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21 CFR Part 11 Compliance for SaaS/Cloud Applications
21 CFR Part 11 Compliance for SaaS/Cloud Applications: 2-day In-person Seminar.
Validation, Verification and Transfer of Analytical Methods (Understanding and implementing guidelines from FDA/EMA, USP and ICH)
Gain a deeper understanding of validation, verification and transfer of analytical methods. Learn compendial methods, analytical methods, data, procedures, USP chapters, ICH Q2 and more about Lab compliance.
Quality Control Laboratory Compliance - cGMPs and GLPs
Laboratory compliance training seminar on Quality Control labs, FDA regulatory requirements, preparing for FDA inspections and recent inspection trends and enforcement actions. Explains relevant guidelines and how to comply with cGMP and GLP.
Emerson adds Modbus to Rosemount 8700M magnetic flowmeter
The Modbus output provides access to advanced diagnostics, including SMART Meter Verification and electrode coating detection, provides users with information about the flowmeter.
MEMSIC releases MFC2030 bi-directional flow sensor
The MFC2030 is highly configurable, with multiple mounting options including manifold mount, BSP and NPT fittings.
Process Sensors introduces PSC-764-1M infrared thermal imaging camera
The camera offers a switchable combination of both thermal imaging and line scanning for use in the metals industry.
Aura Controls releases vacuum regulators
EXS and EXZ regulators provide accurate control of systems operating under vacuum.
Eriez introduces Moisture Monitor
Monitor helps to prevent excessive water content in recycling processes to increase metals recovery and decrease costs.
NEXCOM announces IPPD industrial touch monitors
Available in 15.6, 18.5, and 21.5 inches, industrial touch monitors feature widescreen and 10-point multi-touch for better operational awareness.
How will Internet of Things (IoT) will effect manufacturing automation?
By Bill Lydon, EditorThe Internet of Things (IoT) is a hot topic in technical and business circles, and many people predict significant benefits from IoT implementations. Prabhu Soundarrajan is one person with strong views about how the Internet of Things (IoT) will impact the industrial automation industry.
How will Internet of Things (IoT) affect manufacturing automation?
By Bill Lydon, EditorThe Internet of Things (IoT) is a hot topic in technical and business circles, and many people predict significant benefits from IoT implementations. Prabhu Soundarrajan is one person with strong views about how the Internet of Things (IoT) will impact the industrial automation industry.
Wireless Cuts Operating Expenses in Capital-Constrained Environments
By Moazzam Shamsi, Emerson Process ManagementWireless instrumentation can be used to quickly cut operating expenses with minimal required capital expenditures, aiding project justification in process plants. This article will compare wired to wireless installations, and show how wireless provides advantages in many instances.
Flow-Cal to supply SemGas with gas measurement software
SemGas owns and operates more than 1,300 miles of gathering pipelines in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas, as well as four processing plants that have a combined capacity of approximately 388 million cubic feet per day
Aplus Finetek releases SCL level sensor
SCL capacitance point level sensor detects the presence or absence of a wide range of materials including dry and freely flowing powders and granular materials as well as liquids.
10 Essential features to implement secure distributed HMI systems
By M. Taccolini, TatsoftEmpower yourself with updated tools, and find how the reliability, flexibility and ease-of-implementation of automation projects can be 10 times greater than it was 10 years ago.
Update on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
NIST notes the efforts of various industry sectors and governments in developing the Cybersecurity Framework.
Sensor Connection releases DPG-SD-2 digital thermocouple gauge
This microprocessor-based gauge is packaged in a compact 52mm O.D. round housing with an IP65 rated face ideal for use in harsh industrial environments.
US Offshore O&G needs cybersecurity solutions
Offshore platforms are primary targets from an economic and political perspective and cybersecurity solutions will have to be seamlessly integrated into these systems without causing disruptions or delays.
Functional Safety - will you pass the test?
The norms have far higher requirements for safety; they go beyond ISO 9001. How competent are you in terms of functional safety? Take the quiz now!
Understanding European versus U.S. Temperature Code Ratings for Solenoid Operated Valves
By Manny Arceo, ASCO NumaticsWhitepaper examines and explains the differences among the world’s major temperature ratings for solenoid valves — and serves as a concise guide to understanding and applying these ratings in order to correctly specify these components.
Diakont Electromechanical Actuators Successfully Perform Main Steam Valve Control At Nuclear Power Plants For Over Five Years
Diakont, a leading high-tech engineering and manufacturing company, has successfully replaced more than 20 legacy hydraulic actuators with Electromechanical Actuators (EMA) for the main steam valve controls at nuclear power plants.
Honeywell Profit Blend Optimizer improves performance at Russian refinery
LUKOIL’s Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez refinery uses Profit Blend Optimizer software, which is designed specifically for on-line blend reformulation and optimization
Endress+Hauser Announces Summer 2015 Training Courses
Classes typically are a combination of classroom and hands-on training on either the Endress+Hauser PTUâ„¢ (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.
AUMA adds FQM fail safe valve actuator
Actuators with FQM fail safe unit open and close a valve in the event of emergencies without power supply.
