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Honeywell to provide automation, safety systems to Canadian natural gas plant
Located on the eastern shore of Canada in Nova Scotia, Pieridae Energy’s Goldboro LNG project will include a natural gas liquefaction terminal and facilities for LNG storage and marine export. The facility will be able to process 10 million metric tons of LNG a year and have a storage capacity of 690,000 cubic meters. Startup is expected in 2021.
ISA launches SCADA Systems Standards Committee
ISA112 will develop standards and technical reports intended to improve the overall reliability of supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system design, installation, integration and operation of the infrastructure for pipelines, water and wastewater, power, oil and gas, and other industries.
Schneider Electric announces enhancements to WeatherSentry system for lightning tracking
The addition of a user-searchable lighting inspection data archive means that utilities and wind farm operators now have a tool for short- and long-term lightning damage analysis.
Rotork's IQ3 actuators enable creation of seven-way control valve
The valve, manufactured in Japan by the Aska Corporation, operates under high pressure to control and regulate the flow of chemicals such as polymers, reducing the load on instrumentation in the downstream manufacturing processes.
BEI Kimco introduces LAH15-19-000A linear voice coil actuator
Initially designed to meet the exacting requirements of an anesthesia machine, the LAH15-19-000A VCA will serve well for many other applications where low friction and high force accuracy are needed.
AutomationDirect announces 8mm, 12mm, 18mm M-Series DC proximity sensors
With 10 models available, the magnetic sensors feature stainless steel shielded housings, are offered as NPN or PNP models with normally-open or normally-closed outputs
Control Station announces Summer 2016 version of PlantESP CLPM platform
The latest release of PlantESP includes functional enhancements that simplify the identification of control loop performance issues and architectural improvements that speed PlantESP’s processing.
Okuma introduces LU3000 EX-M turning center
This machine features a compact design and a cast iron base, in addition to optimized CNC control, motors and drive systems that are specifically designed to work together for machine performance.
Prime Vision releases dangerous goods detection app
The Prime Vision solution detects any labeled hazardous material within the sorting environment and initiates the safe shutdown of systems to enable an operator to remove the item or take appropriate action.
Emerson introduces Rosemount CT5400 gas analyzer
The modular and scalable design of the CT5400 can incorporate up to six high-resolution laser modules and can detect, measure, and monitor up to 12 critical components simultaneously.
TrendMiner announces $1.1 Million funding from The Innovation Fund
This is a symbolic investment after the Fund’s recent series A funding to TrendMiner of $6 million in December 2015. The investment group supports promising companies identified as creating exceptional value to the chemical industry.
Sensotech releases LiquiSonic V10 sensor
Based on the modern principle of sonic velocity measurement, the LiquiSonic V10 provides an inline analytical solution used to determine the concentration of process liquids in industry and research.
Aerotech introduces QFOCUS QF-46 piezo nanopositioning stage
The QF-46 is designed with next-generation optical instruments and laser machines in mind. It is suitable for any demanding optical application requiring high precision and throughput with long travels.
FIPA builds End-of-Arm-Tooling to enhance FANUC robotics
Built in FIPA’s American facilities, and installed in the testing and demonstration laboratory at FANUC headquarters in Rochester Hills, Michigan, this custom EOAT solution features four flat vacuum cups especially designed for heavy-duty ejector for process reliability.
Automation Fair 2016
Attend industry forums, hands-on labs, and technical sessions to expand your knowledge and use of the latest control, power and information technologies. With over 170 exhibits, take advantage of automation expertise from Rockwell Automation and members of our PartnerNetwork
Wonderware User Group
Wonderware is again changing the Industry landscape from Human Powered to Empowered Humans. Let us show you a new level of control – a level of control that has the power to change industry itself. Learn about the latest advances in process and automation engineering, share your professional insights, attend roundtable forums on the latest industry topics and network with your peers.
2016 Process Control and Safety Symposium and Exhibition
Conference tracks, featuring sessions led by the world’s leading experts, will cover critical instrumentation, communications, control systems, safety and security topics. Engineers, technicians, and plant managers from the oil and gas, refining, chemical, petrochemical, and other process industries will benefit from this three-day intensive event. Social events, keynote presentations, panel discussions, training courses, and an exhibit featuring leading companies will round out the event.
JM Science introduces Density/Specific Gravity Meter
Designed for any industry that requires measurement of concentration or density, the Density/Specific Gravity Meter takes measurement in 20 seconds and requires a minimum sample of 1.0mL
AURA Controls introduces EXC compact regulator
The EXC Compact Regulator is suited for applications including test benches, analytical instrumentation, and OEM equipment.
Aventics announces ST6 series of proximity sensors
The ST6 sensor series includes a wide range of versions with different line lengths and connections. Aventics also offers variants with ATEX certification and covers application temperatures from -40°C to 120°C with its cold and heat-resistant versions.
Surlean Foods chooses noax' industrial hardware for weighing and packaging in custom-food manufacturing
To meet customers’ complex custom-batch processing requirements, Surlean Foods chose noax industrial touchscreen computers to support their business operations.
Rockwell Automation introduces SequenceManager for batch processes
Leveraging a Logix-based controller platform from Rockwell Automation, the SequenceManager solution allows operators to configure, view and obtain critical information about batch sequences stored in the controller
ISA publishes second edition Industrial Automation and Control System Security Principles
The title of the second edition—Industrial Automation and Control System Security Principles: Protecting the Critical Infrastructure—was expanded and updated to reflect the latest advances in industrial automation and control system (IACS) security.
