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ABB to provide power substations in Saudi Arabia
ABB is responsible for the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 132 kV (kilovolt) and 110 kV substations. -
Keithley releases Test and Measurement Product Guide
The guide offers details and specifications on sourcing and measurement products, DC switching, RF switching and measurement, data acquisition solutions, semiconductor test systems, and more. -
RTI names Curt Schacker Vice President of Professional Services
Schacker previously was VP of Worldwide Marketing and Corporate Development at Wind River Systems. -
Thermo Fisher supplies analyzers to Thames Water
Thames Water, the UK’s largest water and wastewater services company, chose the iCAP 6000 Series ICP emission spectrometer for the detection of trace elements in drinking water samples. -
LonMark offers online career center
The career center accepts and posts resumes and jobs from within the intelligent building and control networking industry. -
Emerson automates China’s Huaneng coal-fired power plant
Emerson installed an Ovation expert control system, Smart Wireless, AMS Suite predictive maintenance software, and Rosemount wireless pressure and temperature transmitters. -
Russ Agrusa re-elected to OPC Foundation Board
ICONICS announced that its chief executive, Russ Agrusa, has been re-elected to the OPC Foundation Board of Directors. -
Kepware supplies device communications to Yokogawa
Kepware Technologies has been selected by Yokogawa as their primary provider of connectivity for their controllers and recorders. -
White Paper on Improving Gearmotor Efficiency
"Improving Gearmotor Efficiency" addresses the energy savings to be had with the proper application of the billions of fractional horsepower electric motors and gearmotors in use today. Registration required. -
Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association convention
May 2-6, 2009 Palm Desert, California Convention highlights include fifteen presentations, three-hour Exhibitor Showcase, and a networking roundtable session facilitated by industry leaders. -
Applied Robotics' Meat Gripper achieves USDA Certification
Meat Gripper is certified by the USDA and is manufactured from materials approved by both the FDA and USDA. -
ARC says SaaS to drive growth of LIMS
The worldwide market for LIMS is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.9% over the next five years. -
Deadline approaches for ISA Educational Foundation Scholarships
ISA urges all interested automation and control students to apply prior to 16 February, which is the deadline for applications. -
Onset offers 30-Day trial of Data Logging Software
HOBOware Pro 2.7.1 graphing and analysis software package for HOBO data loggers is available for a free trial. -
SERCOS and FDT work together
SERCOS III will be the first high-performance real-time Ethernet communication standard to support FDT Technology. -
ABB to maintain polyester plants in Germany
ABB renewed an agreement to manage maintenance at several plants in the Werk Bobingen industrial park near Munich, Germany. -
IPS to upgrade DCS at Qatargas
IPS will upgrade control processors, gateways, local area networks and network security with its Foxboro I/A Series distributed control system Version 8, including mesh architecture. -
Danaher publishes guide to bearings, shafting and linear guides
250+ page resource guide includes an appendix to help specify, install, and maintain Ball Bushing bearings, 60 Case Shafting and RoundRail Linear Guides. -
XY measurement critical in automotive part manufacturing
LXY25 50 nanometer resolution linear motor based XY stage is used to solve a critical automotive part problem at a major Asian automobile manufacturer. -
Siemens automates Renault diesel engine line
Automation includes Siemens Sinumerik 840D powerline for the CNC control, 160 NC machines, 18 robots, Profibus, PLCs, HMIs and industrial PCs. -
ASHRAE publishes 2008 BACnet standard
The new standard replaces the 2004 version for BACnet technical and specification efforts. Price: $119. -
Hexagon Metrology acquires Technodigit SARL
Technodigit developed 3DReshaper software, designed for 3D point cloud and 3D mesh manipulation for reverse engineering, rapid prototyping, product design and industrial inspection. -
Sagrad signs Mouser Electronics as distributor
Mouser will carry Sagrad's WiFi products, including evaluation kits and miniature 802.11 WiFi Modules for embedded, low-power and very small form factor mobile applications. -
Parvalux publishes German language DC motor catalogue
In addition to motor and controller options, the 2009 catalogue has 36 recommended motor-gearbox combinations, as well as add-ons, extras and other customisation options. -
TUV creates web site compliance library
Website provides access to thousands of active certifications issued by TÜVRheinland. Certificates are translated in a dozen languages. -
ABB interferometer to blast into space aboard IBUKI satellite
