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TwinCAT Developers Group on Linkedin
TwinCAT Developers group on Linkedin provides a forum for all levels of Beckhoff TwinCAT PLC developers to discuss issues, problems and solutions. -
Understanding Solid-State Relays
Solid-state relays (SSR) are able to perform many of the same tasks as electromechanical relay (EMR)s. The main difference is that SSRs have no moving mechanical parts within it. -
Fluke Networks to acquire AirMagnet
AirMagnet supplies security, performance and compliance solutions for wireless LANs. -
IFS acquires MultiPlus Solutions
MultiPlus Solutions offers a complete ERP suite including finance, project control, maintenance, manufacturing, document management, and human resource management. -
TUV Rheinland moves HQ to Boston
TÜV Rheinland North America moved its operations center to Boston’s Financial District at 1 Federal Street. -
Emerson upgrades Bailey Infi90 control to DeltaV at Groupement Berkine
Groupement Berkine upgraded an aging Bailey control system with DeltaV Connect and operator stations, but retained the Bailey I/O and controllers. -
ABB analyzers improve gasoline blending at Bahrain Petroleum
An ABB FTIR analyzer was installed in November 2008 at the 250,000 barrel a day oil refinery of Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) in the Middle East. -
Hint donates analyzer management system to Dutch school
Hint delivered an AML system for analyzer management for the pilot plants of STC at Brielle, in The Netherlands. STC institute trains process operators and instrumentation and control specialists. -
Kiva Systems to supply Material Handling Equipment to Diapers.com
Kiva uses hundreds of mobile robotic drive units to bring inventory on movable shelves directly to workers, allowing easy and efficient access to all inventory items at all times. -
ABB SCADA system to monitor dozens of hydro plants in North America
ABB will enable Brookfield Renewable Power to monitor, control and manage its entire fleet of power generation facilities in North America. -
Process Analytics Finds Process Problems
By Jack Wilkins, Canary Labs “Process Analytics Finds Process Problems,” describes how companies can gain great insight into how their process operates, find problems, and improve quality by using process analytical software. -
Contemporary Controls Ethernet switches obtain UL 864
UL 864 9th Edition governs the safety of fire alarm systems and equipment, including smoke detectors, sprinkler systems and fire alarms. -
HIMA to upgrade emergency shutdown system at LANXESS
The new ESD system, comprising an H51q safety controller with nine input/output module racks, is housed in two switchgear cabinets, and uses 936 input and output signals. -
CIMdata says PLM market to decline
CIMdata is forecasting that PLM investments in 2009 will decline 2.1% from 2008 results and the five year CAGR will be 3.5%— with investments growing to just under $31 billion in 2013. -
exida certifies Emerson's Ovation SIS per IEC 61508
Emerson’s Ovation SIS was certified as suitable for SIS applications up to and including SIL 3. -
Beckhoff Automation opens office in Charlotte, NC
Beckhoff Automation also hired Ron Pryor as a Customer Service Engineer and Les Queen as an Application Engineer. -
Emerson control system improves French thermal power plant
Improvements after installing PlantWeb, Ovation expert control system, Scenario simulation, AMS software and Smart Wireless technology include a 50 percent improvement in the plant’s ability to ramp up and down on demand -
Northwire names Michael Conger president
Michael Conger replaces Mark Kravik, who was president and owner since 1984 and is transitioning to chairman of the board. -
ABB to supply power equipment in Saudi Arabia
ABB will provide power factor correction for 19 substations rated 33/13.8 kilovolts in central, southern and northwestern provinces, and for nine 132/33 kV substations near the capital. -
ABB to supply SCADA system for power stations on Malta
ABB will implement an integrated SCADA solution to monitor and control the power stations and substations on the island of Malta.
