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New Engineering Data Flows
By Peter Thorne, Director, Cambashi New connectivity enables new data flows. New data flows trigger new ways of working. The changes that happened in production years (and in some cases, decades) ago can now happen in product development, driven by the new connectivity of Industry 4 and Internet of Things initiatives. This article explores Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things (IoT) from the point of view of the design engineering process. -
Rompetrol automates tank farms in Romania
Implico is integrating OpenTAS software with SAP and field equipment at six tank farms and a refinery. -
Peoples’ Friendship University IT Infrastructure Monitoring
AggreGate Network Manager monitors Cisco-based wireless network and IT infrastructure of Peoples’ Friendship University. -
Global Smart Motor Market Analysis and Forecast 2016 - 2022
The key trend of global smart motor market is the tremendous increment in the demand of smart motors for applications in industrial automation. -
AutoQuiz: How Do You Model Linear Relationships for a Large Number of Correlated Inputs?
AutoQuiz: What is the MOST appropriate technique for modeling linear relationships for a large number of correlated inputs where the equations are unknown? -
Hannover Messe to Host Delegation of American Manufacturers
More than 5,000 exhibitors and 180,000 industry professionals, political and opinion leaders from around the globe will attend the event from April 25-29 in Hannover, Germany. -
MAPI study examines productivity dynamics in U.S. Manufacturing
The study says that innovation and capital investment play a significant role in driving multifactor productivity growth. -
Automation Federation leader to present at 2016 Project Lead The Way Summit
Stephen Huffman will deliver a presentation to a nationwide assembly of K-12 STEM educators later this month that shows how competency models can help young people secure rewarding careers in automation, industrial cybersecurity and engineering. -
U.S. Cutting Tool Consumption down 16.7% in January
January U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $153.14 million, down 2.1% from December’s $156.48 million and down 16.7% when compared with the total of $183.91 million reported for January 2015. -
PLCopen publishes OPC function block spec for review
The new edition is available for comments until April 8, 2016. -
Sustaining ISA’s Tradition of Strong Volunteer Leadership
ISA President Jim Keaveney tackles the issue of leadership and showcases ISA's extensive network of volunteers. -
NORD exhibits drives at Hannover Messe
In Hall 15, Stand H31, NORD will present drive functions for smart factories, new approaches to condition monitoring and predictive maintenance, as well as advanced autonomous control functions of the latest electronic drive units. -
ATEX, IECEx and Class I Div 2 for CP10 and CD5 now available
ATEX, IECEx and Class I Div 2 for CP10 and CD5 now available -
Schneider Electric to Host CONNECT 2016
Schneider will hold its annual Automation Conference at the New Orleans Marriott Hotel beginning Monday, May 23. -
Thermoelectric Modules Market to grow 9.50% by 2023
In 2014, the global market for thermoelectric modules was valued at US$364.1 mn and is estimated to reach a value of US$829.5 mn by the end of 2023 -
Harting hires Dr. Vivek Dave Director of Technology
Dr. Dave will be directing all North America related research activities, new technologies and projects with HARTING’s key technology partners. -
Webinar Recording: How to Optimize Critical Alarm Response for Industrial Processes
Alarms keep production running smoothly and safely, but how can you cut through the clutter and respond in an effective way? -
Emerson to automate Hitachi Zosen Inova waste-to-energy projects
Emerson will provide automation technologies including control and safety systems, predictive maintenance software, control valves and measurement devices, and services such as engineering, project management and lifecycle care. -
ISA 2016 FPID Symposium
The 2016 ISA Food and Pharmaceutical Industries (FPID) Symposium will be held 14-15 March in Cork, Ireland. -
CAS DataLoggers installs wireless environmental monitoring system
Power Construction is using the environmental monitoring system to collect and transmit temperature and humidity data in a 27-story hospital in Chicago. -
Registration opens for ISA’s 2016 Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR)-Fugitive Emissions Symposium
The event will be held 16-19 May in Denver, Colorado. -
The real cost of robotics
A lot of folks imagine the process of bringing a robot onto their production floor as, literally, bringing a robot in. Alternatively, you can assign a worker who will service the robot while contemplating a philosophical question: “Who works for whom? Does the robot work for me or do I work for the robot?” -
How to Choose Wired vs. Wireless for New Industrial Installations
Almost every industrial plant will end up with a mix of wired and wireless technology. Ultimately, choose the solution that makes sense. -
Worldwide Manufacturing Technology Changes
By Bill Lydon, Editor There are a number of worldwide initiatives to improve manufacturing flexibility, productivity and efficiency with high levels of integration. Manufacturing and automation professionals should study these initiatives and strongly consider their future automation investment strategies. -
Hellma acquires Axiom Analytical
The two founders of Axiom Analytical Inc. Norm Jennings and Dr. Mike Doyle, will work as consultants for the newly established Hellma Axiom Inc. -
Motion, Drive & Automation North America 2016
The Motion, Drive & Automation North America show is co-located at IMTS from September 12–17, 2016, at McCormick Place in Chicago. -
IndAXonline - Bridging The Digital Divide In Industry Automation Segment
The article highlights the present scenario of Industry Automation market in India, challenges exist and the solutions from IndAXonline. -
AutoQuiz: How Do You Minimize the Effect of Feed Upsets to the Top of a Distillation Column?
