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Updated 2024-11-24 09:00
Rockwell Automation and JR Controls help French drill pipe manufacturer enhance control systems
Based in France, Vallourec is a supplier of drill pipe for energy companies around the globe. The manufacturer has a presence in 20 countries, including Vallourec Drilling Products USA in Houston.
Belden/Tripwire and Claroty announce strategic partnership
Tripwire Industrial Visibility is the first integrated solution between Tripwire and Claroty that will provide visibility, monitoring and threat mitigation across the complete OT landscape.
Larson Electronics introduces EPL-SLSW-XS explosion proof selector switch
The EPL-SLSW-XS is a two-position explosion proof selector switch designed to prevent the ignition of external, flammable atmospheres in hazardous locations. This 10-amp unit has a maximum voltage rating of 600V.
Fluke introduces Fluke Intrinsically Safe Flashlights
The flashlights are designed for general purpose lighting, but also offer a design specific for safe use in hazardous work sites in oil and gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical processing, mining, paint shops, and other potentially explosive areas.
MSA introduces General Monitors FL500 UV/IR Flame Detector
The FL500 optical flame detector is FM performance approved for six different fuel sources: butane, ethane, heptane, methane, methanol and propane.
Kamstrup announces Patrik Nilsson as Country Manager in Sweden
Patrik Nilsson’s role will be to handle Kamstrup’s strategic activities and continue to create customer-oriented solutions for the Swedish market.
Enerpac releases ZUTP1500-S Series electric tensioning pump
The ZUTP1500-S Series with a pendant-operated solenoid valve is designed for multiple bolt tensioning applications and allows for single-person operation.
ABB to help provide enclosures for Brazilian pipeline network
ABB will provide E-houses for the 47 pumping stations along the pipeline, spread across 47 kilometers, connecting a station being built in São Bernardo do Campo to the Capuava Refinery (RECAP) in Mauá in São Paulo.
Open Systems International announces Al Eliasen as Chief Operating Officer
Eliasen is an automation industry professional with more than 25 years of experience in corporate operations and engineering management. At OSI, he has overseen all project delivery operations to date.
Assured Automation introduces Eliminizer Series of compressed filter/dryers
The Eliminizer is constructed using a patented cyclonic inverse flow technology and has excellent water & dirt capture to 1 micron. ISO Class 2 particulate.
Aventics introduces EV03 electro-pneumatic (E/P) pressure regulating valve
The EV03 is available in models with an LCD display, or only LED indication. Configurable with the LCD display are: pressure range, regulator behavior, actual value output, or switch output control.
ISA and Automation Federation highlights growing need for skilled manufacturing workers ahead of Manufacturing Day 2018
Manufacturing Day, 5 October 2018 is designed to amplify the voice of individual companies and coordinate a collective movement toward greater understanding and solutions to key manufacturing challenges
Finding The Right Approach to Industrial Data
By Sean Robinson, NovotekSales people will tout an endless stream of benefits of an IoT-enabled device but the IoT isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme where one purchase can promise a life of high ROI. This article explains why the data from your new IoT device might not be meeting expectations.
Emerson introduces Roxar FSM Log 48 area corrosion monitor
The Roxar FSM Log 48 - with 48 referring to the number of pins in the sensing pin matrix - is a large-area, real-time remote pipeline monitoring solution capable of distinguishing between localized and generalized corrosion, a feature that helps reduce the need for pigging.
Festo announces acquisition of Fabco-Air
Fabco-Air’s NPT pneumatic cylinders are applied by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) on new machinery and systems as well as replacement components in the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) market.
Mencom introduces ILME “SQUICH” spring terminal rectangular connectors with 3 and 4 Pole inserts
The CK series SQUICH connectors are wired on the rear top of the insert. This keeps the wires from being bent and eliminates the disassembly process of the inserts from the enclosures when re-wiring is required.
ABB to help power Portuguese wind farm in the Atlantic Ocean
ABB has been selected to deliver its WindSTAR transformers specifically designed for floating wind turbines, to MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, a joint venture between Vestas Wind Systems A/S and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI).
