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Axiomtek USA acquires embedded computer business
Axiomtek will acquire the Methuen, MA, based Embedded Computing Solutions (ECS) business unit of Suntron Corporation. -
The Benefits of Learning the Industrial Codes
Try to learn at least one relevant industrial code or one code section each year and seek to apply that knowledge often so that it is not lost. -
DCS Market growing in Asia
ARC says the total distributed control systems market in Asia will exceed $6,300 million in 2016. -
Rockwell Automation's New SOA Architecture - Studio 5000
Automation.com, December 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor The Rockwell Software Studio 5000 unified engineering and design environment is a framework for engineering collaboration - the start of a new system architecture built on a SOA, "a bottom up build," that will evolve over the next few years. -
DCS Market growing in India
ARC says the total distributed control systems market in India will exceed $800 million in 2016. -
Tektronix signs Convergent Technologies as distributor
Convergent Technologies will be a Tektronix distributor in India. -
Schneider Packaging Equipment certified by RIA
Schneider received the Certified Robot Integrator designation from the Robotic Industries Association. -
Intelligrated gets Knighted
No, not Sir Intelligrated! Knighted is a provider of supply chain software solutions. -
ARC says process safety systems selling again
The process safety systems market growth has rebounded after the world economic downturn, especially in the developed economies of North America and Western Europe. -
Operator Training Simulators market to grow
Trends such as the aging workforce, the new digital generation worker, emerging market workers, safety and risk avoidance factors are all pointing toward OTS market growth. -
Cooper Crouse-Hinds transformers earn ATEX and IECEx approvals
Ex-e GHG 410 range of safety and isolating transformers are suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. -
OSI to supply SCADA to Clarke Electric Cooperative
The SCADA system will be part of a Smart Grid Demonstration Project (SGDP), supported by the U.S. Department of Energy. -
OMAC simplifies PackML
Based on initial experiences using the PackML standard, OMAC clarified and simplified ISA TR88.00.02 language. -
Fieldbus Foundation approves Backhaul Architecture
Backhaul architecture enables multiple industrial communication protocols to run over a shared wireless backhaul network in process automation systems. -
Hannover Fairs USA STEPS in for Small Business
Hannover Fairs USA helps small businesses that want to attend CEBIT, HANNOVER MESSE and EMO industry events in 2013. -
PLCopen publishes safety spec for presses
The document contains a general overview of the implementation of safety around presses, coupled to twelve function blocks. -
Frost & Sullivan says Energy-efficient Centrifugal Pump market will grow
The market earned revenue of $6.95 billion in 2011 and F&S estimates this to reach $7.57 billion in 2016. -
Updated FOUNDATION SIF Interoperability Test Kit Available
FOUNDATION for SIF ITK 1.2 is a tool for troubleshooting and debugging fieldbus instruments, and provides all hardware and software required. -
Precision Geared Product Shipment Growth Falls
The Eurozone economy and China’s decelerating economic growth will lead to a decline in precision geared product shipments in 2013. -
AF confers with White House on cybersecurity and economic threats
AF leaders met with White House National Security experts, US Department of Homeland Security, US Department of Energy, US Department of Labor and NIST. -
STICorp and SlimSoft to merge
STICorp has brewing expertise and SlimSoft provides packaging solutions. -
Rotork supplies valve actuators to European gas pipeline
The actuators are being installed during an upgrade programme on the pipeline network connecting Russia and Central Asia with Western Europe. -
Schneider Electric Signs Kaman as distributor
Kaman is a distributor for Schneider Electric’s line of industrial automation and control products as well as select power control and protection products commonly used in motor control applications. -
AVEVA acquires Global Majic’s simulation software
The GMS team will become a part of AVEVA’s simulation development program to deliver 3D interactive virtual environments. -
Is BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) worth the risk?
