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WERMA WIN wireless wins over TRW
TRW Automotive in Germany uses 80 WIN wireless transmitter units to monitor machine status. -
Placing Wireless Sensors Anywhere
By Lance Doherty, et al, Linear Technology One of the visions of the Internet of Things is to be able to measure and instrument things that have never before been measured. Applications call for wireless sensor networks (WSNs) to deliver wire-like performance and yet be practical to deploy. -
ISA publishes Fourth edition of pocket guide on automation system tuning
“Good Tuning: A Pocket Guide” by Gregory K. McMillan has been updated to deliver more precise and optimal tuning for nearly all types of applications in the process industries. -
Yokogawa promotes Daniel L. Duncan to CEO
Since July of 2014, Duncan has been chief operating officer (COO) -
Endress+Hauser and Rockwell Automation invest in Purdue lab
Donations to Purdue University included process measurement instrumentation, a control system, control panels, servers, hardware, piping, large industrial water tanks, pumps, valves, cabling, and engineering guidance. -
AutoQuiz: Which Type of Flowmeter Measures Flow By Measuring Volume Directly?
Which type of flowmeter measures flow by measuring volume directly? -
KION Group acquires Handling Automation division of Egemin
KION will purchase the Handling Automation division for an enterprise value of approximately € 72 million. -
NEMA Publishes Standard For Utility Industry End Device Data Tables
ANSI C12.19-2012 defines a table structure for utility application data to be passed between an end device and any other device. -
MESA plans to promote its members
Association plans to recognize those it sees taking active steps to raise the understanding of the role and business value of Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions. -
Parker develops high integrity tube connection technology
Designed for working pressures as high as 22,500 PSI, ‘flared cone’ technology advances the performance of compression style tube connections for instrumentation systems. -
Global Factory Automation & Industrial Controls Market
The overall automation market is expected to reach $125 billion by 2018 at a CAGR of 7.3%. -
ADLINK Technology signs Connect Tech as distributor
Connect Tech will sell ADLINK products in off-the-shelf and custom carrier boards for rugged and industrial automation applications throughout North America. -
The Connected Enterprise: Bringing People, Processes and Technology Together
The Internet of Things (IoT) is connecting the physical and virtual worlds. It has brought people, processes and equipment together, from sensors and smart devices to entire systems. The proliferation of smarter end points, data analytics, scalable computing, mobility and visualization are reshaping the future of industrial automation. -
Precision Digital publishes Catalog
Catalog covers Digital Panel Meters and Control Instrumentation -
ISA’s 60th Analysis Division Symposium draws more than 300 attendees
The symposium was held April 26-30 in Galveston, Texas. -
Mattei uses Emerson motors to meet IE3 efficiency level rules
The move was driven by the introduction of phase two of the EU’s IE3 efficiency level legislation for electric motors in Europe. -
Cornell University Researchers Create Novel Transistor with a Thickness of Just Three Atoms
A team of researchers from the Cornell University have said that they have discovered a breakthrough transistor technology. The findings of the study, which were published in the Nature journal, state that the team has found an exceptionally efficient novel method of producing transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD). -
U.S.-based Electronic Waste Recycling Company Enters Guinness Book of World Records
Advanced Technology Recycling (ATR), a family-run company in the United States, recently announced that it has shattered an existing world record for recycling the highest volume of e-waste in a week. The company said that this feat now takes them to the Guinness Book of World Records, replacing the current contender who hails from Australia. -
Six Emerging Trends in the World of Industrial Robotics
Close collaboration between humans and robots, working as colleagues on assembly lines and in other applications, will be a large part of the future of industrial robotics. Robots will need to develop -
The ‘How and Why’ of Information Archiving
By Bryant Bell, EMC Enterprise Content Division Virtually every company has information stored in multiple applications, here’s how to search for information across all of them simultaneously. -
Endress+Hauser changes Supervisory Board
Georg Bretthauer retires after 13 years, and Hans Jakob Roth is the successor. -
ADLINK to supply Computer-on-Modules to Sealevel Systems
Sealevel Systems will provide computing and I/O solutions for OEMs using ADLINK's computer-on-module (COM) and Sealevel's custom carrier board technology. -