E+E Elektronik introduces EE850 3-in-1 Sensor for CO2, Humidity and Temperature
The duct mount EE850 from E+E Elektronik measures CO2 concentration up to 10000 ppm (1 %), as well as relative humidity (RH) and temperature (T). It is designed for demand controlled ventilation, building automation and also for climate and process control.
Eaton introduces Pro-FX Configure software as part of enhanced AxisPro industrial valve platform
Featuring parameter-based tuning and a complete wizard-based setup, the Pro-FX Configure 2.0 enables users to configure and tune AxisPro valves by following a step-by-step graphical workflow.
Phoenix Contact introduces QUINT CAP and QUINT BUFFER modules
Phoenix Contact’s QUINT CAP and QUINT BUFFER modules provide several seconds of backup time, starting at less than 20 milliseconds after the power loss, to critical applications.
Seeq announces applications as SaaS Offering on Microsoft Azure
Seeq is already run by customers on Azure and includes support for Azure-specific features such as Azure Directory Service. Seeq will now offer its software as a SaaS application on Azure to address customer interest in cloud-based analytics solutions.
Bill’s Deep Dive – Opto 22 EPIC System Programmable Edge Controller
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.comToday we take another dive into the world of new technologies in today’s automation ecosystem. For this article, I had opportunity to examine Opto 22’s groov EPIC product at the 22nd annual ARC Industry Forum in February.
ABB to help Egyptian power company digitalize electric grid
The scope of supply includes an ABB Ability Network Manager SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)/Energy Management System (EMS), more than 120 Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) and a fiber-optic communications network to monitor and control the grid.
Marktech Optoelectronics introduces Series 4 UV-enhancement process for PIN photodiodes
The Series 4 process allows for the optimization of Marktech PIN photodiodes for accurate measurements in both the UV and blue-green spectral ranges, or @365 nm (0.22 A/W), as well as over a wavelength range of 300 nm to 1100 nm.
LonTrend announces LTSX03 explosion proof PTZ housing
LTSX03 comprises different variants like the flexibility for adding heater, blower, wiper, and built-in IR 30/60/100 m to fit a variety of installation environment. As for the pan and tilt function, LTSX03 standard product delivers 360º endless rotation and ±90° tilt which enables unlimited zero spot monitoring from limited installation sites.
How ICS Security Attacks Can Cripple Smart Cities
By Ben C. Garber, Ultra Electronics, 3eTI Cyber attacks can bring these thriving smart cities to a standstill and create utter chaos. Ensuring cyber-physical security against local and foreign adversaries is the new challenge for today’s city planners.
Yokogawa announces WT5000 power analyzers
Yokogawa developed the WT5000 Precision Power Analyzer to help satisfy evolving application requirements and ever-changing international standards that call for custom measurements and consistent accuracy.
Balluff introduces BFF series of flow sensors
The recently released BFF series of flow sensors, which are available in both thread-in and inline versions, provide a switching output that is activated when the flow falls below a user-defined rate.
POSITAL announces angled housing for IXARC incremental encoders
The encoder models have core magnetic measurement technology, with dynamic response. A variety of flange and shaft configurations are available. A water and dust-tight grommet around the cable entry ensures that these devices meet IP65 level ingress protection.
ABB helps enhance SCADA, security for Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline
As part of the project and for the first time in a subsea water crossing, ABB has installed a fiber optic leak detection and subsea pipeline monitoring system detecting events such as anchor drag.
Emerson introduces Rosemount 9295 Process Flow Meter
The Rosemount 9295 helps end users streamline procurement, installation, operation and maintenance. Design and purchasing consists of specifying and buying one assembly.
SensoTech introduces Measuring Point Manager for LiquiSonic Lab system
The “Measuring Point Management” application gives users the opportunity to define each measuring point in the process, e.g. label, room, specific medium, in advance.
Sterling Systems & Controls releases line of bulk bag handling equipment
Bulk Bag filling systems are also custom engineered and manufactured to fit the specific bulk material processing requirements
Rockwell Automation to showcase connected water control and monitoring solutions at WEFTEC
Rockwell Automation will feature its smart solutions through a simulated digital control room where attendees will have a chance to see the latest release of the PlantPAx distributed control system and advanced production intelligence software that provides real-time visibility into operations.
