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Kepware’s KEPServerEX passes OPC Certification
KEPServerEX communications solution has passed the latest OPC certifications tests administered by the OPC Foundation independent test laboratory. -
Reliable Controls receives UL916 for MACH-Pro controllers
According to the Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL), UL916 is the UL standard for safety for energy management equipment. -
Autodesk reports 1Q revenue of $599 Million
Autodesk reported revenue of $599 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2009, an increase of 18 percent over the first quarter of fiscal 2008. -
Piedmont Triad hires Automation Federation to manage roundtable
Automation Federation will manage a roundtable of manufacturing executives and business leaders for the Piedmont Triad Partnership. -
CyboSoft Wins DOE grant for intelligent actuation control
The R&D work can result in an intelligent actuation control solution critical for controlling future energy plants. -
ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute reports progress
The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute is working to develop supporting compliance programs for the universal family of ISA100 standards. -
Sensor Film helps Futek assemble load cells
Futek experienced difficulty assembling some of their load cells to specifications. Using Pressurex sensor film, they found fluctuations in clamping pressure. -
Barry-Wehmiller opens office in Modesto, CA
The Modesto office is the Design Group's 12th office and the third engineering office opened within the last year. -
ISA takes first step toward wireless standard approval
The ISA100.11a Working Group sent its first letter ballot on its draft standard, the first step in getting approval for the ISA100 standard. -
Honeywell supplies simulation technology to Suncor Voyageur
Suncor will use Honeywell’s UniSim simulation technology at its Oil Sands Upgrader Operation in Northern Alberta. -
Moore Industries announces SNAP custom signal interfaces
SNAP provides customers with customized solutions to meet unusual signal interface needs in industrial process control, systems integration and factory automation applications. -
Spartan Scientific releases CRDV condensation drain valve
Model CRDV removes condensation from any point in a pneumatic system. -
Belimo and Tridium to jointly develop wireless VAV controller
Using Tridium’s Sedona Framework, Belimo will build a Variable Air Volume controller that is BACnet compliant and wireless over a 802.15.4 mesh network. -
Azure signs Elatec Vertriebs as distributor
Elatec will distribute Azure's embedded computers in East Central Europe and Russia. -
Souriau updates website, adds product configurator
Online configurator enables users to select a connector that best suits requirements for their industrial application. -
ABB to supply System 800xA to Swedish resin plant
ABB will supply an automation system based on System 800xA and cpmPlus to improve the operations of PA Resins' phenolic and amino resins plant in Perstorp, Sweden. -
Aberdeen announces top 100 technology vendors
Making the list are automation companies such as SAP, Siemens, AutoDesk, ABB and Rockwell Automation. -
ASHRAE President testifies on Green Buildings to House Committee
ASHRAE President Kent Peterson spoke before the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming of the U.S. House of Representatives. -
ABB wins $170-million contract for Baltic Sea power link
ABB will supply two HVDC (high-voltage, direct current) converter stations for the Fenno-Skan 2 power link in Sweden and Finland. -
Prosilica GigE Vision Cameras being tested by NASA
GigE Vision Cameras GC650, GC660 and GC1380H are being tested by NASA as the Agency is looking to upgrade its space shuttle video/camera recording systems. -
Keithley offers free Precision Sourcing and Measurement Guide CD
CD contains sourcing and measurement resources, including application notes, articles, white papers, and product demonstrations. -
Northwire sells via e-commerce
NorthwireDirect is an e-commerce website for ordering off-the-shelf, factory-direct cable. -
Hartfiel celebrates 50th anniversary
The Hartfiel Company was founded in 1958, and has distributed automation and motion control products for 50 years. -
Precise Automation awarded patent for Traction Drive Robot
Patent 7,343,684 was awarded to the zero backlash traction drive currently used in three and four axis PrecisePlace Cartesian robots. -
Innova Robotics & Automation changes name to CoroWare
Innova acquired CoroWare Technologies in 2006 and prefers its logo and brand recognition. -
Green Hills Software supports Xilinx Virtex-5 FXT FPGAs
