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Peoples’ Friendship University IT Infrastructure Monitoring
AggreGate Network Manager monitors Cisco-based wireless network and IT infrastructure of Peoples’ Friendship University. -
Global Smart Motor Market Analysis and Forecast 2016 - 2022
The key trend of global smart motor market is the tremendous increment in the demand of smart motors for applications in industrial automation. -
AutoQuiz: How Do You Model Linear Relationships for a Large Number of Correlated Inputs?
AutoQuiz: What is the MOST appropriate technique for modeling linear relationships for a large number of correlated inputs where the equations are unknown? -
Hannover Messe to Host Delegation of American Manufacturers
More than 5,000 exhibitors and 180,000 industry professionals, political and opinion leaders from around the globe will attend the event from April 25-29 in Hannover, Germany. -
MAPI study examines productivity dynamics in U.S. Manufacturing
The study says that innovation and capital investment play a significant role in driving multifactor productivity growth. -
Automation Federation leader to present at 2016 Project Lead The Way Summit
Stephen Huffman will deliver a presentation to a nationwide assembly of K-12 STEM educators later this month that shows how competency models can help young people secure rewarding careers in automation, industrial cybersecurity and engineering. -
U.S. Cutting Tool Consumption down 16.7% in January
January U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $153.14 million, down 2.1% from December’s $156.48 million and down 16.7% when compared with the total of $183.91 million reported for January 2015. -
PLCopen publishes OPC function block spec for review
The new edition is available for comments until April 8, 2016. -
Sustaining ISA’s Tradition of Strong Volunteer Leadership
ISA President Jim Keaveney tackles the issue of leadership and showcases ISA's extensive network of volunteers. -
NORD exhibits drives at Hannover Messe
In Hall 15, Stand H31, NORD will present drive functions for smart factories, new approaches to condition monitoring and predictive maintenance, as well as advanced autonomous control functions of the latest electronic drive units. -
ATEX, IECEx and Class I Div 2 for CP10 and CD5 now available
ATEX, IECEx and Class I Div 2 for CP10 and CD5 now available -
Schneider Electric to Host CONNECT 2016
Schneider will hold its annual Automation Conference at the New Orleans Marriott Hotel beginning Monday, May 23. -
Thermoelectric Modules Market to grow 9.50% by 2023
In 2014, the global market for thermoelectric modules was valued at US$364.1 mn and is estimated to reach a value of US$829.5 mn by the end of 2023 -
Harting hires Dr. Vivek Dave Director of Technology
Dr. Dave will be directing all North America related research activities, new technologies and projects with HARTING’s key technology partners. -
Webinar Recording: How to Optimize Critical Alarm Response for Industrial Processes
Alarms keep production running smoothly and safely, but how can you cut through the clutter and respond in an effective way? -
Emerson to automate Hitachi Zosen Inova waste-to-energy projects
Emerson will provide automation technologies including control and safety systems, predictive maintenance software, control valves and measurement devices, and services such as engineering, project management and lifecycle care. -
ISA 2016 FPID Symposium
The 2016 ISA Food and Pharmaceutical Industries (FPID) Symposium will be held 14-15 March in Cork, Ireland. -
CAS DataLoggers installs wireless environmental monitoring system
Power Construction is using the environmental monitoring system to collect and transmit temperature and humidity data in a 27-story hospital in Chicago. -
Registration opens for ISA’s 2016 Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR)-Fugitive Emissions Symposium
The event will be held 16-19 May in Denver, Colorado. -
The real cost of robotics
A lot of folks imagine the process of bringing a robot onto their production floor as, literally, bringing a robot in. Alternatively, you can assign a worker who will service the robot while contemplating a philosophical question: “Who works for whom? Does the robot work for me or do I work for the robot?” -
How to Choose Wired vs. Wireless for New Industrial Installations
Almost every industrial plant will end up with a mix of wired and wireless technology. Ultimately, choose the solution that makes sense. -
Worldwide Manufacturing Technology Changes
By Bill Lydon, Editor There are a number of worldwide initiatives to improve manufacturing flexibility, productivity and efficiency with high levels of integration. Manufacturing and automation professionals should study these initiatives and strongly consider their future automation investment strategies. -
Hellma acquires Axiom Analytical
The two founders of Axiom Analytical Inc. Norm Jennings and Dr. Mike Doyle, will work as consultants for the newly established Hellma Axiom Inc. -
Motion, Drive & Automation North America 2016
The Motion, Drive & Automation North America show is co-located at IMTS from September 12–17, 2016, at McCormick Place in Chicago. -
IndAXonline - Bridging The Digital Divide In Industry Automation Segment
The article highlights the present scenario of Industry Automation market in India, challenges exist and the solutions from IndAXonline. -
AutoQuiz: How Do You Minimize the Effect of Feed Upsets to the Top of a Distillation Column?
