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HMI in the Cloud: The secret SaaS
By Ramal Murali for InTech
The modern business computing concept involves outsourcing the headache of ownership to someone else; the focus is on what needs to be done, not on the infrastructure and other non-essential details of how to get it done. This article presents ideas on how Software as a Service (SaaS) is an essential ingredient to make Human Machine Interface "(HMI) in the Cloud" a reality.

Enriching the automation profession
By Bill Lydon for InTech
The Automation Federation (AF) is enhancing and enriching the automation profession by bringing a new level of professionalism to the industry. There has been growing concern that the automation industry needs more people to enter the profession as many people are reaching retirement age and global demand is increasing. AF is starting to build programs to address these needs.

Pharmaceutical Automation Roundtable (PAR) - Part 5 - Automation Reinvestment & Disposable Technology
By Bill Lydon for Automation.com
This is the fifth and final article in a series about the annual Pharmaceutical Automation Roundtable (PAR). PAR members discussed automation reinvestment capital, long range planning, and disposable technology and its automation implications.

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Invensys controls ExxonMobil lubricants plant
InFusion ECS will manage the operating facility, controlling major processes and integrating the existing SAP enterprise resource planning, batch process and final packaging and shipping systems.

Honeywell controls Petrovis fuel depot in Mongolia
Honeywell supplied a PKS control system, OneWireless, Digital Video Manager and Enraf Tank Gauging System to improve the efficiency and safety of a fuel depot near Ulaanbaatar.

General Motors uses Proficy Software to Control Energy Costs
Proficy software controls the lights and other big energy consuming equipment in 85 GM assembly plants.

ABB System 800xA controls Potash Company in Jordan
ABB provided an electrical, control and instrumentation package to help boost capacity at Aqaba and make the storage and loading process faster and more efficient.

MVP supplies Inspection Systems to EControls
The two Supra Es provide complete inspection capabilities ranging from 2-D paste inspection to pre-reflow, post-reflow and post-wave inspection capabilities.

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SERCOS Energy
By Jan Schlechtendahl
Using intelligent controls, axes and components that are not necessary in current production processes can be switched off. Especially with flexible production, the energy saving that can be achieved via SERCOS Energy is enormous.

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National Instruments expands Instrument Drivers
National Instruments now offers more than 9,000 drivers from more than 350 vendors through the Instrument Driver Network (IDNet) that simplify and automate connection to stand-alone instruments.

HSE issues guidance on safety of hand-fed platen presses
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is urging users of hand-fed platen (die cutting) machines in the UK to follow revised operating and safeguarding guidance in order to reduce the risk of serious crush injuries and even death.

McCrometer announces FPI Mag Flow Meter PP
Powerpoint presentation describes the application and ownership advantages of the hot tap full profile insertion FPI Mag Flow Meter.

ControlAir publishes pneumatics catalog
Short Form Catalog includes Precision Air Pressure Regulators, Transducers and Relays.

Semaphore Introduces SCADA training video
The video is an introduction to Semaphore's T-VIEW data aggregator software.

ABB publishes brochure on Aztec 600 water analyzers
Eight-page, full-color, illustrated brochure describes Aztec 600 colorimetric analyzers for potable water applications.

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Inductive Automation announces Mobile HMI module
The Mobile Module allows unlimited users, unlimited screens, and unlimited data usage on smartphones and tablets—such as an iPhone, iPad and Android.

AutomationDirect releases C-series Pneumatic Air Cylinders
C-series cylinders feature type 304 stainless steel bodies with anodized aluminum alloy heads.

HMS introduces EtherNet/IP and CANopen Anybus X-gateway
X-gateway enables system integrators to easily transfer I/O data between automation devices on EtherNet/IP and CANopen.

SICK announces Tough W9-3 photoelectric sensor
W9-3 uses VISTAL plastic that makes the sensor as tough as nails. The material is 9x stronger than standard ABS, creating a sensor that is nearly unbreakable.

Beckhoff Releases BK9055 EtherNet/IP Bus Coupler
The BK9055 couples EtherNet/IP with Beckhoff's modular Bus Terminal system. Characterized by slim housings and cost-optimized design, the prices is $235.00.

Advantech introduces APAX-5072 Ethernet IP communication coupler
APAX-5072 features ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendors Association) authorization, allowing it to link with any Ethernet IP master to easily build a reliable Ethernet IP remote I/O solution.

GE announces Proficy for Sustainability Metrics software
Proficy for Sustainability measures and analyzes energy and water consumption at the area, process or machine level within a facility.

OMEGA introduces MWTC Wireless Thermocouple Connectors
Battery powered, compact connector transmits temperature readings, signal strength and battery status back to a mating USB receiver up to 90 m (300’) away. Price starts at $79.

Yokogawa Enhances STARDOM Control System
Enhancements include control modules for turbomachinery, wind turbines, and an upgraded CPU module for oil and gas upstream processes.

Omron STI Introduces D4SL Safety Door Switch
D4SL 6-contact safety switch enables users to independently monitor door open/closed status, as well as solenoid on/off status, from a single switch.

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Opto 22 adds energy management software from Pulse Energy
Opto 22 added Pulse energy management software to connect to customers' metering devices, electrical panels, machines and equipment.

Proficy Software Named ecomagination Product
Proficy software platform has been named an ecomagination product by parent company GE.

Automation Federation to lead IMS manufacturing technology project
The purpose of this project is to develop an international network through which the Automation Competency Model (ACM) can be disseminated, promulgated, and updated.

FieldServer Technologies Gateways get LonMark Certified
LonMark Certified products include the FS-B2011 Serial-LonWorks-Ethernet Gateway, FS-B3510 Multiport LonWorks Gateway and the FS-B4011 10-Port LonWorks Gateway.

Okuma adds Constant CARE troubleshooting to its machines
Constant CARE allows the machine, with the push of a button, to connect via the internet to an Okuma service professional.

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• Okuma creates Technology Group
• KEMPER starts STORATEC business
• JMP Engineering acquires Automation Applications Inc.
• Allied Vision Technologies acquires VDS Vosskühler
  

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Emerson to supply Fisher valves to nuclear plants in China
The valves will be used for applications in the plants’ nuclear islands and in their passive residual heat removal system.

PREMO to supply Current Transducers to Eaton
The contract is worth up to 1 million Euros annually.

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