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Servo drive boosts speed of friction feeders for packaging
Metronix's smart drive has allowed Pfankuch to increase the speed of its friction feeder by 50% while also doubling the positioning accuracy. -
Exar Acquires Stretch
Stretch is a provider of software configurable processors supporting the video surveillance market. -
ACM Facility Safety Offers Free SIL Safety Training
Topics covered include importing Process Hazards Analysis data, performing SIL Determination studies using Risk Graph and Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) Loop Verification/Validation, Safety Requirements Specifications, and Reporting. -
Denise Stanislawczyk to receive Women in Manufacturing STEP award
Stanislawczyk is Operations Manager of ABB’s Measurement Products factory in Warminster, PA. -
Vertical Lift Module used for Tool and Die Storage
At Rimer Enterprises in Waterville, Ohio, the installation of a Vertical Lift Module (VLM) automated storage and retrieval system has reduced the potential for work related injuries and has recovered over 90% of otherwise wasted floor space. -
Clippard Instrument appoints board members & president
William L. Clippard is now Chairman of the Board, Robert L. Clippard is Vice Chairman of the Board, and John Campbell is President, reporting to the board. -
Kamstrup to supply 153,000 smart meters to Denmark
A consortium of eight Danish utilities, the MV Group, will buy 153,000 smart meters over a three-year period. -
4DSP signs FBGS as rep in Europe
4DSP is a manufacturer of fiber optic strain, temperature and 3D shape sensing technology. -
November Manufacturing Technology Orders up 20% over last year
November U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $437.79 million, up 0.6% from October and up 20.7% when compared with the total of $362.63 million reported for November 2012. -
Do "Smart" Instruments Need to be Calibrated?
There are numerous reasons to calibrate instruments initially and periodically. -
Big Data in Industrial Automation
By Bill Lydon, Editor Big data has been a hot topic in the IT world for a few years and now industrial automation vendors are talking about this as well. I attended The Big Data Conference on October 22 – 23, 2013 in Chicago to learn more. -
Electrical Systems Acquires Power & Control Systems' Panel Shop
PCSI has been integrated into ESL's 36,000 square foot facility in Corona, California. -
RoboVent to supply fume extraction equipment to ESAB
RoboVent fume extraction equipment will be used in ESAB’s robotic welding systems, including the Swift Arc Series of pre-engineered robotic welding cells offered as complete ready-to-weld units. -
TMEIC to automate Chinese Steel Mill
TMEIC will supply automation equipment, PLCs and drives for a new pickle line and tandem cold mill at Chinese Bengang Steel Plates Co. Ltd. (Benxi). -
Video from Moore Industries shows Natural Gas and Oil Wellhead Applications
The video shows a typical natural gas wellhead set-up with HART instruments, which includes tanks that store liquid and gas remnants. -
Yokogawa to control Yamal LNG Project in Russia
Yokogawa will supply CENTUM VP integrated production control systems, ProSafe-RS safety instrumented systems, Exaquantum plant information management systems, analytical systems, analyzer shelters, and operator training systems. -
Use Middle Signal Selection to Improve pH Measurement Reliability
Take three measurements for pH and for any other measurement that can be a probable cause of loss in process efficiency or capacity. -
Fieldbus Foundation releases spec for ISA100.11a Device Integration
Fieldbus Foundation released the final specification for integration of ISA100.11a wireless field devices into its FOUNDATION for Remote Operations Management (ROM) technology. -
ISA announces recipients of 2013 author awards
Winners are recognized for their editorial contributions to a wide range of ISA publications, including ISA books, InTech and ISA Transactions. -
AVEVA captures flaring system design by laser scanning
Burgasnefteproekt used AVEVA software to capture the as-built asset and create a 3D model of an existing flaring system.


