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The system will integrate the business processes of Synalloy's chemical group, including lab management and regulatory reporting, accounting, inventory control, purchasing, and production in a single database.

Energy Chain Systems bible features a new introductory section, updated quick reference guides, and details on the latest products.

European safety legislation is significant and far reaching. At first glance, it can seem like just more red tape which compounds the problems of operating in a highly competitive world. The truth, however, is far from this. The legislation is based on experience and common sense and represents a consistent message for industry — it must be safe! The rational behind the framework of measures is to ensure the safety of individual workers whoever or wherever they may be.

Mikron helped Mega Pumps develop assembly, checking and testing systems that work within the tolerances and with minimum of scrap and rejection.

Matrikon agreed to sell its SCADANet business to CriticalControl Solutions for $800,000 in cash. The transaction is expected to close July 2, 2008.

Emerson will install its SmartProcess Steam Temperature optimization technology on a Doosan Babcock supercritical, pulverized coal boiler that will power a new station in Kentucky, USA.

The book describes the various types of intellectual property, how to protect the property, retain it as an asset, and respect the intellectual property of others.

Romheld Automation Australia will distribute Toellner automation products and services throughout the Australian and New Zealand manufacturing markets.

The Open Modular Architecture Control Users' Group (OMAC) is now the Organization for Manufacturing Automation and Control (OMAC).

Orders for ABB motor and drive systems that enable mines to grind vast amounts of minerals and ore are at record levels as the mining industry seeks to boost production to meet the global boom in demand.

The laboratory will have InFusion, 12 personal computers, 15 large-screen monitors, three servers, and a bank of micro controllers for automated systems.

Equipment includes PlantWeb, FOUNDATION fieldbus, microprocessor-based field instruments, valves, digital systems, and software.

In just two and a half years, the ABB office in Calgary, Canada, has swelled from 45 to more than 200 employees, and it is still hiring.

The new site offers a simplified interface to help visitors better understand the full range of Lantronix’s communications products and platforms.

KOMPAS-3D student edition includes interactive learning system KOMPAS-ABC for the study of 2D Design and 3D Solid Modelling.

The PlantWeb solution includes DeltaV, 3300 FOUNDATION fieldbus, Profibus DP and DeviceNet devices, MCCs, PLCs, Modbus, Fisher valves with Fisher FIELDVUE digital valve controllers, and AMS Suite.

The show was held on June 12 in Cincinnati. The next show is in Anaheim, CA.

Siemens Building Technologies provided an investment-grade energy audit at Allegheny College, the first step in a total energy use reduction plan.

Held at the Shell Global Solutions technology center in Amsterdam, the SIF demo attracted process automation end users and equipment suppliers from around the world.

The brochure includes background on PLCs, the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM and key 750/753 Series features.