AutoQuiz: How to Minimize the Effect of Feed Upsets to the Top of a Distillation Column -
Acromag forms electronic contract manufacturing division
The Electronic Contract Manufacturing Division will be led by Acromag’s Business Development Manager, Stacy Z. Moore. -
Watlow publishes sensors and controllers catalog.
Catalog covers sensor and controller products such as the mineral insulated thermocouples and the EZ-ZONE family of controllers. -
machIQ introduces on-line machine diagnostics services
The platform allows machine builders & OEMs to offer remote technical services to their end users in a simple and swift manner. -
TOTAL UK selects Asset Guardian Solutions software
The software will help to secure the integrity and improve management of the process control software used to operate Total E&P UK’s offshore developments in the North Sea. -
Microchip announces development kit for 2D and 3D gestures on displays
The touch and gesture development kit allows designers to easily integrate 2D and 3D solutions in their applications. -
Machine Vision Market Sets New Record in 2015
North American sales of machine vision components and systems grew to $2.3 billion in 2015, its highest annual total on record. -
What is Automation?
We want to help manufacturing engineers and managers get a better understanding of the overall considerations when approaching automation projects. Take a deeper look at our blog series explaining the What, Why, And When to Automate. -
Nordson publishes white paper on conformal coating
The paper by MARCH Research evaluates the effects of RF Plasma processing prior to conformal coating on adhesion, conformity of coverage, and electrical functionality -
Secure Protection from Attacks, Malicious Software, and Unauthorized Access
By Gerrit Boysen and Mariam Coladonato, Phoenix Contact The requirements placed on a firewall in a production zone are different from those in the office world. Therefore, using an industrial firewall with a NAT function can support the individual, simple segmentation of networks. -
How to Avoid the 12 Common Pitfalls of RFID for Asset Tracking
Adopting radio frequency identification (RFID) asset tracking for the first time involves more than just slapping tags on traceable materials. -
Banner Engineering opens plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico
The new facility in San Luis Potosi will manufacture several of Banner’s industrial products, including lights, safety, sensors and many others. -
AMS appoints Alexander Everke CEO
Alexander Everke has held senior executive positions with Siemens, Infineon and NXP during his career. -
4th STEP Ahead Awards Recognize Women for Excellence in Manufacturing
On April 21, The Manufacturing Institute will recognize 130 recipients of the STEP Ahead Awards at a reception in Washington, D.C. -
Seegrid hires two industry veterans
Tim Spang joins Seegrid as the Vice President of Operations and Sean Stetson as Director of Product Development. -
MIT and Carnegie Mellon exhibit at HANNOVER MESSE
MIT and Carnegie Mellon will exhibit at the USA Pavilion in Hall 2 on 25 to 29 April 2016 in Hannover, Germany. -
Thermal imaging camera solves moisture/temperature requirement
Michelsen Packaging used a Process Sensors PSC-450 Surveyor Thermal Imaging Camera for monitoring and controlling moisture in molded tray production. -
aeSolutions appoints Paul Gruhn Global Functional Safety Consultant
Paul Gruhn is an ISA Fellow, original member of the ISA S84 Committee, and author of the ISA book on functional safety. -
Emulate3D named as Finalist in the MODEX Innovation Awards
Emulate3D Virtual Reality offer Powerful Solution Communication on Smartphones -
ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute certifies Murata module
Murata’s ISA100 Wireless Stack & Communication Module has achieved ISA100 Wireless Certification -
AW-Lake TRICOR Coriolis mass flow meters are CRN certified
TRICOR flow meters are CRN certified within five provinces of Canada including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec. -
Control Station opens European office
Headquartered in Roscrea, Ireland, the office serves as the primary product distribution and services delivery center for Control Station’s European operations. -
The Not-So-Secret Strategy for Maximizing SEO at Your Industrial Website
To drive traffic to your website, it needs to be popular. Learn SEO basics in plain language & achieve better organic search results for your landing pages. -
Global motion control shipments shrink 3.9% in 2015
Global shipments for motion control products declined by 3.9% to $2.9 billion in 2015, according to the Motion Control & Motor Association (MCMA). -
Magnetic Flow meter installation in Chlor-Alkali process applications
By Neelesh Shah, Westlake Chemicals This paper provides a review of correct installation procedures for magnetic flow meter in electrolytic applications. -
Regal Beloit releases free gearbox configuration software
Software provides perfectly matched gearbox/motor configurations downloadable in 150 CAD formats. -
Industrial Automation North America 2016
Industrial Automation North America 2016 is co-located at IMTS from September 12–17, 2016, at McCormick Place in Chicago. -
ABB wins Service Agreement for a mill drive in Argentina
ABB will service their ring-geared mill drive (RMD) in the Cerro Negro mine, located in the Santa Cruz province of Argentina. -
