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Webb will supply 800 feet of 24-, 30- and 36-inch conveyors, which will move sand through the purifying process at the U.S. Silica plant in Rockwood, Mich.

At the 1984 ISA Show, 25 years ago, Intellution introduced The Fix, the first configurable PC-based HMI/SCADA software program. Process control and automation changed forever.

A proposed high-performance building standard and a stronger version of Standard 90.1 will provide a total green resource for local and state governments looking to set building code requirements to reduce energy use.

Cypress Envirosystems’ wireless monitoring and control solutions work with Wonderware's Corporate Energy Management software.

SME says manufacturers are facing an ironic dilemma:. As they eliminate repetitive, assembly type jobs, they still have unfilled job openings for high-skilled workers.

Installation of two SVCs on the 735 kilovolt network at the Chénier substation, west of Montreal, will be the world’s largest by capacity.

Rockwell Automation outlined six key areas of focus for its PlantPAx Process Automation System at the Rockwell Automation Process Solutions User Group (PSUG) conference.

Guide helps users of chart recorders and data loggers find a calibration approach that is best-matched to their application requirements.

CD-ROM catalog contains technical information, specifications and photos on linear motion systems, hardware, right angle drives, gearheads, gearmotors and other machine control products.

Jointly produced by EnOcean Alliance members, the public specification is accessible to everyone and presently contains 50 equipment profiles for building automation.

SolaHD's line of surge protection devices have been approved under ANSI/UL 1449 & UL Standard for Safety for Surge Protective Devices.

WirelessHART data fed directly into Emerson's DeltaV control system protects pumps and prevents process stoppages while realizing 35% savings in installed costs compared to wired network

JMP Engineering will provide a SCADA system for the Manitou Drive Biosolids Dewatering Facility and Kitchener Wastewater Treatment Plant in Ontario, Canada.

Matrikon purchased the remaining 51% of Matrikon-SoftDEL India Private Limited for CAN$575,000.

Mohawk Fine Papers uses Pressurex sensor film to take static nip impressions on their press section and dynamic nip impressions on their calendars.

Customers can get detailed product features, benefits, specifications, and request a quote or buy online with just a few clicks.

AXIe is an open standard based on AdvancedTCA (ATCA) that creates a robust ecosystem of components, products and systems for general purpose instrumentation and semiconductor test.

ABB will deliver three gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) substations to the new university in the country's capital, Riyadh.

Equipment includes PlantWeb, Ovation control system, cyber security, AMS software, and pressure, flow, level and pH/ORP sensors with HART transmitters.

Utility will merge hardware design with software programming to help improve efficiency and reliability of controls data exchange.

NVLAP re-accreditation allows FTI's flow meter calibration laboratory to continue providing ISO/IEC 17025:2005 liquid calibrations.

Gunkel, a 29-year old native of Germany, holds a Masters of Economics and Business Administration degree.

November 17, 2009 12:00 Noon ET Honeywell webinar will focus on the importance of utilizing high quality pressure, load, and torque sensors, starting with the correct selection, design, and installation for the application.

November 19, 2009 9 am EST and 3 pm CET Keithley one-hour webinar will discuss the basics of low current electrical measurements, including how to select the best current measurement instrument, practical ways to reduce current noise in measurement setups, and how to quantify subtle sources of noise.

HANNOVER MESSE (19 to 23 April 2010) will include nine international trade fairs.

Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) launched a $700 million motor rebate bill for an energy-efficient motor rebate program advocated by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

Repsol YPF will use cpmPlus Smart Client to improve operational efficiency at its Lube Oil Blending plant at the La Plata Refinery in Argentina.

Commtest appointed Tim Whitacre as a Corporate Solutions Specialist, and Chris Keniston and Shane Smith as Customer Success Engineers.

Site is organized according to three major product classifications: Industrial Ethernet, Industrial Communication and Industrial Automation.

TG200 and TG300 device couplers successfully completed the Foundation Device Coupler Registration Process for the Fieldbus Foundation.

Rockwell Automation is supporting the use of its automation software on virtualization solutions from Silicon Valley-based VMware.

White paper outlines a methodology for industrial energy management that allows manufacturers to strategically and holistically improve energy use.

Most recently, Huber was global Technology Manager for ABB’s Process Industries Products business, and oversaw product roadmaps and forward evolution for ABB’s control systems portfolio.

At $39.6 million for third quarter 2009, shipments of workholding equipment were down 34.1 percent from third quarter 2008 according to the Advanced Workholding Technology (AWT) Group of AMT

by Don Frey, ISA Volunteer Leader Faced with unprecedented declines in demand for training, advertising, and exhibit space, the ISA has had to make drastic cuts in its budget for 2010. Some significant areas where cuts have been made are in the areas of professional staff, frequency of publication of InTech magazine, ISA E-News production and distribution, and future ISA EXPO offerings.

Sponsorship packages will offer year round promotion, prominent association-wide access and recognition, and turnkey service from a dedicated team of professionals.

Rosemount wireless transmitters at three sites measure venting, deliver gas data for AGA3 calculations to balance plants, and provide data for fiscal accounting of sold gas.

GE Fanuc will supply PACSystems RX3i controllers for true dual redundancy data synchronization and automatic switchover for continuous operations.

Equipment includes CNC lathes, vertical machining centers, multi-tasking machines and a horizontal machining center with a Fastems flexible manufacturing system.

The ASHRAE Handbook is now available online to allow for quick and easy access to a vast amount of HVAC&R information.

Campanale will lead the development team and its operations to ensure proper and efficient planning and execution of all engineering projects.

Dan Janka, President, MAG Global, was elected Chairman of the Association of Manufacturing Technology (AMT) Board of Directors.

The Army awarded MicroStrain a contract to develop an active radio frequency identification embedded usage tracking system for helicopter rotating components.

Symyx closed a deal with China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec Corp.) to supply a Zeolite Synthesis Workflow for research in energy and chemical development.

ABB will supply switchgear, ring main units, capacitor banks and resistors, protection panels, fault monitoring systems and substation control and monitoring systems based on System 800xA.

APOGEE Insight and TALON View 3.10 workstation platforms achieved the BTL Mark from BACnet International.

Siemens Industry Building Technologies Division is purchasing green power through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership.

Six general purpose accelerometers were approved for use in Class I Zone 0 hazardous areas.

Key Suppliers recently agreed to enlarge the scope of the EDDL Cooperation Team and will become the FDI Cooperation.

Desselle-Maggard, based in Baton Rouge, LA, will rep HIMA in Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas and East Texas.