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CAC will provide customers with a forum to discuss their needs, challenges and industry opportunities in biofuels.

IFCO uses a combination of Allen-Bradley ControlLogix programmable automation controllers (PACs), control components, and Rockwell Software RSLogix 5000 to control industrial furnaces.

Free calculator estimates the energy savings that installing a variable speed drive (VSD) on a relevant application can achieve.

Automation.com, July 2011 By Ray Rogowski, Honeywell Wireless has matured to a point where it’s operating around the world in many different industries. And, while its capabilities continue to be uncovered, it’s apparent that wireless assets are influencing users with improvements beyond just cost savings over wired systems.

Automation.com, July 2011 By Bill Lydon, Editor Peg Stein, Director of Marketing in the equipment group at UOP, presented industry information, analysis, and opinion about the oil and natural gas industry at the recent 2011 Honeywell Users Group Americas Symposium.

Turner served most recently as Chief Executive Officer of Roundhouse Advisors, a business management consulting and coaching company.

Lab can calibrate pressure and vacuum instruments up to 20,000 psi and thermocouples up to 1300ºC.

ZigBee Gateway provides connectivity to Internet Protocol-based networks, plus access to a variety of cloud and smart phone services.

Invensys will provide comprehensive automation solutions and services to help drive control, environment and safety at TNK-BP’s Saratov oil refinery in western Russia.

The new 60,000 square-foot logistics center has space for a large product inventory, a sales department as well as a customer reception and specialist-training areas.

Enhancements to the Fisher Valve Specification Manager software include the addition of a port diameter attribute to the trim details grid as well as updated product data and literature.

Deutsche Messe expanded its office premises in Tokyo and signed a representative for Indonesia.

3eTI has integrated the Niagara Framework into its EnergyGuard energy management system.

Comax manufactures more than 250 million parts annually for a wide variety of applications, including automotive controls.

Motion control site is available in English, German, Chinese, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish. Il ne parle pas de français.

Low-cost, low-quality products & services can generate a lot of revenue in the short term, but lack of quality will shorten the revenue opportunity.

Automation.com, July 2011 By Bill Lydon, Editor There is a continuing discussion about upgrading aging automation systems and TCO is one method used to make decisions. These investments should be analyzed as serious strategic business investments within a defined lifespan. There are a number of factors to consider in this analysis including business, technical, and operations.

GSE Power Systems provides real-time simulation and training solutions for the electric power, oil and gas and chemical process industries.

Videos explain vibration monitoring to beginner and intermediate users and help them understand how to derive the benefits of vibration analysis.

AMS Suite will help EDF Energy access asset health information, view real-time analyses and reports, and develop management strategies to improve plant performance.

Hungerford, the first employee of ProSoft Technology, was promoted from Managing Director of North America.

Prior to Sublett's appointment as CTO he was Tridium's Chief Architect and Director of Software Development for the Niagara Framework.

Wireless Systems and Gas Turbine Engines

Power, control two different issues

Steck Da Amazonia Industria Electrica in Brazil specializes in the design, manufacturing and distribution of products and systems for electrical installations.

RigidChain's ability to withstand high temperatures lets it move parts in and out of the ovens at Precision Quincy, an oven-manufacturer.

Spreadsheets developed for ISA's Applying Motor Controls and Drives course offer a simple calibration tool for process industry professionals.

Contains over 150 pages of products separated into 7 sections: Automation, Sanitary, Temperature, Electric Heaters, Wireless/Data Acquisition, Pressure/Strain/Force, and Flow/Level/Environmental.

What's Happening in the Power Industry

UK 2012, 18-19 April 2012, will be the largest manufacturing event in the UK with over 1,000 exhibiting companies, covering 37,000 square metres of exhibition space.