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Cogiscan provided SORIN with a TTC solution on one line and a link to its MES system from Rockwell Automation.

MatrikonOPC announces the opening of its Costa Rica office.

Automation.com, June 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor Participants of the Pharmaceutical Automation Roundtable discussed the conversion of production lines from single product to multiproduct, which ultimately creates flexible manufacturing pharmaceutical plants. This is part 5 of a 6 part article series.

The Safe Motion Profile guarantees that the safety-related functions of the peripheral devices are available across the entire Sercos network in a uniform and manufacturer-independent manner.

SKF expanded its partnership with Honeywell as part of the Honeywell PKS Advantage Program.

ABB will supply automation and safety systems, electrical equipment and related services for the Erzincan Gas Compressor Station located in eastern Turkey.

Kepware Technologies signed Allied Solutions in Singapore as a distributor throughout Southeast Asia.

Automation.com, June 2012 By Rick Kaun, Honeywell Process Solutions By understanding the evolution of today's IT and control systems and proactively implementing a program to reduce vulnerabilities, plants can better position themselves to protect their assets, increase uptime and secure their critical infrastructure.

ADM Systems Engineering, Industrial Automation Group, DMC and Sunapsys became CSIA Certified.

The Foundation appointed Minhui Wu as General Manager, HCF China Operations, and moved its office to a new location in Shanghai.

The first new edition in twenty four years, ANSI/NEMA C37.50 covers the test procedures for enclosed low-voltage ac power circuit breakers.

SUBNET provided substation automation solutions for the Electric Power Research Institute's Secure Remote Access project, to help create a more intelligent and secure grid.

Based in Morgantown, PA, SECO is a Semaphore authorized distributor for customers in Pennsylvania.

Automation.com, June 2012 By Jason Goerges, ACS Motion Control EtherCAT is becoming increasingly popular for control and system engineers as a robust, high-speed real-time network for machine control solutions. Here are some of the most prominent benefits of EtherCAT as they relate to motion control systems.

"Automated Valves: Optimization of Process Control and Profits to mechanical engineers" is a compilation of educational articles written by Günter Öxler.

INNCOM is a Connecticut-based manufacturer of software-based energy management solutions and in-room controls for lodging, healthcare and educational institutions.

Withers will be taking over from Graham Ogden who was promoted to Rotork Group Research and Development Director.

The brochure illustrates complex motion control systems for high-vacuum and ultra-high-vacuum environments, such as found in synchrotrons.

Linde uses UniSim Design for the process engineering of olefin, hydrogen and synthesis gas plants, for which it models the complete processes in a single simulation.

Users of Firefox and Google Chrome web browsers now have access to Zero-Max 3D CAD downloads for each of its motion control products.

The brochure covers the benefits of each flowmeter type, covering typical applications in process, oil and gas, power, hygienic, and water industries.

Early Bird Discount for Automation Week Ends July 10

Veresen owns and operates energy infrastructure assets across North America, focusing on principal businesses that include pipeline, midstream and power operations.

Automation.com, June 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor Each year at Hannover Messe, I see some really interesting, innovative and cool applications of technology. Here are a few reviews of some examples that grabbed my attention, complete with videos of each application.

Torrens previously was director of sales and marketing RMT team 14 years.

The solution at Castel Des Flots Bleus features multiple DataNab devices to support building systems across 110 zones, including four heat pumps, three air handlers, and dozens of circulator pumps.

Digi-Key will support HARTING’s growth by reinforcing HARTING’s online sales presence throughout the world with 24/7 access.

Thousands of engineering professionals are expected June 6-7 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL for the 2012 Sensors Expo & Conference.

LEDAS will promote international sales of ASCON’s C3D CAD kernel.

SCADA/HMI videos give users direct online access to training. The video training site currently offers two training modules that provide instruction on subjects ranging from alarms to trends.

"Energy Monitoring for Profit: Introducing Demand Response" will be held Wednesday, June 6 at 9:00-9:45 a.m. PST. It covers how power gets to a business; types of energy management programs and how they can save money.

Hannover Fairs International is launching its latest business-to-business industrial technology show in the U.S. this year in conjunction with IMTS at Chicago’s McCormick Place from September 10-15, 2012.