The satellite will be carrying an interferometer developed by a team of 15 specialists, comprised primarily of mechanical, electrical and software engineers, physicians, opticians and technicians. -
B&B Electronics publishes Winter 2009 catalog
Catalog covers Modbus/TCP Ethernet, Gigabit and PoE Ethernet switches, media converters, wireless modems, serial converters, plus digital and analog remote I/O. -
Smart Wireless network monitors treated water usage
E.ON Kingsnorth, a 1940MW generating facility in Kent, UK, uses Rosemount wireless transmitters to collect flow measurement data from flowmeters installed throughout the turbine hall. -
ARC says DCS market in Latin America continues to grow
The DCS market in Latin America will grow at an annual rate of close to 10% through 2012, reaching a total size of almost $1.5 billion. -
Autodesk acquires ALGOR
Autodesk acquired ALGOR, a provider of analysis and simulation software, for $34 million. -
IPS to automate Nuclear Power Plants in China
IPS will provide simulation, safety and control systems, using Triconex and Foxboro I/A Series, for two new nuclear power plant sites in China. The agreement is worth approximately US $250 million. -
Kepware supplies software to WIN-911
Kepware will provide KEPServerEX to WIN-911 for its WIN-911 remote alarming solution. -
OSI to supply SCADA System to Connexus Energy Electric Cooperative
OSI will supply a monarch SCADA system to Connexus Energy, the largest electric distribution cooperative in Minnesota. -
Analyzer monitors silver refinery process
The Kolyma State Refinery in Russia uses the iCAP 6500 Duo with SSEA for routine analysis of an extended range of silver products, including low assay and high purity silver. -
Graphic Products publishes guide to top 10 OSHA violations in 2008
Guide provides specific code references associated with each violation and reinforces the need to create proper workplace safety labels to prevent injuries, fatalities, and fines. -
Emerson publishes Rosemount Analytical brochure
Products included are gas chromatographs, gas analyzers, continuous emissions monitoring systems, oxygen analyzers, pH transmitters, conductivity analyzers, turbidity analyzers, and more. -
Bison Gear Hosts Manufacturers' Career Council Meeting
A group of Northern Illinois manufacturers has come together with high school, community college and other community representatives in forming the Manufacturers' Careers Council. -
Application of IEEE 1588 to Industrial Automation
By Rockwell Automation Describes how to improve control-system responsiveness and accuracy through time-based control techniques available as a result of the IEEE 1588 standard for industrial networking. -
Standard-Knapp promotes Mike Weaver to president
In addition, Robert Reynolds has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer and co-CEO, and Kevin Catherman has been hired as National Accounts Manager. -
ITTIA DB-SQL runs on Freescale i.MX processors
DB-SQL relational database and i.MX application processors offer design engineers a solution for portable devices. -
Autodesk to lay off 750 employees
The company anticipates the layoffs will result in annual pre-tax cost savings of approximately $130 million annually starting in fiscal 2010. -
Industrial and Mobile Hydraulics Training
Comprehensive mobile and industrial hydraulics training from Bosch Rexroth helps raise operator skills and improve plant uptime and productivity. -
InduSoft names Dave Hellyer sales manager
Hellyer previously held management positions at Iconics, CI Technologies (Citect), and Total Control Products. -
IPS to design Biofuels Processes for Novus Energy
IPS will supply simulation software to help design second-generation biofuels processes for Novus Energy, a renewable fuels development company. -
McObject signs distributor in South Korea
Dahan Tech will immediately begin marketing, sales and support of McObject’s software. -
ABB to upgrade Swedish power plant
ABB will expand the output and lifespan of a nuclear power plant owned by Swedish utility Vattenfall. -
Emerson to automate Basin Electric coal power plant
Equipment includes PlantWeb, Ovation control system, SmartProcess optimization technology, Foundation and Profibus fieldbus, and Scenario high-fidelity simulator. -
Matrikon reports revenue down in first quarter
Revenue for the first quarter, which ended November 30, 2008, was $19.58 million compared to $20.16 million in Q4-08. -
European WIB Plant Security Working Group appoints Dr. Nate Kube as security expert
Dr. Nate Kube of Wurldtech has been selected to join the European WIB Plant Security Working Group as its industrial cyber security subject matter expert. -
Wireless sensors monitor reaction tank at Nu-West Industries
Emerson's wireless system monitor pressures and temperatures from 16 points on a reaction tank located about 250 feet from the central control room. -
Moore Industries obtains ATEX approval for ROUTE-MASTER Fieldbus system
