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Bud Industries enhances enclosures web site
Site includes design features, illustrations, finishes, accessories and specifications for 2,500 standard enclosure products. -
Advantech holds 2008 eAutomation World Partner Conference
The theme for the event was “Empower eAutomation Growth with Focused Partnerships.” -
E-T-A obtains Class I, Div 2 Group A, B, C, D certification for ESX0-T trip
ESX10-T Electronic Circuit Protector combines electronic trip characteristics and active current limitation to allow disconnection of loads connected to 24VDC power supplies. -
Northwire obtains Fieldbus Foundation approval for cable
FF-844 certification assures that DataCELL cable is electrically precise and meets FOUNDATION fieldbus type A cable physical property requirements. -
IRISS VPFR infrared window passes 50kA Arc Flash test
VPFR infrared windows were used as accessories in a 50,000 Amp 6 cycle arc resistance test, and the windows were shown to contain the effects of the blast. -
Norgren announces Compressed Air Program
Compressed air management program includes plant-wide analysis, real-time process control and pneumatic system design in a single integrated solution. -
HIMA uses Wurldtech's Achilles cyber testing platform
HIMA Paul Hildebrandt GmbH + Co KG selected the Achilles Satellite Security Assurance Platform for testing best practices for its product portfolio. -
Danaher Motion publishes Micron Planetary Gearhead selection guide
The guide details NemaTRUE, DuraTRUE, UltraTRUE and EverTRUE gearheads with product features, benefits, specifications and ordering information. -
SmartTCP to automate welding at Kern Steel
The robotic welding solution combines hardware and software to automate robot programming and weld production of Kern’s high mix, low volume parts. -
Particle size analyzer cuts energy consumption at China Aluminium
Installation of the Malvern Instruments Insitec has led to automated control, optimized operation of the milling circuit and reduced variable costs. -
LONMARK International and EnOcean Alliance form partnership
The partnership will provide a platform for cost-effective solutions will help deliver even more energy-efficient, intelligent building control systems. -
Fluke publishes website for building maintenance
Users can research problems and read application notes and case studies on building maintenance issues such as air quality, HVAC problems and energy management. -
Jervis B. Webb to supply AGCs to Solutia
Webb will supply six SmartCart AGC Automatic Guided Carts to Solutia’s plant in Pensacola, Fla. -
Employee Monitoring System uses AutomationDirect Touch Panels
By T.J. Johns BG Industrial Control in Placentia, CA, uses AutomationDirect's touch panels, Terminator IO, DirectLOGIC 205 Ethernet-based controllers, and Think & Do Studio PC-based control software in its Greer Monitoring System to monitor employee efficiency and productivity. -
ARC publishes report on benefits of Sustainable Manufacturing
According to the report, these practices can help reduce energy and raw material costs, reduce risk, reduce costs associated with future carbon or other emissions taxes, improve public image, and increase customer acceptance. -
Power Distribution acquires Onyx Power
Onyx Power is a designer and manufacturer of custom power magnetics and power distribution equipment for the data center, telecommunications and alternative energy industries. -
TÜV Rheinland publishes Test & Measurement Guide
The bulletin provides information equipment manufacturers need to help them conform to international product safety and regulatory compliance standards. -
ABB provides HVDC transmission technology for offshore wind farms
HVDC technology will enable E.ON, Germany's biggest utility, to link the world’s largest offshore wind farm to the German power grid at minimal impact to the environment. -
Control-See software handles alarms at Australia’s Melbourne airport
System delivers a prompt message to the right people if an error occurs during the baggage transfer to the sorting laterals. -
Microscan to acquire Siemens' Machine Vision business unit
Microscan will purchase Siemens' Machine Vision business, formerly Acuity CiMatrix, headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire. -
NVIDIA founder pledges $30 million to Stanford University
Jen-Hsun Huang will donate $30 million to help build the Jen-Hsun Huang School of Engineering Center. -
ARC says wireless to grow to $780 million by 2012
The discrete wireless market for ISA SP50 levels 0 through 2 totaled $368.0 million in 2007 and is forecasted to grow to over $780 million in 2012. -
ICONICS supplies software to OPC Training Institute
ICONICS provides several OPC tools to assist users in creating OPC servers and in deploying an OPC-based system. -
SIXNET announces Sprint approval for NewBT-6000 wireless modems
Customers can now activate the BT-6000 series modems on the Sprint network to enable wireless data applications in the SCADA, business continuity, and landline replacement markets. -