This 24-page news magazine includes a feature article on Electronic Image Processing with Sercos, several applications articles, and an interview with Wago Corporation.

The global industrial automation market is predicted to reach more than $200 billion by 2015.

Emerson will supply integrated control and safety systems for two new bridge-linked platforms for the Clair Ridge project, in the North Sea to the west of the Shetland Islands, U.K.

The I/O Modules are now certified by the PNO (PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation) in accordance with PROFINET specifications meeting all requirements for conformance class B.

ISA and Automation Federation Drive Engineering Agenda Forward

AMETEK and Dunkermotoren are two of the top 10 manufacturers of industrial fractional HP motors around the world.

In-Position Technologies covers the states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and Wyoming.

Energy efficiency and sustainability, smart technologies and the influence from BRIC and other emerging economies will be the key topics in 2012 and beyond.

OSI will supply a SCADA/EMS system to replace a legacy Siemens system at Transelec, the largest transmission company in Chile.

200+ page guide provides detailed specifications and features for the company’s family of AS-Interface solutions.

The HP PIA Alliance brings together the collective value of the world’s leading technology innovators to complement HP ProLiant Gen8 servers.

The International Federation of Robotics says 2011 was the most successful year for industrial robots in 50 years.

The LE-200 is also available with a variety of protocol options including EtherNET/IP, DeviceNET, Profibus, Interbus and CAN interfaces.

MeterSuite fiscal metering solution received European Measuring Instrument Directive (MID) and International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) R117 certification.

This edition delves into the business of design engineering and describes the ideal design package.

ABB will supply one 28 megawatt GMD for a 40-foot semiautogenous (SAG) mill and two 22 megawatt GMDs for two 28-foot ball mills.

Under the terms of the agreement, nearly all of COGITA's employees will be offered employment by Epicor.

Automation.com, May 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor Plant people use all five senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch) in troubleshooting, diagnosis, and determining areas for improvements. At Fluke headquarters in Everett, Washington, I experienced firsthand new products that amplify our senses and go beyond them to increase productivity and effectiveness.

Automation.com, May 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor Energy conservation and sustainability were common topics at AHR 2012 with exhibitors showing a variety of products including primary equipment, sensors, controls, services, and building automation systems. Here are a few interesting products presented at the show.

Automation.com, May 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor As Ethernet has gained popularity in the industry and systems have evolved, the nature of Echelon's business has changed. The company has been building a business position centered on energy metering and smart grid.

Temperature is a critical condition for chemical reactions to take place. In batch process, control becomes more complicated because of the variability of level, pressure and concentrations.

Website covers industrial joysticks and Hall effect control devices including fingertip joysticks, industrial trackballs and handgrip controllers.

Marathon’s everRun MX is a software-based, fault tolerance solution that supports ArchestrA System Platform 2012 and Wonderware InTouch 2012 software.

End users and manufacturers from all world areas are encouraged to enter their plant or customer’s plant for recognition. Nominations will be accepted through 15 July 2012.

The free iPhone/iPad app provides read/write access to I/O, registers, flags and motion on Model 2700 and 5000 series controllers.

Fischcon, a Dutch manufacturer of custom hydraulic packs and firefighting systems used in oil and gas exploration, uses EPLAN to manage the procurement of components.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution hosted the survey which focused on specific categories relating to a company’s workplace culture. Employees voted the company to the top position.

Product video explains the PA4000 Monitor’s gas detection principle and its application in a wide range of hazardous industrial environments.

This free, half-day session, held at various sites through November 2012, showcases the various cost-effective and reliable solutions available to tackle the challenges of oil and gas production sites.

Centennial College Technology Fair & Career Night in Toronto

Thermon builds heat tracing products for process industries, including energy, chemical processing and power generation.

Taking place 7–9 August, the 2012 ISA WWAC Symposium is a three-day event that focuses on the challenges associated with automation and instrumentation in the water and wastewater sectors.

MESA (Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association)and WBF (The Organization for Production Technology) entered into an agreement to merge the two organizations.

There are now more than 500 ZigBee Certified products available to the market, a 60 percent surge since August 2011.

Up to 150 Honeywell and third-party engineers will be working at this facility, which enables testing of systems destined for the Shah sour gas field.

The winning applications included a loading/unloading press, a pump on a rotating bridge and an edge-banding machine.