Automation.com, December 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) refers to the growing trend of letting employees use their own devices as operator Interfaces for business and automation systems in the workplace. -
Emerson offers valve and instrument recycling program
The recycling program gives plant sites with a control valve boneyard greater residual value for used or inoperable control equipment. -
Binder-USA contracts custom cable work to OCP Group
The two companies will provide customized interconnect solutions. -
Food Safety and the Role of an Enterprise Batch Record
Food Safety and the Role of an Enterprise Batch Record -
A simple numerical procedure for estimating nonlinear uncertainty propagation
A simple numerical procedure for estimating nonlinear uncertainty propagation -
Invensys Advances Enterprise Control System (ECS)
Automation.com, December 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor The foundation of the Enterprise Control System (ECS) is an integration framework that ties applications together in an open Services Oriented Architecture (SOA) that allows systems to be deployed with standard components and minimizes customization. -
OPC UA & BACnet Integration
Automation.com, December 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor The BIG-EU collaboration has the goal to optimize the data flow between systems utilizing BACnet communications (building automation) and industrial/process control systems. -
Malvern Instruments opens lab in São Paulo
The laboratory will provide pre- and post-sales support to customers across all of Malvern’s technology areas. -
How to Use High Rangeability Flowmeters and Valves to Increase Plant Turndown
To increase plant turndown, use control valves and flow measurements with the best low flow response and precision. -
The Market for Small-Payload Industrial Robots Grows
IMS Research predicts that from 2011 to 2016, revenues from articulated robots with a payload of below 15kg will grow on average by 6 percent a year. -
ISA holds automation conference in Qatar
300 corporate and government officials, manufacturing representatives and consultants attended ISA's 2012 Automation Conference in Doha, Qatar. -
Sercos sets record for visitors at SPS IPC Drives Exhibition
More than 20 companies from a wide range of areas presented exhibits and product demonstrations at the user organization's joint booth, which attracted 40% more visitors than in the previous year. -
Emerson upgrades pipeline in Austria with Coriolis flowmeters
Adria-Wien Pipeline upgraded custody-transfer measurement by replacing existing turbine flowmeters with Micro Motion ELITE High Capacity Coriolis flowmeters. -
ABB publishes brochure on temperature measurement
Brochure overviews ABB SensyTemp series portfolio for standard and high-temperature process applications, covering types, connections, ranges, and certifications. -
igus supports Botball student robotics competition
The Botball Educational Robotics Program provides real-world relevance and development of rigorous STEM skills that are immediately applicable in college and industry. -
McCrometer publishes Subsea Flow Meter Brochure
Brochure explains the advantages of the V-Cone Subsea Flow Meter, which operates at pressures of up to 15,000 psi and depths down to 5,000 m. -
ISA President Robert E. Lindeman highlights 2012 achievements in his end-of-year address
ISA President Robert E. Lindeman highlights 2012 achievements in his end-of-year address -
Increasing The Lifespan And Reliability Of Electrical Components
By Steve Coulton, Kooltronic The primary purpose of electrical enclosures is to provide protection and safety for the components they house. Without proper cooling, components can be subject to damaging heat, shortening their longevity and reliability. -
CODESYS Safety products certified
TÜV SÜD and TÜV Rheinland certified CODESYS Safety products for SIL2 and SIL3 tasks according to IEC 61508. -
Precision control for slow motion applications
By Mark Howard, Zettlex As the market demands ever more precise position and speed control, some traditional electrical control, actuation and sensing methods are being discarded and new techniques are emerging. -
MESA Becomes Authorized Provider of IACET CEUs
MESA’s next round of Global Education Program (GEP) classes start in January 2013 and can be found at various locations around the world. -
GE uses its own manufacturing software to lower costs
GE companies deploying the solutions have already realized significant benefits such as: 70% faster order-to-delivery, 15% reduced WIP, 12% less rework and 24% reduced warranty costs. -
Fluke announces 25 percent discount for students
Students actively enrolled in technical or vocational schools, colleges, universities, apprenticeship programs or high schools in the US can purchase one Fluke tool at a 25 percent discount. -
exida certifies Honeywell pressure transmitter
exida certified the Honeywell SmartLine ST 800 HART Pressure Transmitter as Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 capable per IEC 61508. -
Moxa Supplies Video Surveillance for Taipei Metro Rail System
Taipei Metro installed a video surveillance system for the Nangang-Banqiao-Tucheng Line, using IP video technology from Moxa. -
Invensys controls Power Delivery in Puerto Rico
Invensys installed a major control systems and technology upgrade at 12 Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority sites.