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Tektronix acquires Synthesys Research
SyntheSys develops and manufactures high-speed signal integrity test and measurement instrumentation for the computer, storage and communications industries. -
NEMA publishes MG 1-2009 Motors and Generators standard
MG 1 is the standard for practical information concerning performance, safety, testing, construction, and manufacture of alternating-current and direct-current motors and generators. -
Delta Air Lines Improves Blade Maintenance with MAXOS
Delta Air Lines uses the MAXOS non-contact measurement system from NVision in its contract maintenance operations to achieve the highest possible accuracy in overhauling turbine blades and vanes. -
SME honors Robotics entrepreneur Rodney Brooks
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) announced that Brooks will receive SME’s highest recognition, Honorary Membership. -
Emerson forms group for industrial gasification projects
Emerson, Corval Ryan, Mustang Engineering and Barr Engineering announced an alliance to provide engineering and project management solutions for industrial gasification conversion projects. -
ISA Publishes Project Management: A Technician’s Guide
Subjects include documentation requirements, communication requirements, planning and resource coordination, monitoring and control, administration, and closeout. -
PLCopen releases Motion Control spec
Version 2 of PLCopen Motion Control was released in May for comments during a 4 month period. -
Bison Gear Acquires Von Weise Brushless Motor Product Line
The product line includes low voltage (12-24 volt) BLDC motors ranging from 80 to 225 watts (0.1 to 0.3 hp) with integral multifunction speed controls. -
Emerson developing Roxar ROV Sensor Retrieval System
System will enable remote retrieval and replacement of sensors mounted on subsea production equipment. -
Video demonstrates Honeywell Pressure Sensors
The six-minute video shows the variety of industrial applications in which TruStability silicon pressure sensors may be used. -
K-TEK announces E-commerce site for Level Switches
The site allows industrial end users and sales representatives to purchase off-the-shelf K-TEK products. -
Position Sensors work in Hot-Dip Galvanizing Application
MTS linear-position sensors ensure uniform distribution of metal coatings at Fontaine Engineering. -
SICK signs Sun Automation as distributor
Sun Automation’s sales territory includes Arizona, New Mexico and Southern Nevada. -
Ethernet POWERLINK Standardization Group announces openSAFETY
With openSAFETY, the Ethernet POWERLINK Standardization Group (EPSG) has now laid the foundation for the first completely open safety-related data communication protocol for all areas of automation. -
ISA publishes Embedded Device Security Assurance Specifications
The ISA Security Compliance Institute (ISCI) posted two of three key elements of the ISASecure Embedded Device Security Assessment (EDSA) certification specification on its website. -
Macro Sensors launches LVDT Web Site
Web site makes it easier for design engineers to find LVDT linear position sensors and RVDT rotary position sensors that meet the performance criteria of applications in specific industries. -
CIMdata says NC Software Market Declined by 13.1% in 2009
The reduction in 2009 was a direct result of a downturn in the global economy that resulted in dramatically lower manufacturing activity, including machine tool sales into the manufacturing industry. -
Universal Flow Monitors adds Flowmeter Animation to Website
Sixteen animations of flowmeter technologies are on the page. The animations briefly show how a specific flowmeter type works. -
Tech Data to distribute Quatech
Tech Data will distribute Quatech’s device connectivity and networking product lines. -
Wireless on a 50-meter stack saves wiring costs
Installation of a Smart Wireless flow transmitter on a 50-meter stack at a lead foundry in Torreon, Mexico cost $12,000 less than the cost to install a traditional wired network. -
ABB to control cranes
ABB won orders worth $40 million from Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. Ltd (ZPMC) to supply crane automation and electrical systems for three projects. -
Beckhoff offers free EtherNet/IP software
Free software applet streamlines integration of Beckhoff I/O into EtherNet/IP systems with automated mapping features. -
NRG Energy tracks Environmental Compliance with Intelex software
NRG Energy uses Intelex software as a means of managing their environmental activities across 42 generating facilities throughout the US. -
Wilcoxon Research celebrates its 50th anniversary
Wilcoxon Research was founded as an independent company in 1960 by two scientists from the David Taylor Naval Research Center (now the Naval Surface Warfare Center). -
Cabling Guide for SERCOS III
Guide is intended to support engineers and electricians during the planning and installation phase of a SERCOS III network in order to guarantee a trouble-free operation of machines and systems. -
ABB controls carbon dioxide capture and storage
To date, nearly 12 million tons of carbon dioxide have been captured and safely stored 1,000 meters below the seafloor. More than half of the world’s large-scale CCS facilities are now controlled by ABB technology. -
Cognex to Host Free Vision Technology Seminars
These half-day events will demonstrate how easy it is to set up and deploy vision and industrial-ID systems for automated inspection tasks. -
Endress+Hauser announces Applicator Tool for flow sizing
The Applicator tool helps instrument and control engineers select the appropriate flow instrumentation for various process conditions and for specific wastewater, potable water and cement applications. -
Northwire appoints Louis Garriga business unit leader
Garriga has been director of manufacturing at Northwire since 1998. -
Rockwell publishes Digital Consultant Resource Catalog
The catalog helps consultants adhere to LEED requirements and specification standards in the Water, Wastewater, Mining, Minerals and Cement, Oil and Gas, and Power Generation industries.
