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Understanding Three-Phase Power is a quiz question from the ISA course, Electrical Controls for the Control Systems Technician (TI23).

Advanced technologies are shaping the future of manufacturing, according to a study conducted by Deloitte.

Lindeman will be serving a 3 year term that will allow him to further correlate ISA strategies with the broader engineering community.

DFI added 12 industrial motherboards, 2 single board computers (SBC), 4 COM Express modules and 1 compact ULT-based embedded system.

The 2015 ISA Process Control and Safety Symposium, held last week in Houston, Texas, drew more than 400 attendees.

The global market for control valves, estimated at a valuation of US$7.74 bn in 2014, is expected to expand at a healthy 7% CAGR between 2015 and 2021 and rise to US$12.14 bn by 2021

Aerospace manufacturer leverages Okuma technologies to minimize operator work handling and fine-tune cutting processes.

Cognex helps AMS Solutions’ IdealSTICK vision-based stick inspection system improve stick reject detection at the sawmill stacker.

A look at some of the many educational opportunities from ISA in December 2015.

The market for ESPs can be segmented geographically into five regions, namely North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America.

Acme needed an industrial computer that was designed to operate reliably in the toughest conditions—a salmon processing plant.

Honeywell will help maximize productivity at Skangas Oy’s Liquefied Natural Gas Facility in Pori, Finland.

Secomea A/S, a market leader of remote access for the automation industry, announces that the solution and components are now officially Industry 4.0 certified.

Posenau has more than 25 years of experience in implementing and directing large-scale technology operations.

According to Cisco, the payoff for an average $20 billion manufacturing firm that digitizes is a profit upside of 12.8 percent over the next three years, or 19 percent over 10 years.

The 2016 Edition has a comprehensive listing of NEMA electrical standards as well as an extensive directory of manufacturers and their products.

Yokogawa will supply CENTUM VP integrated production control system, ProSafe-RS safety instrumented system, Exaquantum plant information management system, and Plant Resource Manager (PRM) software package.

By Bill Lydon, Editor The Internet of Things (IoT) is creating a flood of new technology. As a result, the automation industry is fortunate to have an expanding range of technologies available to solve problems, improve operations, and increase productivity. The challenge is to sort out the options and keep focused on worthy automation goals.

There are usually few arguments against building a resilient automation system with a design strategy, which can respond to non-normal conditions.

At Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Europe in Bielefeld, Germany, 26 FAG SmartCheck systems from Schaeffler monitor fans for any signs of abnormal vibration.

As ISA continues to plan for a successful 2016, President Rick Roop surveys the many achievements of 2015 in his monthly message to members .

Circuits should be de-energized. Place the mode switch in “OHMS”, short the meter leads together, then press the “REL” button

Pass provides unlimited access to process safety training courses along with other benefits for one low fee, representing a 90% discount from list prices.

Zoghzoghy has a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Southern Methodist University and a background in robotics, mechatronics, and electro-mechanical design.

The Oyster Creek, Texas, Hydrocarbons Command Center uses ABB’s System 800xA Process Automation System to control all facets of production at the plant.

By Pat McLaughlin, Boulting Technology Switchboards generally have relatively long lives and can last anywhere between 25 and 40 years. Here’s what companies should keep in mind when choosing a switchboard.

TigermagEP flow meters are now NSF 61-certified for potable water applications.

Data Translation and its subsidiary in Germany, Data Translation GmbH, will operate as a subsidiary of MCC.

Automation & Controls platform includes industrial software, distributed control systems and process safety systems.

Career advice for a new industrial automation engineer: seek knowledge, focus on effective communication, strive for excellence and get involved.

A leading manufacturer of building & construction materials identified a critical need to improve its quality inspection process. Plasterboard with unacceptable surface faults was passing the existing quality test and going to market.

Rockwell Automation will use Netbiter EasyConnect gateways as a hardware platform for remote monitoring of low-voltage and medium voltage drives.

Tibbo took part in the Internet of Things Conference arranged on October 29 in the Courtyard Marriott Moscow City Center Hotel. It has become a significant event in the Internet of Everything world. The event has brought together a great number of well-known IoT industry experts.

September U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $321.77 million, up from August’s $290.25 million and down 49.6% when compared with the $638.82 million reported for September 2014

The best-surviving copy of the Magna Carta, currently on exhibition in Britain’s Salisbury Cathedral to commemorate the document’s 800-year anniversary, is stored in a glass display case--along with an Onset data logger.