MCAA says 2014 Bookings up 14%
2014 bookings in the process measurement and automation industry grew approximately 14.2% to $3.9 Billion. -
Rockwell Automation Named One of World’s Most Ethical Companies for Seventh Time
Rockwell Automation has been named as one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” for the seventh time by the Ethisphere Institute, a recognition that honors companies that continuously improve ethical leadership and corporate behavior at every level of their organizations. -
AbraxSys is Increasing the Performance Level of it's 15” and 15.6” LED Displays with IPS Technology
AbraxSys is raising the performance level all of its 15” and 15.6” LED-backlit LCD products to include In-Plane Switching technology. This is a major initiative to increase the viewing angles of our 15” and 15.6” LCDs and continue offering the highest performing rugged LCD technology in the industry. -
IT's tissue “The Italian Technology Experience from 21 to 28 June 2015”
Lucca will host the second edition of “iT's tissue – The Italian Technology Experience.” This international biennial event is unique and offers the opportunity to get in touch with one of the jewels of Italian industry: the technology for the production of tissue paper for hygienic and household use. -
New Encompass Product Partners Extend Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork Program
To grow and evolve resources for manufacturers and processors, Rockwell Automation has welcomed nine new Encompass Product Partners and two global expansions within its PartnerNetwork program. -
Machine and Equipment Builders Recognized as Industry Leaders
Nine companies have been named OEM Partners in the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork program, in recognition of their innovative solutions and industry expertise. -
Understanding Client, Server & IO Messaging for Ethernet Networks training video
By ProSoft Industrial Ethernet protocols use Client, Server and I/O Messaging methods to communicate. This video explains how these methods work in several applications, and the positives and negatives of each communication method to help determine the best choice for your application. -
How to Cut New Construction Project Costs Using Smart Transmitter Technology
Smart transmitter technology can affect the future maintenance costs over a plant’s lifecycle. -
Northwire appoints Fabian Weber VP of Innovation and Business Development
Weber has a degree in Electrical Engineering and Major in Microelectronics from the University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland. -
B&R supports OPC Foundation's real-time working groups
The working groups’ goal is to add real-time capability to the OPC UA communication standard. -
AutoQuiz: How Do You Calculate the Pressure Measurement of an Open Tube Manometer
If an open tube manometer indicates 6.11 inches of Hg (mercury), what is the pressure measurement? -
Collaborative Robots Transform Industry
Bill Lydon: I am convinced that collaborative robots are the highest impact automation development to improve manufacturing since the assembly line. If this development follows the cost performance trends of past developments, like PCs, we at the beginning of a new revolution. -
Pilz warns: The New EN ISO 14119 Standard Has Arrived
EN ISO 14119:2013 Safety standard has arrived and will replace EN 1088 as of April 30, 2015, with a one year transition period. -
Rhombus Energy Acquires Energy Development Associates
EDA in Dearborn, Michigan, develops electric vehicles and power conversion solutions. -
Preventing Cybercrime in Industrial Manufacturing Operations
By Marcellus Buchheit, Wibu-Systems USA The increasing reliance on IP-based manufacturing has opened the door to cyber attacks on critical systems designed to control, supervise and automate operations. -
How Process Industry Companies Can Post at Optimal Times on Social Media
What's are the best times to post on social media? There are numerous tools and strategies to post at optimal times to get more likes, shares & comments -
Global Security Testing market to grow 13.46 percent through 2019
The security testing services are segmented under the non-functionality testing service and adopted by most business enterprises and government organizations. With an increase in internet penetration, the number of security threats has also increased, leading to increased demand for security testing services. -
Current and Future Business Conditions Indexes Down in April
NEMA’s Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America declined in April. -
Cyber Security Market to See 11.84% CAGR Through 2019
Cyber threats are attempts to disrupt or damage IT systems, through the internet, and access critical information using spyware, malware, and phishing. -
Schneider Electric acquires LimeWare
LimeWare is a provider of system analysis and auditing software for Foxboro Evo process automation and I/A Series distributed control systems. -