Drax Power Station in the UK uses ProcessVue software to identify alarm trends and analyse the causes of plant upsets.

Tianjin Waterworks in China will use Bentley’s WaterGEMS and HAMMER software to improve its water supply service, decrease operational costs, and extend the life of its water infrastructure.

The award recognizes the company for significant contributions to the advancement of the CSIA and its members.

Guide covers components used to manage the connection, distribution, transmission and reliability of electrical power in industrial, construction and utility applications.

Eaton will acquire electrical equipment supplier Cooper for $11.8 Billion. Eaton and Cooper will be combined under a new company incorporated in Ireland, where Cooper is incorporated today.

ACA.HF monitors and measures hydrofluoric acid levels in real time by analyzing differential responses from online sensors. Valero will implement the solution at seven refineries globally.

Burgo Ardennes, which produces hardwood kraft pulp and woodfree coated paper, will install the system to replace its aging Kappa analyzer.

Automation.com, May 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor Participants of the Pharmaceutical Automation Roundtable discussed maintaining documentation for the life cycle of installed automation and control systems in pharmaceutical plants.

OPC has become a de facto standard for data integration in industrial automation applications. Attend OPC Technology Summit 2012, scheduled for October 16-18, to learn more about OPC technology and to network with the OPC experts. Register today for the early bird discount.

Barber succeeds Dennis Gillespie, former President of Wonderware West, who retired.

Load Systems UK is based in Aberdeen, Scotland, and will be responsible for the UK, Europe and Middle East market sectors.

Eepos Japan will sell ADAM robots throughout Japan with a strategic focus on the automotive manufacturing and service industries.

TIA and the OPC Foundation will work to promote and produce harmonious telecom technology standards. The two organizations will also consider regulatory issues of common importance to further the development of high-tech communications industries worldwide.

In addition to the mine hoisting system and the sorting plant automation system, ABB has overall responsibility for process plant maintenance.

Xembedded builds products based on VME, VPX, and COM Express platforms and its hardware and software products have been installed in over 400,000 systems worldwide.

Ramping Up for the 55th Annual Power Industry Symposium (POWID)

Christopher Guith, VP at the US Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for 21st Century Energy, and Allan Wilson, president and CEO of Veros Systems, will give keynotes at POWID, 3–8 June 2012.

RTMSafety middleware for robot automation meets the functional safety requirements for Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 Systematic Capability per IEC 61508.

Honeywell has been selected by Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Europe GmbH to replace its current quality control system (QCS) with Experion MX.

System integrator ITAC installed Rockwell Automation ControlLogix, RSLogix, PlantPax, drives, DeviceNet and EtherNet/IP hardware and software at an unnamed tobacco company.

The automated robot workflow system integrates 16 instruments to perform 200,000 DNA protein interaction experiments per week.

The primary objective of a dynamic model of a continuous process for process control is for the open loop gain, open loop time constant, and total loop deadtime be correct for the effect of each proce

Automation.com, May 2012 By Jürgen Lange, Softing Here's a history of OPC, which also gives an understanding of the importance that the new OPC Unified Architecture standard has for automation. Part 2 in a series of eight articles

Brochure covers hydraulic and pneumatic seals.

The site contains case studies, white papers, videos and contact information for Conveyor Concepts products.

Thomas Hahn of Siemens was elected to replace Reinhold Achatz, who resigned his seat.

Automation.com, May 2012 By Georg Süss, Softing OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) is a standard is aimed at eliminating the weak points detected in Classic OPC while significantly expanding the use case scenarios. Part 1 in a series of eight articles.

Wonderware PacWest is a MatrikonOPC authorized reseller in Western Canada and the United States Pacific Northwest region.

Paradox will start a pilot project to help san Francisco manage its lighting infrastructure and other services in the future.

Wanna Go Behind the Scenes at Disney?

The organizations joined the event to talk with kids and parents about careers in automation.

Orders were up 11.3% from February but down 1.4% when compared with the total of $502.89 million reported for March 2011. 2012 is up 12.9% compared with 2011.

PROJECTUS has extended its AVEVA PDMS with the addition of AVEVA OpenSteel and AVEVA Global.

The Automation Federation announced that the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) approved and fully support the creation of a U.S. Automation Community College Consortium.

