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The Temperature Guide is a comprehensive book of technical information on the entire temperature measurement system, including the thermowell, sensor and transmitter.

Bestobell Valves appointed Mir-Expo to further develop business opportunities for cryogenic valves in the Russian market.

The SabraFence Perimeter Defense System uses relay controller boards from Intelligent Appliance to monitor multiple sensing transducers used in perimeter detection.

The Oil & Gas ICS Cyber Security Forum will be held in October in the Middle East.

By Thomas R. Cutler More than 80% of large (200,000+ square foot) distribution centers throughout North America and Europe are expanding automation spending in 2013-2015. The challenges for large operations include an effective turnkey solution with superior design, increased production, and reduced costs. Automation is at the heart of these solutions.

Perle Electric Utility Terminal Servers provide secure remote user authentication and management capabilities for Phasor Measurement Units (PMU’s) that keep the smart grid stable.

The Caltex Kurnell upgrade project is converting the existing refinery site into an import terminal for the storage and distribution of petrol, diesel, jet fuel and fuel oil.

The guide provides an overview of the products and technology available from Thomson, including rod-type and rodless linear actuators, round and square rail linear guides and bearings, ball and lead screws, and more.

Emerson supplied DeltaV digital automation system, Electronic Marshalling, Rosemount measurement and analytical instruments, Fisher valves, Bettis actuators, Roxar multiphase meters, ROC remote operations controllers, and AMS Suite maintenance software.

By Bill Lydon, Editor The Honeywell system integrator initiative was launched in 2009 and has quickly become a solid program to serve small to midrange customers with Honeywell’s modular systems. There are 200 system integrators in the program with 55 of them located in the United States.

When firewall deployment is considered, relevant firewall vulnerabilities should be identified, and both compensating measures and alternatives evaluated.

One of the more frustrating problems is the kind that can only be fixed by someone else. Find a way to have that person feel the same frustration as you.

Chief Executive Magazine named Honeywell Chairman and CEO Dave Cote “2013 CEO of the Year.”

Modeling supply and return line dynamics for an electrohydraulic actuation system

The Dynamic Simulator is for the new LMG Crude Oil and Natural Gas Extraction plant of the Polish Oil and Gas Company (PGNiG).

Between 2008 and 2012 robot sales have increased by 9% on average per year. The demand for industrial robots is increasing due to the accelerating trend toward automation all over the world.

Several models of meters were certified by independent testing labs to have met or exceeded equipment interoperability guidelines of BACnet Testing Laboratory and LonWorks.

ABB will provide 800xA safety and automation, condition monitoring, and operator training systems for a floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) operated by Dana Petroleum.

Mantis, the world's largest walking robot, is transportation for rangers in national parks or other protected areas.

Metso will supply automation systems, quality control systems, and Neles and Jamesbury valves to two paper mills operated by SCG Paper.