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Experimental application with Raspberry PI

Automation and control systems programs from ISA are developed and taught by industry experts with real-world experience.

Prior to adopting Omnify Software, Oztek utilized a manual, paper-based Engineering Change Order (ECO) system to track parts.

AutoQuiz: Standard Range for Pneumatically Transmitted Signals

The video titled, "A Guide to Wi-Fi and Frequency Hopping Antenna Selection," delves into the different types of antennas and characteristics to keep in mind, such as the antenna’s pattern, gain, and polarity.

ISA applauds the contributions of African-American automation professionals and engineers

The award is for a research project that quantified the performance of an ISA100 Wireless based safety system at an offshore operational site.

MagneMotion is a manufacturer of intelligent conveying systems.

Although net sales increased 6.6 percent to 2.1 billion euros, net income will decline around 25 percent compared to 2014.

AMC offers hundreds of standard servo drive and amplifier models, accept various command signals, communicate over several networks and operate in many different modes.

31,464 robots valued at $1.8 billion were ordered from North American companies during 2015, an increase of 14% in units and 11% in dollars over 2014.

The exhibit shows an example of how applied research confirms that Industrie 4.0 works and creates more flexibility in human-machine collaboration

Modbus book explains why this 40-year-old technology still matters.

HMS says Industrial Ethernet is growing faster than before and now accounts for 38% of the market. EtherNet/IP is in first place within industrial Ethernet globally.

Precision Products, a manufacturer of shotgun parts, wrote an Okuma machine tool app that streamlines its cutting operations, while reducing operator error and scrapped parts.

Research paper investigates controller design approaches for nonlinear boiler-turbine dynamics subject to actuator magnitude and rate constraints.

The discussion at this year’s forum will focus, among much else, on standards for communication in the Industrial Internet of Things.

The 4-page document provides an overview of the MAQ20 ndustrial data acquisition and control system and all current MAQ20 modules.

Companies form technology alliance to help shape the future of substation automation.

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a not-for-profit educational and service organization that empowers women to succeed in the field of engineering and a member of the Automation Federation.

For all of 2015, the year’s total orders were down 17.4% compared to 2014.

Asiatic Agricultural Industries updated its old scales to EX equipment.

The app sends real-time plant performance and notifications direct to smartphones, giving managers real-time information at their fingertips

Schneider Electric will be delivering Dream Report for CitectHistorian as a branded solution for plant reporting.

The global data center security market was valued at US$ 4.05 Bn in 2013 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 12.6% during the forecast period from 2014 to 2022

Before the term “big data” was being used as part of the Internet of Things, plant historians were handling large volumes of time-synchronized data.

By Glenn Schulz, Managing Director, FDT Group FDT Technology holds the key to integrating a wide range of devices and networks in today’s complex process automation architecture. Ongoing development of this technology, driven by growing instrumentation supplier involvement, is enabling end users to realize the true potential of decentralization, transparency, integration, and a unified view of all data and functions within the manufacturing enterprise.

By Bill Lydon, Editor The event was described as a showcase of the latest advances in manufacturing and industrial automation enabled by the convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT). Here are a few notable new products introduced by Rockwell Automation.

It doesn't matter the size of a container, its configuration, or from what a container is constructed. Pressure is the same.

Hint automated a metering and allocation system for ENGIE that collects all data for the allocation of proceeds from oil and gas sales.

The AVnu Alliance is a community creating an interoperable ecosystem of low-latency, time-synchronized, highly reliable networked devices using open standards

By Sina Kopacz, MB Connect White paper describes MB Connect's remote service platform that allows direct monitoring of machinery and equipment withweb-based visualization that can be displayed on any tablet, smartphone or computer with a standard browser.

Drive systems, including two 25-foot, ball mill gearless mill drive systems of 15,000 kW each, will provide high efficiency and availability at Toquepala copper mine

The third edition features more comprehensive coverage of pertinent subject matter and new calculations, sample problems and tables for improved test preparation.

Every production process introduces risk. To mitigate that risk, the 61511 standard says we need multiple layers of protection. Watch this movie about the architectural constraints of IEC 61511.

AAEON joined Microsoft Azure Certified for Internet of Things (IoT).

Hannover Messe runs from April 25-29, 2016 in Hannover, Germany.

eWON SA is a Belgian Manufacturer of innovative hardware and internet services that provide secure internet-based connectivity.

This announcement signifies that Beamex will continue to work with ISA to co-develop informational and educational resources, such as custom webinars

Smart machines market can be segmented on the basis of products, application, technology and geography. On the basis of products, the smart machines market is categorized into expert systems, intelligent assistants, neuro computers, smart embedded systems, and autonomous robots.

For ongoing cybersecurity protection, engaging a managed security service to improve your operational security posture is a good option.

The lab has been approved for gas flow calibrations by A2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation) which has a Mutual Recognition Arrangement with ILA.

This consulting practice concentrates on product performance issues for mitigating customer dissatisfaction, warranty problems, and product recalls resulting from the growing complexity of electronics and software intensive products.

Since the end of 2014, sinking oil prices have had a negative impact on capital equipment vendors, especially pump and compressor manufacturers. Spending on this equipment is expected to decline even further in 2016 and 2017.

The program will partner system integrators with KEB engineers and application specialists.

Girl Day is 25 February 2016

Ethernet-based networks have been installed to support the control of 225,000 mirrors at the twin La Florida and La Dehesa concentrating solar power plants.

BgB Supply now offers all of Stahlin's typically stocked products and supports drop ship directly from the manufacturer.

Rotork upgraded its website for global flow control products and services to meet the needs of visitors with mobile devices.

Rising industrialization has stimulated the pace of electrification in developing economies across the world, thereby significantly fueling demand from the global market for LV and MV switchgear.T