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Festo Announces Ordering App
Festo Mobile App delivers quick and easy access to the Festo FAST Catalog of industrial automation components.
Endress+Hauser Announces Spring 2016 Training Courses
Classes typically are a combination of classroom and hands-on training on either the Endress+Hauser PTU (Process Training Unit), a full-scale, working process skid with on-line instrumentation and controls, or live instruments in training stands, both designed to simulate operating conditions.
Red Lion RTUs Receive ATEX approval
Sixnet series RAM 9000 industrial cellular RTUs have received ATEX zone 2, category 3 approval and are safe for use in potentially hazardous environments.
FCI Releases SIL 2 Compliant FS10i Flow Switch/Monitor
Applications for the FS10i Flow Switch/Monitor include cooling water and fluids, leak detection, lubricant flow assurance, ventilation verification, chemical injection assurance, nitrogen purge verifications and compressor leak detection.
Darius Adamczyk Named Honeywell COO
Since 2014, Adamczyk has served as President and CEO of Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies (PMT).
Emerson adds PROFINET to DeltaV distributed control system
The DeltaV system now connects directly to motor center and variable speed drive applications
NovaTech updates D/3 distributed control system software
Enhancements in version 15 include reduced configuration time, integration with the OSI PI historian, and additional graphics objects.
Gas sensors market size to reach $2.89 bn by 2022
Gas sensors market size was valued at USD 1.9 billion in 2014 and is forecast to reach USD 2.89 billion by 2022
Pump Guy Seminar
The Pump Guy Seminar is presented by world-renowned pump expert Larry Bachus (a.k.a. "Pump Guy"). The training is designed to provide process plant engineers, managers, technicians, operators, and others involved with pumping systems technical knowledge on industrial pump design, operation, and maintenance.
DC-101 Field Device Tooling
After completing this course, participants will understand what Field Device Tooling means, what can be the scope and how it can be used to improve a process. Maintenance and engineering personnel will understand the basic concepts and lay out of FDT frames. Students will then be given detailed instruction of proper DTM maintenance to keep software running smoothly.
Endress + Hauser completes takeover of Analytik Jena
Endress + Hauser's takeover of German analytical provider began in 2013
U.S. Manufacturing Competitiveness Rising
Deloitte predicts the United States is expected to be the most competitive manufacturing nation, moving China into the number two position by 2020.
Emerson adds Exida alarm tool to DeltaV DCS
SILAlarm V2.10 rationalization tool supports the design and automatic configuration of DeltaV Alarm Suppression modules.
ISA and Beamex to conduct workshop on calibration best practices
Calibration Best Practices: Interactive Workshop will be held Thursday, 18 August 2016 at the Space Center Houston in Houston, Texas, USA.
Veterans in Automation
By Michael Marlowe, Automation FederationAutomation jobs require a combination of technical know-how combined with interpersonal skills, making them a great fit for veterans.
Dataforth publishes corporate capabilities brochure
Brochure presents an overview of the company’s full line of 1200+ data acquisition and control, signal conditioning, and data communication products.
Parker Hannifin releases IX industrial PC and PCA PowerStation
IX PC comes pre-loaded with InteractX supervisory HMI runtime software.
PAC introduces ViscoSure process viscosity analyzer
ViscoSure combines oscillating piston technology with tight temperature control to provide precise viscosity analysis.
IHS forecasts steady growth for the world operator terminal market
The world operator terminal market is was worth $2.4 billion in 2014, and IHS Technology forecasts it to grow to $2.9 billion in 2019.
Strategic Automation Leadership Conference
At the Strategic Automation Leadership Conference, industry expert will discuss ways to enhance processes to achieve operational excellence—both in terms of improved profitability and plant safety. Industry-recognized, top automation professionals, like Peter Martin with Schneider Electric, will deliver compelling information to use now that can be used immediately to ensure plant stability.
Interactive workshop: Best Calibration Practices
This hands-on workshop is designed to equip engineers and technicians in the field with strategies for improving daily maintenance processes and tasks. Tactics for strengthening accuracy and quality, while saving time and lowering risks will be taught by industry experts.
ValvTechnologies names Chad Bowers chief information officer
Bowers will have responsibility for technology strategy, digital architecture, business systems, application development, data management and security, and communication systems.
Honeywell acquisition of Elster & IIoT Strategy
By Bill Lydon, EditorIn January, Honeywell completed the acquisition of Elster for $5.1 billion. Elster is a leading provider of gas, water, and electricity measurement solutions used in commercial, industrial, and residential applications. Offerings include smart meters, software, and data analytic solutions.
Process Control & Industry 4.0 activities of ODVA
By Bill Lydon, EditorODVA believes EtherNet/IP is ideally positioned for the fourth industrial revolution and the world of integrated cyber physical systems. This article summarizes ODVA's initiatives for the process industries, Industry 4.0 and field device configuration/integration.