AutoQuiz: How to Minimize the Effect of Feed Upsets to the Top of a Distillation Column -
Acromag forms electronic contract manufacturing division
The Electronic Contract Manufacturing Division will be led by Acromag’s Business Development Manager, Stacy Z. Moore. -
Watlow publishes sensors and controllers catalog.
Catalog covers sensor and controller products such as the mineral insulated thermocouples and the EZ-ZONE family of controllers. -
machIQ introduces on-line machine diagnostics services
The platform allows machine builders & OEMs to offer remote technical services to their end users in a simple and swift manner. -
TOTAL UK selects Asset Guardian Solutions software
The software will help to secure the integrity and improve management of the process control software used to operate Total E&P UK’s offshore developments in the North Sea. -
Microchip announces development kit for 2D and 3D gestures on displays
The touch and gesture development kit allows designers to easily integrate 2D and 3D solutions in their applications. -
Machine Vision Market Sets New Record in 2015
North American sales of machine vision components and systems grew to $2.3 billion in 2015, its highest annual total on record. -
What is Automation?
We want to help manufacturing engineers and managers get a better understanding of the overall considerations when approaching automation projects. Take a deeper look at our blog series explaining the What, Why, And When to Automate. -
Nordson publishes white paper on conformal coating
The paper by MARCH Research evaluates the effects of RF Plasma processing prior to conformal coating on adhesion, conformity of coverage, and electrical functionality -
Secure Protection from Attacks, Malicious Software, and Unauthorized Access
By Gerrit Boysen and Mariam Coladonato, Phoenix Contact The requirements placed on a firewall in a production zone are different from those in the office world. Therefore, using an industrial firewall with a NAT function can support the individual, simple segmentation of networks. -
How to Avoid the 12 Common Pitfalls of RFID for Asset Tracking
Adopting radio frequency identification (RFID) asset tracking for the first time involves more than just slapping tags on traceable materials. -
Banner Engineering opens plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico
The new facility in San Luis Potosi will manufacture several of Banner’s industrial products, including lights, safety, sensors and many others. -
AMS appoints Alexander Everke CEO
Alexander Everke has held senior executive positions with Siemens, Infineon and NXP during his career. -
4th STEP Ahead Awards Recognize Women for Excellence in Manufacturing
On April 21, The Manufacturing Institute will recognize 130 recipients of the STEP Ahead Awards at a reception in Washington, D.C. -
Seegrid hires two industry veterans
Tim Spang joins Seegrid as the Vice President of Operations and Sean Stetson as Director of Product Development. -
MIT and Carnegie Mellon exhibit at HANNOVER MESSE
MIT and Carnegie Mellon will exhibit at the USA Pavilion in Hall 2 on 25 to 29 April 2016 in Hannover, Germany. -
Thermal imaging camera solves moisture/temperature requirement
Michelsen Packaging used a Process Sensors PSC-450 Surveyor Thermal Imaging Camera for monitoring and controlling moisture in molded tray production. -
aeSolutions appoints Paul Gruhn Global Functional Safety Consultant
Paul Gruhn is an ISA Fellow, original member of the ISA S84 Committee, and author of the ISA book on functional safety. -
Emulate3D named as Finalist in the MODEX Innovation Awards
Emulate3D Virtual Reality offer Powerful Solution Communication on Smartphones -
ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute certifies Murata module
Murata’s ISA100 Wireless Stack & Communication Module has achieved ISA100 Wireless Certification -
AW-Lake TRICOR Coriolis mass flow meters are CRN certified
TRICOR flow meters are CRN certified within five provinces of Canada including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec. -
Control Station opens European office
Headquartered in Roscrea, Ireland, the office serves as the primary product distribution and services delivery center for Control Station’s European operations. -
The Not-So-Secret Strategy for Maximizing SEO at Your Industrial Website
To drive traffic to your website, it needs to be popular. Learn SEO basics in plain language & achieve better organic search results for your landing pages. -
Global motion control shipments shrink 3.9% in 2015
Global shipments for motion control products declined by 3.9% to $2.9 billion in 2015, according to the Motion Control & Motor Association (MCMA). -
Magnetic Flow meter installation in Chlor-Alkali process applications
By Neelesh Shah, Westlake Chemicals This paper provides a review of correct installation procedures for magnetic flow meter in electrolytic applications.