AutomationDirect announces StrideLinx Cloud Notify License
The service provides customized alarm names, priority level and instructions for each alarm, and customized alarm recipients. Cloud Notify expands StrideLinx data services by allowing customers to receive remote notification when a process variable in their plant or machine is out of spec.
Honeywell UOP introduces Alfa Laval Packinox as member of Honeywell Connected Plant initiative
Through the Honeywell Connected Plant initiative, Alfa Laval can help refiners and petrochemical producers improve operation and operating reliability of their Alfa Laval Packinox special welded heat exchangers
HARTING introduces Han Gigabit Module modular connector
The Han Gigabit module enables Cat. 7A transmission in the train car transition area. The interface is also shock and vibration resistant according to DIN EN 61373, Category II, which makes it suitable for extreme loads in the railway environment.
The Next Generation of HMI and SCADA
By Benson Hougland, Opto 22The next generation of HMI and SCADA technologies is now poised to deliver the rich interfaces users expect, with even easier connectivity to the thriving variety of Internet of Things devices.
Process Solutions announces launch of Robotic Controls Division
The division is being formed in response to customer and supplier demand, along with the Northwest region’s lack of service providers for robot-based automation.
Are Industrial Protocols Going the Way of AppleTalk, DecNet & Netware?
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.comThe industrial automation industry has a reputation and history of being behind the technology adoption curve. With an prganizational need for reliability and system availability, the key question is: When is a new technology reliable enough that the benefits outweigh the risk?
CIMdata announces strategic partnership with the Institute for Process Excellence
Under this partnership, CIMdata and IpX will launch several industry initiatives. These joint programs will provide organizations with the tools and services to solve complex challenges facing global enterprises.
Position Sensor Technology Comparison for Hydraulic Cylinder Feedback
By Edward E. Herceg, Alliance Sensors Group The strengths and weaknesses of magnetostrictive, variable resistance, and variable inductance sensors are examined in this white paper, along with a chart for feature-by-feature comparisons.
Novotechnik introduces TFD Series of touchless linear position sensors
The TFD-4000 Series utilizes a magnetic position marker to provide a stroke length of 0 to 14, 24 or 50 mm—depending on model. These sensors make touchless measurements through air and non-magnetic materials.
Bronkhurst introduces D-6390 MASS-STREAM mass flow meter
On the D-6390 model, the maximum measuring range has been expanded to 10,000 ln/min air equivalent. Analogue I/O signals as well as an RS232 interface are provided by default.
ABB to highlight ABB Ability solutions at CEPSI 2018 in Malaysia
Highlights from ABB’s showcase include solutions that can enable digitalization and enhance the grid, in line with this year’s conference theme, “Re-imagining utility of the future.”
Seeq to sponsor Ignition Community Conference
The ICC is hosted by Inductive Automation for partners and customers of the Ignition SCADA system.
GF Piping Systems introduces Signet 9950 Dual Channel Transmitter (Gen 2b)
With the setup of a transmitter and the versatility of a controller, the 9950 Gen 2b fully supports the Signet 2751 pH/ORP Smart Sensor Electronics for pH/ORP measurements.
Three Steps to Ensuring Machine Safety
By Jonathan Wilkins, EU AutomationMachine safety is of the utmost importance to manufacturers to reduce the risk of accidents and safeguard staff. However, the benefits of a comprehensive safety strategy can extend far beyond this. But how can manufacturers reap the rewards safety brings?
EXAIR releases 1/8 NPT No Drip External Mix Atomizing Spray Nozzles
Applications include painting, coating, rinsing, cooling, quenching, wetting (moistening), dust control and humidification. The Atomizing Nozzles are fully adjustable to minimize air and liquid consumption and have interchangeable liquid and air caps.
AutomationDirect introduces Patlite LR4 Series Tower Lights
LED modules are interchangeable and color sequences are changeable by adding or removing up to five color module choices even after installation. LED modules of the same color within a signal tower will light up simultaneously.
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