Hoffer introduces STAR series of liquid flow meters
Hoffer's STAR Series liquid turbine flowmeters are available to measure liquid flow applications in 11 sizes and cover a flow range of .35 to 650 GPM. Some industrial flow applications include fuel metering, well water, gasoline, etc.
Curtiss-Wright announces VPT351 valve-position sensor
The VPT351 valve-position sensor features a measurement range of 0-10mm (±5mm) to 0-25mm (±12.5mm) in 1mm increments and is ideal for off-highway, specialty-vehicle applications including mobile cranes and construction vehicles.
ProComSol announces HART Communicator kits for hazardous areas
The communicators use the TAB-EX series of Android Tablets from ecom instruments. The kits include the tablet, HART modem, and the DevComDroid DD based Smart Communicator App for Android.
Turck introduces the TBPN Hybrid Safety Block I/O Module
Turck has developed the safety module for an extended temperature range from -40 to +70 °C. The IP65/IP67/ IP69K protection types allow use in demanding environments.
GE Digital announces fourth-generation HMI/SCADA software
This fourth generation HMI/SCADA technology is designed to allow operators to spend less time navigating, find critical data faster, improve alarm resolution success, identify relevant screens for an alarm, increase usability, and achieve a faster build/deployment.
Progea releases Movicon NExT version 3.0 SCADA/HMI software
Development efforts for the 3.0 release focused on providing features and functionality based on performance, quality and usability feedback, collected with the previous version
ams releases hitkit v.4.14 PDK with CMOS technology
The latest version of the process design kit provides product developers with a plug-and-play tool set with improved analog features and device performance as well as simulation models.
Emerson helps launch waste-to-energy plant in Poland
Emerson automation experts provided control system design, engineering and commissioning services that were critical to the successful and on-schedule completion of the project.
AutomationDirect introduces Liquatite electrical conduit
The Liquatite conduit, by Electri-flex, is designed for a wide range of uses in the electrical industry, including motors, lighting, electric signs, elevators, pools/fountains, enclosure connections, and more.
SST Sensing introduces Zirconia Screw Fit oxygen sensor
The Zirconia Screw Fit Housing option provides engineers with the basis for a solution, where only the sensor head itself is exposed to the sample gas environment.
EXAIR releases Catalog 30 technical guide
The full color technical guide offers solutions to common industrial conveying, cooling, cleaning, blowoff, drying, coating and static electricity problems.
HIMA delivers burner management systems to INPEX' Australian facilities
HIMA is providing BMS design, engineering and integration from the office in Houston, Texas, while commissioning and additional services will be delivered by local HIMA professionals in Australia.
PA&E announce hermetic 38999 RF BMA connector line
This product development combines PA&E's hermetic RF connector technology with MIL-DTL 38999/23 Series III shell interfaces.
igus introduces drylin stop motion positional system and drylin prism slide
The ball-pretensioned predefined positional system is deisgned for stepped locking. The drylin preload prism slide is suitable for manual adjustments wherever displacement forces and a "full" high quality run while moving are desired.
Emerson announces Rosemount 975 flame detectors
The new line incorporates a variety of flame detection technologies that will provide coverage for a wide range of process industries, including upstream oil and gas installations, chemical plants, and refineries.
Sigma-Netics adds 2-pin connector to 784 series of pressure switches
Originally available with just a 3-pin Deutsch, the 2-pin option allows the 784 Series to serve a wider range of applications, including those with limited installation space.
igus releases the A181 series of iglide bearings
RoHS-approved materials and tribologically-optimized plastic blends to help the A181 perform in both rotary and pivoting movements in bottling, packaging, and processing applications.
‘Open Process Control Architecture Standard’ is the Rallying Cry at ExxonMobil’s Industry Day
By Bill LydonA major driver for the effort for open process control standards, has been the widespread call for accelerative automation technology, along with an ecosystem of suppliers that can leverage the latest technology.
Honeywell releases latest version of Experion Process Knowledge System Orion
The solution will help industrial plants optimize automation project execution, reduce loop commissioning time, minimize operational risk and protect intellectual investments while keeping current with today’s technology.
Fluke and Selmatec release press hardening control solutions
The portfolio covers direct and indirect press hardening as well as pressure controlled hardening (PCH). Solutions are provided for various process stages: position control before and after the oven as well as in the press; parts temperature monitoring before and after the press; and temperature monitoring of the tappet guide rails.
Swedish utility chooses Kamstrup as smart meter provider
Smart metering solutions provider Kamstrup will be supplying 27,000 intelligent electricity meters to Swedish utility Västerbergslagens Elnät AB over the next three years.
ICP DAS USA introduces iGW-735i gateway
The tGW-735i allows a Modbus TCP host to communicate with up to 3 serial Modbus RTU/ASCII devices through an Ethernet network, thus saving the cabling costs
ISA announces MAVERICK recognized as 2016 50 Best Companies to Watch
The Silicon Review selected MAVERICK for this honor based on its revenue growth, creativity in innovation, customer reviews and domain influence.
HARTING introduces Han ES Press connector
The Han ES Press connector is based on a cage clamp terminal and enables installation and contact bridging with prefabricated jumpers.
Fluke introduces 2271A pressure calibrator
The 2271A is ideal for calibration laboratories that are adding pressure calibration services because it features a range of pressure measurement capabilities.
H2W releases NCM01 and NCC01 coil actuators
The NCM01-04-001-2IB and the NCC01-04-001-1X are designed to be miniature versions of H2W's moving coil and moving magnet voice coil actuators
HIMA announces investment in IFS' ERP solution
IFS Applications 9 will be used at HIMA as a central ERP system to unify the enterprise’s complex global business processes. The order placed with international ERP provider IFS includes licenses and services with a total value of about EUR 3.1 million.
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