Walker Career Center wins Phoenix Contact contest
A team from Walker Career Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, has won a trip to Orlando, Fla., in Phoenix Contact’s Nanoline Contest. -
Forces Driving Innovation in Industrial Automation
By Bill Lydon, Editor Over the years there have been only a handful of truly disruptive industrial automation and control technological shifts that significantly impacted manufacturing productivity and efficiency. With the latest technologies that are enabling IoT, we may be on the cusp of another shift. -
AutoQuiz: How Do You Measure Water Level in a Tank?
Level sensors detect the level of liquids and other fluids and fluidized solids, including slurries, granular materials, and powders that exhibit an upper free surface. -
The great obsolescence debate
By Nick Boughton, Boulting Technology The debate between upgrade vs. repair is by no means a new one, but it has become prevalent as most industries look to squeeze margins. This article discusses best practice for obsolescence management from a systems integrator point of view. -
1.3 million industrial robots to enter service by 2018
IFR says the international market value for robotic systems now lies at around 32 billion US dollars. -
2014 ISA President Peggie W. Koon to present at conference of the National Society of Black Engineers
Peggie W. Koon, the first African American to have held the office of ISA president, will deliver a presentation at the 42nd Annual Conference of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), to be held 23-27 March 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. -
Rotork simplifies petrochemical sampling and analysis
Ecopetrol uses Rotork Schischek compact explosionproof valve for a critical petrochemical analysis process. -
EtherNet/IP Enables Unrestricted Flow of I/O Data
By Mike Hannah, Rockwell Automation Legacy networks with only a small number of I/O modules and other devices are being replaced with complex networks that have hundreds of I/O modules. EtherNet/IP features an active infrastructure and can accommodate an almost infinite number of nodes to give manufacturers optimal flexibility when either designing their networks at the onset or expanding them in the future. -
The Last Meter to the Internet of Things
By Shannon R. Foos and Kevin Zomchek, Rockwell Automation IP connectivity from the industrial control system through the gateway – either IO-Link or HART – closes the last meter to provide connectivity to devices that are sitting in the field. These two networks allow industrial operations to bridge to an IP network as seamlessly as possible, making today’s plants more future-ready for the industrial IoT. -
NEMA says Business Conditions Lost Ground in February
NEMA’s Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America fell back in February. -
Difference Between Free-Core vs. Guided-Core (Spring-Loaded) LVDT Linear Position Sensors
By Mike Marciante, TE Connectivity Both free-core and guided-core LVDT Linear Position Sensors provide the benefit of infinite resolution, with each type offering models that can operate in harsh environments. While free-core LVDTs are generally less expensive and available in many ranges, they are more difficult to install than guided-core sensors. -
ISA’s 2016 FPID Symposium
FPID on March 14-15 showcases two acclaimed keynote speakers, an extensive technical program, and two valuable training courses. -
ABB to power unmanned oil platforms
ABB will supply electrical and telecommunication systems to the Al Nasr Full field Development Project in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. -
Webinar Recording: How to Build an Industrial Calibration System Business Case
The key element in creating a business case for calibration system is to build the business case for the entire lifecycle of the system. -
Kontron adds Wibu-Systems CodeMeter technology
Kontron’s family of IoT boards, gateways, modules and systems will be integrated with Wibu-Systems CodeMeter technology to provide security for IoT applications -
Tempered Networks joins Rockwell Automation Encompass Program
Tempered Networks security platform helps Rockwell Automation customers safely connect and protect critical infrastructure, communications and vulnerable endpoints from cyber-security threats. -
Honeywell adds Palo Alto Networks security
Honeywell’s Industrial Cyber Security business is now offering the Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Security Platform to industrial customers. -
Emerson to automate Mexico’s gas pipeline infrastructure
Emerson will supply Fisher valves and regulators, Rosemount and Daniel measurement instruments, DeltaV distributed control systems, flow computers, and systems for emergency shutdown and fire and gas detection. -
Wireless Sensor Network Helps Winemaker Track Soil Conditions
Real-Life IoT: Vineyard strives to improve plant health and lower operating costs with a wireless solution. -
Camera-Based vs. Laser Technology
A helpful guide to choosing the right barcode scanning technology for your application. -
Drive Business Performance with Quality Improvement
How 58% of Plants are Improving Quality Management highlights insights that can be applied in your own plant. -
Can You Afford a Product Recall?