Excelerate, an end-to-end engagement with customers, makes it easy for them to find enclosures for all their design needs.

Kosmala joins Okuma from ABB Robotics where he led the southern US sales team.

ABB remains the leading EAM supplier in Asia and Latin America, and was ranked second in North America.

Darius Adamczyk replaces Norm Gilsdorf who was named President of High Growth Regions for Russia, Central Asia, and the Middle East.

Alarm system optimization for increasing operations productivity

The Manufacturing Institute and its partners, including ISA, plans to award 500,000 credentials to individuals, positioning them for employment and advancement in manufacturing jobs.

Linear actuators are playing a vital role in helping Kluth, a manufacturer of roof panels, to eliminate virtually all sources of defects in its machining processes.

Automation.com, May 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor Hannover Messe was again an impressive event that brings together people from the many isolated "silos" in manufacturing to one event for learning and sharing. China was the partner country this year providing yet another dimension to the event.

The website is a hub of information about robotic solutions for customers in diverse industries engaged in a variety of processes.

Based in Guangzhou, Aeromat is a control systems integration company, serving consumer goods, pharmaceutical, water treatment and automotive industries.

In addition, two OEMs have joined the Rockwell Automation OEM Program.

The SunSpec Alliance is dedicated to establishing information standards for renewable energy. Its mission is to drive data- and communications interoperability standards.

By P. Jason Ward, RSR Partners The US economy exhibits all of the attributes of an underpowered engine struggling to push a heavily laden truck up a long, low grade.

Automation.com, May 2012 By J Timothy Shea, Senior Analyst Due to expected increasing demand for level measurement and inventory tank gauging technologies as tools to help companies to continue to improve operational efficiencies, increase productivity, gain greater control over inventories and enhanced accuracy, VDC is forecasting a 5.2% CAGR through 2016.

Automation.com, May 2012 By Jeanne Schweder, Freelance Editor Predicting the reindustrialization of the U.S. over the next five years, Global CEO Joe Hogan said that the company is in the "sweet spot" to take advantage of the many megatrends driving the American economy.

The best way to classify process simulators is to look at the original intent of the simulator software when first released, who are the software developers, who configures the models, and how are the

Automation.com, May 2012 By Dr Harry Zervos, IDTechEx EnOcean Equipment Profiles (EEPs) lays the foundation for fully interoperable, open wireless technology comparable to standards such as Bluetooth and WiFi.

The main steam isolation valves will be installed in Unit 1 of the Sanmen Nuclear Power Plant, located in the Zhejiang Province of China.

Sensors Expo & Conference takes place June 6-7 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

The push-pull quick die change systems were made up of three floor mounted and two cart mounted die transport and positioning systems, using Serapid’s Rigid Chain Technology.

HP30 high-pressure disc valve motors power standard drillheads on the all-hydraulic, tophead-drive rotary drills used for water-well, geothermal and auger drilling.

This year’s FRC challenge, “Rebound Rumble,” required robots to shoot as many foam basketballs as possible into various hoops located on the field.

IEEE 802.11-2012 supports devices and networks that are faster, more secure, while offering improved Quality of Service and improved cellular network hand-off.

The two-volume edition features PLCs, PACs, touch screen monitors, AC and DC motors, text panels, sensors, encoders, pushbuttons, switches, drives, and more.

The training center in Istanbul will serve both Turkey and its neighboring countries, acting as a training hub for the region and offering an extensive range of Honeywell training courses.

Automation.com, May 2012 By Jeanne Schweder, Freelance Editor "First, do no harm" sums up the approach global engineering giant ABB took to its January 2011 acquisition of Baldor, the leading U.S. motor manufacturer. Just over 12 months later, the company has shown record profits as well as profit-sharing for employees, and a 50 percent improvement in customer satisfaction rates by year’s end.

PTC ASIA 2012, held from October 29 to November 1, 2012, is the largest manufacturing technology exhibition geared towards mechanical, electrical and fluid power transmission and control in Asia.

infoteam Functional Safety Management Process (iFSM) is now officially certified by TÜV SÜD according to IEC 61508:2010.

Automation.com, May 2012 By TURCK Identifying Tray Cables for Your Next Installation helps operators in defining, selecting and understanding tray cable uses and standards.

