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Galil motion controller moves Instrument for Leaf Analysis
Galil's DMC-4020 is used to position perfectly aligned beams from white light confocal displacement sensors and to scan a leaf surface in a predefined pattern. -
The Future of Calibration Is Integration
The Future of Calibration is Integration -
Wireless Stokes Demand for RF Electronic Test Equipment
As the link between cloud networks and devices (mobile phones, tablets, notebooks) results in more complex devices under test (DUT), the need for radio frequency test equipment will only intensify. -
Saelig to carry TSA Range of Spectrum Analyzers
No larger than a pack of chewing gum, TSA Spectrum Analyzers provide rapid EMC analysis for troubleshooting RF signals in wireless remotes, cordless phones, wireless monitors, ATE systems and radios, Bluetooth, WiFi, WiMax and other wireless applications. -
B-Scada to open office in Spain
B-Scada will be creating a wholly-owned subsidiary in Spain with new offices scheduled to open on November 1st 2014. -
Framework Contract for Safe Railway Crossings
HIMA to supply VRS Railway Industry with SIL 4 safety systems as part of 10-year contract -
ABB to join UN network to promote energy efficiency
The company will provide expertise on energy efficient motors and transformers to help governments devise policies that accelerate energy savings. -
EnOcean appoints Wald Siskens CEO
Siskens succeeds Laurent Giai-Miniet who left to pursue other interests in the high-tech sector. -
OEE for the Enterprise
By Salvatore Castro, SAP The common view of OEE is the localized one of an operator trying to control the machine better during the shift. The more modern spin on OEE is trying to improve all operations to run more efficiently with the lowest overall cost back to the business. -
Yokogawa awards University Students Scholarships
A total of five individual scholarships were issued in the amount of $500 each. -
GE to resell AutomaTech's FacilityConneX
FacilityConneX helps facility managers make better sense of vast amounts of data that comes from their facility operations and industrial equipment with Real-time Operational Intelligence (RtOI). -
What is an Optimal Control System for Batch Manufacturing?
What is an Optimal Control System for Batch Manufacturing? -
Asset Performance Management: So Many Approaches, Yet Little Execution
By Dan Miklovic, LNS Research The basic concepts of Asset Performance Management (APM) have been around for nearly 50 years. In this article, we'll discuss the wealth of knowledge on different maintenance approaches available to today's professionals, and also the main challenges with putting those approaches into action. -
Disturbing Trends in Manufacturing
By Thomas Seubert, Contributing Author Over the past two years (since the end of the recession), there have been some disturbing trends within manufacturing, specifically the automation/controls engineering profession. The author highlights these trends and suggests actions to counteract them. -
CeMAT ASIA in Shanghai
Deutsche Messe AG will stage this year’s CeMAT ASIA, 27 to 30 October, in Shanghai. -
Care in applying Analytics for Prediction and for Management Decisions
By Carlos W. Moreno, Ultramax What analyses of a database enable predictions which are valid in decision making. This review does not introduce new technical concepts. It explains to engineers why their knowledge of the processes that generate data needs to be integrated in the analysis of the data, and at what level. -
Webinar Recording: Three Common Pitfalls of Pressure Calibration
Calibration and pressure instrumentation has its own unique challenges. -
Addressing FDA CFR Regulation Compliance with Cloud based ERP Software
By Bill Nolan, Rootstock Software Many regulated manufacturers use paper-or Excel-based processes to address compliance. For discrete manufacturers who are required to have FDA CFR compliance, the Salesforce1 Platform connected an ERP system offers some distinct advantages. -
Kardex Remstar appoints Thomas Coyne President
Kardex Remstar is a provider of automated storage and retrieval systems for manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, offices and institutions. -
AVEVA to supply 3D modelling to Russian water company
Vodokanal Engineering, a provider of water supply and wastewater projects in Russia, will use AVEVA PDMS as its 3D design modelling solution. -
Datapaq measures floodlight temperatures
When the sun comes out on a rainy Wimbledon match day, the roof over Centre Court can be retracted, but only after the floodlights have cooled down sufficiently. Datapaq measured how long it takes. -
Augmate raises $2.8 million to bring smart eyewear to industry
Augmate is a wearable technology company that specializes in the strategy, development, and deployment of enterprise applications for smart eyewear. -
Epicor ERP to Integrate Four Divisions of AKM Manufacturing
AKM Manufacturing will integrate the group's four divisions--Sheet Metal Work, CNC Machining, Electrical Equipment, and Lighting--with Epicor ERP version 10. -
ATEX Certified Sensors Meet Hazardous Requirements for Europe
By Jean Carl, Macro Sensors Blog discusses how, in the European market, sensors specified for use within potentially explosive atmospheres must be certified to ATEX standards. -
AutomationDirect publishes Free Automation 101 eBook
“Automation 101: An Industry Guide to Control System Engineering" is a general guide for the specification, design and installation of automated control systems. -
Emerson updates burner management system at Sasol
Emerson migrated an old burner management system on a distillation column furnace to Emerson’s DeltaV during the plant’s annual scheduled shutdown this 2014. -
exida certifies Rosemount tank gauging system
exida certified the Rosemount Tank Gauging System meets the functional safety requirements for Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 capability per IEC 61508: 2010. -
Three common pitfalls of pressure calibrations
By Roy Tomalino, Beamex Calibrating pressure devices has its own unique challenges. This blog describes three of them. -
Global Motion Control Shipments Grow 6.2% in 2014
Global shipments for motion control products grew to $1.5 billion in the first half of 2014, according to the Motion Control Association (MCA), the industry’s trade group. -
Observations From An ERP Buyer's Experience
By David J. Bush, C.P.I.M In early 2012, we began an earnest search for a replacement for our legacy ERP system. We wanted a new ERP package that could handle the needs of our electronics industry demands. We were in for a big and disappointing surprise.



