By Thomas R. CutlerA successful roll out of automated equipment does not remove or reduce audit requirements for the associated processes. Whether the audit requirement is sourced from industrial standards, or government regulatory compliance, or contractual obligations to an OEM or required by internally mandated safety or quality initiatives, running multiple audit and inspection programs is unavoidable.

Eastern Controls is now the E+H rep for the Mid-Atlantic area – Metropolitan New York, Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

By John Rinaldi, Real Time AutomationBecause of the discontinuity between the factory floor and the Enterprise, opportunities to mine the factory floor for quality data, interrogate and build databases of maintenance data, feed dashboard reporting systems, gather historical data and feed enterprise analytic systems are lost. But there is a reliable, highly secure and reliable solution.

All existing and new products for Ethernet applications from Harting conform with the requirements for the use of PROFINET.

ATS Global in Haarlem, The Netherlands becomes first business to meet program's recognition standards

By PenkoIn principle, filling is a dosing process, only much faster. Product that has been produced in one batch, is now filled in multiple packages in succession or simultaneously. The filling process is typically done in a matter of seconds per package, as opposed to minutes or hours.

By PenkoThis White Paper discusses the challenges, options and solutions for process manufacturers when packaging products for consumers and/or the processing industry. This white paper focuses on packaged liquids in units smaller than 10kg (22 lbs).

Automation Supply will cover Arizona, New Mexico, Southern Nevada and the Country of Mexico.

SignalFire designs and manufactures specialized wireless mesh networking systems for uses in challenging and hazardous locations.

G-threaded components are made with strong thermoplastic (PBT) or nickel-plated brass bodies and stainless steel tube gripping claws and have a pre-applied O-ring to seal.

Emerson's Ovation control system will manage six diesel generators, 23 microturbines and a battery storage system, as well as the island's LPG plant and water treatment and desalination facilities.

Constructed of high grade 316 stainless steel, these durable fittings provide a simple push-pull method of connecting pneumatic components to each other and system piping.

Two additional configurations have been added to FireChek thermal shutoffs.

By Alex Perng, NexcomIoT relies on close connections among sensors, gateways, networks, and servers; and IoT gateways play a key role in building these connections..

TrulyMobile Scada is a first-in-class solution for securely accessing automation data via any smartphone.

Enhancements in version 2.10 include larger buttons, updated colors and the possibility to re-size windows so FieldCare can be used on small form factor devices like tablets.

Spot On switches are UL 1203 certified, which means they are explosion proof, dust ignition proof, and certified for all hazardous locations.

The 2015 ISA Process Control & Safety Symposium will be held 9-12 November in Houston, Texas, USA.

Bif Data will make service strategies shift from corrective to preventive and predictive maintenance services over the next five years

PICO Pµlse valve and Toµch controller make it possible to dispense very exact, repeatable micro-deposits as small as 0.5 nL at up to 500Hz continuous, with 1500Hz maximum bursts.

South African Instrumentation and ControlBy ABBExplains the benefits of buriable electronic meters and how advances in technology are opening up new possibilities in the way operators can collect and manage flow data.

By Bill Lydon, EditorReliance Industries Limited chairman is taking a non-traditional approach to drive change. He believes that driving technology into the organization is the fastest way to bring about organizational change. The chairman also believes the use of automation as a tool will drive business transformation and give the company a competitive advantage.

Sweden-based CGM provides control room design and ergonomic solutions for maximum control room operator effectiveness.

All three companies have been part of the Fluke Corporation portfolio for some time.

By Simon Dear, Cynergy3 ComponentsWhen selecting sensors for liquid level measurement applications, engineers are often faced with numerous technologies and measuring principles to choose from. Here’s an overview of five common level sensing technologies and the applications these are best suited to.

The project at the Shoshone Municipal Water Treatment Plant included replacing existing actuators and retrofitting more than 50 intelligent actuators to butterfly valves.

More than $65,000 in scholarships funds are expected to be distributed in 2016. Application deadline is 15 February 2016.

Enhancements in v3.6.1 include simulated I/O drivers that allow easy and seamless integration with Rockwell Automation’s RSLogix5000 Emulate and Siemens’ TI 5xx PLC.

Up to ten sensors can now be calibrated at the same time with the PC-based MemoSuite Advanced sensor management software.

Exida certified the company’s H and MH series cylinder products for SIL 3.

Emerson is automating the Shehong Liushu Hydropower Project that will bring clean electrical power to China’s Sichuan province.

By Dr Peter Harrop, IDTechEx Energy harvesting is increasingly using the same technology, often from the same companies, whether it is generating one microwatt for sensors to vehicle battery charging from harvesting that can reach many kilowatts.

The global demand of supervisory control and data acquisition systems market is believed to account US$32.70 billion in 2020 with a considerable 5.0% CAGR in the forecast period.

Ashley’s main duties will be to assist in the quotation process for Pilz’s Engineering works and to oversee the implementation of site installations, ensuring Pilz high standards are maintained at all times.

ControlBy Jim MontagueProcess analytical instruments make the same fundamental measurement they have for decades, but added intelligence and networking are delivering useful data to all their fans quicker and over much larger applications and platforms.

Emerson signs 10-year agreement with BP for enhanced oil and gas project execution and operational reliability.

Adding Power over Ethernet (PoE) allows the Smart Wireless Gateway to easily integrate with compatible infrastructure without the need for extra wiring.

The HART protocol is now available on all of its variable area and piston style flowmeters.