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Study: Connected Cars and Internet of Things drives automakers' investments
A PwC study revealed that electronics systems today contribute to more than 90 percent of innovations and new features in modern vehicles. -
NORD announces opening of Mexican assembly plant
The assembly plant and office in Huimilpan, in the state of Querétaro, Mexico, is one of five assembly centers of the international NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Group in North America. -
Webinar Recording: How to Modernize a Legacy DCS Platform
Webinar Recording: How to Modernize a Legacy DCS Platform -
Westfalia named to Food Logistics' 2016 FL100+ list
Westfalia’s automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) can store and retrieve layers and cases (with and without a pallet) from inventory. -
Service Robots Open New Avenues for an Automated Workforce
By Mufassira Fathima, Allied Analytic LLP The service robotics industry is touted to soon take over from the human work in the next few years. This is due to its increasing adoption by diverse verticals for domestic as well as commercial purposes. -
MSI announces addition of Michael Israel to management team
In his new role at MSI, Michael’s responsibilities will include managing the successful rollout and implementation of MSI’s Service Pro software for major accounts, and contributing his valuable expertise as a driver of new product management and product marketing initiatives. -
Werum announces Rajesh Vedak as Country Manager of India
Supported by the team at Werum’s Asia Pacific headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, he will ensure a close connection to local customers delivering customer satisfaction through Werum’s MES solutions. -
Emerson releases Roxar API for Roxar RMS software
Using Python programming language, the Roxar API enables operators to integrate their own Intellectual Property into reservoir modeling workflows. -
DC power supplies for material handling & logistics automation
PULS offers a range of power supplies functioning with features that can cope with the requirements for material handling. -
What Are Best Cutover Strategies for Upgrading an Industrial Plant?
When retrofitting an industrial plant, review budget, schedule, financial justification for the project, as well as all areas of concern such as shutdown. -
Industry 4.0 and Industrial Robots: Are our jobs at risk?
By Molly Connell, TradeMachines Despite its positive effects on the economy, many experts oppose Industry 4.0. This intensive change in manufacturing evoked the fear of massive job loss. How could society coop with such drastic change? -
ams announces acquisition of Incus Laboratories
The acquisition of Incus strengthens ams’ position in the market for Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) solutions where ams is currently a supplier of analog ANC to headphone and earphone OEMs. -
Flow-Cal provides gas management solutions for Angolan pipeline project
FLOWCAL Enterprise and TESTit are used to track and manage ALNG’s gas delivery on their extensive pipeline network of over 500km from offshore oil fields to the processing and liquefaction plant in Soyo. -
VDMA Robotics announces two new board members
VDMA Robotics Group has two new board members: Dr. Klaus Kluger, Managing Director Europe at Omron Adept Technologies GmbH, Dortmund, and Ralf Winkelmann, Managing Director Sales at Fanuc Deutschland GmbH in Neuhausen a.d.F. -
Lehmann&Voss&Co opens Chinese production facility
Production at the plant will focus on LUVOCOM high-performance compounds as well as LUVOBATCH additives and masterbatches. -
igus announces introduction of online chat support
For help with specifying parts, receiving quotes, solving application problems and troubleshooting mechanical issues, igus customers are now able to receive instant feedback from trained igus representatives via online chat. -
HARTING announces 2015/16 shows company on path for growth
Sales during the recently ended 2015/16 fiscal year (September 30) rose by 3.4 % to €586 million (previous year: €567 million). -
Are You Paying Too Much Tax for your Gas Flaring?
By Lana Ginns, Fluenta With tighter emission regulations, and increased taxation soon to follow, enhanced density monitoring (EDM) can become a vital process to ensure companies are taxed correctly for the gas they are releasing. -
MYNAH announces expanded training partnership with ProSys
MYNAH will now have a Gulf Coast Sales & Service office located within ProSys’ Baton Rouge, LA and Houston, TX offices, as well as a European Sales & Service office located within ProSys’ Hurth, Germany office. -
AutoQuiz: What Type of Wire Is Used in a Process Control Loop?
