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ACM Facility Safety Offers Free SIL Safety Training
Topics covered include importing Process Hazards Analysis data, performing SIL Determination studies using Risk Graph and Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) Loop Verification/Validation, Safety Requirements Specifications, and Reporting. -
Denise Stanislawczyk to receive Women in Manufacturing STEP award
Stanislawczyk is Operations Manager of ABB’s Measurement Products factory in Warminster, PA. -
Vertical Lift Module used for Tool and Die Storage
At Rimer Enterprises in Waterville, Ohio, the installation of a Vertical Lift Module (VLM) automated storage and retrieval system has reduced the potential for work related injuries and has recovered over 90% of otherwise wasted floor space. -
Clippard Instrument appoints board members & president
William L. Clippard is now Chairman of the Board, Robert L. Clippard is Vice Chairman of the Board, and John Campbell is President, reporting to the board. -
Kamstrup to supply 153,000 smart meters to Denmark
A consortium of eight Danish utilities, the MV Group, will buy 153,000 smart meters over a three-year period. -
4DSP signs FBGS as rep in Europe
4DSP is a manufacturer of fiber optic strain, temperature and 3D shape sensing technology. -
November Manufacturing Technology Orders up 20% over last year
November U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $437.79 million, up 0.6% from October and up 20.7% when compared with the total of $362.63 million reported for November 2012. -
Do "Smart" Instruments Need to be Calibrated?
There are numerous reasons to calibrate instruments initially and periodically. -
Big Data in Industrial Automation
By Bill Lydon, Editor Big data has been a hot topic in the IT world for a few years and now industrial automation vendors are talking about this as well. I attended The Big Data Conference on October 22 – 23, 2013 in Chicago to learn more. -
Electrical Systems Acquires Power & Control Systems' Panel Shop
PCSI has been integrated into ESL's 36,000 square foot facility in Corona, California. -
RoboVent to supply fume extraction equipment to ESAB
RoboVent fume extraction equipment will be used in ESAB’s robotic welding systems, including the Swift Arc Series of pre-engineered robotic welding cells offered as complete ready-to-weld units. -
TMEIC to automate Chinese Steel Mill
TMEIC will supply automation equipment, PLCs and drives for a new pickle line and tandem cold mill at Chinese Bengang Steel Plates Co. Ltd. (Benxi). -
Video from Moore Industries shows Natural Gas and Oil Wellhead Applications
The video shows a typical natural gas wellhead set-up with HART instruments, which includes tanks that store liquid and gas remnants. -
Yokogawa to control Yamal LNG Project in Russia
Yokogawa will supply CENTUM VP integrated production control systems, ProSafe-RS safety instrumented systems, Exaquantum plant information management systems, analytical systems, analyzer shelters, and operator training systems. -
Use Middle Signal Selection to Improve pH Measurement Reliability
Take three measurements for pH and for any other measurement that can be a probable cause of loss in process efficiency or capacity. -
Fieldbus Foundation releases spec for ISA100.11a Device Integration
Fieldbus Foundation released the final specification for integration of ISA100.11a wireless field devices into its FOUNDATION for Remote Operations Management (ROM) technology. -
ISA announces recipients of 2013 author awards
Winners are recognized for their editorial contributions to a wide range of ISA publications, including ISA books, InTech and ISA Transactions. -
AVEVA captures flaring system design by laser scanning
Burgasnefteproekt used AVEVA software to capture the as-built asset and create a 3D model of an existing flaring system. -
Motion-control Market Revenues Fall Short in 2013
Global sales of motion control products recovered in 2013 to reach $12.2 billion, but growth was far too weak to overcome the 2012 market declines. -
Dataforth Publishes MAQ20 Product Catalog
This 32-page document provides an overview of the Data Acquisition & Control System along with detailed descriptions, block diagrams, specifications, and ordering information for each of the module types. -
U.S. Cutting Tool Consumption down 16.6% in November
This total was down 16.6 percent from October’s total and down 7.0 percent from November 2012. -
EPLAN updates Data Portal
Additions include General Electric switchgear, Numatics fluid power components, Murrelektronik field distributors, plus Omron, Schweiger, Sigmatec, Stego and TKD. -
Meeting Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in 2014 and Beyond
Meeting Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in 2014 and Beyond -
ABB motion control system simplifies printing machinery
Rollem, a specialist print machinery manufacturer, is using a multi-axis motion controller and high level software development environment from ABB to control its modular finishing system. -
MISUMI announces Motion Control Webinars
The webinars in January focus on how configurable components can reduce design time, improve product quality and speed time-to-market. -
Decomposition of an ARX Model on Laguerre Orthonormal Bases
Decomposition of an ARX Model on Laguerre Orthonormal Bases -
Chinese Market for Robots to reach $1.3 Billion in 2017
An estimated 29,000 industrial robots were sold in China in 2012, with unit shipments to increase by about 13 percent per year from 2013 to 2017 -
PI Introduces PROFINEWS App
PROFINEWS App lets users receive up-to-date information about PI and its technologies directly on their devices anytime, anywhere in the world. -
2014 U.S. Economic Forecast: More of the same
Economic analyst for the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA) says the U.S. appears to be headed down an economic path similar to that of 2013. Oh, Lordy. -
Online Electrical Control Panel Component Supplier BgB Supply Offers Unique Custom Stocking Program
BgB Supply, an online distributor of electrical control panel components based out of Omaha, Neb., announces the addition of a custom stocking program. -
What Are the Benefits of Migrating From an Older DCS to a New Automation System?
