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L-com releases 1HFA-series of industrial enclosures
These 120V AC industrial enclosures feature built-in heating and cooling systems with a user-adjustable thermostat that incorporates two separate thermostats, allowing independent control of heating and cooling.
Are You Paying Too Much Tax for your Gas Flaring?
By Lana Ginns, FluentaWith tighter emission regulations, and increased taxation soon to follow, enhanced density monitoring (EDM) can become a vital process to ensure companies are taxed correctly for the gas they are releasing.
MYNAH announces expanded training partnership with ProSys
MYNAH will now have a Gulf Coast Sales & Service office located within ProSys’ Baton Rouge, LA and Houston, TX offices, as well as a European Sales & Service office located within ProSys’ Hurth, Germany office.
Yokogawa announces ISA100 Wireless-based field wireless vibration sensor
With a field wireless system, plant field devices and analyzers are able to communicate wirelessly with host-level monitoring and control systems.
Tatsoft releases TatSoft Factory Studio v. 16
Release 16 provides an Object Browser, Geo-Location integration to visualize real-time Asset information by location, auto-generation of dynamic display from .CSV and .XLS files, trend annotations, enhanced alarms, security and audit-trail, and performance enhancements on the built-in data logging.
Spartan Controls and Univ. of Alberta partner for oil sands process control research
This NSERC Industry Research Chair is aimed at developing solutions that will lead to estimation, control and optimization technologies and focuses on the systems that control the oil sands processes
Fluke announces DATAPAQ SelectivePaq thermal profiling system
The profiling system combines a four-channel DATAPAQ Q18 micro data logger with micro-miniature thermocouple plugs and a thermal shield 20 mm high and 40 mm wide.
AutomationDirect introduces LPF and SPF series of RFID safety switches
The IP69K-rated LPF and SPF-series operate with most safety relays and feature plastic housings, wide sensing distances (>10mm), and a high tolerance to misalignment after sensing.
Red Lion names Bruce Macpherson Vice President of EMEA and SAARC
As Vice President of Sales for the EMEA and SAARC regions, Macpherson will oversee customer relationships and business growth. Bruce reports directly to Red Lion President Jack Lee and serves on the company’s leadership team.
Fluke introduces DATAPAQ MonoPaq2 temperature profiling system
The DATAPAQ Q18 logger connects four thermocouples via micro-miniature sockets and logs up to 32,000 readings per channel with an adjustable interval of 0.05 s or more.
OSI helps Oklahoma electric cooperative automate distribution management
Central Electric Cooperative's DMS includes OSI's.NET-based Graphical User Interface (GUI); Calculation and Scripting Subsystem; Real-time and Historical Trending; Disturbance Data Collection; Data Engineering and Maintenance Subsystem and more.
EPE chooses Nordson's ASYMTEK Spectrum S-920 to automate fluid dispensation
The scalable Nordson ASYMTEK Spectrum S-920N Series is suitable for high-volume production of advanced dispensing processes, including underfill, cavity fill, die attach and encapsulation.
To Replace or Service Automation Systems: That is the Question
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.comFor cost and efficiency purposes, most vendors will try to minimize downtime with already existing automation systems and manufacturing equipment, instead of buying new equipment. This may be a prudent decision in some cases but it does beg some questions
mySCADA introduces version 7.0.14 of flagship software
Version 7.0.14 of the mySCADA software adds explanatory videos as well as multilanguage support which facilitates translatiton to different language versions.
Alaskan electric company chooses OSI to implement SCADA and energy management system
The SCADA/EMS system is intended to allow GVEA to fulfill existing needs for Generation and Energy Management, as well as provide a platform that can be adapted to future requirements for Distribution Management
Hamilton Engineering chooses B-Scada to implement IoT capability
B-Scada’s Status Device Cloud IoT platform was used to provide the cloud-hosted software with visualization for real time and historical data, reporting, alarming, analytics, workflow and mobile device access for Hamilton Engineering
AURA introduces EX2 Series gas control station
The EX2 Series Control Station includes dual-stage regulator, mounting bracket, and flexible hose, making it ideal for applications like calibration systems, gas panels, and analytical instrumentation.