ATS Automation sells Precision Components Group to management
PCG employs approximately 300 people at three facilities, two of which are located in Canada and one in China. -
Iwis releases chain calculation program
Software assists users in calculating chain drive configurations and selecting suitable chains for motion control and conveyor applications. -
ABB builds underwater power link
ABB helped build a 580-kilometer power link between Norway and The Netherlands. NorNed is the longest submarine cable link in the world, with a transmission capacity of 700 MW. -
Opto 22 opens office in China
Chief Representative Surge Yu will manage the office in Shanghai. -
MAG sells 19 Cincinnati machining systems to VSMPO-Avisma
VSMPO-Avisma, the world's largest producer of titanium, ordered 19 MAG Cincinnati machining systems, plus an extensive package of support services and tooling. -
BEI announces E-Commerce Web Site for sensors
The site includes a variety of cable assemblies and connectors, displays, motor adapters, couplings and power supplies. -
Honeywell to be systems integrator for Kuwaiti Oil & Gas Project
Honeywell will provide the main process automation, safety and operator training systems for the plant and integrate its technology with existing third-party systems. -
VEGA supplies Profibus sensors for largest paper mill in Europe
Palm Paper commissioned VEGA to supply the level, switching and pressure instrumentation for the PM 7 project in King’s Lynn, the largest paper machine for newsprint paper in Europe. -
South Carolina Engineering Cluster grows to 160 members
More than 160 organizations have joined the South Carolina Engineering Cluster. The cluster has two goals: promoting engineering as a career for students and promoting the South Carolina engineering industry. -
ASHRAE standard provides earthquake guidance for HVAC equipment
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 171-2008 provides manufacturers a standard way of testing HVAC devices for earthquake-prone areas. -
UEI publishes Cube and RACKtangle catalog
Catalog details Cube and RACKtangle I/O chassis and how they may be deployed as PACs, Ethernet I/O systems, standalone data loggers, Simulink targets, and Modbus TCP slaves. -
Bosch Rexroth announces Sustainable Manufacturing Website
Website has information on Bosch Rexroth’s “green technologies” to reduce waste, stimulate development of alternative energy sources and encourage greater use of renewable resources. -
Emerson starts nuclear valve business unit
Emerson in Marshalltown, Iowa, has valve experts with experience in meeting the control valve requirements of both Balance of Plant (BOP) and nuclear island systems. -
SNT Sensortechnik signs Telco Sensors as distributor
Telco Sensors USA will distribute SNT Ultrasonic sensors for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. -
Ellison Technologies names Tim Kilty Chief Executive Officer
Tim Kilty replaces Jim Ellison who will continue to serve in an advisory capacity. -
Flow Dynamics expands flow laboratory calibration capacity
Flow Dynamics added a 300 GPM positive displacement primary standard calibrator (PDCL) that increased its calibration capacity throughput and allow it to calibrate Cox turbine flow meters. -
Emerson to Replace outdated controls at Bang Pakong Power Plant in Thailand
Emerson will replace outdated Toshiba controls on two 300-MW, combined-cycle blocks at the Bang Pakong Power Plant in Thailand with its Ovation expert control system. -
Longwatch publishes white paper on Video Process Monitoring
“Video Process Monitoring” white paper discusses the newest trend in HMI/SCADA: Embedding video into an HMI screen, so operators can actually see what is happening in a process plant, along an assembly line, or in remote areas. -
Peugeot uses Itris PLC Checker to verify compliance of PLC programs
Thousands of PLCs control the assembly lines of PSA Peugeot Citroën. To ensure the quality of programs that operate those PLCs, Peugeot decided to put coding rules in place. -
SICK STEGMANN publishes Guide to Motor Feedback Systems
Guide provides an overview of SICK STEGMANN’s motor feedback systems for high precision speed and position measurement. -
The winds of change bring automation opportunities
By Rick Zabel Maybe it's because oil, natural gas and propane prices are so high. Maybe it's because it's an election year. Whatever the reason, it's about time we see more activity - in Wind. -
Modular Conveyors speed labeling of clamshells for fresh produce
By Patrick Roberts Conveyor change-over helps ALM Express to label and renest 200 clamshells per minute for high-speed, high-volume produce packaging. -
Autodesk acquires 3D Geo GmbH
Autodesk completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of 3D Geo GmbH, the privately held maker of intelligent 3D urban modeling software. -
Automated Storage and Retrieval System cuts energy in cold storage warehouses