Okuma America names Brittany Russell Training Program Manager
She is responsible for overseeing the design, development and delivery of Okuma America training programs and initiatives. -
Emerson Industrial cures drive problems in Turkey
Clariant was experiencing issues with its previous DC motor and drive system on an important extrusion machine at its Izmit facility -
ISA and Automation Federation take part in annual FIRST Championship
More than 18,000 students from around the globe, from ages 6 to 18, gathered 22-25 April at the America’s Center Convention Complex and the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. -
Physik Instrumente publishes Miniature Actuators Brochure
Brochure covers PiezoMike high-precision miniaturized opto-mechanical piezo-motor actuators. -
Reaching the Next Industrial Level with Packaging Machine Communication Standards
Packaging machines must deal with high speeds, multi-axis motion control, advanced vision systems & frequent involvement of several different vendors in one installation. -
DATEL buys itself from Murata Power Solutions
DATEL was founded in 1974 and has been owned by Intersil, G.E., C&D Technologies, and most recently by Murata Power Solutions. -
NEMA Publishes Standard For Control, Thermocouple Extension, and Instrumentation Cables
ANSI/NEMA WC 57/ICEA S-73-532-2014 may be downloaded or purchased in hard copy for $146 on the NEMA website. -
New market trend of analytics as a service driving the growth of ‘Global Big Data Professional Services Market’ through 2015-2019
Global Big Data Professional Services market is segmented on the basis of end-users. It is also segmented by geography into the Americas, the EMEA region, and the APAC region -
Automation and Instrumentation Market in Europe To grow 5.63% by 2019
The Automation and Instrumentation market in Europe for the Oil and Gas industry to grow at a CAGR of 5.63 percent over the period 2014-2019 -
Foamlinx LLC Introduces Custom Made CNC Routers for 3D Foam Props Modeling
Foamlinx LLC, a designer and manufacturer of CNC hot wire foam cutting machines launches custom-made CNC router systems for machining 3D foam models, props, sculptures, monuments, architectural shapes, displays and more. -
3 Things You Should Consider When Choosing a Power Meter
By ICP DAS Smart power meters can be used to show your real time electricity consumption, help with load management and transformer monitoring, and power monitoring. -
Keyence safety light curtains boost productivity at Bosch
By using safety light curtains instead of hard guarding, Bosch has both increased efficiency and decreased cycle times. -
Industrial Automation Equipment growing in 2015
Of particular concern for companies in the industrial automation space are the significant contractions in capital expenditures announced by the world’s largest oil and gas companies for 2015. -
Industry IT security shortfalls persist
A recent survey conducted by Electroustic revealed industry’s unsustainable approach to information security. -
AbraxSys Releases a New Ultra-Rugged 17” WIDE WUXGA Video Format (1920 x 1200) LCD Product Line
AbraxSys Corporation announces new 17.0" ultra-rugged LCD line with wide video format WUXGA (1920x1200) resolution. This new line of industrial displays is available with touch screen and with sunlight readable brightness technology. -
Energy Efficiency and Environment Sustainability to Drive Green Building Materials Market from 2013 through 2019
Green Building Materials Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019 -
May Technical Training and Education Opportunities from ISA
ISA offers a variety of programs, online webinars, and certification exam prep. -
Verisurf to supply software to Workshops for Warriors
Workshops for Warriors trains veterans for advanced manufacturing careers. -
BW Container Systems promotes Richard Cranston to Managing Director
Cranston began his career with Barry-Wehmiller Design Group in 1998 and joined the BW Container Systems executive team in 2007. -
Cadenas releases PARTsolutions app
App makes standard and supplier parts combined with ERP and CAD data available for mobile devices. -
Softing Development Toolkits obtain OPC Foundation lab certification
OPC UA .NET and OPC UA C++ Server Development Toolkit for Linux achieved the OPC Foundation’s official lab certification. -
Endress+Hauser acquires Colsein in Colombia
Colsein was its longtime sales and service partner in Bogotà. -
Robot use increases more than 27% in 2014
By Bill Lydon, Editor According to IFR, more than 220,000 robots were sold globally in 2014. The automotive industry is still the strongest, followed by the electronics industry. But there are many more applications in other industries that are just starting to grow, particularly with new small, safe, and collaborative robots. -
AutoQuiz: What is the Integral Action, Which is Part of a PID Algorithm, Often Called?
