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Apriso records 47 percent revenue growth
Growth was primarily driven by software revenues, up 71 percent over 2007. -
Stealth Computer changes its name
Stealth Computer changed its name to Stealth.Com. -
ABB supplies capacitors in South Africa
ABB will design, manufacture, install and commission six 765-kilovolt capacitor banks at Alpha, Beta, Mercury and Perseus substations. -
Cagnazzi Racing uses Fluke thermal imager in drag races
Cagnazzi Racing uses a Fluke Ti25 to spot the borders of the cooler track area, so they can set the cars up to avoid making the critical shift to second gear as they cross the transition zone. -
Emerson releases studies of wireless
Emerson Process Management unveiled findings of two independent real-world greenfield projects that recommend wireless infrastructure be a key component of all new projects. -
GE Fanuc embraces OMAC Make2Pack standards
GE Fanuc announced that its hardware and software products enable OMAC Make2Pack standards to support multiple vendor platforms for applications in both new and existing equipment. -
Gil Automations chooses MatrikonOPC technology
Gil Automations chose MatrikonOPC as its preferred supplier of OPC data connectivity solutions. -
Sealant Equipment appoints Fred Krautz area sales manager
Krautz is now Western Region Account Manager covering the 11 western United States. -
Wonderware service certified by SCP
Wonderware achieved the Service Strategies' Service Capability & Performance (SCP) Standards certification for a sixth consecutive year. -
University of Industrial Distribution
March 8-11, 2009 Indianapolis, Indiana University of Industrial Distribution is a concentrated educational conference focused on the unique needs of the industrial wholesale distribution industry. -
GreenPeak opens office in Korea
SY Youm will head the new office and drive business development. -
Onset supplies Bonneville Power with web-based energy monitoring systems
Bonneville Power Administration installed 14 web-based energy monitoring systems for measuring the energy performance of packaged rooftop HVAC units on commercial buildings. -
On-line sensor application tool adds diaphragm seal sizing
Applicator Version 10.05.00 from Endress+Hauser is now available for sizing diaphragm seals. -
Kepware licenses OPC to OEMs
Products from OPC-Classic to OPC-UA are available for license with OEM software products in the automation marketplace. -
Kepware supplies software to ARC Informatique
Kepware has been selected by ARC Informatique, the makers of PcVue and PlantVue HMI/SCADA systems, as its primary provider of connectivity to field devices. -
Hannover Fair's Digital Factory shows industrial manufacturing in action
The Digital Factory exhibit covers product development, simulation, calculation, virtual testing and production without the need for physical prototyping. -
Hannover Fair showcases technologies in energy efficiency
The special display "Energy Efficiency in Industrial Processes" in Hall 26 shows the many possibilities for pruning back energy consumption. -
German President to open Hannover Fair
German President Horst Köhler will officially open HANNOVER MESSE (the Hannover Fair). -
FOSS opens office in Brazil
FOSS Brazil will support all market segments of FOSS in the pharmaceutical, chemical, petrochemical and related industries. -
Pavilion Technologies optimizes operations at Bongards’ Creameries
Pavilion8 model-predictive control technology helps increase capacity, reduce energy consumption, and increase yield -
GE to reduce energy and water usage at its data center
GE is updating the data center with 30 products from nine different GE businesses, including power quality, chilled water, electrical, security and IT services equipment. -
IMB Enterprises announces Industrial Strength Ethernet website
Website sells M2M solutions including application controls, internet appliances, serial Ethernet bridges and converters, data acquisition and logging devices, and cellular data modems. -
Red Lion publishes G3 series HMI brochure
G3 Series HMI Brochure describes the company's complete line of web-enabled, graphic operator interface terminals. -
Food and Beverage Industries slowly accept wireless
Frost & Sullivan says the wireless market in food and beverage industry is expected to grow at low levels over the next two years. The conservative nature of the industry is a major restraint for adoption. -
ASCON opens CAD training center in Germany
Training center for KOMPAS-3D MCAD in Lindau, Germany, offers basic and advanced 3-day training sessions. -
Cisco acquires Richards-Zeta Building Intelligence
Richards-Zeta is a provider of intelligent middleware technology that enables businesses to integrate building infrastructure and IT applications over a common Internet Protocol network. -
ABB to use EnergyAxis system from Elster
ABB’s FeederAll, a distribution and planning analysis tool, will incorporate time-synchronized metering data from Elster’s EnergyAxis System for AMI. -