ROUTE-MASTER has ATEX approval as a redundant intrinsically-safe fieldbus system permitting the connection of any mix of FISCO and ENTITY devices. -
DeLorme signs Mouser Electronics as distributor
Mouser will distribute DeLorme's mapping and GPS products. -
NI PXI Systems Alliance has 14 new member companies
The new member companies represent a diverse set of growing industries, including aerospace, consumer electronics, wireless, and semiconductor. -
ABB wins marine orders worth $30 million
ABB will supply electric propulsion, power generation and power distribution systems for offshore supply vessels to be built in China. -
Ethernet Direct publishes Master Catalogue
Catalog covers 20 new product Categories, including IP67 and M12 Switches, Power over Ethernet, Video over Ethernet, Wireless LANs, and more. -
Cameron to supply ultrasonic flow meters for Keystone Pipeline project
Caldon LEFM 280Ci Ultrasonic Meters will be used at each of the pumping stations along the 2,148-mile pipeline to measure oil as the pump discharge header is reduced from 30-plus to 20 inches. -
ISA publishes 2nd edition of pressure, level and density measurement book
"Industrial Pressure, Level, and Density Measurement," Second Edition, by Donald R. Gillum, includes a new chapter covering equipment selection, mounting techniques, and specifications. -
System 800xA helps St. Regis Paper boost productivity by 17 percent
St. Regis Paper achieved substantial benefits in one of its mills in the UK, including a 17 percent boost in production (without increasing machine speed) and 63 percent fewer errors. -
DSPCon appoints Anatoly Kotlarsky director of engineering
Kotlarsky previously served as manager of advanced development engineering at Metrologic Instruments (now part of Honeywell). -
Kavlico releases easy-to-navigate sensor website
Site covers pressure, position (LVDT & RVDT), force, level, tilt, media quality, and other specialty sensors and transducers. -
Yokogawa to supply DCS to Savannah River Project
Managed by the United States Department of Energy (DOE), the PDCF facility will convert weapons grade plutonium and uranium into fuel rods to be used for electrical power generation. -
Honeywell appoints Norman Gilsdorf president of Process Solutions Business
Gilsdorf was formerly vice president and general manager of the Process Solutions business in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). He replaces Jack Bolick, who retired from Honeywell. -
Daintree Networks introduces wireless application development kits
Kits let developers take individual ZigBee smart products (such as lights, heating and cooling, and security) and turn them into smart energy solutions and services. -
ABB acquires Finnish wiring company
Ensto Busch-Jaeger produces wiring accessories and installation material such as light switches and sockets for the Nordic residential and commercial building markets. -
Wireless technology monitors Chevron oil field operations
Chevron uses Emerson Smart Wireless networks to monitor its steam injection process and measure down-hole well pressures. -
EPLAN announces Web-based Portal
EPLAN Data Portal streamlines the integration of device data into the design process, providing the user with access to data from many major component manufacturers. -
Bison Gear releases Gearmotor Video
The two minute video, which can be viewed online, describes Bison's 107 series Verdant Duty gearmotors. -
ATS Automation sells Precision Components Group
PCG employs approximately 300 people at three facilities, two of which are located in Canada and one in China. -
Fieldbus Foundation announces Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF) specs
The latest SIF release includes the SIF final Technical Specification package, SIF Interoperability Test Kit, and updated DD Library with SIF function blocks. -
Hannover Fair to host World Energy Dialogue
Confirmed as keynote speakers are Germany's Federal Minister of Economics and Technology, Michael Glos, its Foreign Minister, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and Russia's Energy Minister, Sergei Shmatko. -
LXI Consortium elects Von Campbell President
Von Campbell of Agilent Technologies is the Consortium's new president. -
McObject eXtremeDB database receives IBM validation
eXtremeDB in-memory and on-disk embedded database has received IBM’s “Ready for IBM Rational Software” validation. -
CalAmp signs Mouser Electronics as distributor
Mouser will stock CalAmp’s UHF and VHF transceiver modules, telemetry modules, and telemetry radios that work across different, unique frequency bands. -
Machine vision cameras used in animated feature film
Instead of shooting on film, director of photography Pete Kozachik acquired the movie’s frame-by-frame footage using three dozen 11-megapixel Princeton Instruments MEGAPLUS cameras. -
TÜV Rheinland and TUV SÜD withdraw merger application
Conditions to meet German regulatory requirements made it unwieldy to proceed with the merger as planned.