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ISA100 selects NTS for Certification Laboratory
The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute (WCI) selected National Technical Systems (NTS) as its independent third-party lab to provide conformance testing for the ISA100.11a certifications. -
Emerson to automate Korean power plants
Korea South East Power Company will use Emerson’s automation, control, and instrumentation technologies in power plants in emerging markets. -
Deacom Appoints Mackedanz ERP Senior Product Consultant
Mackedanz was formerly with ProcessPro Software. -
ABB to power ships at Swedish port
ABB will supply electrical power to a large number of Stena Line vessels using the port. -
SICK signs Process Value Automation as distributor
PVA, headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in industrial process controls and instrumentation. -
PaR Appoints Tony White Managing Director in Europe
His experience includes financial, leadership, and general business management positions within AECOM, Motorola, British Steel and Marconi Underwater Weapons. -
ISA Opens Registration for ISA Automation Week 2010
ISA Automation Week will be held 4-7 October 2010 in Houston, Texas, at the Westin Galleria Hotel. -
LEED and Controls
By Mark Hauenstein, Technical Designs Paper educates system integrators, building owners and operators about LEED and sustainable building design principles. -
Webinar covers making Quality Electrical Measurements
Free one-hour presentation examines the fundamental assessments that are critical to ensuring that final electrical measurements meet requirements. -
Fluid Metering publishes catalog
Catalog details operating principles, pump capacities, motor characteristics, materials of construction, typical applications and ordering information. -
Visibility Corporation updates ERP Website
The updated site offers an easier front end for visitors to use in order to find the information they seek. -
Visibility to supply ERP system to SES
SES is a supplier of equipment and services for the metals and related industries. -
Wilbrecht LEDCO publishes Industrial Switches catalog
Switch types featured in the catalog include microswitches and sealed position switches. -
CygNet starts System Integrator Partner Program
CygNet added its first two integrators, GlobaLogix, Inc. and Techneaux Technology Services, LLC. -
Wi-Fi Sensors Monitor Buildings at Bluefield State College
Temperature@lert's Wi-Fi temperature sensors monitor hot water temperatures in two buildings, pool temperature, and heating/cooling temperature in a third facility. -
Honeywell to control steel mill in Turkey
Honeywell will implement an Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) and two C300 Controllers at Karadeniz Eregli. -
Impact of Greenhouse-Gas Legislation on Solvents in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Solvent recovery offers simplified, low-risk method to reduce carbon footprint, shielding manufacturers from adverse effects of pending environmental regulations -
Fisher valve improves filter water flow control at power plant
The resulting elimination of filter media losses and subsequent downtime has enabled E.ON to reduce costs and improve availability as it provides steam for two local soda-ash plants. -
ABB announces Parts Fingerprint service
Parts Fingerprint is a spare parts management optimization service for ABB process automation systems and products. -
Perpetuum appoints Steve Turley CEO
Dr. Steve Turley will join the company as CEO and Dr. David Parker will join as Chairman. -
ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute releases Wireless Test Kits
Kits verify the correct communication behavior of a wireless device as defined in the ISA100.11a standard and provide tools for troubleshooting, debugging, and regression testing. -
Brooks Instrument introduces flow Blog
Blog provides a venue for processing audiences in various industries to share their ideas and opinions regarding all types of flow, pressure and level products and applications. -
Moore Industries obtains CSA certification on signal conditioners
The miniMOORE and STA products received General Location and Non-Incendive approval per CSA for Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C & D. -
Keithley releases CD of Nanotechnology Test Tutorials
Free CD includes technical papers, articles, data sheets, and links to online seminars covering a wide range of nanotechnology test applications. -
Bourns publishes application notes on Port Interface Circuit Protection
Design documentation assists designers in selecting the appropriate circuit protection solution for a specific port interface. -
ARC says Process Safety System Market Will grow in 2011
Safety System market growth, which has been tempered by the world economic downturn, is expected to rebound next year. -
Yamatake Joins ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute
Yamatake Corporation has joined the WCI Governing Board. -
Data Translation adds 64-Bit Support for Windows 7
The user simply runs an installer and plugs in Data Translation hardware. The corresponding 64-bit driver is then downloaded automatically -
Invensys to control two 650MW pressurized water reactors in China
Invensys will provide safety and distributed control systems for two reactors under construction on Hainan Island on the southern tip of China. -
Meggitt publishes Microphone Selection Guide
Guide highlights precision acoustic sensors and instrumentation for vibro-acoustic testing, appliance noise evaluation, wind tunnel testing and other critical measurement applications. -
ITT connectors help power geothermal well
Connectors supply electrical power to the electric submersible pump in the 4,400 ft. deep well, which delivers hot water from the underground formation to the resort. -
Adept Technology acquires MobileRobots
MobileRobots is a provider of autonomous robot and automated guided vehicle (AGV) technologies. -
Clark Hale named President and COO at Brooks Instrument
Hale joins Brooks Instrument most recently from the Victaulic Company, where he was executive vice president. -
AMT says Manufacturing Technology Consumption Up 50.6%
April U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $222.36 million, down 15.6% from March but up 102.7% from the $109.69 million reported for April 2009. -
Honeywell to control world's longest gas pipeline
Honeywell’s Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) and Safety Manager will manage the pipeline operation and help guard against hazardous incidents. -
FloCat Flow Meter CD Catalog
The FloCat CD Catalog is information packed with thousands of flow measurement solutions. The CD catalog provides part numbers, product specifications, pricing and delivery information. -
Stealth introduces Web Store for Industrial Computing Products
Stealthdirect.com provides immediate access to Little PCs, Rugged Touchscreen LCDs, and Industrial Keyboards & Pointing Devices. -
Meggitt publishes Measurement Product Resource Catalog
The catalog is arranged into four key sections: Sensors and transducers; Condition monitoring; Measurement systems; and Inertial systems. -
Fundamentals of Photoelectric Sensors
As the manufacturing world becomes more and more automated, industrial sensors have become the key to increasing both productivity and safety. -
Deadliest Warrior Uses National Instruments LabVIEW
The show uses LabVIEW software, CompactDAQ data acquisition platform and DIAdem data management software to conduct impact tests and measure and analyze the biomechanics of injury. -
SymCom acquires Solid State Advanced Controls from ABB
The acquisition includes all SSAC non-Din rail mounted timers, monitoring relays, controls, and custom products. -
ASM Consortium Releases Abnormal Procedural Guidelines
Effective Procedural Practices details best practices designed to ensure that process operators use procedures effectively in both normal and abnormal situations. -
ARC Forum to Be Held at ISA Automation Week 2010
ARC will present “ARC Inside: The Business Case for Asset Performance Management,” at ISA Automation Week 2010. -
ABB to supply cpmPlus Expert Optimizer for lime kiln in Sweden
ABB's cpmPlus Expert Optimizer solution will be installed in Nordkalk’s Köping plant in Sweden. -
TURCK Sensors and I/O Help Grow Potatoes
By TURCK Quantum Tubers uses TURCK’s distributed I/O system and analog input modules to obtain inputs from humidity, temperature, light, CO2 and flow sensors to grow potato plants in only 50 days. -
Securing SCADA and Control Networks
Automation.com, June 2010 By Scott Howard, Byres Security Although Trusted Network Connect (TNC) was originally conceived for protection of IT networks, it addresses many security issues that are also encountered in industrial control and SCADA systems. -
NEMA Announces Premium Efficiency Program for Transformers
The NEMA Premium Efficiency Transformer Program will help utilities, commercial buildings, and industrial plants incorporate super high-efficiency electrical transformers into their operations. -
ISA Security Compliance Institute Publishes Test Requirements
The Lab Accreditation and Test Tool Recognition Requirements form a key element of the overall ISA Secure Embedded Device Security Assurance (EDSA) certification program. -
Onset publishes Energy and Environmental Monitoring Catalog
The 75-page catalog provides product descriptions, technical specifications, and pricing for data loggers used in energy management, field research, and water resources management. -
ZigBee and Sunspec Alliance define Smart Grid standards
The ZigBee Alliance and the SunSpec Alliance are defining standards for renewable energy and microgrid management using the ZigBee Smart Energy version 2.0 standard. -