The three terms (proportional-integral-derivative) of the PID algorithm have other designations. -
Aveva software helps Russian metallurgy design company handle bigger projects
Mosgipromez, a design institute in the Russian iron & steel industry, has implemented AVEVA Everything3D (AVEVA E3D) and AVEVA Bocad software. -
Reducing the Cost of Service
By David Parrish, SAP It has been said that customer service is a dying art. But there are three key areas where technology is helping service organization do more with what they have. -
Vision provides Quality Control of Die Casting
By Klara Steinschneider, EVT Vision systems can inspect the form and casting surface to detect scratches that indicate the form is wearing out. -
Fuji Electric Obtains UL Certification for HMI
The UL-Certified Monitouch Technoshot HMI is available in a 7" and 10" screen size. -
Rexroth publishes plastics automation brochure
Literature covers automation system options on injection molding, blow molding, and die casting machines. -
Stahlin obtains new IP ratings for non-metallic enclosures
J Series has been tested to meet International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) IP ratings. -
B+B SmartWorx to supply wireless sensing platform to Novotech
Novotech will use the Wzzard Intelligent Sensing Platform to deploy cellular-based communication, tracking and reporting solutions in the US and Canada. -
Optimizing Multiphase Reactors with a Single Phase Product
Multiphase reactors offer an inherent ability to optimize excess reactant concentration by the proper use of a simple pressure or temperature control loop. -
HMI market to reach $3.60 billion in 2018
The deployment of real-time intelligence and big data analytics is expected to revolutionise future HMI technologies -
ESE appoints Michael Richart Director of Business Operations
ESE is a control system integration company providing design and development of plant automation systems for the food and beverage industry. -
Crouzet publishes motor specification guide
20 page specifications guide covers two series of Crouzet’s DCmind Brushless Motors and gearmotors -
Perle Ethernet extenders work in Canadian Explosives Laboratory
Perle eX-S1110 Gigabit Ethernet Extenders provide 330m safety perimeter during explosive field test. -
Bosch Rexroth promotes Paul Cooke to President & CEO
Berend Bracht steps down after 24 years with Bosch. -
Sercos claims 5 million real-time nodes installed world-wide
In 2014 about 480.000 new Sercos nodes were installed. -
AutomationDirect Announces HMI Photo Contest
The contestant with the winning photo will receive a C-more HMI Touch Panel and the newest version of the C-more programming software. -
Epicor to supply ERP to Sencon
Sencon is a developer of sensor and control systems for the metal packaging industry -
Will Industry 4.0 & IIoT create new standards wars?
By Bill Lydon, Editor Previous standards wars resulted in higher costs for users. This same pattern could develop again with Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). But, there are some positive developments that might allow us to avoid new standard wars. Hopefully, the various “camps with agendas” will converge their approaches and standards to leverage the latest Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, big data and analytics technologies. -
Effective Alarm Management Planning Using ANSI/ISA-18.2
Using the ANSI/ISA-18.2-2009 standard for alarm management early in the DCS selection and specification stage can eliminate a number of project problems. -
Hannover Messe hosts more than 220,000 visitors
70,000 visitors came from outside Germany -
OPC Foundation Elects Schmid-Lutz to Board
Veronika Schmid-Lutz is Chief Product Owner for manufacturing products at SAP SE. -
OPC opens architecture to all
The OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) specifications and technology will be made available to companies without requiring membership in the OPC Foundation. -
B&R opens subsidiary in Singapore
The office serves the entire Southeast Asia region, and is spearheaded by General Manager Mark Meng. -
JMP Automation Becomes Certified robot Integrator
JMP achieved Certified Robot Integrator designation from the Robotic Industries Association (RIA). -
AutoQuiz: What Does a Symbol Depicting a Circle Inside a Box Represent?
The circle symbol usually represents an instrument. View instrument symbols standard according to ISA S5.1. -
Raima to supply RDM Workgroup database to ETM
ETM will use the RDM Workgroup database as a core element of the SIMATIC WinCC SCADA system. -
FDT Group Announces Board Changes
Lee Lane, Business Director at Rockwell Automation, is now Chairman of the FDT Board of Directors. -
OPC-UA OKed as communications standard for Industrie 4.0
In the category “Communication Layer“ the OPC UA (IEC 62541) standard was thoroughly examined as adequate for RAMI 4.0. -
OPC Foundation and EtherCAT Technology Group to cooperate
The two will cooperate on Industrie 4.0 and Internet of Things (IoT) communications. -
HMS Netbiter EC350 certified for AT&T wireless 3G network
The certification of Netbiter EC350 device will offer improved cellular network coverage in the USA, Canada and Mexico. -
A Case For and Against Net Neutrality
Net Neutrality is the hot topic of the moment and seeing as it deals with one of the most widely used utilities in the world, the Internet, it’s hard not to see why. Unregulated access to the Internet is an inalienable right of every buyer of data and fighting for it is a worthy fight. -
Set Your Sights on ISA’s 2015 Division Symposia
Each year, ISA organizes technical division symposia and conference events at different locations throughout the U.S. -
Incubed wins robotics award at Hannover Messe