CODESYS Italia opened its doors in Milan, Italy as subsidiary of the CODESYS manufacturer, 3S-Smart Software Solutions.

By Bill Lydon, Editor The growing need in the biotechnology industry for many new products that serve smaller populations is driving manufacturers to consider highly flexible, modular facilities. The emerging “Factory of the Future” model is intended to address this new customized, small-batch product demand.

Abstract deadline is 30 November 2015

Honeywell will provide process technology and advanced automation controls to Iraq’s Karbala refinery, now under construction in Karbala Province, about 120 kilometers south of Baghdad.

Automation Appreciation Month provides ISA an opportunity to thank its members for their strong support, active involvement, and leadership contributions.

40 AUMA electric actuators were installed at the Bahrain Ministry of Works’ Muharraq Sewage Treatment Plant in Bahrain.

Industrial Supply 2016 is part of HANNOVER MESSE from April 25-29, 2016

The growth of the global smart grid market is mainly driven by the increased global demand for power supplemented by higher transmission and distribution losses.

"OR" gate, in relation to an electronic circuit, allows any of the conditions in parallel to provide electrical or logical continuity.

Collins has worked with Lenze for over 25 years. Most recently, he served as manager of power electronics.

By Scott Cameron, ASCO Numatics Several types of valves are used to control cooling in the fermentation stage of industrial winemaking. The wine cooling process itself is fairly straightforward. But examining that process may highlight how valves can function as surprisingly important ingredients in improving a wide variety of cooling applications.

Industrial robots make assembly lines more efficient and reliable. Paired with any full-bridge strain-gauge-based sensor, operators can use new IAA amplifiers to send clear, clean signals to logic controllers that govern the assembly line.

ISA and Beamex will co-host a free webinar 3 December 2015 on advanced temperature calibration topics.

At Schenker Deutschland, noax forklift terminals now guarantee seamless data transfer for fulfillment right up to the production line.

Chinese lab will finish the testing of UL recognized items by itself and fully control the time of testing and all-process analysis of real-time testing data.

MI3 miniature sensors are now ATEX and IECEx certified for use in Zones 1 and 2 (gas) and Zones 21 and 22 (dust).

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and IECEx system named R. STAHL an "IECEx Recognised Training Provider" (RTP) according to IECEx OD 521.

Eusens Control System Co. Ltd, started off in 2006 is a tech enterprise that manufactures and sells industrial automation products. It aims to cater to the changing needs, tastes and preferences of buyers looking for sophisticated machinery.

Considerable confusion exists on how the PID Form affects tuning settings. Lack of understanding of Form & units of settings can lead to disastrous results.

Stein follows Hans-Dieter Baumtrog, Senior Vice President ATS Automation Tooling Systems, Winnenden, Germany, whose term of office ended after three years.

By Nick Boughton, Boulting Group Connected devices have infiltrated every aspect of our lives, including the most traditional industry sectors. Here arethe challenges connectivity poses for industry, particularly with regard to systems integration and the water industry.

The purpose of the working group is to clarify some of the technology-related information businesses must deal with today while providing practical and useful guidance, specifically as it pertains to manufacturing or production-related operations.

With China emerging as the largest market for POSITAL products in Asia, the new Shanghai office is intended to provide localized consulting and support.

Throughout November, ISA is offering its members special benefits, promotions and discounts on multi-day classroom or online, instructor-assisted ISA training and other select ISA products.

Koldwater is a provider of training software for the electrical controls industry.

Rotork CMA and CVA electric process control valve actuators control the HVAC system on Total’s CLOV FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading) vessel.

By Subhajit Bagchi, Belden In the factories of the future, smart communications will become increasingly critical in all aspects of the operation. As models for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) mature and become hardened realities, the technologies and strategies for connecting machines will be essential for enabling increased efficiency, resiliency and productivity.

Comau and B&R celebrate a productive partnership.

Enhancements to the voice coil actuator kit include an upgraded controller with I/O Board and straightforward connections that eliminate soldering.

The FactoryLogix NPI system was integrated with Elite’s Europlacer SMT line, and allows them to create revision controlled, production ready work instructions quickly and easily.

New AbraxSys sun readable LCD panel advancements will better meet the operating temperature, image quality and luminance requirements of AbraxSys industrial customers. The AbraxSys 15”, 17” and 19” sunlight readable SRD display monitors have been upgraded with ultra wide extended clearing temperature range panels, high nit levels and ultra wide contrast ratios.

Today’s powerful automation platforms offer more diagnostic and situational awareness capabilities than ever before; they just need to be put into service.