Yokogawa to control Australia’s largest gas-fired power station
Yokogawa will supply CENTUM VP control system, ProSafe-RS Safety Instrumented System, Exaquantum Plant Information Management System, and a variety of transmitters. -
ABB controls world's largest aluminum smelter potline
Controls included a level-2 SCADA system for the rectifier station and the 220kV gas-insulated substation as well as the medium and low voltage distribution. -
SIXNET names Hilton Nicholson President and CEO
Nicholson succeeds former CEO Steve Schoenberg, who will continue to serve on the company’s board of directors. -
Siemens says wireless building automation is catching on
Wireless popularity is progressing rapidly in various market segments, says Siemens. -
Best Practices for Terminating Copper Cabling
By Dan Munch and Sheri LindhartPayerle, Ideal Industries Although the process of terminating twisted-pair copper cabling may seem to be relatively simple on the surface, the issues involved with properly creating robust connections for today’s high performance LANs can be particularly challenging -
Preventing electrical shock with proper grounding techniques
By Jim Gregorec, Ideal Industries In an electrical system, the grounding system is the primary protection against electrical shock hazards. Using proper grounding techniques, testing and maintaining a good electrical ground and installing protection devices are the best ways to protect people and equipment from electrical shock. -
Hannover Fair covers power transmission and control
The trade fair Motion, Drive & Automation (MDA), part of HANNOVER MESSE, will show how important the issue of efficiency has become for manufacturers and users of power transmission systems. -
Precise Level Indication
By Andrew Sim, Baumer Swindon/UK There are various methods to precisely measure the level in a container. In environments that allow for direct contact, devices based on conductivity are most suitable. -
Hannover Fair covers Condition Monitoring
A Conditioning Monitoring Systems presentation will be held during HANNOVER MESSE, targeted at plant and machinery engineering suppliers. -
Leadis Technology signs Mouser Electronics as distributor
Mouser will stock display drivers, power management ICs, LED drivers, touch sensors, and audio CODECs that enable and enhance the features of mobile and consumer electronic devices. -
Pyramid Solutions signs IXXAT as distributor
IXXAT now distributes the EtherNet/IP protocol software and tools from Pyramid Solutions. -
igus announces on-line cable configuration software
E-Chain Configurator program enables users to quickly custom build a cable carrier with cables and internal separators online. -
You can be tracked at a show!
The Ubisense/Fish system determines the precise location of every visitor with an accuracy of 6 inches, then provides detailed measurement and analysis for organizers and exhibitors. -
ABB to supply drive systems to mine in Canada
Mount Milligan’s new copper-gold mine will be equipped with ABB’s gearless mill drive and dual pinion ball mill drive systems. -
Emerson's AMS Suite enables Solvay to increase maintenance productivity
The Tavaux plant, the largest chemical plant in the Solvay group, installed Emerson’s AMS Suite predictive maintenance software to better manage field devices. -
Siemens to automate vacuum tank degassing facility for SSAB
Equipment includes an HMI system, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), panels for the control rooms and operation stations for motors and pumps. -
Hannover Fair emphasizes vibration analysis
Improved availability and scheduled servicing are crucial for the cost-efficiency of machines and plants. "Condition Monitoring Systems" exhibit will reveal how companies can achieve both. -
Hannover Fair covers optimizing energy efficiency in industry
The INTERKAMA+ tradeshow at HANNOVER MESSE 2009 is gearing up to make a contribution of global significance in this area via its "Energy Efficiency in Industrial Processes" display. -
Photoluminescent labels, signs and path markings
White paper for safety professionals provides information on photoluminescent technology in relation to label, sign and path markings. Covers NFPA 101 and local and state requirements. Registration required. -
ILS Technology offers lab to Florida Atlantic University
ILS is opening its development-and-testing labs to FAU researchers working on technologies such as programmable logic controllers and radio-frequency identification (RFID) equipment, among others. -
LonMark International partners with GreenLink Alliance
This alliance between LONMARK and GreenLink will foster ongoing efforts to establish incentives and legislation to encourage more energy efficient system designs. -
ABB to provide power substations in Saudi Arabia
ABB is responsible for the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 132 kV (kilovolt) and 110 kV substations. -
Keithley releases Test and Measurement Product Guide
