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Visit COPA-DATA from April 13 - 17, 2015 in Hall 7, Booth C48 (at the Microsoft booth).

Is model-based predictive multivariable control the technology of choice for automated multivariable control going forward, or is a reevaluation indicated at this juncture?

Over the past year, the Institute and its partners have issued 129,084 certifications, bringing the total to 419,528 certifications issued since 2011.

Chen began his career at Spectronics in 1993 as a Mechanical Product Development Engineer.

Patti provided engineering, design and implementation of an automated temperature monitoring system.

The 2015 Analysis Division Symposium will explore the latest advances in analytical processes, techniques, and applications 26-30 April 2015 in Galveston, Texas, USA.

The problem of state feedback controller design for a class of nonlinear systems, which are described by continuous-time affine fuzzy systems.

The MDA (Motion, Drive & Automation) trade fair will be part of HANNOVER MESSE.

Sercos will present new products, innovative technologies and updates re safety at Hannover Fair from April 13 to April 17 in hall 9, booth G28.

By Jonathan Wilkins, European Automation The static days of the monolithic monitor are beginning to make way for smaller, portable interfaces that provide the user with much more freedom—and problems.

Exception EMS is investing over £300k in an improved production system based around the Aegis FactoryLogix platform.

Because digitalization is the central key to greater productivity, efficiency and flexibility, it forms the focus of the Siemens presentation at the 2015 Hannover Messe.

Microchip plans to introduce Ethernet controllers with EtherCAT.

By Brian Phillippi By making machines smarter through local processing and communication, the IIoT could solve problems in ways that were previously inconceivable. As innovation grows so does the complexity, which makes the IIoT a very large challenge that no company alone can meet.

Indiana-based team designs T-Shirt Launcher for Phoenix Contact Nanoline Contest

As part of the training process, it is important to set personal goals for employees aligned with business goals.

High Coding Level RFID Safety Sensors according to EN 14119

Xothermic used B-Scada’s Status Enterprise software to identify a failed thermocouple in a furnace at the unidentified glass plant.

In Hall 9 / Booth D28 at the Hannover Messe taking place April 13-17, the automation specialists will be presenting programmable safety technology with fast response times.

By Bill Lydon, Editor Kepware Technologies recently introduced a new Local Historian Plug-In for the KEPServerEX communications platform and a Splunk plug-in to support big data systems. The products were born from customers’ requests for an easy to install and use historian for various plant applications, including labs, test situations, and at remote sites.

Free EDR-810 firmware lets network administrators implement firewall security without time-consuming re-configuring of network subnets

The manufacturing industry has production lines and machines with old technology and custom controls that could benefit from an upgrade to newer technology.

Softing’s OPC UA Server Module for ControlLogix is now Certified for Compliance by the OPC Foundation

Verdolotti most recently worked at Parkinson Technologies as a Controls Engineer, and was also a Software Engineer and Corporate Trainer for Yushin America.

The inductive proximity, photoelectric, ultrasonic, capacitive, pressure, linear position transducers, cables, power supplies and displays are for their controls & automation and process control labs.

PIZZATO introduces NG Series, a Safety Interlock Device suitable to applications where a dangerous area or machines remain in hazardous conditions, even after tte machines have been switched off.

The PartnerNetwork program is comprised of machine and equipment builders, suppliers, distributors and system integrators.

In framework of traditional PID controllers, there are only three parameters available to tune, as a result, performance of the resulting system is always limited.

PV industry shipments grew by 15% in 2014 over 2013 to 39.3-GWp from 34.0-GWp the previous year, according to IDTechEx.

Free Online Software Training now includes Track & Trace, Web Services, and Instrument Interface courses.

By Dana Smith, Compressor World Here is what you should do if you deal in air compressors or run a plant that uses a number of different kinds of air compressors.

Sercos International celebrates its 25th anniversary as well as 10 years of Sercos III technology.

Encoder configurator supplies a configured data sheet

SAFESERIES SIL relays include single and dual channel DIN-rail mounted modules suitable for switching safety related circuits up to SIL3 level as per IEC61508.

The cable and connector catalog app is available in both iOS and Android

Inertia Dynamics Spring Applied Brakes are for Servo & Stepper Motors.

Fleming will be in overall charge of product management ─ improving, researching and innovating new products.

Access and usage of the Industrial Data Space will be safeguarded by a set of uniform standards.

IDX Academy is the first certified Foundation Fieldbus training site on the African continent.

By Dan McGrath, Industrial IP Advantage The industrial network switches found in many plants tend to fall into two categories: unmanaged and poorly managed. But the success of the deployment is not about the manager – it’s about the plan.

By Darren Halford, European Automation Which country do you think is the most energy-efficient in the world?

Honeywell’s Assurance 360 Program will provide ongoing services and support to Sasol synthetic fuels and chemicals plant

Nearly 130 professionals within the automation and control field and the pharmaceuticals and food industries gathered in Philadelphia.

The SCADA system was installed for a water and wastewater infrastructure automation project at the city of Fair Oaks Ranch, TX.

Since implementing CodeMeter protection, Faceware Technologies has not detected any counterfeit copies of the current software release on the open market, thus protecting and maximizing their license revenues.

Many government-focused cyberattacks originate from entities in developing countries interested in growing their critical infrastructure.

By Jean Carl, Macro Sensors With improved stroke to length ratio (now up to 80%), the LVDT Linear Position Sensor becomes a viable position measurement device for hydraulic cylinder positioning.

Paul Tanner joined the company as Vice President of Sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

M&M Software elevated its membership status to that of sponsoring member of the FDT Group.

Guide covers DC/DC converters, AC/DC power supplies, high brightness LED drivers, POL switching regulators and IGBT drivers.