The major components of a control system include a sensor, a controller and a final control element. -
Okuma highlights IIoT capability in CNC at 2016 Technology Showcase
The theme of this year’s event, “Get Connected. Put IIoT to Work for You,” included learning sessions about connecting the CNC machine shop floor and using real-time data to empower decision makers. -
Making OPC UA Secure for the Industrial IoT
By Bob McIlvride, Skkynet Cloud Systems Securing an industrial system requires at the very least securing the perimeter against unauthorized access. The challenge is to fully protect the perimeter, and yet still provide access to the data from OPC UA servers inside. -
Alicat adds EtherNet/IP and DeviceNet compatibility to instruments
The industrial automation protocols enable integration of Alicat instruments with PLCs running EtherNet/IP or DeviceNet. Alicat controllers monitor and control critical process parameters in chemical, medical, manufacturing and power industries. -
Spartan Controls and Univ. of Alberta partner for oil sands process control research
This NSERC Industry Research Chair is aimed at developing solutions that will lead to estimation, control and optimization technologies and focuses on the systems that control the oil sands processes -
Putting the Pedal to the Metal
In 2016 ISA continued to build on its efforts, refining objectives and better integrating processes to ensure continuity. -
Red Lion names Bruce Macpherson Vice President of EMEA and SAARC
As Vice President of Sales for the EMEA and SAARC regions, Macpherson will oversee customer relationships and business growth. Bruce reports directly to Red Lion President Jack Lee and serves on the company’s leadership team. -
Emerson's Ovation simulation platform finds home in power plants
In the virtual power plant of the future, the Ovation power plant simulator will run in parallel with the Ovation control system and is designed to minimize risk and improve power plant reliability. -
OSI helps Oklahoma electric cooperative automate distribution management
Central Electric Cooperative's DMS includes OSI's.NET-based Graphical User Interface (GUI); Calculation and Scripting Subsystem; Real-time and Historical Trending; Disturbance Data Collection; Data Engineering and Maintenance Subsystem and more. -
Siemens and IBM partner to bring Watson Analytics to Mindsphere
The integration of IBM technologies aims to ease the use of advanced analytics by providing visualization and dashboards for business customers and analytics tools via APIs (Application Programming Interface) for app-developers and data analysts. -
Comau and Engineering Ingegneria Informatica sign global cooperation agreement
The companies will join forces to pursue the development and marketing of solutions for predictive maintenance, that are based on modular hardware and software and designed to acquire and analyze field data. -
The Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Revolution in Manufacturing
We are only now seeing VR and augmented reality (AR) being used in manufacturing environments. This article looks at how AR and VR are changing the world of manufacturing. -
Webinar Recording: How to Calibrate Differential Pressure Flowmeters
It is often a mystery as to how to properly check and calibrate the differential pressure flowmeter meter in the field. -
Hilscher announces Craig Lentzkow as IIoT Business Development Manager
Mr. Lentzkow will be responsible for developing business opportunities for Hilscher’s netIOT Edge Gateways, through partnerships with global Cloud Services companies, large End-User companies, and IT and automation integrators and consultants. -
EUnited Robotics announces Walter Zulauf as chairman
Walter Zulauf has been with Güdel since 1990 and as a close associate of the late Rudolf Güdel he has been strongly involved in all EUnited Robotics activities for many years. -
EPE chooses Nordson's ASYMTEK Spectrum S-920 to automate fluid dispensation
The scalable Nordson ASYMTEK Spectrum S-920N Series is suitable for high-volume production of advanced dispensing processes, including underfill, cavity fill, die attach and encapsulation. -
AbraxSys announces projected capacitive touch monitors
AbraxSys engineers Multi-Touch and Standard Touch projected capacitive touch screen displays for a range of industrial environments and rugged applications including military, industrial, aviation, sun readable and marine. -
To Replace or Service Automation Systems: That is the Question
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com For cost and efficiency purposes, most vendors will try to minimize downtime with already existing automation systems and manufacturing equipment, instead of buying new equipment. This may be a prudent decision in some cases but it does beg some questions -
Alaskan electric company chooses OSI to implement SCADA and energy management system
The SCADA/EMS system is intended to allow GVEA to fulfill existing needs for Generation and Energy Management, as well as provide a platform that can be adapted to future requirements for Distribution Management -
Control Panel Component Solutions
Product Profile of Finders Control Panel Components. -
What Are the Benefits of Guided Wave Radar for Level Measurement in Process Industries?