Software includes INTEGRITY RTOS, C/C++ compilers, MULTI integrated development environment (IDE), virtual prototyping platform, and DoubleCheck static analyzer. -
AMT's Joe Campbell to moderate Robots 2008 Conference
The event includes three days of tutorials, technical presentations, forum discussions and trade fair exhibits. Campbell will serve as host and conference moderator. -
Thermo Fisher supplies analyzer for QC analysis of metal alloys
Plansee Group of Austria required a system that was capable of distinguishing silica from tungsten background at low levels and achieving specific detection limits on silicon and potassium. -
Using Alarm Annunciators in SIL rated Safety Systems
By Darren Barratt, Omniflex Alarm annunciators which involve the human operator in safety functions can only be targeted at SIL 1 level. -
ABB analyzer controls coagulant chemical additions at water utility
An analyzer for dissolved organic compounds monitors raw river influent and automatically controls aluminum sulfate (alum) additions at a water plant in New Jersey. -
Kazio Networks helps companies with Industrial Ethernet
The Lifecycle services program provides network infrastructure design, analysis, maintenance, management, compliancy and consulting for wired/wireless- based systems. -
GreenPeak Technologies opens U.S. office
GreenPeak opened its U.S. sales office in Austin, Texas. Barry Blount, Director of Business Development, has been named to head this new office. -
Northwire MVC-800 FireWire cable hits 11 million cycles
MVC-800 FireWire Cable surpassed 11 million flex cycles in rigorous bending, rolling and torsional tests. -
Pepperl+Fuchs publishes Sensors Catalog
900-page catalog covers P+F's family of capacitive, inductive, weld immune, special application, NAMUR, ultrasonic and photoelectric sensors. -
ICS Triplex to install compressor control system on North Sea platform
The Trusted T6300 system will be installed onto CNRI’s Murchison platform in the North Sea in 2009 to monitor and control a gas-lift process. -
RFM to sell Dust Networks systems
RFM and Dust will integrate Dust SmartMesh-XD embedded systems into OEM modules, gateways and other products which RFM will configure and sell. -
Nanometrics acquires Tevet Process Control Technologies
Tevet is an integrated metrology company serving the worldwide semiconductor and solar manufacturing industry. -
Frost & Sullivan says Safety Systems Market growing in SE Asia
Increasing foreign investments in SE Asia demand certified safety systems in process industries. -
PEI builds ITT Multi-Pin Connectors within 48 hours
PEI builds finished connector products from ITT components, catering to customers who require low volumes and a quick turnaround. -
Bioethanol plant realizes start-up and operational gains
Emerson’s PlantWeb architecture enables TARKÝM plant to start up a month early and produce almost thirty percent above target levels. -
GE Fanuc supplies PLCs and HMI to Macawber Beekay
Equipment includes PLC-based control panels, Proficy HMI/SCADA, CIMPLICITY, and VersaMax I/O to control ash material handling at Macawber Beekay's plant in New Delhi, India -
Keithley releases Semiconductor Device Test Applications CD
CD includes a large variety of semiconductor test application information such as applications notes, white papers, presentations and an Applications Guide. -
ODVA manages ControlNet technology
ControlNet, one of the family of CIP Networks, is now wholly under the management of ODVA. -
IMI Sensors updates Website
Improvements to the website include a new look and better functionality and product search capabilities. -
SME DVD shows applications of RFID technology
"RFID: Tool Tracking Solutions" shows the infrastructure and technology behind RFID as well as real-world practical applications, challenges and advantages of using RFID. -
Endevco appoints Peter Leonhardt Director of Technical Marketing
Leonhardt worked at Endevco in positions including Senior Project Engineer for some 24 years until 2003. -
ISA publishes Industrial Ethernet guide
"Industrial Ethernet for the Plant Floor" provides guidance on how to select components, layout, install, test, certify and troubleshoot a network system. -
ODVA to publish specifications for CIP networks
New specifications are to be published for CIP Networks, including EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, CompoNet, ControlNet and CIP Safety technologies. -
Cognex Promotes Justin Testa to Executive VP
Testa joined Cognex in 1983 as a sales engineer, held various positions and, in 2007, was promoted to Group Business Manager of the Modular Vision Systems Division. -
Emerson and Wartsila expand global alliance
