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PI opens Piezo Basics online store
The store provides basic piezo products and starter kits to make it easier to get started with nanopositioning applications. -
RobotWorx sells reconditioned robot to high school
At Los Alamos High School in New Mexico, students are learning about robotics from a Fanuc LR MATE 200iB. -
WirelessHART sensors monitor flow on StatoilHydro Gullfaks platforms
90 wireless transmitters from Emerson are automating flow monitoring to increase production on StatoilHydro's Gullfaks offshore platforms in the northern part of the Norwegian North Sea. -
Copper Development Association releases Power Quality CD-ROM
Version 3.0 contains several additional video case histories, new interviews and information from experts, and pertinent sections of the IEEE Emerald Book (Std. 1100-2005). -
Key Instruments celebrates 50th anniversary
Founded in 1959, Key Instruments began as a manufacturer of injection-molded parts for various industries. -
MTConnect Institute seeking new members
MTConnect Institute seeks to promote manufacturing system interoperability. -
SCR optimization helps Constellation Energy save $200,000 in NOx credits
Emerson’s SmartProcess Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) optimization technology improved SCR efficiency and extended SCR regeneration cycles, resulting in a 250-ton reduction in NOx. -
Guide to using industrial fieldbus cable
By Northwire Multi-pair fieldbus trunk lines simplify installations by merging formerly scattered control and instrument points into common bus segments and junction boxes. -
BP uses SIL 2 VEGA radar level transmitters for floating roof tanks
The 4-20mA/HART loop-powered devices are being used by BP Oil for one of their latest tank farm upgrade projects. Multiple radar units check that a floating roof maintains a perfectly horizontal plane. -
QC Industries publishes Automation Series Conveyor catalog
The 12-page catalog details the features and options available on Automation Series low profile belt conveyors. -
Centennial Technologies appoints John Nelson Automation Manager
Nelson has 17 years of experience in the robotics and automation system field and has worked for Star Automation, Mark 2 Automation, Production Specialties Group and KUKA Robotics. -
HMS Networks ships one millionth Anybus module
Anybus technology, a family of interchangeable communication modules, was launched in 1995. The one millionth Anybus module has rolled off the production line. -
Matrikon to use Wurldtech testing and certification
Wurldtech will develop test suites and a certification standard for MatrikonOPC’s OPC Tunneller and OPC Server for Triconex. Wurldtech will certify the products as Achilles Level 1 Certified. -
Wonderware to supply SCADA system to China National Railway
The project involves the automation of all power monitoring points for a majority of the Chinese railroad system and will feature 3 million I/O points. -
ABB to control solar power project in U.S.
ABB will provide a System 800xA to control the Sierra commercial demonstration facility in California. -
TURCK obtains FM Approval for quick disconnect sensor cordset
Quick disconnect sensors may be used in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D environments when equipped with a TURCK lokfast guard. -
MicroStrain to monitor US Navy wings
The US Navy awarded MicroStrain a contract worth $80,000 to develop a wireless system to measure buffet loads on the control surfaces of in-service aircraft. -
ABB to supply controls for new combined cycle plant in Thailand
ABB will supply a System 800xA for PTT Chemical’s Electrical Power and Steam (EPS) Project. -
IEC 61131 Programming training
Eaton's Training Services is a PLCopen certified training center for the IEC 61131-3 programming language standard. -
Emerson acquires Scientific Instruments' analyzer product line
The product line includes silica, sodium, phosphate and hydrazine monitors that are used to control and safeguard critical plant processes. -
Omron STI announces Asset Relocation Assessment services
Program helps companies determine the federal and local compliance level of its machines that qualify for relocation, and the cost to bring those machines into compliance. -
SICK joins PTO
SICK joined the PROFIBUS/PROFINET Trade Association (PTO) North America. -
Linear motors improve speed, positioning
By Siemens Brief description of how linear motors work, advantages in machine applications, and typical applications. -
Akron CNC Training Center gets free MAG vertical machining center
Students at Akron CNC Training Center learn machinist skills on a MAG 4020 FX vertical machining center provided by machine supplier HM Technology. -
Control System Integrators Association elects board members
Joseph Martin, Jeff Miller and Piercarlo Romano were elected to the Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) Board of Directors. -
Emerson controls improve profitability at SABIC Innovative Plastics
Emerson developed an Adaptive Model Predictive Controller (AMPC) that is optimizing production and improving profitability at SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Bergen op Zoom facility in The Netherlands. -
Top 100 US Infrastructure Projects
The total estimated value of the projects is nearly $465 billion, and will create nearly 10 million full-time employment positions. -
Apprion completes OEM agreement with Motorola
The OEM agreement enables the two companies to jointly develop and market integrated wireless application networks for industrial enterprises. -
ABB to supply System 800xA for new power station in New York
The order includes operator consoles, AC800M Controllers, System 800xA and S800 I/O with HART. -
DSI's dcLINK certified for SAP Applications
The certification of dcLINK 4.2 for SAP ERP 6.0 was granted based on a successful integration assessment by the SAP Integration and Certification Center.