By Jim McMahon J.T.M. Food Group’s switch from manual cold storage warehousing to an automated storage and retrieval system cut energy usage by 66 percent. -
Beijer Electronics to supply panels to Alfa Laval
Beijer will supply operator panels and software to Alfa Laval for heat transfer, separation and fluid handling applications. -
C&K Components signs TTI as distributor
Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, TTI, Inc. is the largest distributor specialist of passive, interconnect and electromechanical components. -
Bosch Rexroth and Middlesex to sell conveyor systems
Bosch and Middlesex are also planning to cooperate on development of automated material handling systems to meet the needs of the semiconductor industry for 300mm Prime and 450mm wafer fabs. -
RuggedCom to supply Ethernet switches to Wind Farm in China
The contract, valued at $1 million, includes RuggedSwitch i800 and RSG2100 products for the wind turbine control system and wind farm. -
GE Fanuc supports MTConnect Standard
MTConnect ia a new communication protocol that links machine tools from varying suppliers around the world. -
Pacific Bearing changes name to PBC Linear
Pacific Bearing Company changed its name to PBC Linear to reflect an expansion in product offerings. -
Puritan joins National Instruments Alliance Partner program
Puritan incorporates NI software and components into testing, measurement and automation equipment. -
Fluke signs Allied as distributor
Allied Electronics signed an agreement with Fluke Networks to distribute its full product line. -
IFS signs Astra as rep firm
Astra provides packaged and custom consulting services relating to all aspects of implementation and the best use of enterprise systems throughout their life cycle. -
ASHRAE standard describes HVAC maintenance requirements
ANSI/ASHRAE/ACCA Standard 180-2008 addresses inspection and maintenance of HVAC systems. -
ABB announces Reliability Fingerprint service
Fingerprint service is a two-week assessment focused on improving site productivity, reliability practices and maintenance costs. -
Alarm annunciators in safety related applications
The adoption of EN61508 standard has introduced a very broad but systematic framework which allows plant engineers to apply the functional safety concepts systematically to all modern control equipment. -
Wavestream opens East Coast headquarters in Atlanta
The new office, in Norcross Technology Park, will be headed by Howard Jetmundsen, Senior Systems Engineer for Wavestream. -
ASCI hires WBF to develop B2MML
The Automation Standards Compliance Institute has retained Charlie Gifford and Dennis Brandl from WBF to develop the B2MML Compliance Program. -
Jacobs Automation to add Profinet to Simotion-PackTrak system
Siemens and Jacobs Automation have agreed to jointly develop a PROFINET interface for Jacobs Automation s PackTrak linear drive system. -
Parvalux creates China website
Parvalux published their international website for AC and DC geared motor units in Chinese. -
Onyx Power acquired by Power Distribution
Power Distribution is owned by Bertram Capital Management, a private equity investment firm. -
Adept Technology promotes John Dulchinos to CEO
John Dulchinos, president, was named CEO to succeed Robert Bucher, who was named executive chairman of the board of directors. -
Danaher publishes Guide to Clutches & Brakes
Guide details family of Genuine Wrap Spring clutches and clutch/brake packages and accessories, friction clutches and brakes, and custom engineered clutch brake products. -
ASHRAE offers Professional Certification for Facility Operations and Performance
The Operations and Performance Management Professional Certification (OPMP) demonstrates knowledge of the management of facility operations and maintenance. -
Barix controls Fountain of Life Center in New Jersey
Church has faith in Barix products for control, automation and security applications. -
ABB to automate Holland America cruise ship
ABB will supply propulsion and System 800xA automation systems for the Eurodam, a new cruise ship being built for Holland America Line. -
Honeywell to upgrade controls at Australian alumina plant
Honeywell will expand the plant’s existing DCS, add a UniSim operator training simulator, and improve plant security. -
Honeywell to control Borregaard Chemical factory in Norway
Honeywell will supply an Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) at Borregaard's Ethanol, Lignin and Vanillin (ELV) production sites in Norway. -
Kepware connects KEPServerEX to Oracle E-Business
KEPServerEX product will deliver plant floor information directly to Oracle E-Business Suite software through interfaces built specifically for each. -
Misumi publishes machine components catalog
2009 catalog has 250 new pages with 3,000 new products and 1,500 products with size or material additions. -
PAS to supply BASF with Alarm Management Software
BASF will deploy PAS PlantState Suite (PSS) software throughout its operating facilities worldwide. -