The Process Training Unit features Endress+Hauser instruments and Rockwell Automation PlantPAx process automation system for educating field technicians, engineers and sales personnel.

The 205.5 MW greenfield power plant fueled by natural gas is scheduled to start up by the end of 2012.

Linamar deployed KEPServerEX Communications platform to gather data from sixty production machines controlled by six disparate systems.

Verhappen will be responsible for overseeing all Yokogawa business operations in Canada.

Automation.com, May 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor Participants of the Pharmaceutical Automation Roundtable discussed the topic of networking approaches while considering the differences between manufacturing automation control system networks and business IT networks.

G3-PLC is a global, open powerline communication protocol specifically designed for smart grid communications and recently standardized by the ITU.

The Mechanical Product Assembly & Logistics Center in Glendale Heights supports electro-mechanical product manufacturing operations for the Americas region.

The site identifies common packaging challenges and how Mitsubishi Electric solutions are designed to overcome them.

Catalog covers Valco and Cheminert GC, LC, HPLC, and UHPLC valves, fittings, and accessories, as well as Metronics calibration devices and Precision Sampling products.

MEA is Alaska’s second largest electric cooperative, providing services to 57,000 customers via more than 4,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines.

An I/O checkout on a DCS system is rather difficult because there is no means to “force” the I/O as you can most PLCs

ISA announces the opportunity to attend an exclusive, behind the scenes technology Walt Disney World tour in conjunction with ISA Automation Week 2012, held 24–27 September 2012.

Automation.com, May 2012 By Mark Howard, Zettlex Article lists 10 simple rules for design engineers when selecting position and speed sensors that must cope with shock or vibration.

US Veterans Administration deployed the Infometrics continuous, monitoring-based commissioning program at its 650,000 square foot Caribbean Healthcare system facility in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Attendance totaled 472 for the three-day event. Conference attendance has grown 32 percent in the past three years

PowerScan D Cabled Barcode Reader System is now certified for use in Class I/II/III, Division 2 hazardous locations.

The system will be installed on BM8, one of the largest board machines in the world with an annual production amount of over 400,000 tons.

The system will replace an existing ERP system to support the company's growth and improve operational efficiency through realtime information and reporting.

The seamless interaction between EPLAN Electric P8 and Automation Studio allows development to occur in parallel processes.

ABB reported higher orders and revenues in the first quarter of 2012, led by growth in North America.

The Dallas engineering office, originally launched in 2007, will be expanded to accommodate approximately 30 engineers and project managers.

Paxon Industries will be responsible for implementing SYSCON-PlantStar's real-time production and process monitoring systems in Chinese manufacturing companies.

A manufacturer of speciality chemicals in the UK, Robinson Brothers is conducting a trial of the transmitter on a steam main supplying its chemical manufacturing plant.

Conveyor Concepts manufactures components for the conveyor industry, including conveyor rollers, drive assemblies, polyurethane wheels and related products.

The Safe Motion Profile guarantees that the safety-related functions of peripheral devices are available across the entire network in a uniform and manufacturer-independent way.

The idea is to be able to link variables in different engineering systems via a top level architecture in a very easy way.

Part 3 – Extensions to the Function Blocks extend the scope of the safety specification, and harmonize the diagnostics interface for easier handling by the user.

The web site covers customized DC brush motors, brushless motors, and gear motors.

ABB will update Styron facilities on a global basis with System 800xA process automation control and safety instrumented systems.

Quick Response (QR) Codes will make it easier to identify products, access support contacts and download technical documentation.

Bains served as director of R&D and led rigorous product development, guided technology acquisitions,and expanded the work of NI engineering centers.

May 9, 2012 8:00 am CST and 3:00 pm CST The free webinar is one hour long and includes tips and tricks for incorporating energy management dashboards into SCADA/HMI applications; examples of case studies and applications that have implemented EMS functionality; and a live Q&A session.

Rowland holds a master’s degree in business administration from Indiana Wesleyan University and a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Xavier University.

Camera Link HS builds on the key strengths of Camera Link and adds new features and functions to meet customers’ demands.

Opto aPAC app monitors and manages a SNAP PAC System using mobile devices running the Android operating system.

The Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) announced winners of three awards during the association’s 2012 Executive Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Students are invited to propose ideas on ways to advance innovation in the process automation industry.