How to avoid this costly scenario: "Recall of Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta Meal Due to Packaging Error". -
Cressall Resistors expands R&D facility
The expansion will allow Cressall engineers to carry out accurate and consistent lightning impulse and thermal power testing on electrical equipment. -
IoT Impacting Supply-Chain Management
By Oleg Logvinov, chair, IEEE P2413 The IoT is opening up new and innovative ways for manufacturers and suppliers to accurately track parts and materials in real time, reducing or eliminating delivery delays or mix-ups that can cost millions of dollars. -
Terminal LCD Displays Market to Reach US$18.50 bn by 2022
The global terminal LCD display market was worth US$13.09 bn in 2014 and is expected to reach US$18.50 bn by 2022, expanding at a CAGR of 4.3% from 2015 to 2022 -
Automation & Control Trends in 2016
By Bill Lydon, Editor This article expresses my thoughts on major automation and control trends for 2016 and beyond. Key topics include IoT, automation architecture, cloud, analytics, integration, robots and more. -
How to Measure pH of Ultrapure Water in Power Industry Applications
To measure the pH of ultrapure water in the power industry, specialized sensors, meticulous installation, and proper maintenance required. -
Siemens SCADA system manages tunnel
Simatic WinCC SCADA system is being used as a tunnel management system for the Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland. -
AutoQuiz: How Do You Calculate the Resistance of Copper Wire?
AutoQuiz: Calculating the Resistance of Copper Wire -
E+E Elektronik accredited for CO2 Calibrations
The Austrian lab can calibrate CO2 measuring devices such as sensors, handhelds, data loggers and spectrometers. -
B-Scada to Supply IoT Technology to Powerstorm
Powerstorm ESS develops and manufactures smart energy storage solutions for electric grid, backup power and lead-acid replacement applications. -
IVC obtains ATEX and IECEx certifications for its video cameras
AMZ-HD41-2 and AMZ-3041-2 cameras now meet European ATEX and IECEx standards, as well as UL and Canadian CSA standards for electrical safety. -
Energy-efficient machine tool technologies for any size shop
By Okuma CNC machining processes contain hidden costs that often go unnoticed. Here’s how Okuma’s ECO suite technology can achieve significant energy savings by reducing power consumption. -
Emerson to automate Cameron LNG Project
Emerson will automate Cameron’s new liquefaction project, adding three LNG trains to facilitate export of domestic natural gas to international markets. -
ABB publishes ProcessMaster magmeters leaflet
Twelve-page leaflet describes how ProcessMaster electromagnetic flowmeter serves the demanding applications of the oil and gas industry. -
ABB to power energy-efficient pulp mill in Finland
ABB will supply the complete power and process electrical systems for Metsä Group’s new bioproduct mill in Äänekoski in central Finland, opening in 2017. -
The Case for Diverse Tank Gauge Measurement Technologies
The oil industry must apply control & safety solutions to run operations efficiently, ensure compliance and protect personnel, assets and the environment. -
Cyber Security for the Municipal Infrastructure
By Dee Brown, Brown Engineers Maximum cyber security protection is possible only when cyber security protection is embedded deeply into the control system electronics from birth. -
Largest-Ever U.S. delegation to attend 2016 Hannover Messe
More than 230 U.S. companies and research institutions confirmed to exhibit at Hannover Messe, along with 39 economic development organizations from 30 states -
Microchip announces free, cloud-based development platform
MPLAB platform provides an easy way to get started with PIC MCUs. -
Beyond IoT: pervasive sensing
By Jonathan Wilkins, European Automation The increasing availability of inexpensive, wireless sensors now lets facilities measure safety, regulatory compliance, equipment reliability and energy efficiency without breaking the bank. -
Rockwell Automation to automate Michelin
The Michelin Group awarded a four-year contract to Rockwell Automation that designates the company as the preferred provider to all the Michelin Group’s factories worldwide. -
ISA and Beamex to co-host web seminar on building a calibration system
The free webinar 8 March 2016 shows how to build a business case for a calibration system. -
Cornerstone Technical Group Becomes a Progea Distributor