Guided wave radar technology offers key advantages in a wide range of industrial applications. -
HIMA introduces turbine safety solutions at POWER-GEN International
The HIMA SIL 3 platform combines all safety functions and machinery control, including overspeed trip and anti-surge control and meets all requirements of API 670 5th edition. -
ABB's John Malinowski recieves Motor Summit 16 award
John Malinowski, Senior Director of Industry Affairs for Baldor, the ABB Group Company received a MS’16 Award in recognition “for his personal engagement to make IE3 premium efficiency motors the global market standard” -
Schneider's Ampla MOM software improves data visibility for Australian mining company
Australian Metals, Mining and Minerals (MMM) company, has selected Schneider Electric’s Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) solution. Schneider Electric provided a solution that has provided improved global visibility and understanding of their Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). -
Fluenta to provide gas monitoring systems to Malaysian refinery
Fluenta’s flare gas monitoring systems will be installed at the Petronas refinery and petrochemical integrated development (RAPID) complex in Southeastern Johon, Malaysia. -
GMTA announces Scott Knoy as company Vice President
Knoy will continue to oversee the sales and marketing of the company, in addition to other administrative duties at the Ann Arbor headquarters. -
MENNEKES introduces online power distribution configuration tool
Using the configuration tool, users can build a standard or custom AMAXX power distribution center in less than a minute. -
Kistler's maXYmos process monitoring system boosts P.J. Hare's quality control
P. J. Hare focuses its development work primarily on hydraulic presses for use in the automotive supply sector. Because customers require traceable quality control, Hare integrates this aspect directly into the production process for its special-purpose machinery with the help of systems from Kistler. -
AutoQuiz: Tuning the Temperature Controller for an Exothermic Reactor
The temperature controller for an exothermic reactor must stay in automatic to prevent a runaway reaction. -
Phoenix Contact and Flowserve join Endress+Hauser's Open Integration Partner Program
Endress+Hauser’s Open Integration Partner Program strives to mitigate risks when commissioning customer plant by ensuring that operators can easily integrate their devices and components into automation systems. -
PI appoints Scott Jordan as Head of Photonics Market Segment
Jordan, who has several patents related to fast alignment techniques, was central in the development of PI's Multi-Channel Photonics Alignment System, a system that automates SiP alignments for packaging and test, operating with nanometer precision and device safety. -
Egemin announces AGV pilot project at Audi logistics facility
In a pilot project, Egemin Automation will be equipping part of Audi's logistics operations at Ingolstadt with AGVs. For the project Egemin will be integrating an automated E’gv HYBRID ((Egemin Guided Vehicle) solution based on two FM-X 12 reach trucks manufactured by STILL. -
InfinityQS advises manufacturers to unify data to achieve enterprise visibility
Organizations can gain visibility over disparate data and leverage it to drive strategic thinking across manufacturing operations by using strong quality software to apply new data collection practices and modern analytics. -
Savigent announces joining of Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC)
As a member of IIC, Savigent Software will contribute its technology in manufacturing operations management software to the development of new business models, use-cases, reference architectures and joint solutions for the IIoT. -
CC-Link Partner Association and PROFIBUS & PROFINET International announce interoperability specification
The new specification builds on an initial announcement at the 2015 SPS/IPC/Drives fair, where both network organizations promised to maximize the transparency between the two protocols. -
Abaco announces hiring of Mrinal Iyengar as Vice President, Product Management
In her new role, Iyengar will bring her in-depth understanding of the needs of customers in the embedded computing industry with a brief to drive the creation of innovative, mission-ready systems -
Magic Software's Magic xpi to facilitate data exchange for ZF Lemforder
To continue its operations, Lemforder had to replicate the automatic exchange of order and production data that had previously existed between its ERP and its local production system. -
LOYTEC automates lighting control at Manchester (UK) Airport
Using the most current technology, the LOYTEC lighting control system allows integration into the existing systems of Manchester Airport. The L-DALI lighting solution has been linked to both the existing BACnet system and the flight information system. -
Design of a Self-Tuning Regulator for Temperature Control of a Polymerization Reactor
Temperature control of a polymerization reactor is used to illustrate the potential of adaptive control design by employing a self-tuning regulator concept. -
Honeywell provides IIoT connectivity to Delek Refining
Delek Refining will use an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)-based Connected Performance Services (CPS) offering to improve the performance of its refinery in Tyler, Texas. -
Telensa announces appointment of Will Franks as CEO