The relationship combines the process automation knowledge of Emerson, with the power-generation and vessel-automation products of Wärtsilä. -
Infor donates Supply Chain Software to Univ of Arkansas
Infor donated software licenses for Infor SCM Network Design, supply chain planning, and analysis software to the University of Arkansas. -
Invensys to supply SimSci-Esscor Simulation Software to SunPine
Swedish bio-refinery SunPine will use Invensys SimSci-Esscor's PRO/II simulation software for modeling a new biodiesel refining operation. -
Metso acquires MAPAG Valves in Germany
MAPAG Valves GmbH makes high performance butterfly valves for the petrochemical, air separation and liquefied natural gas (LNG) industries. -
Moore Industries Seeks Oldest Products Still in Service
Moore Industries is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year, and is trying to find the oldest of its products that are still in service. -
Manfred Wittenstein elected President of VDMA
Wittenstein had been Vice President of the German Engineering Federation (VDMA) since 2004 and a member of the Main Board for eight years. -
Autodesk announces Seek Web Service
Web service helps engineers and designers find building products. -
Banner publishes sensor catalog
Catalog showcases Banner’s industrial product line, including photoelectric and special-purpose sensors as well as measurement and inspection sensors. -
Jim Meier named Chief Technology Officer at FleetwoodGoldcoWyard
Meier first joined the Barry-Wehmiller organization in 1990 and spent 17 years with Barry-Wehmiller Design Group,. -
Honeywell installs process control at Ahlstrom Tissue Mill in Russia
Honeywell installed Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS), PMD Controller, Machine Control System, and line drives control to manage key production processes at the mill. -
ICONICS and Kepware announce OPC-UA Partnership
The ICONICS OPC-UA KEPServer integrates HMI/SCADA and visualization with device connectivity from Kepware. -
SmartSignal and General Physics sign marketing agreement
SmartSignal and General Physics will link their products, so equipment problems identified by SmartSignal can be fixed by EtaPRO from General Physics. -
Encelium ECS communicates with Tridium platform
Integration of Encelium's Energy Control System (ECS) with Tridium allows the system to communicate with other building systems in intelligent building applications. -
Encelium Acquired by Townsend Capital
Baltimore-based Encelium provides integrated lighting control systems designed to save energy in new and existing commercial buildings. -
Microprecision builds its Swiss microswitches in the U.S.
Microprecision Electronics now builds its microswitches at Wilbrecht Electronics’ Huron, S.D. plant. -
PCB Piezotronics names John Sperrazza Sales Manager
The IMI Sensors division of PCB Piezotronics appointed John M. Sperrazza as North American Sales Manager. -
ABB Automation World held in Houston with record attendance
A record 3,300+ customers, distributors, channel partners, original equipment manufacturers and ABB employees attended the three-day trade show and conference that ran from April 29 through May 1 in Houston, Texas. -
Keithley publishes switching test handbook
Handbook covers fundamentals of the switching function in test and measurement applications, providing useful, tutorial information on how to optimize switching test systems. -
Bosch Rexroth announces Hydraulics Website
Website provides technology updates, applications support, expert help, product information, free downloads and literature, training information, and news about the hydraulics industry. -
Lowry names Tim Cook VP of Sales and Marketing
Cook will oversee sales operations, expand the focus of marketing, and build strong relationships with the company's OEM suppliers and solutions providers. -
Autodesk to Acquire Moldflow
Moldflow software predicts how plastic components will perform during design and manufacturing. Autodesk will acquire Moldflow for $297 million. -
Bryan Singer of Wurldtech named to NERC Cyber-Security Team
As the federally designated Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) in the United States, NERC develops and enforces reliability standards for the planning and operation of the bulk power system. -
FKI Logistex opens training center
The 31,000-square-foot facility provides companies with an effective way to train maintenance and operations staff off-site, avoiding costly system downtime. -
Siemens and ROY-G-BIV combine machine tool controls
Partnership combines Siemens Motion Control Information System (MCIS) software with ROY-G-BIV's XMC machine connectivity software. -
Moore Industries Celebrates 40 Years of Success