Rotork CMA actuators enable shale gas well compliance
An unnamed shale gas company in Louisiana installed Rotork CMA actuators run by solar panels to replace existing actuation equipment and control a variety of fluids at line pressures up to 6000 psig.
3S-Smart Software adds CODESYS Depictor Tool
CODESYS Depictor supplements the CODESYS Development System with an additional interface for 3D animation of IEC 61131-3 applications.
FCI updates FLT93 flow switch
FLT93 now complies with European Union RoHS Directive
Endress+Hauser opens office in Finland
Endress+Hauser Oy will be the exclusive provider of Endress+Hauser field devices and related solutions and services in the Finnish market.
Conducting Effective FMEA to address JCAHO Requirements
This webinar will cover the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) tool in details based on the presenter's experience of over 25 years with the tool in industries including nuclear and aerospace
ISA introduces cybersecurity courses and certificate programs
Courses include Using the ANSI/ISA-62443 Standards to Secure Your Industrial Control System); Cybersecurity for Automation, Control, and SCADA Systems; and Introduction to Industrial Automation Security and the ANSI/ISA-62443 Standards.
Bronkhorst announces EL-FLOW Prestige mass flow controller
MFCs can be tuned for extra fast flow response (down to 500 milliseconds) or extra smooth control, depending on the requirements of the user’s process.
Next-gen Thinking: The Advance of HMI and SCADA Software
By Phil Couling, Schneider ElectricHMI and SCADA systems have been undergoing a series of quiet revolutions for many years now. With all their new, stronger and innovative capabilities, what is really needed to get the most out of next-gen HMI is next-gen thinking about how to apply them.
Impress introduces MultiPrint MLP-149 panel printer
The thermal panel printer generates printouts of current measurement results directly at the point where the data recorder is installed.
A Practical Guide to Improving Temperature Measurement Accuracy
By Gary Prentice, Moore IndustriesWhite paper shows how to select the best sensor for a particular application and ways to improve the accuracy of the sensor you choose. In particular, it details the reasons why 4-wire RTD sensors are almost always the best choice for high-accuracy temperature applications.
Scientific Systems releases PR Class piston pumps
PR Class are dual-headed, positive displacement piston pumps that provide high, accurate flows and excellent pressure capability for a variety of uses.
Phoenix Contact releases CID2 and ATEX PLC relays
Space-saving PLC relays meet standards for American and European hazardous locations
Knick introduces Ceramat retractable fittings for process spectroscopy
Ceramat retractable fittings allow for a safe automatic cleaning of optical sensors without process interruptions and thus ensure reliable process control.
PR electronics introduces 7501 HART temperature transmitter
The transmitter delivers HART 7 functionality with HART 5 compatibility and can be configured to measure RTDs, thermocouples and bipolar mV and resistance signals.
Hazard Recognition-Safety Awareness Training
Online event on Improving Hazard Recognition - Tools That Work
Industrial Controls Market Expected to Reach USD 81 billion in 2021
The global Industrial Controls market was valued at USD 58 billion in 2014 and is expected to reach USD 81 billion by 2021, growing at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2015 to 2021.
Solenoid Solutions introduces subminiature solenoid valves
10mm and 15mm subminiature solenoid valves are for pneumatic automation and instrumentation.
Introduction to Safety Critical System Design
RTC MagazineBy Wayne Mcgee and Bill Ripley, Creative Electronic SystemsWell beyond reliable, safety-critical systems must do no harm—to themselves, their operators or to bystanders. There are standards, certification procedures and definite designed methodologies that have been developed to enable such systems.
Process skid standardization: What manufacturers want
Control DesignBy Dan HebertThe main components of a skid’s automation system interfacing to a plant-wide control system are the HMI, the controller and the instruments.
Honeywell to add McAfee to its security solutions
Honeywell is also offering Intel Security’s Enterprise Security Manager and Next Generation Firewall to its customers.
Emerson’s Coriolis and vortex flowmeters certified for ASME B31.1
B31.1 Power Piping design standard certification is a basic design requirement for products sold into the power industry.
Hydrotech announces fluid power website
Site provides access to 53,000 products. Visitors can search by function, part number, model number, or brand
Siemens announces Flat Panels and Panel PCs
Simatic IFP1900 PRO Flat Panels and IPC477D PRO Panel PCs have crystal-clear, scratchproof, 100% glass fronts.
ACHEMA 2015: Safety Excellence - the code for better business
“Safety Excellence - the code for better business” was our theme at the ACHEMA 2015 exhibition. Safety Excellence can enhance your Operational or Engineering Excellence and improve your business sustainability.
BP - Using drones to monitor safety
HazardExUntil recently, the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) – or drones – was mainly associated with the military. These days, however, they are increasingly being used for civilian and commercial purposes. BP is now using unmanned aerial vehicles at its Prudhoe Bay operations in Alaska, to help carry out safety checks in difficult terrain and temperatures.
Monitoring Steam Traps with Wireless Instrumentation
Process HeatingBy David Gustafson, Emerson Process ManagementFailed steam traps can cost a plant millions in repair costs and downtime, so many plants employ wireless monitoring to continuously oversee their operation.
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