Will provide SCADA/HMI Software Solutions in the Southeast Unites States -
Aligning ISA Messaging and Resources to the Critical Needs of Customers and Prospects
ISA plans to take its messages to the market through every possible avenue, including via volunteers, sections, divisions and partners. -
ExxonMobil to Build Next Generation Multi-vendor Automation Architecture
By Bill Lydon, Editor Over the years, automation users have complained about being locked into an industrial automation vendor’s system architecture. ExxonMobil has had enough of proprietary, closed systems and they are leading the charge to build the next generation, multi-vendor automation system. -
Solving Cold-Related Problems with Pressure Instruments
By Mark Menezes, Emerson Process Management, Rosemount Measurement Field devices, especially pressure measurement installations, can experience maintenance problems and erratic performance in cold weather. Effective product design, installation and maintenance procedures can minimize these issues. -
Movicon.NExT and Windows IoT technology
Experimental application with Raspberry PI -
Advance Your Career in March with Training from ISA
Automation and control systems programs from ISA are developed and taught by industry experts with real-world experience. -
Oztek replaces Excel with Omnify PLM
Prior to adopting Omnify Software, Oztek utilized a manual, paper-based Engineering Change Order (ECO) system to track parts. -
AutoQuiz: What is the Standard Range for Pneumatically Transmitted Signals?
AutoQuiz: Standard Range for Pneumatically Transmitted Signals -
ProSoft Technology publishes video on selecting best antenna
The video titled, "A Guide to Wi-Fi and Frequency Hopping Antenna Selection," delves into the different types of antennas and characteristics to keep in mind, such as the antenna’s pattern, gain, and polarity. -
ISA recognizes Black History Month
ISA applauds the contributions of African-American automation professionals and engineers -
Petronas receives ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute Award
The award is for a research project that quantified the performance of an ISA100 Wireless based safety system at an offshore operational site. -
Rockwell Automation to acquire MagneMotion
MagneMotion is a manufacturer of intelligent conveying systems. -
Endress+Hauser sales up, earnings down
Although net sales increased 6.6 percent to 2.1 billion euros, net income will decline around 25 percent compared to 2014. -
Servo2Go carries Advanced Motion Controls servo drives
AMC offers hundreds of standard servo drive and amplifier models, accept various command signals, communicate over several networks and operate in many different modes. -
North American Robotics market sets record in 2015
31,464 robots valued at $1.8 billion were ordered from North American companies during 2015, an increase of 14% in units and 11% in dollars over 2014. -
Fraunhofer Institute exhibits Industrie 4.0 at Hannover Fair
The exhibit shows an example of how applied research confirms that Industrie 4.0 works and creates more flexibility in human-machine collaboration -
Why Modbus still matters book
Modbus book explains why this 40-year-old technology still matters. -
EtherNet/IP leads Industrial network market shares
HMS says Industrial Ethernet is growing faster than before and now accounts for 38% of the market. EtherNet/IP is in first place within industrial Ethernet globally. -
Precision Products shotguns its scrapped parts problem
Precision Products, a manufacturer of shotgun parts, wrote an Okuma machine tool app that streamlines its cutting operations, while reducing operator error and scrapped parts. -
Multi-Objective Control of Nonlinear Boiler-Turbine Dynamics
Research paper investigates controller design approaches for nonlinear boiler-turbine dynamics subject to actuator magnitude and rate constraints. -
Industry 4.0 Forum at Hannover Fair
The discussion at this year’s forum will focus, among much else, on standards for communication in the Industrial Internet of Things. -
Dataforth publishes MAQ20 brochure
The 4-page document provides an overview of the MAQ20 ndustrial data acquisition and control system and all current MAQ20 modules. -
Moxa and SUBNET announce formal partnership
Companies form technology alliance to help shape the future of substation automation. -
The Society of Women Engineers to conduct congressional outreach event on STEM, 2-3 March 2016 in Washington, D.C.