The guide offers details and specifications on sourcing and measurement products, DC switching, RF switching and measurement, data acquisition solutions, semiconductor test systems, and more. -
RTI names Curt Schacker Vice President of Professional Services
Schacker previously was VP of Worldwide Marketing and Corporate Development at Wind River Systems. -
Thermo Fisher supplies analyzers to Thames Water
Thames Water, the UK’s largest water and wastewater services company, chose the iCAP 6000 Series ICP emission spectrometer for the detection of trace elements in drinking water samples. -
LonMark offers online career center
The career center accepts and posts resumes and jobs from within the intelligent building and control networking industry. -
Emerson automates China’s Huaneng coal-fired power plant
Emerson installed an Ovation expert control system, Smart Wireless, AMS Suite predictive maintenance software, and Rosemount wireless pressure and temperature transmitters. -
Russ Agrusa re-elected to OPC Foundation Board
ICONICS announced that its chief executive, Russ Agrusa, has been re-elected to the OPC Foundation Board of Directors. -
Kepware supplies device communications to Yokogawa
Kepware Technologies has been selected by Yokogawa as their primary provider of connectivity for their controllers and recorders. -
White Paper on Improving Gearmotor Efficiency
"Improving Gearmotor Efficiency" addresses the energy savings to be had with the proper application of the billions of fractional horsepower electric motors and gearmotors in use today. Registration required. -
Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association convention
May 2-6, 2009 Palm Desert, California Convention highlights include fifteen presentations, three-hour Exhibitor Showcase, and a networking roundtable session facilitated by industry leaders. -
Applied Robotics' Meat Gripper achieves USDA Certification
Meat Gripper is certified by the USDA and is manufactured from materials approved by both the FDA and USDA. -
ARC says SaaS to drive growth of LIMS
The worldwide market for LIMS is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.9% over the next five years. -
Deadline approaches for ISA Educational Foundation Scholarships
ISA urges all interested automation and control students to apply prior to 16 February, which is the deadline for applications. -
Onset offers 30-Day trial of Data Logging Software
HOBOware Pro 2.7.1 graphing and analysis software package for HOBO data loggers is available for a free trial. -
SERCOS and FDT work together
SERCOS III will be the first high-performance real-time Ethernet communication standard to support FDT Technology. -
ABB to maintain polyester plants in Germany
ABB renewed an agreement to manage maintenance at several plants in the Werk Bobingen industrial park near Munich, Germany. -
IPS to upgrade DCS at Qatargas
IPS will upgrade control processors, gateways, local area networks and network security with its Foxboro I/A Series distributed control system Version 8, including mesh architecture. -
Danaher publishes guide to bearings, shafting and linear guides
250+ page resource guide includes an appendix to help specify, install, and maintain Ball Bushing bearings, 60 Case Shafting and RoundRail Linear Guides. -
XY measurement critical in automotive part manufacturing
LXY25 50 nanometer resolution linear motor based XY stage is used to solve a critical automotive part problem at a major Asian automobile manufacturer. -
Siemens automates Renault diesel engine line
Automation includes Siemens Sinumerik 840D powerline for the CNC control, 160 NC machines, 18 robots, Profibus, PLCs, HMIs and industrial PCs. -
ASHRAE publishes 2008 BACnet standard
The new standard replaces the 2004 version for BACnet technical and specification efforts. Price: $119. -
Hexagon Metrology acquires Technodigit SARL
Technodigit developed 3DReshaper software, designed for 3D point cloud and 3D mesh manipulation for reverse engineering, rapid prototyping, product design and industrial inspection. -
Sagrad signs Mouser Electronics as distributor
Mouser will carry Sagrad's WiFi products, including evaluation kits and miniature 802.11 WiFi Modules for embedded, low-power and very small form factor mobile applications. -
Parvalux publishes German language DC motor catalogue
In addition to motor and controller options, the 2009 catalogue has 36 recommended motor-gearbox combinations, as well as add-ons, extras and other customisation options. -
TUV creates web site compliance library
Website provides access to thousands of active certifications issued by TÜVRheinland. Certificates are translated in a dozen languages. -
ABB interferometer to blast into space aboard IBUKI satellite
The satellite will be carrying an interferometer developed by a team of 15 specialists, comprised primarily of mechanical, electrical and software engineers, physicians, opticians and technicians. -
B&B Electronics publishes Winter 2009 catalog