Curvaceous signs Coherent Technologies as U.S. agent
Coherent Technologies in Palestine, Texas, is an engineering consulting firm specializing in the design and configuration of control and enterprise-wide information systems. -
Transpara Visual KPI compatible with Motorola's MOTO Q9h
Visual KPI is compatible with Motorola’s MOTO Q 9h Windows Mobile 6 Standard, a full-function smartphone. -
IPS to supply Arkema Rotterdam with Mobile Operator Wireless Solution
Wireless will enable Arkema's field operations teams to keep in touch with process alarms and plant conditions. -
Yokogawa to supply control system for BP Angola offshore platform
Yokogawa will provide an integrated control and safety system (ICSS) for a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Program in Angola. -
Parvalux acquires EMD Drive Systems
EMD is a UK manufacturer of DC permanent magnet electric geared motors for the mobility, leisure and industrial sectors worldwide. -
Brooks opens Regional Support Center in Austin, Texas
The Austin Support Center will offer one-week turnaround on calibration, reconditioning, and reconfiguration of Brooks Instrument Thermal Mass Flow Controllers. -
Danaher Motion connects to MathWorks
Danaher Motion's MechaWare 3.0 mechatronic tool kit is integrated with Mathwork's Simulink simulation software to speed custom algorithm development and reduce costs. -
Solutions Engineering builds motor test station
Solutions Engineering in the UK is able to test the performance of its motors, having built a test station around a TorqSense piezo electric torque transducer. -
EDSA to protect FAA power infrastructure
FAA selected EDSA Micro to provide a power analytics electrical power infrastructure protection system for air traffic control facilities across the United States. -
Endress+Hauser opens Gulf Coast calibration and service center
Service Center in LaPorte, Texas, provides calibration for flow, temperature and pressure instruments. -
Baldor motion control system automates woodworking process
By using dual sanding belts and a swinging work holder controlled by a combination of linear and rotary servo motor axes, this machine replaces a manually-actuated sanding process at Martin Guitar. -
Winters Instruments supplies pressure switches to Chinese power company
Chongqing Jiulong Electric Power uses pressure switches to monitor burner pressure, condensator vacuum and steam turbine lubricant pressure monitoring. -
FOSS NIRSystems launches website
Website covers Near-Infrared (NIR) analyzer products. -
TÜV Rheinland receives accreditation to ISO/IEC 17021 standard
The ISO/IEC 17021 standard requires competent, consistent and impartial audit and certification of all types of management systems, including quality and environmental management systems. -
Beckhoff Automation opens office in Fond du Lac, WI
This office will serve as a regional center for Beckhoff customer training as well as for direct sales and application support. -
DEACOM supplies ERP to Hoover Color
Hoover Color, a supplier of iron oxide pigments, will implement DEACOM ERP in place of three non-integrated software systems. -
K-TEK AccuTrak level transmitters certified for SIL 2
AccuTrak AT100 and AT200 magnetostrictive liquid level transmitters have been certified for operation in SIL 2 (Safety Integrity Level 2) environments. -
IPS to Upgrade Taiwan Power Company's Kuosheng Nuclear Plant
IPS will replace and upgrade obsolete analog-based recirculation water control systems with digital systems, including IA Series system, and FSIM and SIM4ME simulation software. -
Siemens acquires innotec
Innotec GmbH of Schwelm, Germany, is an international vendor of digital engineering software and services for the process industry. -
Endevco appoints James Rodriguez Vice President of Engineering
Rodriguez most recently served as Vice President of Engineering for Barksdale, a provider of industrial fluid measurement and control products. -
ABB opens Drives Service Hub in Wisconsin
The location in New Berlin, WI, will provide support for Low Voltage and Medium Voltage products to users in both the U.S. and Canada. -
Emerson publishes brochure on Liquid Analysis Sensors
Brochure describes Fit for Purpose sensors designed for the biopharmaceutical and food and beverage industries. -
Emerson opens Marine & Offshore engineering center
The engineering center in Oslo, Norway, provides front end engineering services and project management expertise to the Marine and Offshore industry. -
Kepware provides communications for Online Development's ControlLogix Gateway
Kepware will provide communications for a communications Gateway for use with an Allen Bradley Control Logix controller. -
MTS level sensors monitor petroleum shipments for Truman Arnold
MTS is providing MG Level Plus liquid-level wireless transmitters to Truman Arnold Companies of Caddo Mills, Texas, to measure and monitor daily shipments of more than one million gallons of petroleum.