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The difference between LVDT resolution and repeatability
By Macro Sesnsors Repeatability and resolution contribute to overall measurement error, and are usually expressed as a percentage of full-scale output. These parameters apply to both AC- and DC-operated LVDTs. -
Why Are Automation Projects So Challenging?
Why are Automation Projects so Challenging? -
Schneider Electric completes the acquisition of Invensys
The transaction will allow the combined entity to have a unique position in industrial and infrastructure end-markets. -
ISA encourages automation professionals to participate in 2014 Engineers Week programs
ISA encourages its members to explore the many upcoming Engineers Week activities and related programs, and investigate ways they can spread the word—to students, educators and parents—about the value and significance of engineering careers. -
Kinetic Machine Development opens plant in Rochester, NY
KMD, with headquarters located in St. Louis, MO specializes in custom machinery to support automated and semi-automated production processes. -
Metso to supply valves to Sadara Chemical in Saudi Arabia
The control and on/off valves, emergency shut-down valves, and ball and butterfly valves will be delivered to Sadara's fully integrated chemicals complex currently under construction in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. -
Adept Technology signs reps in North America
Adept added Shelley Automation and VINSSA as distributors and Anton and Associates, Phister Equipment Company, and Sunstate Sales as reps. -
Why You Should Teach and Grow the Next Generation of Engineering Talent
Developing direct reports is a fundamental duty of the leader position. Teach and grow the next generation of engineering talent. -
Sercos International announces 2014 efforts
Sercos International will exhibit at 20 events this year, provide training, and conduct webinars. -
President Obama Announces Manufacturing Innovation Institute
The President announced a North Carolina headquartered consortium of businesses and universities, led by North Carolina State University, to lead a manufacturing innovation institute for next generation power electronics. -
Enerpac Publishes Workholding Catalog
E215 Workholding Catalog features 232 pages of information on their full range of high pressure hydraulic workholding devices, accessories, and power units. -
Festo announces Online Technical Support Forum
Forum topics include pneumatics, servo pneumatics, electric drives, software, fieldbus, process automation, sensors and vision, directives and standards, and more. -
B&B Electronics releases Spectre cellular router starter kit
Spectre cellular router starter kit includes free, prepaid, 60-day 100MB RacoWireless 3G data plan as a way to jump-start industrial M2M network designs. -
Emerson to provide backup power systems for FLNG project
Emerson Network Power will provide uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems for Shell’s Prelude FLNG project, the world’s first floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project. -
Mining Automation in Europe and Russia needs motor drives
Frost & Sullivan says the need to modernize automation in the mining industry will increase use of electric motors and drives in Europe and Russia. -
DFDS Logistics installs Chess WMS
DFDS Logistics installed a warehouse management system (WMS) from Chess Logistics Technology at its warehouse and distribution facility at Whittlesey, near Peterborough, UK. -
Global Food Market to gobble up RFIDs
The global food traceability market (tracking technologies) is expected to grow at a rate of 8.7%, reaching revenues of $14.1 billion by 2020. -
February ISA Training and Education Programs Deliver New Learning Opportunities
February ISA Training and Education Programs Deliver New Learning Opportunities -
Servo drive boosts speed of friction feeders for packaging
Metronix's smart drive has allowed Pfankuch to increase the speed of its friction feeder by 50% while also doubling the positioning accuracy. -
Exar Acquires Stretch
Stretch is a provider of software configurable processors supporting the video surveillance market. -
ACM Facility Safety Offers Free SIL Safety Training
Topics covered include importing Process Hazards Analysis data, performing SIL Determination studies using Risk Graph and Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) Loop Verification/Validation, Safety Requirements Specifications, and Reporting. -
Denise Stanislawczyk to receive Women in Manufacturing STEP award
Stanislawczyk is Operations Manager of ABB’s Measurement Products factory in Warminster, PA. -
Vertical Lift Module used for Tool and Die Storage
At Rimer Enterprises in Waterville, Ohio, the installation of a Vertical Lift Module (VLM) automated storage and retrieval system has reduced the potential for work related injuries and has recovered over 90% of otherwise wasted floor space. -
Clippard Instrument appoints board members & president
William L. Clippard is now Chairman of the Board, Robert L. Clippard is Vice Chairman of the Board, and John Campbell is President, reporting to the board. -
Kamstrup to supply 153,000 smart meters to Denmark
A consortium of eight Danish utilities, the MV Group, will buy 153,000 smart meters over a three-year period. -
4DSP signs FBGS as rep in Europe
4DSP is a manufacturer of fiber optic strain, temperature and 3D shape sensing technology. -
November Manufacturing Technology Orders up 20% over last year
November U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $437.79 million, up 0.6% from October and up 20.7% when compared with the total of $362.63 million reported for November 2012. -
Do "Smart" Instruments Need to be Calibrated?
There are numerous reasons to calibrate instruments initially and periodically. -
Big Data in Industrial Automation
By Bill Lydon, Editor Big data has been a hot topic in the IT world for a few years and now industrial automation vendors are talking about this as well. I attended The Big Data Conference on October 22 – 23, 2013 in Chicago to learn more. -
Electrical Systems Acquires Power & Control Systems' Panel Shop
PCSI has been integrated into ESL's 36,000 square foot facility in Corona, California.