DCS systems have evolved over the years to meet the ever-changing demands of industrial processes. The next step in this evolution entails meeting the demand for optimization of operator functionalities while also adding further efficiencies and visibility into energy usage and spend. PES (Process Expert System) is the next generation Process Automation Systems developed to address the ever increasing demands of today’s production facilities and the energy dilemma.
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Otto Mation Comic - May 22, 2013
Otto explains the advantages of their new collaborative robot to Manuel. more
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Schneider Electric Targets Process Control
By Bill Lydon, Editor
In February 2013, Schneider Electric announced the PlantStruxure PES (Process Expert System) as, “The innovative Process Automation System that brings together the best... more -
Otto Mation Comic - May 15, 2013
Otto explains the dangers of outsourcing engineering to his management team. more
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Outsourcing Automation Design & Engineering –...
By Bill Lydon, Editor
Downsizing has become a way to increase profits by “leaning out” operations. Most engineers are working with lean staff, which limits their scope of work to basic... more -
New Breed of Robots Expand Applications & Opportunities...
By Bill Lydon, Editor
The Danish company, Universal Robots, has created a new breed of robots that are significantly lower in cost than traditional robots. With this new bread, even small... more -
System Obsolescence Planning
By Bill Lydon, Editor
A pharmaceutical company discussed their strategy and tips for system obsolescence planning and presented a specific case study of a DCS replacement at a specific site.... more
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Industry 4.0 Gaining Momentum
By Bill Lydon, Editor
Industry 4.0 was a thread in the presentations at the Hannover Messe 2013 opening ceremony under the umbrella of this year's "Integrated Industry" theme. The term "4.0"... more -
Automating Audit Management to Mitigate Risk and Improve OEE
By Matthew Littlefield, LNS Research
This article will investigate the traditional approach to audit management. Then, with the use of benchmark data from the 2012-2013 LNS Research Quality... more -
Groov by Opto 22: Monitor and control your automation...
Are you an industrial controls engineer who'd like to monitor and control your automation system on a mobile device?
Just imagine what you could do with an operator interface you could use on any... more
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Sharing Holistic Manufacturing Concepts at Hannover Messe
By Bill Lydon, Editor
The umbrella theme of the 2013 event was “Integrated Industry” that encompassed technology, cooperation and collaboration across corporate and sector boundaries. The... more -
Automotive Industry Automation Leaders Speak
By Bill Lydon, Editor
At the recent Manufacturing in America Symposium, hosted by Siemens and Electro-Matic, automation professionals from Ford and General Motors shared their perspectives on a... more -
Attacking the Future
By Bill Lydon, Editor
John Carey of BP Castrol challenged capital intensive industries that generally think they are impervious to change. Carey suggests that there is a great of chance for change... more
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Dedicated Alarm Annunciator Panel Evolution - Deserve...
By Robert Myles
Given the issues present in large-scale PLC/DCS systems and the advantages offered by Dedicated Alarm Annunciators, the additional cost to include one as a redundant system is well... more
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Rotork opens factory in Dubai
Situated in the Jebel Ali Free Zone, the facility will provide a full range of valve adaptation, retrofitting, site service and asset management activity encompassing electric and fluid power... more
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Improve Turnaround Practice Management
Interview with Sam Harkreader, Maintenance/Reliability/Engineering Improvement Lead at the Chocolate Bayou Plant with Ascend Performance Materials more
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Microchip Delivers 12 Billionth PICR Microcontroller
Microchip delivered the 12 billionth MCU approximately 10 months after delivering its 11 billionth.
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IO-Link Mapping Guide for sercos released
This user guide helps an automation engineer uniformly connect and integrate sensors and actuators equipped with an IO-Link interface into a sercos system. more
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Product Manager - Controllers and Process - SW Region
Company: Border States Electric
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posted: May 21, 2013
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Field Sales Engineer
Company: Advantech Corporation
Location: North Central U.S.,
Posted: May 13, 2013
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Project Manager- Custom Machinery (2331797)
Company: automationtechies, PS
Location: St Paul, Minnesota
Posted: May 13, 2013
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Vice President of Engineering & Operations (2362979)
Company: automationtechies, MC
Location: Salem, Oregon
Posted: May 10, 2013
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Sr. Consultant - Utilities & Energy Management (2359083)
Company: automationtechies, KLF
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Posted: May 9, 2013
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Product Engineer (2338409)
Company: automationtechies, KLF
Location: Cumming, Georgia
Posted: May 6, 2013
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Beckhoff Automation Opens New North American Headquarters
Beckhoff Automation relocated to Savage, Minnesota where the company has constructed a modern business complex with over 44,500 square feet. more
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Beckhoff Promotes Aurelio Banda to Central Region Manager
Banda now manages the Beckhoff Central Region direct sales team as it delivers advanced automation and controls solutions to machine builders and manufacturers. more
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Beckhoff Automation introduces EP9214 power distributor box
EP9214 enables the local distribution and switching of the power supply via EtherCAT, providing the ability to supply up to four NEC class-2 circuits via typical M8 plug connectors. more
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Beckhoff introduces EP1518 EtherCAT I/O
This I/O device integrates functions such as 32 bit fast-pulse counters, digital inputs with sensor diagnostics and adjustable filter characteristics. more
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Beckhoff Automation Announces CX2000 Embedded PCs
These embedded controllers cover performance areas previously reserved for larger, cabinet-mounted industrial PCs including advanced multi-axis machinery and powerful graphical user interfaces. more
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Beckhoff Releases KL6781 M-Bus Master Terminals
The KL6781 M-Bus master terminal enables direct connection of up to 40 M-Bus devices, such as electricity, water, gas or energy meters. more
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Beckhoff Introduces EtherCAT I/O Devices with Fast Hot...