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a not-for-profit educational and service organization that empowers women to succeed in the field of engineering and a member of the Automation Federation. -
Manufacturing Technology Orders down in 2015
For all of 2015, the year’s total orders were down 17.4% compared to 2014. -
Mettler-Toledo weighs Asian crop food
Asiatic Agricultural Industries updated its old scales to EX equipment. -
Honeywell releases Mobility App
The app sends real-time plant performance and notifications direct to smartphones, giving managers real-time information at their fingertips -
Schneider Electric adds Dream Report to CitectHistorian
Schneider Electric will be delivering Dream Report for CitectHistorian as a branded solution for plant reporting. -
Data Center Security Global Market to Expand 12.6%
The global data center security market was valued at US$ 4.05 Bn in 2013 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 12.6% during the forecast period from 2014 to 2022 -
Process Plant Historians Deliver Insights and Improve Operations
Before the term “big data” was being used as part of the Internet of Things, plant historians were handling large volumes of time-synchronized data. -
FDT Technology Development: Expanding the Horizon of Device and Network Integration
By Glenn Schulz, Managing Director, FDT Group FDT Technology holds the key to integrating a wide range of devices and networks in today’s complex process automation architecture. Ongoing development of this technology, driven by growing instrumentation supplier involvement, is enabling end users to realize the true potential of decentralization, transparency, integration, and a unified view of all data and functions within the manufacturing enterprise. -
New Rockwell Automation Products from Automation Fair 2015
By Bill Lydon, Editor The event was described as a showcase of the latest advances in manufacturing and industrial automation enabled by the convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT). Here are a few notable new products introduced by Rockwell Automation. -
AutoQuiz: How Do You Calculate Highest Pressure Differences?
It doesn't matter the size of a container, its configuration, or from what a container is constructed. Pressure is the same. -
Hint automates metering and allocation software for offshore oil and gas
Hint automated a metering and allocation system for ENGIE that collects all data for the allocation of proceeds from oil and gas sales. -
Rockwell Automation and Kollmorgen join AVnu Alliance
The AVnu Alliance is a community creating an interoperable ecosystem of low-latency, time-synchronized, highly reliable networked devices using open standards -
Remote Services for PLCs
By Sina Kopacz, MB Connect White paper describes MB Connect's remote service platform that allows direct monitoring of machinery and equipment withweb-based visualization that can be displayed on any tablet, smartphone or computer with a standard browser. -
ABB provides drive systems to Copper Mine
Drive systems, including two 25-foot, ball mill gearless mill drive systems of 15,000 kW each, will provide high efficiency and availability at Toquepala copper mine -
ISA publishes third edition of CSE examination study guide
The third edition features more comprehensive coverage of pertinent subject matter and new calculations, sample problems and tables for improved test preparation. -
Movie on IEC 61511: How to apply multiple layers of protection
Every production process introduces risk. To mitigate that risk, the 61511 standard says we need multiple layers of protection. Watch this movie about the architectural constraints of IEC 61511. -
AAEON joins Microsoft IoT group
AAEON joined Microsoft Azure Certified for Internet of Things (IoT). -
Industrial Supply to feature subcontracting themes and a strong U.S. presence
Hannover Messe runs from April 25-29, 2016 in Hannover, Germany. -
HMS Industrial Networks acquires eWON
eWON SA is a Belgian Manufacturer of innovative hardware and internet services that provide secure internet-based connectivity. -
ISA announces Beamex continues as Premier Strategic Partner for Calibration
This announcement signifies that Beamex will continue to work with ISA to co-develop informational and educational resources, such as custom webinars -
Global Smart Machines Market, 2016 - 2022
Smart machines market can be segmented on the basis of products, application, technology and geography. On the basis of products, the smart machines market is categorized into expert systems, intelligent assistants, neuro computers, smart embedded systems, and autonomous robots. -
Remotely Managed Industrial Automation Cybersecurity
For ongoing cybersecurity protection, engaging a managed security service to improve your operational security posture is a good option. -
Aalborg opens Metrology Laboratory
The lab has been approved for gas flow calibrations by A2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation) which has a Mutual Recognition Arrangement with ILA. -
CIMdata adds Quality & Reliability Engineering Consulting Practice
This consulting practice concentrates on product performance issues for mitigating customer dissatisfaction, warranty problems, and product recalls resulting from the growing complexity of electronics and software intensive products. -
What do falling oil prices mean for pump and compressor suppliers?
