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Mouser offers free MultiSIM BLUE CAD software
The all-in-one circuit simulation tool, complete with integrated PCB layout and Bill of Materials (BOM) allows a user to scheme, simulate, PCB design, BOM export and purchase with one integrated tool. -
Wonderware MES Software improves operations at Belgium Brewing
Wonderware MES Performance software cut downtime by 50% and saves $400,000 annually at New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, Co. -
One competence team for global HIPS projects
HIMA France is a competence centre for High Integrity Protection System (HIPS). -
Innovasic Certifies the RapID Platform for EtherNet/IP
The fido5000 REM Switch chip has been certified to EtherNet/IP CT11 for beacon-based DLR devices. -
Virtalis Supplies robot virtual reality to Bielefeld University
The university will use ActiveCube to facilitate Cognitive Interactive Technology deploying robots and motion capture techniques to analyze what goes on in the brain when movement occurs. -
ABB lab in Germany accredited for calibration of gas analyzers
Accreditation was awarded by the German Accreditation Service (DAkkS) in Berlin/Braunschweig. -
MAVERICK Technologies earns place on Great Rated List
MAVERICK received a Great Rated! notification from the Great Place to Work Institute based on an anonymous survey of its employees. -
Honeywell notes 100th installation of DynAMo
The DynAMo alarm management solution was launched in November 2013. -
Project Management Is More Than a Disruption: It Is Real Work
Project Management Is More Than a Disruption: It Is Real Work -
IPSO Alliance Publishes Smart Objects Guideline
The Smart Objects Starter Pack (SOSP) 1.0 provides a basis for interoperability across devices connected to the IoT through an open common object model. -
NORD gear units pump water at reservoir project
An underground pumping station was created to pump water from the Limmernboden reservoir into the Muttsee lake about 600 m higher up. This elevation difference will be used to produce hydroelectric power on demand. -
A guide to selecting the right linear guidance system
By Mike Hughes, Schaeffler UK With numerous designs to choose from, specifying the right linear guidance system can be a daunting task. Here’s an overview of the types of system available, as well as their main design features and typical areas of application. -
Motion, Drive & Automation show to feature Industry 4.0
MDA will be held at at Hannover Messe, April 13 to 17, 2015, in Hannover, Germany. -
Industrial robots sales to increase
More than 200,000 industrial robots will be installed in 2014 worldwide, 15% more than in 2013. -
Service Robot market growing
For the period of 2014 to 2017, sales forecasts indicate an increase to about 134,500 units with an estimated value of US$ 18.9 billion. -
Schneider Electric to Acquire InStep Software
InStep Software is a provider of real-time performance management and predictive asset analytics software and solutions. -
Exor obtains ATEX and UL Certification for HMIs
The eTOP Series 500 Glass HMI has ATEX and UL Class I. Div 2 Hazardous location approvals for use in Oil, Gas and harsh environments. -
Schneider Electric upgrades Operations Management Software Portfolio
Schneider Electric software now includes products from newly acquired Avantis, SimSci and Wonderware. -
Omron opens new Headquarters near Chicago
Omron designed the facility to give customers access to engineering and technical resources in one centralized location. -
NEMA Publishes Adjustable-Speed Drives guide
NEMA ICS 7 provides practical information concerning ratings, construction, test, performance, and manufacture of industrial control equipment—adjustable speed drives. -
Tupras to deploy AVEVA software in refineries in Turkey
Tupras is using AVEVA Everything3D, Diagrams, Electrical and laser scanning solutions in a major brownfield revamp program. -
SCADA system monitors 2,479 wind turbines
Iberdrola Renewables in Oregon uses a SCADA system from PcVue in its National Control Center to monitor every turbine at every wind farm throughout the country. Iberdrola has 2,479 wind turbines, each with 300 to 350 data points, which equates to 700,000 to 850,000 I/O data points on more than 20 servers. -
GE introduces Roots InSite Support service program
This service program supports GE’s Roots blowers, compressors and controls customers. -
ITTIA announces DB Sync database software for Android apps
DB Sync uses a back-end RDBMS, such as Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle Database, to store device data in existing tables and download updates specific to each device. -
Why You Need to Increase Security for Legacy OPC Servers
Bolster Security for Your Legacy OPC Server -
Airbus Implements Industrial Internet of Things (Smart Tools)
By Bill Lydon, Editor The French aircraft manufacturer Airbus has stated futuristic long-range goals based on their corporate philosophy. The integration of cyber-physical systems and big analog data enables smarter production and allows operators and machines to collaborate in the same physical environment. -
Flowserve Attains NSF 61-G Certification for Potable Water Pumps