Incubed’s robot solution involves transport robots (shuttles) that navigate autonomously and are able to dynamically avoid obstacles. -
Kirkwood Community College uses Automation Federation’s guidelines
The Automation and Instrumentation Technologies program is based on the Automation Federation’s Automation Competency Model framework. -
Cyberthreats Are Increasing in Sophistication
By Janet Brumfield, Verizon Many Cyberattacks still use decades-old techniques such as phishing and hacking. -
Werum promotes Benjamin Pieritz to Senior VP of Operations
Pieritz was Strategic Program Manager for Werum IT Solutions America -
Patti Engineering Opens Office in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Patti Engineering Senior Electrical Engineer, Joseph Palace, has been promoted to Director of Tennessee Operations and will be managing the office alongside Erik Pedersen, Business Development Manager. -
Reliable Controls releases myControl app
Configured by a Reliable Controls Authorized Dealer, the myControl mobile app offers fully customized mobile interfaces to any Reliable Controls MACH-System. -
ABB acquires Gomtec
Gomtec, based near Munich, Germany, is a privately held company that develops mechatronic systems. -
Endress+Hauser Announces May-June 2015 Training Courses
Classes are a combination of classroom and hands-on training on either the Endress+Hauser Process Training Unit (PTU) or live instruments in training stands. -
ISA supports upcoming FIRST Championship
The FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Championship, 22-25 April 2015, culminates months of planning, inventiveness and qualifying competitions -
How to Select a pH Sensor for Harsh Process Environments
Choosing a pH sensor for use in harsh process environments requires careful consideration of numerous key factors. -
MESA to Provide Education Track at ISA Process Control Symposium
MESA and ISA will provide "Manufacturing Meets IT" education track at ISA's annual Process Control and Safety Symposium scheduled for Houston, November 9-12, 2015. -
Aveva software designs chemical plant in Brazil
The plant has 1400 piping lines, 1700 manual valves, 300 motors and 1350 field instruments. -
Protecting Industrial Automation Systems from Todays’ Cyber Threats
By Alan Grau, Icon Labs Security can no longer be thought of as a “nice to have”. Investment in security cannot be viewed through the lens of ROI or competitive advantage. Security must be considered a fundamental requirement – like air bags in automobiles. Everyone involved in the development of technology for critical infrastructure needs to recognize the threats and begin investing today in security solutions. -
B-Scada monitors multiple Algae Lab Systems
B-Scada software aggregates data from several hundred AlgaeConnect systems, each with several photobioreactors/ponds in a single system. -
Moxa PROFIBUS-to-Fiber Converters certified for Hazardous Locations
ICF-1180I and ICF-1280I PROFIBUS-to-Fiber converters now have Class 1 Div 2, IEC Ex, and ATEX certification for deployment in hazardous locations. -
SIS Market Expected To Grow At a 11% CAGR To 2020
According to a new market research by MarketsandMarkets the total Safety Instrumented Systems Market was valued at $2.03 Billion in 2014 and is expected to reach $3.76 Billion by 2020, at an estimated CAGR of 11.06% between 2015 and 2020. -
Siemens supports the Digital Enterprise
Siemens supports digitalization in manufacturing and process industries through every phase of the value chain. -
Wittenstein wins 2015 HERMES Award
Wittenstein will receive the award for its Galaxie product, a high-performance gearhead with independently movable gear teeth. -
Manufacturing Technology Orders Down in February
February U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $304.74 million, down 10.6% from January’s $341.02 million and down 14.8% when compared with the total of $357.86 million reported for February 2014. -
ICONICS Announces ReportWorX Express App for Office
ICONICS announces its portable new ReportWorX Express app for Office at Hannover Messe 2015. -
ICONICS Automation Software Integrates with Microsoft Azure
ICONICS announces the integration of its major automation software suites; GENESIS64™, AnalytiX® and Hyper Historian™; with the security-enhanced, scalable enterprise-grade cloud computing platform, Microsoft Azure. -
ICONICS Applies Energy-Smart Solutions to Manufacturing
ICONICS announces the availability of energy-smart software solutions for industrial, manufacturing and building applications. -
Bosch Rexroth opens Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center at high school
The Bosch Rexroth Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg public school system in North Carolina will be available for OCS students beginning with the 2015-16 school year. -
Siemens PLM Solutions Partner Joins Partners in THINC
Siemens PLM Solutions is a manufacturer of integrated CNC software solutions. -
Getting the Most Out of Fluidized Bed Reactors
The fast kinetics and composition response of a fluidized bed reactor enable the direct manipulation of reactant feed rate by temperature control to inherently maximize production rate to the coolant -
CSIA elects Board of Directors
New members of the CSIA Board of Directors were approved via member electronic survey in March. -
U.S. Cutting Tool Consumption down in February
February U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $179.3 million, down 2.3% from January’s total and up 1.6% from February 2014. -
KUKA opens R&D facility in France
KUKA Systems opened its new R&D and production facility for advanced automation solutions in Le Haillan, France. -
AutoQuiz: What is the Most Cost-Effective Way to Measure the Level of a Highly Corrosive Media?