Catalog covers Modbus/TCP Ethernet, Gigabit and PoE Ethernet switches, media converters, wireless modems, serial converters, plus digital and analog remote I/O. -
Smart Wireless network monitors treated water usage
E.ON Kingsnorth, a 1940MW generating facility in Kent, UK, uses Rosemount wireless transmitters to collect flow measurement data from flowmeters installed throughout the turbine hall. -
ARC says DCS market in Latin America continues to grow
The DCS market in Latin America will grow at an annual rate of close to 10% through 2012, reaching a total size of almost $1.5 billion. -
Autodesk acquires ALGOR
Autodesk acquired ALGOR, a provider of analysis and simulation software, for $34 million. -
IPS to automate Nuclear Power Plants in China
IPS will provide simulation, safety and control systems, using Triconex and Foxboro I/A Series, for two new nuclear power plant sites in China. The agreement is worth approximately US $250 million. -
Kepware supplies software to WIN-911
Kepware will provide KEPServerEX to WIN-911 for its WIN-911 remote alarming solution. -
OSI to supply SCADA System to Connexus Energy Electric Cooperative
OSI will supply a monarch SCADA system to Connexus Energy, the largest electric distribution cooperative in Minnesota. -
Analyzer monitors silver refinery process
The Kolyma State Refinery in Russia uses the iCAP 6500 Duo with SSEA for routine analysis of an extended range of silver products, including low assay and high purity silver. -
Graphic Products publishes guide to top 10 OSHA violations in 2008
Guide provides specific code references associated with each violation and reinforces the need to create proper workplace safety labels to prevent injuries, fatalities, and fines. -
Emerson publishes Rosemount Analytical brochure
Products included are gas chromatographs, gas analyzers, continuous emissions monitoring systems, oxygen analyzers, pH transmitters, conductivity analyzers, turbidity analyzers, and more. -
Bison Gear Hosts Manufacturers' Career Council Meeting
A group of Northern Illinois manufacturers has come together with high school, community college and other community representatives in forming the Manufacturers' Careers Council. -
Application of IEEE 1588 to Industrial Automation
By Rockwell Automation Describes how to improve control-system responsiveness and accuracy through time-based control techniques available as a result of the IEEE 1588 standard for industrial networking. -
Standard-Knapp promotes Mike Weaver to president
In addition, Robert Reynolds has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer and co-CEO, and Kevin Catherman has been hired as National Accounts Manager. -
ITTIA DB-SQL runs on Freescale i.MX processors
DB-SQL relational database and i.MX application processors offer design engineers a solution for portable devices. -
Autodesk to lay off 750 employees
The company anticipates the layoffs will result in annual pre-tax cost savings of approximately $130 million annually starting in fiscal 2010. -
Industrial and Mobile Hydraulics Training
Comprehensive mobile and industrial hydraulics training from Bosch Rexroth helps raise operator skills and improve plant uptime and productivity. -
InduSoft names Dave Hellyer sales manager
Hellyer previously held management positions at Iconics, CI Technologies (Citect), and Total Control Products. -
IPS to design Biofuels Processes for Novus Energy
IPS will supply simulation software to help design second-generation biofuels processes for Novus Energy, a renewable fuels development company. -
McObject signs distributor in South Korea
Dahan Tech will immediately begin marketing, sales and support of McObject’s software. -
ABB to upgrade Swedish power plant
ABB will expand the output and lifespan of a nuclear power plant owned by Swedish utility Vattenfall. -
Emerson to automate Basin Electric coal power plant
Equipment includes PlantWeb, Ovation control system, SmartProcess optimization technology, Foundation and Profibus fieldbus, and Scenario high-fidelity simulator. -
Matrikon reports revenue down in first quarter
Revenue for the first quarter, which ended November 30, 2008, was $19.58 million compared to $20.16 million in Q4-08. -
European WIB Plant Security Working Group appoints Dr. Nate Kube as security expert
Dr. Nate Kube of Wurldtech has been selected to join the European WIB Plant Security Working Group as its industrial cyber security subject matter expert. -
Wireless sensors monitor reaction tank at Nu-West Industries
Emerson's wireless system monitor pressures and temperatures from 16 points on a reaction tank located about 250 feet from the central control room. -
Moore Industries obtains ATEX approval for ROUTE-MASTER Fieldbus system
ROUTE-MASTER has ATEX approval as a redundant intrinsically-safe fieldbus system permitting the connection of any mix of FISCO and ENTITY devices. -
DeLorme signs Mouser Electronics as distributor
Mouser will distribute DeLorme's mapping and GPS products.