Thermo Fisher LIMS connects Janssen-Cilag Labs in Brazil
Janssen-Cilag selected the Thermo Scientific CONNECTS solution, consisting of LIMS and CDS, to integrate its many instruments and laboratories. -
PLCopen Function Blocks for Motion Control released for comments
The PLCopen Motion Control profile specification has been released for comments until August 16, 2010. -
ABB appoints Michael Mahfet manager of robotics business
Prior to joining ABB, Mahfet served as the general manager of global sales of the Sensing & Inspection Technologies unit of General Electric -
ABB offers to buy Chloride Group
Chloride Group makes UPSes, employs about 2,500 people and reported revenue of 336 million pounds in its fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. -
Emerson to modernize controls at thermal power plant in Kazakhstan
Emerson will install an Ovation control system to help maximize capacity of the Ekibastuz GRES-1 coal-fired plant that produces 13 percent of power for Kazakhstan. -
MCA Reports 22% Jump in New Orders in First Quarter
New orders for motion control products jumped 22% in the first quarter of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009, according to figures from the Motion Control Association. -
Semaphore Wireless RTU Monitor Achieves IP67 Rating
T-BOX WM Wireless Monitor has passed all third party criteria and testing for Ingress Protection level 67 (IP67) and for operation in Class I, Division 1 hazardous areas. -
Metso building new valve factory in Finland
Production of Metso’s engineered valves will move to a new factory and to adjoined office building at the beginning of 2011. -
Westermo to supply Ethernet extenders for Amsterdam gas distribution
DDW-221 and DDW-100 Ethernet extenders will be part of the regulation, real time monitoring, alarms and flow measurement system of Amsterdam's gas and energy distribution network. -
Automated Load Shedding Over Smart Grids
Automation.com, June 2010 by Andy Stadheim, President of Barix Technology The flexibility of the smart grid and the many tools and devices available can be used to build a manageable and effective load shedding system. -
Advantech opens office in Indonesia
The new office is located in South Jakarta. -
FIPA publishes gripper catalog
Catalog covers information and application examples for gripper assembling, gripper components and gripper elements. -
Winding technology fits directly in the drive
By Alexander Schaedlich and William Gilbert, Siemens "Winder" application is designed into the current generation of Sinamics S120 drives. -
The case for hollow shaft torque motors
Automation.com, June 2010 By Harald Poesch, Siemens Permanent magnet synchronous torque motors offer significant advantages on high energy consuming and high dynamic applications. -
eSight Energy to supply energy management software to Winstanley
eSight's energy suite will be used to manage and reduce energy usage across Winstanley's portfolio of buildings. -
AVEVA acquires ADB Systemer
The ADB Oil & Gas business consists of a team of experienced industry professionals that have been providing plant operators with comprehensive Integrity Management solutions for more than 20 years. -
ABB to purchase K-TEK
ABB will acquire K-TEK, which will join the Measurement Products business unit within ABB’s Process Automation division. -
Energy Engineering and Management White Paper
By Jeff Soplop, Rockwell Automation Algorithmic approach to energy management uses real-time data collection and predictive modeling capabilities to enhance decision making, reduce consumption and increase efficiency -
Honeywell to improve safety of Ethylene Plant in Norway
The scope of work includes the immediate installation of four Safety Manager systems and three redundant C300 controllers at the plant, located in Rafnes, Norway. -
Emerson improves productivity at Cambrex Profarmaco
Cambrex Profarmaco of Milan, Italy, successfully implemented Emerson's DeltaV digital automation system, AMS Suite, Rosemount instruments and meters, and Micro Motion F-Series Coriolis mass flowmeters. -
Open Systems International to supply SCADA to Manitoba Hydro
OSI will supply a natural gas SCADA and Pipeline Management System to manage more than 8,000 kilometers of pipelines within the province of Manitoba. -
Mettler Toledo X-ray inspection works in China
The Zhangzhou Gang Chang Can Food Company uses GlassCheK x-ray to remove glass, stone, metal and high-density plastic contaminants. -
Introduction to CNC Machining course
Course comes with a 170-page Curriculum Workbook and an Instructor’s CD with all projects, software files and tests ready for customization. -
ARC Report says Live Video Maximizes Operator Performance
ARC says that adding video to HMI operator stations in automation and process control can play an important role in improving a company’s ergonometrics, while also enhancing safety, security, and regulatory compliance.