The ISA reference book Maintenance of Instruments & Systems, 2nd Edition by L. D. Goettsche covers topics related to level measurement. -
Egemin supplies transport system with AGVs to Continental
Egemin automated the transport between the automated warehouse and the production zone at this manufacturer of electronic braking systems. -
New Non-Destructive Chip Authentication Technology Promises to Secure Electronics Components Faster and More Affordably
The technology segment includes e-commerce and information technology (IT) outsourcing, media, networking, computer hardware, value-added services, and telecommunication and wireless technology. Wireless technology has helped the telecom sector to shift from wired to wireless systems, which emphasizes the importance of electromagnetic spectrum. -
Managing emissions in the carbon world
By Norbert Meierhoefer, AspenTech While industrial technology is partly responsible for leaking carbon emissions into the atmosphere, technology can also play an important role in helping to manage and reduce CO2 output. -
Siemens updates three-stage lathe line for railroad axle manufacturer
Siemens Sinumerik CNCs, Simotics motors and Sinamics drives were installed at each lathe, with Simatic PLC and HMI as the master of the entire line. -
Progea is a Silver Sponsor for the 2015 CSIA Executive Conference
If you are attending the conference this year, please make sure to stop by the Progea booth during the Partner Industry Expo on April 30th to witness the World’s most open and flexible SCADA/HMI software. At the booth, you will be able to test drive Movicon 11™ SCADA/HMI and Automation Platform.NExT™. -
Samsung Electronics Ventures Deep into the African Market with Electronics Manufacturing Plants
Samsung Electronics is rapidly moving to expand its presence in Africa by establishing manufacturing facilities in the hope of providing an impetus to the country’s burgeoning digital economy. -
Azure Machine Learning democratizes analytics
By Bill Lydon, Editor I recently learned more about Microsoft’s Azure Machine Learning cloud-based predictive analytics software. It is designed to allow users to gain insights into their systems by leveraging data from those systems. I believe Azure is analogous to the power of Excel and Visual Basic - two products that democratized computing in the past. -
Offshore Safety improving
On average, 96 percent of planned critical maintenance, inspections and testing were performed on schedule but more emphasis is needed on process safety. -
Micro-Epsilon publishes Measurement Product Guide
Guide covers sensors for displacement, distance, position and length measurement, 2D/3D laser sensors for dimensional measurements, and more -
Emerson automates supercritical power-generating unit in India
Located in Krishnapatnam, the Sri Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Station is a $2 billion investment by APGENCO that will provide new, low-emissions generation capacity. -
ISA wants to keep unemployed members
ISA allows members who are unemployed at their membership renewal date can extend their full membership status by nine months. -
ABB opens automation and power service office in Louisiana
The office is in Sulphur, Louisiana, to serve customers in the US Gulf region -
Build your safety competence step by step
Are the employees and contractors who interact with your safety systems from concept design through to operation and maintenance, qualified and competent to carry out their work? -
IT Robotic Automation Market to Reach $ 4.98 Bn by 2020
IT Robotic Automation Market (RPA Tools and RPA Services) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2014 - 2020 -
New Eco-Valve Technology Created at Salford University Could Replace Traditional Aerosol Sprays
The technology segment includes e-commerce and information technology (IT) outsourcing, media, networking, computer hardware, value-added services, and telecommunication and wireless technology. Wireless technology has helped the telecom sector to shift from wired to wireless systems, which emphasizes the importance of electromagnetic spectrum. -
How to Achieve a Successful Industrial Automation Project Outcome
Bringing in professionals to help before a project gets off the rails makes the whole experience easier and less costly. -
Hannover Messe covers drive technolgies
The latest developments in energy-saving solutions for electric, hydraulic and pneumatic drive technology will be at the Motion, Drive & Automation (MDA) show April 13 to 17 in Hannover, Germany. -
Avid Solutions to build new headquarters
The new headquarters will be located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. -
Stephanie Mikelbrencis Elected Chair of MESA Americas Board
Brock Solutions is proud to announce that our Manufacturing Operations Management Practice Leader, Stephanie Mikelbrencis has been elected Chair of the MESA Americas Board. -
MAVERICK Technologies Opens Pittsburgh Office
Customer demand driven by growing process manufacturing across the region calls for more automation system support close to critical production sites. -
Progea announces Bosch Rexroth MLPI Driver for Movicon 11.4 platform
The native driver for the Bosch-Rexroth devices allows connectivity between SCADA/HMI and field control devices with greater efficiency, reliability, performance and a drastic cut in development times. -
Epicor to supply ERP to Cladtek
Cladtek is a manufacturer of CRA clad and lined pipe solutions and weld overlay cladding. -
eWON joins Rockwell Automation Encompass Program
eWON is a Belgian manufacturer of industrial routers and the designer of Talk2M, an innovative cloud-based remote access service. -
Types of cooling methods used in power supply
This article discuss on different types of cooling methods used in power supplies. PULS’s standard power supplies are convection cooled. -
