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Rotork valve gearboxes supply fresh water to Shanghai
Rotork valve gearboxes will operate giant butterfly valves to supply fresh water to the city of Shanghai. -
Siemens Supplies Drives for Arizona Solar Power Plant
Siemens will provide 18 Robicon Perfect Harmony medium voltage drives for Solana, a 280MW facility near Gila Bend, Ariz., which will be the world’s largest concentrating solar power (CSP) plant. -
Sustain. Ability. defined as holistic approach
Automation.com, July 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor At Honeywell Users Group (HUG), 'Sustain. Ability.' was defined as including technology, performance, resources, market and regulatory demands; and described as a holistic approach to sustainability that includes best practices, design, build, operations, and management. -
Automate 2013 Conference seeks speakers
Speakers are now being sought for the Automate 2013 conference in Chicago, January 21-24, 2013. -
AS-Interface announces Developer Kit
Included in the kit is an AS-i Programmer that allows for master calls with the ability to configure and inspect any connected slave devices. -
IMS says machine safety revenues grew in 2011
IMS Research estimates that world discrete machine safety component revenues grew by 17.5 percent in 2011, exceeding USD $2 billion. -
ARC says Smart Grid Distribution Automation is the coming thing
Utilities are turning their attention to improving efficiency and control in the distribution segment of the grid that lies between the substation and the meter. -
ISA Announces Operational Excellence Tracks at ISA Automation Week
Control Performance, Asset Performance, Human Performance, and Safety and Environmental Performance tracks will be held during Automation Week, 24-27 September 2012. -
ABB ProLine panelboard certified touch-safe per IP20 standards
The IP20 rating assures that a probe the approximate size of a finger is not able to make contact with any hazardous, energized parts. -
Avid Solutions acquires system integrator in Brazil
SPA Automação was founded three years ago and has nine employees in their office near São Paulo. -
Dataforth will still make 5B Signal Conditioning Modules
Despite the decision by National Instruments to "obsolete" 5B modules in September 2012, Dataforth will continue to manufacture their 5B family of signal conditioning products. -
Yokogawa to control combined Cycle Power Plant in Malaysia
Yokogawa will supply a CENTUM VP control systems, ProSafe-RS safety instrumented system, exhaust gas analyzers, and differential pressure/pressure transmitters. -
An effective frequency domain approach to tuning non-PID controllers for high performance
An effective frequency domain approach to tuning non-PID controllers for high performance -
Automation Industry Career Advice: Seek Conversations with Knowledgeable People
Start a conversation with everyone responsible for the successful implementation, maintenance, and operation of your designs. -
IMS says: Move Motor Control Suppliers Overseas
IMS says locating motor controls production closer to consumption is a rising trend in China, Brazil, and Eastern Europe. -
ISA Transactions makes big impact
Thomson Reuters released its impact factor ratings for scientific journals, rating ISA Transactions 21% higher than the previous year. -
PI North America appoints Michael Rothwell to Board of Directors
Michael Rothwell, Director of Controls and Industry Solutions (CIS) for Phoenix Contact, has been added to PI's Board of Directors. -
Edmund Optics offers engineering files for download
Downloadable engineering files with integration specifications are available for TECHSPEC Imaging Optics. -
National Instruments announces speakers for NIWeek 2012
National Instruments announced the keynote and summit presenters for the NIWeek 2012 worldwide graphical system design conference and exhibition on August 7—9 in Austin. -
Emerson installs marine measurement solution in Louisiana
A Micro Motion MID-Certified (Measurement Instrument Directive) Marine Bunker Measurement Solution has been installed on a barge operated by Progressive Barge Line in the Port of New Orleans. -
Emerson helps prevent unplanned shutdowns at SSE power plant
Rosemount Analytical wireless conductivity transmitters are being used to detect changes in boiler condensate conductivity which could be caused by cooling-water leaks in the turbine’s condenser. -
Belden builds cyber security portfolio
Belden and Tofino Security have developed a product portfolio and business processes to protect critical infrastructure against emerging threats. -
Beckhoff Automation opens office in New Zealand
The office is located in Albany, the new technology center of Auckland. Neil Pearce will manage the office. -
Letter to ISA Members: Proposal of Membership Dues Increase
Letter to ISA Members: Proposal of Membership Dues Increase -
Video explains encoder feedback for step motor systems
Video by AMP shows how adding an encoder to a step motor system lets the drive monitor the motor’s position, closing the feedback loop and avoiding many of the limitations traditionally associated with stepper systems. -
Manufacturing Integration Trends - Automation Controllers
Automation.com, July 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor New controllers are integrating automation functions, bridging business systems with the plant floor and creating greater efficiencies and performance – all in an effort to achieve the vision of the digital factory. -
IMS Research forecasts slower growth for Machine Vision
IMS says the world market for machine vision grew more than 10 percent in 2011, but this level of growth is unlikely to be sustained. -
NEMA publishes MG 1 Motors and Generators standard
The NEMA standard for motors and generators recently received approval from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). -
Meggitt appoints Steve Wichtendahl Manager of Maryland plant
Derek Carbin has served as the General Manager and president of Meggitt (Maryland). He retains the position of president. -
Wireless Sensors and Energy Harvesters in harsh environments
By Dr Harry Zervos, Technology Analyst Energy harvesters and wireless sensors are not always deployed under "a walk in the park" operating environments. The most interesting applications tend to be in sectors where conditions are harsh or devices are inaccessible once deployed.