AUMA valve control devices were installed at the Al Wasit Gas Programme, Saudi Aramco’s development scheme for the Arabiyah and Hasbah offshore Saudi Arabian gas fields located in the Arabian Gulf.

The Met is a highly automated opera house, with multitier stages using automated transitioning for major scenery and stage elements. Güdel built a nice quiet motion control system.

Subsea technologies are evolving at breakneck speed. There is a pressing need for optimum productivity and offshore operators are willing to invest in promising technologies.

Oil and gas industry is experiencing a tremendous growth from several years and is expected to grow during the forecast period. The industry growth is also elevating the demand of various other industries which are directly related to oil and gas industry.

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The global e-waste recycling and reuse services market is projected to grow from US$9.84 billion in 2012 to US$41.36 billion in 2019, at an impressive CAGR of 23.06% during the forecast period.

Absolute pressure is zeroed against a perfect vacuum. Gauge pressure is zeroed against the local atmospheric pressure.

Frost & Sullivan says the need for real-time monitoring and preventive maintenance is spurring industries to employ big data analytics.

By Brian Booth, NCH Europe While my generation were classically trained chemists recruited to solve problems with scale, corrosion and bacteria in the water industry, new graduates are now required to have a deeper understanding of general issues affecting the whole industry.

Robotic orders and shipments in North America set new records in the first nine months of 2015, according to Robotic Industries Association (RIA).

Valve terminals from Festo, ASCO, Numatics and Aventics can be seamlessly integrated in B&R automation solutions using POWERLINK.

Arno van der Straten is the new Country Manager at HIMA Benelux BV. Before joining HIMA, he was Managing Director & Director Sales at Imtech Industry International. He has 26 years of experience in the process industry.

RT-30EX flow transmitter and HUB-41EX flow sensor are now certified for use in hazardous areas.

The company will operate out of new offices in Consilium Place, a Toronto East business complex.

Verizon announced its global strategy to simplify the Internet of Things (IoT) and accelerate market adoption.

After dropping in September, business improved in October.

Frost & Sullivan says the new Industry 4.0 supplier ecosystem will bring about a fundamental change in the way suppliers offer solutions and services.

The report studies the unconventional gas market on the basis of type, application, and region. By type, unconventional gases are segmented into shale gas, tight gas, coal bed methane, and gas hydrates. On the basis of application, the market is divided into power generation, commercial, industrial, residential, and transportation.

TT Electronics Integrated Manufacturing Services (IMS) will install FactoryLogix MES software in their China, Romania, United Kingdom and USA facilities.

Micro-Epsilon has released the new catalog for "compact thermal imaging cameras" including many new innovative products such as the thermoIMAGER TIM M1, G7 and 640.

ICL Brasil will use the Experion Orion Console as well as Honeywell’s Universal I/O technology to modernize its production facility in Cajati, near Sao Paulo.

A novel adaptive tuning method for classical proportional–integral–derivative (PID) controller to control nonlinear processes to adjust PID gains

2015 marks the 40th anniversary of Weidmuller’s operations in North America that include corporate headquarters in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Progea has run tests to verify compatibility with Windows 10 and its platforms Movicon 11 and Automation Platform.NExT to ensure compatability and a good user experience.

Renewable energy technologies, carbon capture and storage technologies, waste management solutions, and energy-efficient technologies are among the many enablers for low carbon manufacturing.

One of the main benefits of implementing robots is that they are great at repetitive tasks. This means that the human workforce is free to complete more complex and creative jobs.

The North America Low Voltage Industrial Controls Market was valued at USD 4.94 Billion in 2014 and is projected to reach USD 6.30 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 4.04% from 2015 to 2020.

Collapsing architecture in an automation environment is a fairly new term that refers to the changing way in which systems in a factory communicate with one another. Nick Boughton, sales manager at Boulting Technology discusses how greater connectivity is changing infrastructure.

By Aron Semle, Kepware Technologies OPC UA, HTTP, MQTT, CoAP, DDS, and AMQP all have a place in IoT. Which protocols take majority market share is unclear, but each has its pros and cons. It’s important to pick the protocol that best fits your needs, and select technology partners that can adapt to these protocols.

A total of 4.2 million euros has been invested in the purchase and renovation of a building and its 9,000 square meters of floor space.

NEXCOM and InduSoft partner to enlarge and improve the quality of automation offerings to the market, streamline the configuration process, and simplify deployment for end users.

UC-8100 is world's first industrial-grade wireless computer to earn both AT&T and Verizon 4G LTE certification