The collaboration under the name 'Partnership of Experts' includes the development of a hybrid motor starter using busbar systems technology which is short-circuit-proof and has connectivity to Eaton-developed SmartWire-DT technology.

Automation.com, April 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor The Pharmaceutical Automation Roundtable group described the overall goal and vision of unified recipe management is to increase manufacturing productivity and accomplish zero day production releases. How far have they come?

Is a VFD or Valve Faster?

An e-catalogue covers the company's range of metal, plastic, circular and rectangular connectors used in industrial, medical, instrumentation and renewable energy.

The first practical results of the machinery initiative, which was launched jointly by Sercos, ODVA and OPC Foundation in April 2011, was announced at the Hannover trade fair 2012.

Specification V1.3 not only broadens the functionality and the range of applications of the globally accepted real-time standard Sercos but also includes new trends in machine and plant construction.

The diagnostic tool allows a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the data traffic in Sercos III networks.

ODVA, OPC Foundation and Sercos International plan to combine Sercos III and EtherNet/IP compliant devices on an integrated network infrastructure.

ODVA expanded capabilities for the optimization of energy usage on EtherNet/IP and other CIP Networks.

The Florida Section of the American Water Works Association and the ISA will co-promote the 7-9 August 2012 Water/Wastewater and Automatic Controls (WWAC) Symposium.

ATEX approval was obtained for LVCS continuous output stainless steel vertical liquid level sensors and vertical float switches.

mGuard International Users Conference, presented by Phoenix Contact and Innominate, will be held June 6-7 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.

ABB will provide mechanical and electrical equipment, and related installation services, to modernize the hoist.

Kepware signed Exata Sistemas de Automação Ltda as its Preferred Distributor partner throughout Brazil.

A Control Valve Primer by Hans D. Baumann

The first practical results of the machinery initiative, which was launched jointly by Sercos International, ODVA, and OPC Foundation in April 2011, were announced at the 2012 Hannover trade fair.

Enhancements in v2.0 include improved Encoded Test DDs updated to align with the current Test Specifications, test report spreadsheets for documenting test results, and more.

Engineers unable to travel to Germany for the Hanover Fair (Hannover Messe) can stay up-to-date with the latest news from the world’s largest industrial tradeshow.

Products to receive SIL3 capability status include direct-acting solenoid and pilot operated poppet valves, spool valves, and solenoid hydraulic valves for use in ballast control systems.

TVI Vision has developed, manufactured and marketed line scan cameras for industrial machine vision applications since 1993.

Thermal Imaging Technical Resource includes an analysis of specifications, an explanation of image viewing technology,and a comparison of industrial vs building thermal imagers.

Guangzhou Metro Line in China connected various monitoring equipment to ControlNet using solutions from Rockwell Automation and the Anybus Communicator from HMS Industrial Networks.

Enhancements in Servo Drives a la Carte tool include Different Core controls, Power stages and Motor types.

An IP68 rating means the enclosure provides protection from continuous water immersion, dust penetration and leakage from high pressure water jets or heavy seas.

The worldwide market for Plant Asset Management Systems will experience an unknown amount of growth this year according to ARC.

United Stationers installed an integrated intelligent lighting system consisting of energy-saving LED fixtures and Daintree’s ControlScope wireless lighting controls.

Website helps machine builders quickly and easily find the motion and machine automation information they need to build machines with a competitive advantage.

Mike has held several positions in MESA, including the International Board of Directors, Strategic Advisor, Executive Chair of the Marketing Committee and North American Conference Chair.

Founded in August 1987, COPA-DATA now has ten subsidiaries, cooperates with distributors throughout the world and has zenon customers in more than 50 countries.

ST100 Flow Meter received FM and FMc approvals: Class I, Division 1, hazardous locations, Groups B, C, D; Class II and III, Div 1 Groups E, F, G; Nonincendive Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D; Nonincendive Class II, Division 2 Groups E, F, G.

IEEE-SA published IEEE 1591.1-2012 – Standard for Testing and Performance of Hardware for Optical Ground Wire (OPGW)-- used in the smart grid to provide grounding for transmission lines and communications back to utility systems.

Gold Servo Drives have passed the rigorous EtherCAT Conformance Tests.