Mentor Graphics RTOS meets safety standards
Nucleus SafetyCert RTOS meets IEC 61058 SIL 3, IEC 62304 Class C or RTCA DO-178C Level A safety standards. -
Stahlin achieves IEC rating for Non-Metallic Enclosures
J Series enclosures meet IEC60529 standard. -
Epicor ERP 10 Achieves TEC Certified Status
ERP version 10 achieved certification by Technology Evaluation Centers. -
Dow Chemical Company to Divest Chemical Operations to Olin
The deal will see Olin shell out cash of $2 billion and up to $2.2 billion in stock. The company will also assume other liabilities such as pension of $800 million. -
How to Select the Right Industrial Network Ethernet Cable for Reliability and Performance
Selecting the right Ethernet cable can make the difference between success and failure of any network communications infrastructure and its systems. -
From IoT Buzzword to Reality
By Bill Lydon, Editor The Daikin Industries Intelligent Equipment platform translates the IoT buzzwords into a real-world IoT application. The platform provides predictive and preventative maintenance HVAC information that helps facility managers maintain equipment before it loses efficiency or impacts occupant comfort. -
March 2015 Marks Record-Breaking Month for Wind Energy Generation in Scotland with 16% Uptick Year-on-Year
Wind energy is a relatively mature method of generating renewable energy. It has garnered significant share in the global renewable energy market due to its relatively mature technology and low cost of generation vis-a-vis other renewable energy sources. The wind industry’s rapid development in the past few years indicates its significant potential to create jobs, spur economic activity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. -
How to Build an Online Automation Industry Community with a Facebook or LinkedIn Group
Major social networks enable you to build online communities with ease. But what's the best solution for your automation or industrial controls community? -
Energy Control Technologies spins off sensorFact Services
sensorFact Services provides data acquisition, monitoring, and analysis for the Internet of Things (IoT). -
Okuma offers Video Series for Machine Tool Apps
Videos show simple steps for installing machine tool apps on Okuma CNC controls to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency. -
German-American trade relations panel
Talks will focus on the negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) with the United States, which has been named the Partner Country for HANNOVER MESSE 2016. -
ISA and Beamex to conduct calibration conference
Less Risk, More Performance: Best calibration practices conference will be held Thursday, 24 September 2015 in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina -
ABB delivers Production Management system to KPAQ Kraft Paper Mill
KPAQ’s CPM system has been integrated to their existing ERP system, various production systems and accounting systems. -
Honeywell opens Cyber Security Lab in Georgia
The lab, located in Duluth, Ga., includes a model of a complete process control network that Honeywell cyber security experts will leverage for research, training, and to develop, test and certify industrial cyber security solutions. -
Servo2Go offers Dyadic 24V Integrated Electric Actuators
SCN6 series actuators are compact yet powerful integrated mechatronic cylinders that feature a motor, encoder, drive and actuator in one integral package. -
What are the Challenges of Process Plant Upgrade Projects?
New process plant construction or upgrade projects launched using in-house resources often end up calling in outside professionals to help. -
Hexagon acquires Q-DAS software
Q-DAS software company specializes in Statistical Process Control (SPC) solutions for industrial manufacturing. -
Video Highlights Removable Electronics Module on IPX2 I/P Transmitter
Video features a step-by-step walkthrough of how to remove the electronics module of the IPX2 using a 3mm Allen wrench and a small Phillips head screwdriver. -
Festo Didactic presents the CP Factory
In hall 15, booth D07 Festo Didactic presents the CP Factory with the newly developed CPS Gate for production lines -
Nordson publishes Fluid Dispensing Product Catalog
The Sixth Edition is available in print, digital and app formats -
Siemens and Festo display Optima transport system
In Hall 9, Booth D35 Siemens is presenting the benefits of the multi-carrier-system in the Digitalization Forum at its trade fair booth using an actual machine from Optima. -
Managing Industrial Control System Cybersecurity
There are many things a business can do to manage its cybersecurity. Improving the reliability & uptime of systems delivers a high return on investment. -
AEP Ohio Offers Motor Rewinds
Emotor Rewind Pilot Program promotes energy efficient rewinds for small to large companies in the industrial/manufacturing sector. -
A.G.T. measures metal thickness with lasers instead of radiation
AGT uses Keyence LK-G Series laser sensors to provide continuous, high speed, accurate and reliable thickness measurements. -
Global expenditure on subsea manifolds is estimated to reach $3,716.42 million by 2020
Subsea Manifolds Market (By Application - Production, and Injection) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2014 - 2020 -
Drive Users may be Breaking The Law
New legislation covering the export of high frequency (HF) drives could result in hefty penalties, including potential prison sentences, for machine builders and system integrators -
ST50 Flow Meter Improves Air Compressor System Efficiency
The installation of ST50 Flow Meters in large facilities with multiple air compressors allows the operators to compare compressor usage and adjust them for optimum efficiencies. -
AutoQuiz: Which Documents are Needed for a Control Software Program?