Still privately-held by founder and CEO Leonard W. Moore, the company has come a long way from humble garage beginnings when Moore designed and built the company's first electronic signal converters. Today, the company builds signal conditioners, temperature transmitters, fieldbus interface devices and much more. -
National Instruments reports Q1 Revenue of $193 Million
Net income for Q1 2008 was $17.6 million with diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.22. -
WAGO names Cory Thiel Product Manager
Thiel will oversee terminal blocks and connectors, PCB connectors and similar products. -
Honeywell to control Rautaruukki steel plant
Rautaruukki will use Experion PKS with PMD Controller to control its steel-making processes in Raahe, Finland. -
Emerson installs Scenario Simulation at Fawley Power Station
In January 2008, Emerson installed Scenario simulation technology at this 40-year-old, oil-fired power plant in the UK to train operators. -
austriamicrosystems signs Avnet Memec as distributor
Avnet will distribute austriamicrosystems' high performance analog ICs in North America. -
JMP Engineering appoints Paul Wilson VP of Sales
Wilson will lead JMP's business development, sales and marketing initiatives across North America. -
CoroWare signs Pitotech as distributor
Pitotech will distribute CoroWare robots in Taiwan. -
HART companies push WirelessHART
Sean Keeping of ABB, Mark Schumacher of Emerson, Frank Hils of Endress+Hauser amd Hans-Georg Kumpfmueller of Siemens offer their views of WirelessHART. -
Bosch Rexroth releases MTpro Planning Software
MTpro integrates CAD and layout tools to save planning time in any assembly or packaging application with Rexroth products. -
Phoenix Contact acquires Innominate
Phoenix Contact is the new owner of Innominate Security Technologies, a provider of embedded security devices in industrial applications worldwide. -
SERCOS releases CIP Safety Specification
The CIP Safety on SERCOS specification is being released as a function-specific profile (FSP Safety) for Industrial Ethernet-based SERCOS III. -
AW-Lake appoints Yolande Burnham President
Yolande Burnham was appointed President of AW-Lake Company & Sheepscot Dispensing Systems (SDS), companies of TASI Group. -
Yokogawa to supply Exaquantum to Quinn Chemicals
The project is the 1,000th Exaquantum PIMS system. -
FKI Logistex Forms Robotics Integration Group
The group provides customers with focused robotic palletizing and depalletizing solutions, including system design, manufacture, programming and support. -
ABB first quarter net income up 87%
ABB's first-quarter net income reached $1 billion, an increase of 87 percent compared to the same quarter in 2007. -
BlueCielo acquires CAD & Company’s ECM Division
BlueCielo acquired CAD & Company’s ECM division and its ImandrA suite of products -
CoroWare appoints Kris Erikson Director of Microsoft Practice
CoroWare's Microsoft Practice combines release management, project management, systems engineering and marketing consulting. -
Endevco signs Dainan Tech as Asia-Pacific rep
Dainan Tech in Singapore will rep Endevco products in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. -
Honeywell to install UniSim suite in Kuwait
UniSim to train operators at Kuwait Paraxylene Production Company’s aromatics plant in Shuaiba, Kuwait. -
Embrace Safety to Increase Profits - May is Electrical Safety Month
While some companies are slowly seeing the financial benefits of investing in safety, other companies view safety as an encumbering and expensive task. -
JMP Engineering hires Patricia Branden to run Life Sciences division
Branden brings specialized experience in the Life Science industries, particularly in the areas of FDA, HPFBI, and cGMP regulations and guidelines. -
GreenPeak supplies wireless mesh networking to Kronos
Hortimax, a Kronos VAR, built a harvest administration system that monitors the activity and location of individual mobile harvesting carts in greenhouses. -
Canfield achieves CSA approval for Solenoid Valve Connectors
Series 5F and 5J DIN solenoid valve connectors have been awarded Canadian Standards Association approval in Canada and the United States. -
Aboundi signs Ascheman Marketing as rep
AMG will be responsible for the Central USA region, including Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska and southern Illinois. -
Mustang Engineering to market TiPs and UReason software
Mustang will market and deliver alarm management and rationalization services from TiPS and UReason. -
PLCopen releases Motion Control Part 4 for Comments
Part 4 of the PLCopen suite of specifications has been released for comments as version 0.99 and can be downloaded from the PLCopen website.