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ControlMaestro has been recognized as BACnet Advanced operator WorkStation (B-AWS) according to the BACnet 09 version test procedure of the BTL/WSPCert accredited laboratory.

10,854 robots valued at $679.3 million were ordered from North American robotics companies in the first six months of 2013, an increase of 1.9% over the same period in 2012 and 1.3% above the previous first-half record set in 2005.

Nineteen European firms and research institutions engaged in production technology will be showing users from the industrial sector how they can upsize this potential, September 17 to 20 2013.

An educational track at ISA Automation Week 2013 will focus on the proper application of asset maintenance, asset operations, and asset optimization strategies and technologies.

LINARIX linear position sensors have been added to the list of products referenced by the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork.

Catalog contains technical information on standard and high-flex cables, industrial connectors, assembly and system solutions, automation technology and technical accessories.

Fives acquired the three MAG brands: Cincinnati, Giddings & Lewis and Forest-Liné.

Replay system uses cameras and sophisticated algorithms to create three dimensional photo-realistic real-time scenes of football mayhem.

Emerson will supply Ovation control and SCADA technology for controls of multiple hydropower plants and a dispatch center to AES Tietê in Brazil.

ABB acquired Alstom's ring motor business to enhance its gearless mill drive (GMD) system business.

The TS4000H Intelligent Toxic Gas Detector from General Monitors is now IECEx approved.

TechStar has strong roots in the oil and gas industry, with headquarters in Deer Park, Texas near the Houston Ship Channel and offices near Dallas and Corpus Christi, Texas.

ST100 Series Thermal Mass Air/Gas Flow Meter is now rated for Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 1 compliant service.

Hedgehog Security appointed Rob Weil--a hypnotist--as its operations manager.

By Bill Lydon, Editor The Louisiana Sugar Refining, LLC (LSR) completed a new plant, representing the single largest investment in America’s sugar cane industry in over 40 years. With a newly engineered Siemens automation system, the white sugar refinery is capable of refining two billion pounds of white sugar annually for distribution to commercial and retail customers throughout the United States.

Arthur Filson will replace Allen Filson, who has decided to pursue other interests.

By Mark Davidson, LNS Research In most cases and in many large organizations, the manufacturing software and IT resources are capable, but just not being properly business directed to use technology to support this alignment. Here is a list of common MOM and Enterprise IT applications that companies can use to support monitoring, analysis of, enforcement, and visibility of progress toward these goals.

Emerson will be the main automation contractor for Sasol's integrated gas-to-liquids (GTL) and world-scale ethane cracker complex in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Emerson will supply control and safety systems, control valves, and measurement and analytical instruments

STEM Robotics Platform offers a selection of pre-engineered robotic solutions that meet the requirements of secondary educational programs focused on advanced manufacturing and robotics.

In order to reduce the risk of explosion, elimination of one or more of the components of the ignition triangle is necessary. There are three basic methods of protection—explosion containment, segregation and prevention.