Which documents should be fully developed before a control software program can be developed? -
Five companies nominated for Hermes Award
Nominees include ABB, ContiTech, Kraftwerke, SCHUNK and Wittenstein. -
Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing Technology in the Motor Racing Industry
Using sensors made from low-cost optical fiber, with almost no limit to the number of sensor designs available results in a cost-effective and versatile testing platform. -
Acopian Power Supplies Certified to UL Safety Standards
Narrow Profile power supply series is now certified to UL Safety Standards UL 60950 and UL 508. -
Motor Drives save energy
The installed base of drives in 2014 saved the earth the equivalent of the energy consumed by 110 million households. -
Reliable Controls joins BACnet Interest Group Europe
The BIG-EU is the European trade association for the application of the global BACnet standard ISO 16484-5. -
Physik Instrumente publishes Beamline brochure
Beamline is used in laboratory and industrial experiments, including nanotomography, laminography, and systems with nanoscopic spatial resolution. -
Aveva to supply virtualization software to platform in North Sea
AVEVA Activity Visualisation Platform will be used to improve operational training on Total’s Martin Linge topside platform in the North Sea -
Where are the opportunities for torque and linear motors? Go to China
China leads the global linear and torque motors market, due to continuing growth in the electronics, electronic assembly, semiconductor, machine tools and flat-panel display industries. -
How to Select a Control Systems Integrator
By Patrick Supanich, Contributor As an end user, you must rely more and more on outside engineering services for your automation needs. Choosing a services partner can be a high-risk decision for your company and, frankly, your career. Not all CSIs are created equal. So how do you pick one? -
Barry-Wehmiller Expands in Texas
Three new offices opened in early 2015 in Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. -
Traditional Supply Chains to Undergo Radical Transformation
Innovations like predictive analytics, 3D printing and wearable technologies are changing the supply chain landscape as workforce shortage intensifies. -
Festo Exhibits at Hannover Messe 2015
At the main stand in Hall 15, Stand D07, Festo will be showing its Multi-Carrier System, a freely configurable transportation system solution, and the OPAK research project, which is concerned with efficient engineering processes. -
Factory of the Future: From Vision to Reality
By Andy Chang, NI The Factory of the Future is a research and technology initiative aimed to push emerging technologies to improve the competitiveness of manufacturing processes by leveraging cyber-physical systems and big data analytics to enable a smarter, operator-centric production. -
Wibu-Systems demonstrates CodeMeter security
At this year’s Hannover Messe, in booth D05 in hall 8, Wibu-Systems will show how manufacturers can protect their embedded software from tampering. -
Okuma hosts pre-engineering students
Okuma hosted high school students from York, South Carolina on Friday, March 13 in Charlotte, North Carolina. -
Yaskawa Celebrates 100-Year Anniversary
Yaskawa started in 1915 as a producer of coal mining equipment by Daigoro Yasukawa, known today as the founder. -
Heterogeneous Mobile Processing and Computing Market - Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2014 - 2020: Future Market Insights
Heterogeneous mobile processing and computing market can be segmented on the basis of component, technology node and applications. Heterogeneous mobile processing and computing uses hardware and software component. Hardware components include processor, digital signal processor, graphical processing unit (GPU) and connectivity devices such as USB cable and Bluetooth among others. -
How to Achieve Maximum Salary in the Process Industries
The annual automation industry salary survey from ISA. -
Automation Federation releases report on virtualization in control systems
Report examines the use of virtualization technology in industrial automation and control system (IACS) environments. -
USA to be official Partner Country of HANNOVER MESSE 2016
The White House officially confirmed on March 23, 2015 that the United States has been designated the official Partner Country of HANNOVER MESSE 2016. HANNOVER MESSE will run April 25 to 29 in 2016 -
CSIA appoints José M. Rivera as CEO
Rivera brings decades of global experience in the automation industry to his new role at CSIA, having worked in six countries, primarily in regional or global roles.




















