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DMLogic is the preferred integration partner for Seegrid Supervisor network appliance installed on-site, which communicates with AGVs over WiFi.

The PLC supports temperature measurement in three, 800 gallon fermenters, records batch data, and automates the circulation pump, transfer pump and 300,000 btu Boiler.

By Ed Romaine, Integrated Systems Design Materials handling process improvement directed at eliminating areas of waste and inefficiency can go a long way in helping manufacturers, warehouse and distribution operations meet lean and green initiatives while improving quality, service--and the bottom line.

Sappi Austria Produktions in Gratkorn, Austria, will use Experion PMD, Safety Manager, Experion MX and the latest version of Process Historian Database (PHD) based on the Experion platform.

Engineering is a wonderful career if you have a technical mindset. Consider your engineering degree as a "hunting license." Much of your college coursework will not be relevant to the actual work you

John Serfilippi was appointed President and Interim Chief Executive Officer upon the retirement of Michael F. Quinn, effective August 1st, 2014.

Profichip´s EtherCAT Master and Slave ASICs can be used in all devices in the factory network.

Byworth Boilers in Keighley, UK, uses ABB’s Freelance DCS to control and monitor its boilers. The DCS replaces discrete stand-alone controllers for each loop, such as the maintenance of water level.

HIMA formed HIMA Segurança e Controle Crítico Ltda (HIMA Safety and Critical Control) and will open an office in Sao Paulo.

By Mark Ingham, Sensor Technology Measuring torque accurately, particularly in rotating shafts, can often be challenging, but new technology is providing a better solution.

By Bill Lydon, Editor Industry 4.0, Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Internet, Industrial Internet Protocol (IP) all relate to the modernization and improvement of industrial automation. Is industrial automation evolving to become an integral part of enterprise computing, also referred to as IT?

Real Time Simulation of Nonlinear Generalized Predictive Control for Wind Energy Conversion System

The power generation system will operate on the gas from a landfill in Jyvaskyla, Finland.

Kaakani will replace David Eisner, who resigned his seat upon retiring from Honeywell.

The market for sensors in test and measurement earned revenues of $1.10 billion in 2013 and is estimated to reach $1.53 billion in 2020.

Adcole designs and builds Cylindrical Coordinate Measuring Machines ("CCMM") used for the precision gauging of critical engine components such as camshafts, crankshafts, and pistons.

Durex Industries is a North American designer and manufacturer of heaters, temperature sensors, controls and process systems.

The Leddar sensor module has been named the gold winner for Best New Product of the Year — Enterprise category in Best in Biz Awards 2014 International,

By Guido Beckmann The Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE) protocol enables safety-relevant data transmission, in parallel to standard data on the same network. FSoE is a technology certified by TÜV, developed according to IEC 61508, and internationally standardized in adherence to IEC 61784-3. The protocol can be used in applications requiring a Safety Integrity level as high as SIL3.

By Warren Wilson, Ovum Few companies have deployed software that can accurately manage all physical assets across the organization. Asset lifecycle information management (ALIM) is an emerging application category that offers a solution.

The US manufacturing industry is enjoying something of a resurgence, with the local mechanical and plant engineering sector in particular benefiting from the current reshoring trend.

Generator sets are used for emergency standby, continuous prime power, and peak shaving applications across a wide range of industry sectors that tend to be quite volatile from year to year.

By Roy Tomalino, Beamex Manufacturer’s promises are not considered proof of an instrument being within tolerance. All instruments, smart and analog, or whether old or new to the field, should be verified and calibrated on a regular basis.

By Ned Espy, Beamex There are viable methods where a loop can be tested end-to-end and if readings are within acceptable tolerances, there is no need to break out individual instruments for testing.

ABB will supply 800xA control systems, instrumentation, low voltage electrical equipment and variable speed drives to Renewable Algal Energy for integrated algal production systems that will produce algae‐based products.

There is a widespread global awareness of increasing cyberprotection because of threats to information systems and industrial infrastructure.

Continued, high threat perception in the critical national infrastructure security market in the United Kingdom is driving increased investments in infrastructure security within the country.

GE made a strategic minority equity investment in Meridium, a supplier of asset performance management (APM) software and services for asset-intensive industries.

Tthe North American robotics industry is off to its fastest start ever in 2014, according to the Robotic Industries Association (RIA).

Lake Como, in northern Italy, is served by nearly 40 miles (60 KM) of aqueducts. After 30 years of service, the SCADA system was in need of modernization.