Leading2Lean introduces TraceCloud alert system
TraceCloud is a CloudDISPATCH engine designed to identify possible manufacturing problems across disparate systems in different plants.
Kistler's maXYmos process monitoring system boosts P.J. Hare's quality control
P. J. Hare focuses its development work primarily on hydraulic presses for use in the automotive supply sector. Because customers require traceable quality control, Hare integrates this aspect directly into the production process for its special-purpose machinery with the help of systems from Kistler.
Phoenix Contact and Flowserve join Endress+Hauser's Open Integration Partner Program
Endress+Hauser’s Open Integration Partner Program strives to mitigate risks when commissioning customer plant by ensuring that operators can easily integrate their devices and components into automation systems.
Alicat Scientific introduces EPC & EPCD family of pressure controllers
EPC instruments are ideal for use in OEM gas chromatographs, fluidics dispensing for flow cytometry, and anywhere responsive pressure control is needed.
Panduit introduces Verisafe Absence of Voltage tester
The patent-pending VeriSafe Absence of Voltage Tester simplifies the voltage verification process through automation, which reduces risk of worker exposure to electrical hazards by verifying the absence of voltage before equipment is accessed.
Festo introduces VZBE family of NPT ball valves
The VZBE family of NPT ball valves is available in a two-way or three-way design. With a 316 stainless steel body and Teflon seats, these valves are rated up to 1,000 psi and 400° Fahrenheit (200° C).
H2W introduces TWR-070-410-1150-3PH brushless torque motor
The rotary 3-phase brushless motor, also known as a rotary servo motor, is a direct drive motor that is ideal for limited or unlimited, closed loop servo, rotary motion applications.
Altech introduces UL Ground Fault Equipment Protection
These three series are the latest additions to Altech’s UL listed product range dedicated to meet demanding conditions and applications across industries. Altech further provides product support and the capability to develop customized solutions to meet particular requirements.
Exair introduces 316 SS threaded line vac with NPT threads
Applications for the 316SS include gas, grain or ingredient sampling, part transfer, hopper loading, scrap trim removal, tablet transfer and packaging.
Honeywell provides IIoT connectivity to Delek Refining
Delek Refining will use an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)-based Connected Performance Services (CPS) offering to improve the performance of its refinery in Tyler, Texas.
TrendMiner appoints John Miller and Edwin van Dijk as Vice Presidents of Strategic Accounts, Marketing
Miller’s primary focus is to support current accounts and manage the company’s growth strategy by working closely with prospects and new accounts. van Dijk, who will join TrendMiner on January 1, 2017, will be responsible for TrendMiner’s global marketing strategy.
Isel USA introduces LES 5 ball screw actuator
The LES 5 design is available in travels from 40 mm (1.5”) to 2722 mm (107.2”) in X, XY or XYZ configurations. It is constructed from a single aluminum extrusion profile that is 225mm wide and capable of handling heavy-cantilevered loads.
Weidmuller introduces MH, QL & FS versions of Klippon terminal boxes
These enclosures comply with the requirements covering equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, making them ideally suited for harsh environment applications in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Nuclear and Waste Water industries.
Novotechnik introduces RFC4800 series of angle sensors
Features include programmable zero point offset, measurement averaging and sign of rotational direction. RFC4800 Series has a resolution of 14-bits across 360°, repeatability of 0.36° and independent linearity of ±0.5% of full scale.
Fluke products named finalists for Plant Engineering 2016 Product of the Year Awards
Fluke Condition Monitoring and the Fluke 279 FC Thermal Multimeter are finalists in the Maintenance Tools and Equipment category. The awards honor products that help professionals do their jobs smarter, safer, and more productively as chosen by the magazine’s subscribers.
Spectrum introduces M4x.22xx series of PXIe-based digitizers
Typical applications include semiconductor and component testing, radar, wireless and digital communications, laser and optical systems, automotive, power, physics, surveillance, medical science, aerospace and defense.