Examine the status of your existing DCS, your future requirements, and areas where a new automation system could offer improvements. If migration is required, then your next step is to pick the right -
Energizing Automation with the Grand Engineering Challenges
By Bill Lydon, Editor The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) put forth “The Grand Challenges for Engineering” in 2008 to stimulate interest in technology and innovation. I believe the automation engineering profession can contribute to these Grand Challenges in the near term. -
What is Class 1 Div 2? ATEX? IECEx? Do PULS Power Supplies have such approval?
By PULS Pte Ltd During a causal lunch with a team of Engineers, there was a discussion on the various Hazardous Location approvals. The world does not agree on uniform requirements…thus several approvals is needed. Here is a summary of the various approvals and whether PULS' power supplies meet them. -
The Benefit of Outlines and Flow Charts for Industrial Project Development
Always take the time to map out a cohesive structure before starting any creative endeavor. -
Windows XP Cyber Time Bomb set for April 8, 2014
By Bill Lydon, Editor The huge installed base of automation software running on Windows XP will be vulnerable to cyber-attacks with the end of Windows XP support April 8, 2014. More than 12 years old, Windows XP is the longest supported version of Windows ever and therefore is the most used in industrial automation systems. -
Endress+Hauser opens offices in UAE and Algeria
Endress+Hauser now has offices in Abu Dhabi (around 20 employees), Dubai (around 30 employees), and Algiers (five employees). -
Output Feedback Trajectory Stabilization of the Uncertainty DC Servomechanism System
Output Feedback Trajectory Stabilization of the Uncertainty DC Servomechanism System -
Bosch Rexroth Offers Educational Kits on Factory Automation
Educational resource kits help machine builders, systems integrators and end-users address engineering challenges in factory automation, linear motion and mobile engineering. -
Endress+Hauser appoints Matthias Altendorf CEO
Matthias Altendorf was Managing Director of the Center of Competence for level and pressure measurement engineering in Maulburg, Germany. -
Selecting Continuous Improvement as a New Year's Resolution
Selecting Continuous Improvement as a New Year's Resolution -
OPC Tutorial - Basics, Vision and Integration of OPC for Process Control
Matrikon, an OPC Foundation Charter Member, has produced a 30-minute online multimedia tutorial to explain the basics and vision of OPC and how to begin integrating it into new and current systems. -
How to Use Output Tracking to Improve Setpoint and Abnormal Condition Response
Use output tracking to get the loop consistently started for the best setpoint response and recovery from an abnormal condition. -
Concentration Measurements of Bubbles in a Water Column Using an Optical Tomography System
Concentration Measurements of Bubbles in a Water Column Using an Optical Tomography System -
How Can Software Support Next-Generation People-Centric Manufacturing?
How Can Software Support Next-Generation People-Centric Manufacturing? -
Top Ten Trends for enterprise IT in India
Technology trends include increasing smartphone penetration, growth of a semi-skilled workforce, Community networks, and Konnected Network of Things (KNoT) -
Servomex Consolidates Business in Houston
Servomex relocated its Americas business headquarters to a brand new, custom-built facility in Houston. -
The Balance Between Risk Avoidance and Need for Change in Process Automation
Automation professionals are trained to avoid risk. However, that is not a reason to avoid making changes. -
ISA introduces cybersecurity certificate program
The ISA99/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist Certificate is designed to help professionals involved in IT and control systems security improve their understanding of ISA99/IEC 62443. -
MCA Surpasses 100 Company Membership Mark
The Motion Control Association (MCA) announced that it has reached a milestone of surpassing 100 member companies. -
Flowserve to supply pumps for Seawater Desalination Plant in Chile
Flowserve will supply pumps and an energy recovery system (ERS) for the seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant located near Antofagasta, Chile.