for robotics from ABB and machine automation, and a unified architecture integrating robotics and automation into the same controller.Track technology (shown at top left) has proven to be a game changer, enabling mass customization down to batch size one, changeovers on the fly and make-to-order instead of make-to-stock. This is the essence of the adaptive machine, machines that adapt to the product being produced and packaged instead of the product conforming to a rigidly sequential process.The adaptive machine in turn enables digital business strategies, such as direct-to-consumer e-commerce, streamlining the supply chain and giving the digital native consumer what they want, when they want it, cost effectively.www.br-automation.comEmail: office.us@br-automation.comPhone: 770/772-04001250 Northmeadow Parkway, Roswell, GA, 30076 USAB&R Industrial AutomationVision Robotics PLCs/PACs 84Document_2020_LIAProfiles.indd 84Document_2020_LIAProfiles.indd 841/20/20 3:48 PM1/20/20 3:48 PMSee all the Leaders in Automation at www.automationworld.com/leadersAdvertisementFor over 50 years, Banner Engineering has conceived, designed, manufactured, and delivered millions of innovative sensors, components, and hardware solutions used in manufacturing, automation, monitoring, and safety applications for manufacturers and commercial enterprises around the world. Innovation – From powerful sensing for the real world to the most intuitive and easy-to-use safety solutions on the market, Banner Engineering provides leading edge innovations for industrial customers, helping make their lives easier every day. Plus, Banner’s condition monitoring and predictive maintenance solutions help businesses make better, data-driven decisions to optimize their operations.Answers – Banner Engineering is committed to constant improvement and continuous innovation. Each day, the company provides better answers faster to meet the challenges customers face today, tomorrow, and into the future. Banner’s expert staff solves problems for companies in a diverse range of industries and works closely with customers and partners to provide smart, easy-to-use products and solutions that perform at the highest level. In addition, we match the best technology to each application to solve customer challenges quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively. Opportunity – Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, Banner Engineering creates new opportunities for our customers – and their customers – around the globe with offices, representatives, and manufacturing facilities throughout North and South America, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Europe. www.bannerengineering.com Email: info@bannerengineering.com Phone: 888-3-SENSOR9714 Tenth Avenue N., Minneapolis, MN 55441 USABanner EngineeringMaintenance/ReliabilitySafety, MachineSensors, discrete85Document_2020_LIAProfiles.indd 85Document_2020_LIAProfiles.indd 851/20/20 3:48 PM1/20/20 3:48 PMSee all the Leaders in Automation at www.automationworld.com/leadersAdvertisementBaumüller’s goal is to give your machines a competitive edge, allow you more flexibility by offering a comprehensive line of dynamic, efficient, compact, precise and high-torque servo motors for all industries.Baumüller electronic control systems can increase the efficiency of your machines. Our high-performance power modules are connected to an integrated communication concept and are available with air, water and cold-plate cooling. Using converters and controllers by Baumüller, both standardized and complex drive and automation solutions are possible.Our b maXX controllers let you consistently implement the concept of scalability and modularity, enabling flexible adaptation to the latest requirements for machine construction. Depending on the application, we can support you in the development of central, modular decentralized and hybrid control architectures.Our control platforms are also suitable for highly synchronized drives and are fully integrated into the Engineering Framework ProMaster. This innovative Engineering Framework systematically comprises all disciplines of an automation task: from the drive design to the parameterization, programming of controls and fieldbus parameterizaiton all the way to the visualization. In every phase of value creation, Industry 4.0 generates additional benefits through an increase in efficiency for the mechanical engineer. Baumüller thus supports you in developing new or expanded business models throughout the entire machine life cycle, starting with the project planning and engineering, to the commissioning and operation, to the service of the machines and systems.www.bnc-america.comEmail: sales@bnc-amercia.comPhone: 678/291-05351555 Oakbrook Drive, Suite #120, Norcross, GA 30093 USABaumueller-Nuermont CorpMotors Industrial PCsDrives 86Document_2020_LIAProfiles.indd 86Document_2020_LIAProfiles.indd 861/20/20 3:48 PM1/20/20 3:48 PMSee all the Leaders in Automation at www.automationworld.com/leadersAdvertisementAs technology continues to rapidly progress, companies need to be more efficient with less resources. At the same time, new regulations and quality standards put constant pressure on process manufacturers to maintain a high level of plant safety and product quality.Beamex is a leading worldwide strategic calibration and inspection solution provider for manufacturers who seek to achieve improved plant reliability, safety and lower costs while reducing time spent on an average of 50%.Beamex’s focus is to use technical insight to develop products and services that improve calibration and inspection processes. Whether it is from a single product or the way that all products and services interrelate to each other and other systems, their mission is to provide a better process for performing and managing calibrations.Beamex offers a comprehensive range of solutions including calibration software, mobile application for maintenance inspections and safety checks, portable calibrators, workstations, calibration accessories, calibration software, and that enables digital and automated processes.Over 12,000 companies in 139 countries have found a better way to calibrate with Beamex. Watch their corporate video to find out more about Beamex and visit their website at beamex.com.www.beamex.comEmail: beamex.inc@beamex.comPhone: 770/951-19272152 Northwest Parkway, Suite A, Marietta, GA 30067 USABeamex Test & MeasurementMaintenance/ReliabilityInstrumentation87Document_2020_LIAProfiles.indd 87Document_2020_LIAProfiles.indd 871/20/20 3:48 PM1/20/20 3:48 PMNext >