Will Franks has served on the board of Telensa for two years, and has a track record of leading tech companies through the transition needed to sustain rapid international growth. -
TrendMiner appoints John Miller and Edwin van Dijk as Vice Presidents of Strategic Accounts, Marketing
Miller’s primary focus is to support current accounts and manage the company’s growth strategy by working closely with prospects and new accounts. van Dijk, who will join TrendMiner on January 1, 2017, will be responsible for TrendMiner’s global marketing strategy. -
Qorvo announces free e-book series that explains the Internet of Things
Internet of Things For Dummies and Internet of Things Applications For Dummies are designed to help technical and nontechnical professionals understand the intricacies of the IoT. -
IMTS and GIE media donate 3D printers to boost STEM in Chicago public schools
Miles for Manufacturing donated four MakerGear 3D printers and $8,000 to Chicago-area STEM schools and programs with the proceeds from its 5K held during IMTS -
Lazpiur and Cy-Time partner to deliver machine vision to Chinese market
This machine was designed by Lazpiur to verify the dimensions of different parts through high resolution vision. It is ideal for first article inspection as well as for sampling or carrying out statistical control of production parts. -
Mission-Critical Operations: When Failure Is Not an Option
In the industrial space reports indicate a tenfold increase in the number of successful cyber attacks on infrastructure control systems since 2000. -
Intrinsic Cyber Security Changes Everything About Automation
Bedrock Automation and Automation.com join together to present this free one-demand webinar on cyber security and how it enhances productivity and reliability -
Fluke products named finalists for Plant Engineering 2016 Product of the Year Awards
Fluke Condition Monitoring and the Fluke 279 FC Thermal Multimeter are finalists in the Maintenance Tools and Equipment category. The awards honor products that help professionals do their jobs smarter, safer, and more productively as chosen by the magazine’s subscribers. -
SWEMCO chooses FactoryLogix MES for factory visibility
As a provider for Fortune 500 companies, government entities, and privately-held businesses throughout North America, SWEMCO has used Aegis Software’s interactive work instructions to enhance productivity and decrease operator error on the shop floor since 2002. -
CADENAS software used to automate LUCAS' robot quote generation
The assemblies of LUCAS are modular and built with numerous variable properties. The primary goal therefore was to automate the preparation of offers. -
Fuji America chooses Saki's automated optical inspection system
Saki's inspection and measurement systems will be used to ensure that the printed circuit boards produced at Fuji adhere to the standards of quality and reliability. -
Why KPIs Help Take the Guesswork Out of System Integration
By Glenn Johnson, Magic Software Americas KPIs can be used at multiple levels for system integration projects to evaluate their success at reaching targets. Taking the time to calculate KPIs can keep your project on track. -
AutoQuiz: What Does a Low Resistance Reading from an Ungrounded Signal Lead Mean?
A low resistance reading from an ungrounded signal lead connected to a ground indicates a problem of a lead having an unwanted connection to ground. -
Cognex announces acquisition of two 3D machine vision companies
On October 27, 2016, Cognex acquired EnShape GmbH, a maker of advanced 3D vision sensors and software based in Jena, Germany. On August 30, 2016, Cognex also completed the acquisition of AQSense, a provider of 3D vision software based in Girona, Spain. -
Microscan announces free machine vision training course
The course will be held in Microscan’s Northeast Technology Center in Nashua, New Hampshire, from December 6-8, 2016 at 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM daily. Attendance is free and online registration is available for all users. -
Honeywell's control and safety systems selected for Turkish natural gas pipeline
The system will ensure safe operations of compressor stations along the entire length of the pipeline. The Southern Gas Corridor is a critical part of the European Union’s strategy to enhance its energy security. -
Talent Bridges the Gap Between IT and OT in the Industrial Internet of Things
By Dave Vasko, Rockwell Automation & IoT Talent Consortium Only about 14 percent of companies have been able to fully connect their manufacturing floors with their IT departments, because manufacturers just don’t have the talent they need with skills in security, cloud, industrial communications and data analytics technologies -
EtherCAT Technology Group publishes EtherCAT P technology specification
EtherCAT P is a new industrial Ethernet technology that combines EtherCAT communication and power lines into one standard 4-wire Ethernet cable. -
Abaco Systems announces Kevin Campbell as Vice President of Engineering
Campbell’s appointment is the latest addition to the company’s growing pool of talent, which has seen Abaco grow from ~600 employees in December, 2015 to over 800. -
WSCAD releases expanded electrical CAD data library
Over 140,000 updated parts, data and new records were added in 2016, including several from manufacturers such as BALLUFF, DRAGO, Phoenix Contact, and Siemens. -
Emerson provides Roxar reservoir modeling software to Kuwait Oil Company