Automation Direct adds BVS-3 & BVS-4 valves to NITRA pneumatics line
NITRA pneumatic control distribution blocks are a way to connect a bank of AVS or BVS-series valves to a controller allowing replacement of a bundle of solenoid cables with a single cable connected to an M12 or a D-sub connector.
Honeywell's control and safety systems selected for Turkish natural gas pipeline
The system will ensure safe operations of compressor stations along the entire length of the pipeline. The Southern Gas Corridor is a critical part of the European Union’s strategy to enhance its energy security.
smartGAS expands EVO series of NDIR gas sensors for CO measurement
Additonally to the FLOWEVO CO (2000 ppm) sensor, the product portfolio has been complemented with the NDIR-based FLOWEVO CO gas sensor with a measuring range of 100 vol. %.
WSCAD releases expanded electrical CAD data library
Over 140,000 updated parts, data and new records were added in 2016, including several from manufacturers such as BALLUFF, DRAGO, Phoenix Contact, and Siemens.
Senix helps Murray Irrigation automate level measurement
Murray Irrigation, Australia's largest privately owned irrigation company, is automating its 3,000 kilometers of gravity-fed irrigation channels in New South Wales with over 2,200 Senix ToughSonic REMOTE 14 ultrasonic sensors
Emerson provides Roxar reservoir modeling software to Kuwait Oil Company
Emerson’s Roxar RMS reservoir modeling software includes a variety of different modules covering well correlation, mapping, structural modeling, petrophysical modeling, local model updates, facies modeling, fracture modeling and uncertainty management.
Opto 22 announces joining of Dell IoT Solutions Partner Program
This combination brings together a hardware platform, data visualization for mobile and web clients, industrial automation protocol support including Modbus/TCP and OPC UA, and data flow processing with software development environments like Node-RED.
Control Station announces 2017 manufacturing training schedule
Training workshops will be delivered in collaboration with the company’s Solution Partners and Product Distributors, and they will emphasize techniques for optimizing a production facility’s regulatory control systems.
Flow-Cal announces integration solution for Testit 3 and Enterprise applications
With integration already available between FLOWCAL and TESTit’s prior version 2, Flow-Cal’s product management team identified a scalable approach for the integrated TESTit 3 and its future releases.
Reliable Controls releases MyControl 1.7 app
Compatible with both Android and iOS operating systems, the myControl user interface provides individual personal control for occupants through accessible settings for temperature, lighting, ventilation, occupancy, and more.
Rotork delivers flow control to Suncor oil sands project
Suncor is a Canadian integrated energy company. Rotork has been a supplier of flow control products and services to Suncor for over 30 years, providing reliable solutions in some of the most demanding operating environments.
Elite Control Systems announces support contract with ScottishPower Renewables
The agreement requires Elite Control Systems to continue to supply rapid response support services for the 29 onshore wind systems that ScottishPower Renewables operates across Scotland.
ISA's 2016 Process Control Symposium draws over 300 attendees
Attending engineers, technicians and plant managers gained the latest insights, news and trends in process measurement and control across key process industry sectors. Particular attention was placed on the critical issues in instrumentation, communications, control systems, safety and security.
Intertec provides automated cooling for Middle Eastern refinery
The environmental protection solution is being provided as part of an upgrade to the burner management systems at the core of the plant's refining processes.
POSITAL introduces family of magnetic kit encoders
The kit encoders are based on POSITAL’s self-contained magnetic rotary encoders. Further, the core components of these instruments are available as separate assemblies that can be readily integrated into other products.
Siemens obtains TÜV SÜD security certification for Sinamics PCS 7
For the product certification according to IEC 62443-4-1 and 62443-3-3, TÃœV SÃœD tested and verified the security functions implemented in the Simatic PCS 7 process control system.
FCI releases FLT93L Series FlexSwitch
Engineers at natural gas liquids (NGL) fractionation processing facilities will find the FLT93L Series FlexSwitch to be a solution for process relief valve leak monitoring in this demanding petrochemical process.
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