FCI ST98 Air/Gas Flow Meter measures Landfill Biogas
The ST98 Flow Meter with its thermal mass sensor provides direct mass flow measurement without the need for additional temperature or pressure sensors or density calculating devices.
Endress+Hauser releases Memograph M RSG45 Data Manager
A compact data acquisition system, the RSG45 acquires, displays, records, archives, analyzes and transmits process data to control systems, PCs and maintenance devices.
ISA and Beamex to conduct workshop on calibration
The Calibration Best Practices: Interactive Workshop will be held Thursday, 18 August 2016 at the Space Center Houston in Houston, Texas, USA.
Arkansas water utility upgrades to Bedrock control system
The Russellville, Arkansas Water and Sewer System replaced a legacy PLC with a secure Bedrock industrial control system.
High Performance Graphics Improve Gas Turbine Temperature Control
Pigler Automation upgraded a Siemens Simatic PCS 7 used to produce electricity and steam for a paper company at one of its mills in Western Europe.
Intertec introduces explosion proof cabinets
Explosion proof cabinets protect field instrumentation operating in Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas.
TT Electronics announces TPL Series pressure transmitters
TPL Series pressure transmitters offer 0.5V to 4.5V ratiometric output and a ±0.25% non-linearity, hysteresis and repeatability specification (BFSL) over a operating temperature range of -40° to +125 °C.
Ashcroft toughens up B-Series explosion proof pressure switch
The switch is now available in 316 stainless steel
Sensor Connection introduces TCA-MS-K-1 thermocouple signal conditioner
This Type K thermocouple amplifier module converts the low output voltage signal from a Type K thermocouple probe to a single independent linearized 0 to 5 VDC output voltage.
Oil Prices on the Verge of Rebound
Recent analysis indicates that oil prices may in fact be on the rebound
Strategic Automation Leadership Conference
At the Strategic Automation Leadership Conference, industry experts will discuss ways to enhance processes to achieve operational excellence—both in terms of improved profitability and plant safety.
Best Calibration Practices: Interactive Workshop
The Best Calibration Practices: Interactive Workshop is technically driven and education-based, designed to equip engineers and technicians in the field with strategies for improving daily maintenance processes and tasks. Tactics for strengthening accuracy and quality, while saving time and lowering risks will be taught by industry experts.
Pilz releases Safety Device Diagnostics system
System includes a fieldbus module, junction and PSEN safe sensor technology.
ValvTechnologies expands plant in India
The plant in Chennai, India, now has a full-fledged service center which includes on-site service capabilities.
VEGA introduces VEGAPULS 64 radar level sensor
The 80 GHz frequency enables improved focusing of the radar beam, making measurement easier and more reliable, even under difficult conditions.
ICP DAS releases CAN-8823 remote I/O
CAN-8823 is a CANopen remote I/O Unit with 8 I/O expansion slots.
Data Translation announces DT9857E USB data acquisition module
DT9857E has eight or 16 analog inputs (24-bit), two 32-bit analog outputs, digital I/O lines, tachometer input and counters.
Clippard updates EV electronic valves
The 2-way normally-closed electronic valves are now available in a 7mm cartridge package.
Opto 22 updates groov operator interface software
Enhancements in groov 3.1 include an image library, gadgets, and screen options to help engineers and OEMs build custom mobile smartphone and tablet interfaces.
E2S releases GNEx hazardous location warning signals
Xenon strobe beacon visual signals are suitable for all Zone 1, 2, 21 & 22 hazardous locations.
Endress+Hauser Group honors inventors
270 new patent applications in 2015 is a new record.
Nearly half of all business leaders scared of growth
Survey shows pitfalls of unplanned growth and underlying anxiety in ability to succeed in the face of growth and change.
Rotork actuators to perform fire safety duty on the Istanbul Metro
Rotork RC200 scotch-yoke pneumatic actuators will be installed in new subway tunnels under construction for the Istanbul Metro.
Hannover Messe 2016 features Integrated Industry, President Obama
Hannover Messe is always an exciting and informative event which showcases products and innovations from around the world. This year, the theme is Integrated Industry and the United States will be the Partner Country. President Obama will be on hand to open and tour the fair with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Endress+Hauser releases Micropilot NMR81 radar level sensor
Micropilot NMR81 for high-accuracy custody transfer applications is certified by independent test authorities to an accuracy of up to ±0.5mm.
Balluff announces Advanced SMARTLEVEL level sensor
Advanced SMARTLEVEL is suitable for level detection applications involving liquids, powders, granulates, paste like medias, such as grease, cleaning fluids, and acids and bases.
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