Emerson’s Roxar RMS reservoir modeling software includes a variety of different modules covering well correlation, mapping, structural modeling, petrophysical modeling, local model updates, facies modeling, fracture modeling and uncertainty management. -
Opto 22 announces joining of Dell IoT Solutions Partner Program
This combination brings together a hardware platform, data visualization for mobile and web clients, industrial automation protocol support including Modbus/TCP and OPC UA, and data flow processing with software development environments like Node-RED. -
Teledyne DALSA to preview Xtium-CXP PX8 frame grabber at ITE Japan 2016
The show takes place December 7-9 at the Pacifico Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan. Teledyne DALSA is present in stand D-01. -
Senix helps Murray Irrigation automate level measurement
Murray Irrigation, Australia's largest privately owned irrigation company, is automating its 3,000 kilometers of gravity-fed irrigation channels in New South Wales with over 2,200 Senix ToughSonic REMOTE 14 ultrasonic sensors -
Festo Fosters Manufacturing Resurgence in Southern Ohio
By Cory Fogg, Automation.com Thanks to the recent efforts of companies like Festo, the Rust Belt might hold a brighter future both for American manufacturing and the young American workforce. -
Control Station announces 2017 manufacturing training schedule
Training workshops will be delivered in collaboration with the company’s Solution Partners and Product Distributors, and they will emphasize techniques for optimizing a production facility’s regulatory control systems. -
Magic Software's Magic xpi platform fosters application integration for Suntory Food & Beverage
On the look out to replace its existing ETL solution with an EAI solution, Orangina Suntory France implemented a first project using the Magic xpi Integration Platform to connect the French group’s CRM and ERP applications. -
IBM and EnOcean Alliance announce partnership to standardize smart building solutions
Together, IBM and the EnOcean Alliance will bring sensors to the cloud and develop self-powered solutions as a standard for the Internet of Things (IoT). -
Hannover Fairs announces launch of inaugural Hydrogen + Fuel Cells North American trade show
The show will be staged alongside Solar Power International at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas from September 10-13, 2017. -
Infographic: Tune Your (LinkedIn) Loop
If you haven't updated your LinkedIn profile in a while, you may be missing on professional networking, career and new business opportunities. -
Molex and MB Connect Line partner to deliver IIoT connectivity to manufacturers
The areas of opportunity include the Molex supply of connectivity as it relates to Industrial Ethernet protocol support for new and existing MB Connect Line products and solutions. -
Reliable Controls releases MyControl 1.7 app
Compatible with both Android and iOS operating systems, the myControl user interface provides individual personal control for occupants through accessible settings for temperature, lighting, ventilation, occupancy, and more. -
Rotork delivers flow control to Suncor oil sands project
Suncor is a Canadian integrated energy company. Rotork has been a supplier of flow control products and services to Suncor for over 30 years, providing reliable solutions in some of the most demanding operating environments. -
NEMA announces Michael Pessina as chairman of Board of Governors
In his more than 35 years at Lutron, Mr. Pessina has held senior roles including vice president of manufacturing operations, general manager of the Grafik Systems business unit, and executive vice president -
ISA's 2016 Process Control Symposium draws over 300 attendees
Attending engineers, technicians and plant managers gained the latest insights, news and trends in process measurement and control across key process industry sectors. Particular attention was placed on the critical issues in instrumentation, communications, control systems, safety and security. -
Teledyne DALSA to showcase Xineos family of CMOS X-Ray detectors at RSNA 2016
The Xineos family of CMOS X-Ray detectors serves as a tool for minimally invasive image-guided diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and for routine screening and advanced breast tomosynthesis modalities -
GE announces launch of Lagos Garage program
The Lagos Garage will offer a year-round series of skills training programs focused on building the next generation of Nigerian entrepreneurs. -
Creating the Next-Generation Historian with the Cloud
By Jan Pingel and Matthew Burd, Honeywell Process Solutions Having a greater handle on the IIoT technologies that will be required to support massively scalable enterprise historians is more important than ever. -
Elite Control Systems announces support contract with ScottishPower Renewables
The agreement requires Elite Control Systems to continue to supply rapid response support services for the 29 onshore wind systems that ScottishPower Renewables operates across Scotland. -
Arno appoints Martin Gardner, president of Arno USA
Mr. Gardner will be responsible for managing all USA operations including, product line management, sales, business development and marketing for the North American-based company. -
HANNOVER MESSE announces Industrial Supply parallel show
The upcoming HANNOVER MESSE will feature seven parallel shows: Industrial Automation, MDA – Motion, Drive & Automation, Digital Factory, Energy, ComVac, Industrial Supply and Research & Technology.