Since the end of 2014, sinking oil prices have had a negative impact on capital equipment vendors, especially pump and compressor manufacturers. Spending on this equipment is expected to decline even further in 2016 and 2017. -
KEB announces System Integrator Program
The program will partner system integrators with KEB engineers and application specialists. -
Global initiative encourages more girls to discover the value of STEM learning and career fields
Girl Day is 25 February 2016 -
Westermo data networks serve twin Spanish solar power plants
Ethernet-based networks have been installed to support the control of 225,000 mirrors at the twin La Florida and La Dehesa concentrating solar power plants. -
BgB Supply adds Stahlin enclosures
BgB Supply now offers all of Stahlin's typically stocked products and supports drop ship directly from the manufacturer. -
Rotork introduces mobile-optimised website
Rotork upgraded its website for global flow control products and services to meet the needs of visitors with mobile devices. -
Global LV and MV Switchgear Market to Reach US$83.2 bn by 2020
Rising industrialization has stimulated the pace of electrification in developing economies across the world, thereby significantly fueling demand from the global market for LV and MV switchgear.T -
Webinar Recording: How to Prevent the Skilled Worker Shortage From Slowing Manufacturing Momentum
Manufacturing is gaining momentum, but how do we prevent the shortage of skilled workers from bringing it to a screeching halt? -
Industrial Automation Absorbed by IT (Information Technology)?
By Bill Lydon, Editor "Industrial Automation Absorbed by IT," may be the future headline if the industrial automation community does not make a commitment to multivendor, open-interoperability, and Internet of Things (IoT) technology. If this comes to pass it may not be the optimal solution for industrial automation effectiveness. -
The Energy show at HANNOVER MESSE
Energy is the leading international trade fair for integrated energy systems and mobility. -
Tibbo will participate in IDC Internet of Things 2016 Conference
On February 18, 2016 Tibbo will participate in IDC Internet of Things 2016 Conference in Moscow. This IoT event will discuss local, regional and global state of the industry along with its progress, challenges and outlook. Keynote speakers from most innovative companies will share lessons learned from IoT deployments, technological advancements in specific domains, and future industry trends. -
Schneider Electric delivers Industry 4.0 & IIoT Products
By Bill Lydon, Editor Schneider Electric continues a buildout of products to help users implement Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) features. The company demonstrated new products and discussed this important shift in industrial automation during the SPS IPC Drives on November 24-26, 2015 in Nuremberg, Germany. -
ISA and the Automation Federation encourage automation engineers and professionals to participate in this year’s Engineers Week
Week of activities introduce young people to the value of STEM learning and careers. 27 February 2016 -
ABB checks tea bags at Burrows Paper
An ABB QCS controls PM12, the paper machine that produces EcoInfuse filtration paper for tea bags. -
AutoQuiz: How Do You Calculate Capacitance?
Capacitance is defined as the ability of a dielectric to store electrical charge. -
Is Social Media & Content Marketing 'Business as Usual' for Industrial Automation?
For many industrial marketers, social media and content marketing are becoming “business as usual.” -
EXAIR publishes compressed air catalog
Catalog 29 features CE compliant and UL Recognized static eliminators -
Haydon Kerk publishes Linear Motion Catalog
The 260+ page catalog and design guide illustrates a wide range of products engineered for use as building blocks in sophisticated linear motion assemblies. -
United States To Bring Largest-Ever U.S. Delegation To Hannover Messe
Commerce Department to bring U.S. companies and economic development organizations to world’s largest trade show for industrial technology. -
HANNOVER MESSE preview
The trade fair for industrial technology runs from 25 to 29 April 2016 in Hannover, Germany. -
Tips for mitigating harmful harmonics
By John Mitchell, CP Automation Voltage distortion, caused by current harmonics can wreak havoc in a plant, its equipment and the mains power supply. Here are useful tips for mitigating harmonics. -
ABB publishes Endura AZ oxygen analyzers brochure
Brochure describes the in-situ Endura AZ oxygen analyzer series for process combustion control or emissions monitoring. -
Plant-Wide Control: Eco-Efficiency and Control Loop Configuration
A new measure of eco-efficiency, the exergy eco-efficiency factor, for control loop configuration, is proposed in this paper. -
ITAMCO connects its forklifts to the Industrial Internet of Things
Each forklift is linked to ITAMCO’s ERP system through its GPS and an application on a smart tablet mounted in the forklift. -
Red Lion Cellular RTUs work in Japan
Sixnet series RAM industrial cellular RTUs now provide high-speed 4G LTE network support in Japan. -
Siemens to acquire CD-adapco for $970 million
CD-adapco is a simulation company with software solutions covering Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Solid Mechanics (CSM), heat transfer, particle dynamics, reactant flow, electrochemistry, acoustics and rheology -
‘Cloud-based’ machine remote-access: how secure is it?
By Dave Hammond, M.A.C. Solutions For machine builders that offer remote access support and diagnostics for their installed machines, security is obviously a major concern. -
Manufacturers call for support to help alleviate lack of skilled labour
Skills shortages within the UK manufacturing and engineering sector have increased over the past three years. Some believe that a more committed support programme would help alleviate these skills shortages. -
Stainless Steel Control Valves Market to be Worth US$371.6 mn by 2023
The stainless steel control valves market was valued at US$240.0 mn in 2014 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5% and reach US$371.6 mn by 2023. -
What are the Equivalent Methods to Eliminate Proportional Step and Derivative Kick?
