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  • Dataforth publishes MAQ20 DAQ Brochure

    MAQ20 brochure describes Dataforth’s industrial data acquisition and control system, PID loop controller, and PEmotion data acquisition/test and measurement software.
    19 February, 2013 | 1 minute
  • Northwire publica catálogo en español

    2013 Northwire Northwire-NWI catálogo Lab360 idioma español está ahora disponible.
    19 February, 2013 | 3 minutes
  • BACnet International releases BACnet/IP Simulation System tool

    BACnet/IP Simulation System (BOSS) tool is a fully configurable BACnet device simulator coupled with network discovery and debug facilities. It is intended to facilitate product testing by manufacturers and assist integrators in assessing system performance before installation.
    19 February, 2013 | 2 minutes
  • Early College EAST wins Nanoline Contest

    The team designed and built the “Delian One Remotely Operated Vehicle” which uses Phoenix Contact’s Nanoline Controller and nanoNavigator software to remotely maneuver and explore an underwater environment.
    19 February, 2013 | 2 minutes
  • CSIA Conference announces Keynote speaker

    Economist Alan Beaulieu is optimistic about the future of manufacturers and the control system integrators who help them automate industrial equipment and systems. Beaulieu will deliver the keynote address at the 2013 Executive Conference of the Control System Integrators Association, May 1 – 4.
    18 February, 2013 | 1 minutes
  • What in the world is happening? Find out at Hanover Messe 2013

    By Bill Lydon, Editor To remain competitive, a company needs to constantly expose its people to new ideas, processes, and technology. The investment in people attending trade fairs, like Hannover Messe, is a knowledge investment that is fundamental to maintaining and improving manufacturing competitiveness.
    18 February, 2013 | 4 minutes
  • Automation Imperative - Core Business Function

    by Bill Lydon, Editor The success factors in manufacturing are changing - making it imperative that all size companies use automation as a strategic tool to compete. Companies large and small can cost-effectively implement automation systems ranging from robots to full-scale enterprise integration.
    18 February, 2013 | 2 minutes
  • The Royal Mint monitors royal Effluent

    The Royal Mint makes coins and medals for 60 countries. It uses Analytical Technology’s pH, hydrogen peroxide and turbidity sensors for its water monitoring needs.
    18 February, 2013 | 2 minutes
  • Lantech publishes 2013 product guide

    The 2013 product guide features a complete selection of Lantech product lines, including new industrial DNV switches, industrial IEC 61850-3 switches and industrial managed switches.
    18 February, 2013 | 1 minute
  • Control Techniques signs CP Automation as integrator

    CP Automation is a specialist in the repair and replacement of automation equipment including electronic boards, PLCs and AC and DC drives.It will work in the UK cranes and hoists market.
    18 February, 2013 | 2 minutes
  • Westermo North America Moving its Head Office

    The new location in Elgin, IL, will give the company significantly more office and warehouse space plus a laboratory and a training area for customers.
    18 February, 2013 | 1 minute
  • A New Approach to Advancing the Connected Enterprise

    A New Approach to Advancing the Connected Enterprise

    A New Approach to Advancing the Connected Enterprise
    By: Contributing Authors
    18 February, 2013 | 3 minutes
  • Always Design in Spare Capacity to Allow for Industrial Plant Expansion

    A common rule of thumb for most systems is to add at least 25 percent spare capacity to the original design.
    By: Gregory K. McMillan
    15 February, 2013 | 4 minutes
  • Automation Federation helps Obama with cybersecurity

    Representatives of the Automation Federation participated in key meetings with White House National Security Staff to help forge national cybersecurity standards, guidelines and compliance testing.
    14 February, 2013 | 2 minutes
  • Sercos announces YouTube Channel

    The sercos international channel offers videos on hot topics in the automation and machinery industry as well as interviews, exhibition films and introduction of member companies.
    14 February, 2013 | 1 minute
  • Heidenhain offers Interactive CNC Training Online

    Training is intended for those interested in CNC qualification, as well as students and teachers who are interested in obtaining expert materials on CNC programming and machine operation.
    14 February, 2013 | 1 minute
  • Advantech Achieves Hazardous Area Certification for I/O modules

    ADAM-4000 and ADAM-6000 series have been certified with Class I, Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D approval for use in hazardous locations where highly flammable substances may be present.
    14 February, 2013 | 1 minutes
  • Take a Fresh Look at All the Ways You Can Make the Most of Your ISA Membership

    Take a Fresh Look at All the Ways You Can Make the Most of Your ISA Membership

    ISA provides its members with immeasurable opportunities to receive through collaboration, mentorship, volunteerism, sponsorship, and student scholarships.
    By: ISA Past-Presidents
    14 February, 2013 | 3 minutes
  • Honeywell to control Russian refinery

    Honeywell will supply an Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) and Advanced Alarm Manager system to OOO Kirishinefteorgsintez for its refinery in Kirishi, Russia.
    13 February, 2013 | 1 minutes
  • B&R signs WE Automation as distributor

    Based in Philadelphia, PA, WE Automation will serve the eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware markets.
    13 February, 2013 | 1 minutes
  • aPriori supplies product cost management software to ATV

    Advanced Technology Valve in Italy will use aPriori Product Cost Management (PCM) software to replace manual cost estimating processes for its valve components.
    13 February, 2013 | 2 minutes
  • Hydraulic Equipment Getting Smarter

    Frost & Sullivan says manufacturers are attempting to attract additional end users by developing integrated hydraulic equipment products that are cost effective, compact and user friendly.
    13 February, 2013 | 2 minutes
  • Tridium Names DiCosmo President and General Manager

    Before joining Tridium, DiCosmo was a Senior Vice President and General Manager of New World Systems, and President and CEO of Trubiquity.
    13 February, 2013 | 2 minutes
  • Emerson's vortex flowmeters help steel plant cut energy

    Rosemount 8800 Vortex flowmeters accurately measure and optimize oxygen used in MORE s.r.l.'s electric arc furnace steel making processes.
    13 February, 2013 | 3 minutes
  • ISA publishes new book on cybersecurity

    "Industrial Automation and Control System Security Principles" outlines security principles, practices and standards that can safeguard critical infrastructure, defense establishment, and production capabilities from the risks of cyberattack.
    12 February, 2013 | 3 minutes
  • Metso to build biomass power plant in Russia

    The power plant will utilize bark and wood residues from the Syktyvkar sawmill and other biomass to produce 4 MW of power. Metso will supply process equipment and automation.
    12 February, 2013 | 2 minutes
  • Red Lion Controls Celebrates 40th Anniversary

    Since its birth in a Pennsylvania garage in the early 1970s, Red Lion has expanded its operations to include more than 15 offices across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe.
    12 February, 2013 | 1 minutes
  • INSYS icom announces OpenVPN Connect app

    App lets devices featuring openVPN be accessed via Apple smartphones and tablet PCs.
    12 February, 2013 | 1 minute
  • Improving Distillation Tower Operation

    Improving Distillation Tower Operation
    By: Contributing Authors
    12 February, 2013 | 2 minutes
  • Water Industry Needs to Clean Up its DO Sensors

    A roundtable discussion with water industry and regulatory experts says there is a need for improved maintenance of dissolved oxygen sensors to increase the accuracy of measurements.
    11 February, 2013 | 3 minutes
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