This certification, including Annex G for low-lead content water products, puts these pumps in full compliance with the U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act. -
Flowserve to Supply Pumping Systems for Power Plant in Poland
The pumps, totaling approximately $30 million, will be used for boiler feedwater and condensate service at two units for a new ultra-supercritical (USC), coal-fired power plant in Opole, Poland. -
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Advantages of the Self-Organizing Controller for High-Pressure Sterilization Equipment [technical]
The self-organizing controller has proven to be a valuable tool in sterilization equipment in order to verify the capacity of the response to any change in the pressure or temperature. -
Beckhoff Automation hosts EtherCAT Plug Fest
For a period of two days, participants subjected their EtherCAT masters and slaves to rigorous interoperability testing, discussed open questions, and prepared the devices for future marketing. -
ISA responds to cybersecurity workforce development report
ISA responded to a report from the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy that calls for a unified US national strategy to address the serious workforce development needs presented by the multi-dimensional threats of cyber attacks. -
Kuka Develops Robotic Riveting System For Boeing 777 Wide-Body Fuselage Assembly
When the Boeing 777X twin-aisle passenger jet goes into full production for its debut in 2020, each fuselage will be built using special advanced automation technology, the result of a collaborative effort by the airplane maker and the KUKA Systems Aerospace Group. -
Bachmann relocates to Boston
Bachmann moved from Grayslake, Illinois, near Chicago, to Boston. -
Wolffkran employs INSYS for IP-based remote maintenance
The company introduced an IP-based remote maintenance system for their products that ensures a high degree of IT security by using encrypted VPN connections and cellular radio routers. -
TMEIC to manufacture Drives and Inverters in Houston, Texas
Fabrication of PV inverters will commence in the Fall of 2014, followed by MV drives in the Spring of 2015 at the Houston, Texas based facility. -
Will Siemens’ Acquisition of Dresser-Rand Change the Landscape?
Siemens’ announcement that it will purchase gas compressor and turbine supplier Dresser-Rand makes it well-poised to stake its claim as a heavyweight rival to GE. -
Industrial Cybersecurity market immature
In contrast to other industrial automation markets, no one vendor dominates; and those with the highest market share typically specialize in a particular region, industry sector or technology. A shakeout may be coming. -
InTech Plus app wins 2014 American Graphic Design Award
Graphic Design USA has awarded ISA a Certificate of Excellence award in its 2014 American Graphic Design Awards competition for the online design of InTech Plus. -
Clearfield Earns Telcordia Certification for Fiber Termination
The fiber termination process used to manufacture fiber jumper assemblies has been certified compliant to the Telcordia GR-326-Core requirements. -
Keyence vision systems inspect parts at Leatherman Tools
The Keyence systems replaced hard gauging that Leatherman used for many years to evaluate components for its tools, eliminating cabinets full of hard fixtures built for specific parts. -
Galil motion controller moves Instrument for Leaf Analysis
Galil's DMC-4020 is used to position perfectly aligned beams from white light confocal displacement sensors and to scan a leaf surface in a predefined pattern. -
The Future of Calibration Is Integration
The Future of Calibration is Integration -
Wireless Stokes Demand for RF Electronic Test Equipment
As the link between cloud networks and devices (mobile phones, tablets, notebooks) results in more complex devices under test (DUT), the need for radio frequency test equipment will only intensify. -
Saelig to carry TSA Range of Spectrum Analyzers
No larger than a pack of chewing gum, TSA Spectrum Analyzers provide rapid EMC analysis for troubleshooting RF signals in wireless remotes, cordless phones, wireless monitors, ATE systems and radios, Bluetooth, WiFi, WiMax and other wireless applications. -
B-Scada to open office in Spain
B-Scada will be creating a wholly-owned subsidiary in Spain with new offices scheduled to open on November 1st 2014. -
Framework Contract for Safe Railway Crossings
HIMA to supply VRS Railway Industry with SIL 4 safety systems as part of 10-year contract -
ABB to join UN network to promote energy efficiency
The company will provide expertise on energy efficient motors and transformers to help governments devise policies that accelerate energy savings. -
EnOcean appoints Wald Siskens CEO
Siskens succeeds Laurent Giai-Miniet who left to pursue other interests in the high-tech sector. -
OEE for the Enterprise
By Salvatore Castro, SAP The common view of OEE is the localized one of an operator trying to control the machine better during the shift. The more modern spin on OEE is trying to improve all operations to run more efficiently with the lowest overall cost back to the business. -
Yokogawa awards University Students Scholarships
A total of five individual scholarships were issued in the amount of $500 each.