There are several methods for eliminating or controlling the proportional step and derivative kick in a PID output resulting from a change of setpoint. -
Interesting Encompass Partner Products from Automation Fair
By Bill Lydon, Editor Automation Fair 2015 was described as a showcase of the latest advances in manufacturing and industrial automation enabled by the convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT). Here are highlights of a few interesting Encompass Partner products. -
Egemin automates production site of Total Oil Asia Pacific
The lubricant oil-blending plant of Total Oil Asia Pacific in Singapore uses Egemin AGVs to transfer pallets from the four filling lines in the production area to the distribution zone. -
ASTM issues D8009 Crude Oil Sampling Standard
D8009 standard helps shippers, laboratories, regulators and others who need to safely take samples of volatile crude oils in transit. -
Microscan appoints Dan Barnes Vice President, Operations
Barnes has been a key member of the Microscan management team and has held increasingly responsible positions in Engineering in his 21 years with the company. -
WirelessHART Field Device Installation and Configuration
By Moazzam Shamsi, Emerson Process Management The self-configuring capabilities of WirelessHART networks simplify the installation and configuration of WirelessHART field devices. This article walks through the steps required to successfully install and configure a WirelessHART network. -
Savigent Software is a MESA-Recognized Business
MESA (Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association) International has identified Savigent Software as a MESA-Recognized Business. -
Mission-critical Infrastructure Monitoring
Tibbo engineers successfully deployed a communication channel and emergency notification monitoring system for the EMERCOM of Russia. -
AutoQuiz: What Is Hydrostatic Head?
What Does Hydrostatic Head Mean? -
Rockwell Automation Teams With Sunset Learning Institute
The two will collaborate to bring industrial IoT training to wider audiences -
Schneider Electric to supply supply chain software to BP
BP will use SimSci Spiral Suite software across its global refinery portfolio. -
ISA to provide project management course for systems integrators
ISA and CSIA will collaborate on a web-based project management course customized to meet the specialized needs of system integrators. -
Automation scheme holds back the tide to improve flood protection
A Rotork IQ3 intelligent electric actuator will improve flood protection in a vulnerable area of a coastal town in west Wales. -
Okuma offers Koma Precision App
The app makes it possible for users to easily measure a tool’s radius and length and then directly send the offsets to the Okuma OSP-P control to update the local tool offset table. -
Elite Control Systems offers predictive maintenances services
Elite adds Vibration Monitoring and Profibus Network health checks to its support services. -
Movicon used in MSC Cruise Ship Overhaul Project
This extraordinary engineering feat was achieved by slicing the ship in half by following a line marked out with accurate sandblasting and disconnecting over15,000 electric cables. The Movicon software to used to help synchronize moving and lifting operations and stability control of the two halves. -
ADLINK upgrades SMARC & Qseven Computer-on-Module Lines
SMARC and Qseven computer-on-modules (COMs) now have the latest Intel Pentium and Celeron Processor N3000 Series (codename Braswell). -
Robot Shoe Factory a New Trend of the Future?
By Brigg Patten Advanced robotics perform complex or difficult tasks so that workers can focus on strategic and operational functions and decision making. -
Protecting your production line from cyber attacks
By Jonathan Wilkins, European Automation Five years after the Stuxnet attack, all SCADA and PLC systems across the manufacturing industry are vulnerable, no matter how small. -
HIMA to provide safety systems to Venezuela gas plant
PDVSA selected HIMA as the safety systems provider to implement turbomachinery control at the Planta de Compression Tiajuana 3 on Lake Maracaibo. -
Micro-Epsilon laser sensor waxes accurately at Blayson Olefines
Blayson Olefines uses the laser sensor to measure the distortion and contraction of wax materials used in investment casting. -
Siemens offers calibration services
Siemens provides calibration and verification services for field devices such as the Sitrans flowmeters, pressure transmitters, temperature measuring devices and belt scales. -
Software support in China
infoteam has its own subsidiary in China with its own selected experts, who can implement your services in a competitive and straightforward manner for you on-site. -
Setting ISA’s Priorities for 2016 and Beyond
New ISA President Jim Keaveney details the priorities for 2016: alignment, leadership, globalization, and the voice of the customer. -
Progea signs Cornerstone Technical Group as distributor
Cornerstone provide SCADA/HMI software solutions in the southeast Unites States
