EK1101-0080 EtherCAT Coupler and the EK1122-0080 junction module with Fast Hot Connect provide connection time of 1 second. more
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Beckhoff Introduces EP5101 EtherCAT Box for connecting...
EP5101 IP 67-rated I/O module is for the direct connection of incremental encoders with differential inputs (RS485). more
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Beckhoff Automation introduces EK18xx EtherCAT Coupler
This I/O coupler integrates an HD (High Density) Terminal, which offers 16 I/O connection points in a compact format. more
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Beckhoff announces Stainless Steel Control Panels
CP62xx Panel PCs and CP66xx and CP69xx Control Panels are available in a flush-mounted design option with stainless steel for food, packaging and medical industries. more
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Beckhoff Releases Machine-Mounted EP1908 EtherCAT Box
Certified for use throughout North America, the EP1908 EtherCAT Box has eight 24V DC safety inputs, which can be used to connect safety sensors via rugged and reliable M12 connectors. more
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Beckhoff introduces CP Multi-touch Panels
CP2xxx and CP3xxx Control Panel and Panel PC series are available in various display sizes and formats, including widescreens. more
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Beckhoff introduces KL85 manual operating modules
KL85 digital and analog I/O modules mount on the outside of control cabinet doors for manual machine intervention and moniotoring, and xonnect via Ethernet, EtherCAT, DeviceNet or PROFIBUS. more
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Beckhoff introduces AM8800 Stainless Steel Servo Motors
The stainless steel motors can be used in extremely harsh, corrosive and washdown environments in the food, chemical or pharmaceutical industries.
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Beckhoff Automation releases EnOcean wireless modules
KL6583-0100 and KL6581 EnOcean transmitter and receiver modules can be installed in visible locations within buildings. more
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INSYS introduces IMO-1 GPRS router and fault monitor
IMO-1 GPRS can be used to continuously monitor the inputs and outputs on any digital control device such as PLCs or RTUs. more
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Invensys Legacy Migration
Staying competitive means continuously improving the assets of your plant throughout its productive life. It involves the capability to modernize through a manageable path of updating... more
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Control See enhances U.C.ME-OPC alarm software
Version 2010 SP1 upgrade improves system reliability by reducing the risk that alarm text messages (SMS) will not be sent to the recipients. more
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Otto Mation Comic - October 17, 2012
Otto identifies the importance of a process historian. more
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WinSystems announces PPM-C393-S PC/104-Plus SBC
The PPM-C393-S is based on Intel’s single core 1.66 GHz Atom N455 and the ICH-8M System Controller Hub with up to 2 GB of DDR3 systems memory. Price: $499. more
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Lantech announces IES-2008B & IES-2208CA Switch
The Lantech IES-2008B is an 8-port 10/100BaseTX SNMP industrial switch and IES-2208CA is an 8-port 10/100BaseTX + 2-port 10/100/1000T/Dual Speed SFP Combo industrial switch which both with Pro-Ring... more
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Lantech Industrial IES-61850-3 Switch : IGS-5400-2P
Lantech IGS-5400-2P is a high performance L2 + managed industrial switch which provides L2 wire speed and advanced security function for network aggregation and backbone deployment. It delivers... more
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Baumer introduces OptoPulse EIL580 encoders
OptoPulse EIL580 encoders feature solid die-cast housings with 1.5 mm aluminum walls, short circuit-proof connections to guard against reverse polarity, and optional IP 67 protection. more
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How to Select a Pressure Transducer for industrial...
By Melanie Cavalieri, Setra Systems
Today’s technologically advanced pressure transducers are more accurate, reliable and rugged than ever before. Selecting and installing the correct transducer... MORE -
Overall vibration, severity levels and crest factor plus
By George Zusman, Fluke
The benefits of a vibration testing program are well known, but far too many plants choose to avoid vibration testing because of the perceived complexity. In a predictive... MORE -
White paper describes wireless ‘Sentrollers’
In this paper, Sentrollers are defined as a new, all-encompassing term for sensors, actuators and controllers – the various devices that make up the new Internet of Things. MORE
Chicago, IL, USA
PROFINET is an Industrial Ethernet protocol that is designed to support the latest automation strategies. One network for I/O, process instruments, motion controllers, and functional safety - integrated with the IT environment to provide enterprise transparency. This FREE class prepares the student to apply PROFINET in his own project.
Rosemont, IL, United States of America
The 26th Annual Sensors Expo, the leading event in North America focused on the sensing technology driving tomorrow’s solutions, will take place at The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, June 5-6 with pre-conference workshops scheduled for Tuesday, June 4.














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