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Yokogawa Electric announces strategic alliance framework with SABIC
Under this alliance agreement, Yokogawa will promote localization in Saudi Arabia, and its integrated control systems and safety instrumented systems will be preferentially selected for plants operated by SABIC in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions. -
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Lanner Electronics announces participation in Open Compute Project
By working together with OCP on open architecture business initiatives to drive network infrastructure transformation, Lanner joins the consortium for a number of projects by leveraging network disaggregation, white box economics, open source software, and software-defined standards to revolutionize the carrier industry. -
Industry Product
Verisurf Software announces Verisurf Companion App
The mobile Verisurf Companion App interfaces directly with Verisurf Software and virtually all measurement hardware devices to display real-time coordinate position, and 3D deviation from nominal geometry on any handheld Android or Apple device. -
FeaturePrimer: Essential Guide to Industrial Wireless Network Configuration and Layout Options
One of the first steps when creating a new wireless instrumentation network using is a site survey. -
White Paper80 GHz radar vs. ultrasonic: Non-contact Level Measurement Technology Comparison
When it comes to non-contact continuous level measurement, radar and ultrasonic are two of the most common technologies used. This paper will compare and contrast 80 GHz radar sensors with ultrasonic transmitters for liquid and solid level measurements. -
White PaperImproving the Efficiency and Reliability of Water Systems with Variable Speed Pumps and Pressure Sensors
Distributing water on a large scale has been a challenge that the world has tackled for decades. It is a particular challenge in high-rise buildings, and with a trend for designers to build up in urban areas, rather than out, it is a challenge that has become a new focus for design engineers. -
White PaperHybrid Heuristics for High Speed Route Optimization
This paper discusses the challenges faced in route planning and how existing algorithms are largely insufficient. It also discusses how the use of a hybrid heuristic method derived from the combination of straight line heuristics and real road distance metrics presents the best solution to solving the challenge of planning efficient routes at high speed for last-mile deliveries today. -
White PaperHow Robots Change The World: What automation really means for jobs and productivity
The robotics revolution is rapidly accelerating, as fast-paced technological advances in automation, engineering, energy storage, artificial intelligence, and machine learning converge. The result will transform the capabilities of robots and their ability to take over tasks once carried out by humans. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What Device Is Used to Convert an Analog Signal From a Transmitter to the Signal Required by a Digital Controller?
A digital controller requires a digital signal as its input. A 4-20 mA transmitter outputs an analog signal. Therefore, a device to convert an analog (A) signal to a digital (D) is required. -
White PaperWhat is the Difference Between Frequency-Modulated Continuous-Wave (FMCW) and Pulsed Wave or Pulsed Width Radar?
The two types of non-contact level radar, Pulse Level Radar and Frequency Module Continuous Wave (FMCW) Level Radar have been widely used throughout the process industry. -
OpinionThe Ball Is in Your Court Now
ISA's 2019 achievements include a surplus budget, membership growth, and volunteer leaders moving in the same direction to achieve strategic objectives. -
FeatureWill Blockchain Technology Disrupt the Industrial Control System World?
Potential blockchain applications are protection and verification of device firmware and application software updates. -
Industry Product
Endress+Hauser Memosens CPS47D, CPS77D and CPS97DISFET pH sensors
ISFET Memosens CPS47D and CPS77D sensors are equipped to meet the demands of hygienic applications. They deliver stable and reproducible measured values, even after sterilization and autoclaving up to temperatures of 275 °F (135 °C); come with the usual hygienic approvals for the food and life sciences industries, such as USP, EHEDG and 3A; and are TSE/BSE-free. -
FeatureWhy Most Modern Process Plants Fail to Take Full Advantage of Automation System Capabilities
Basic control functions may keep a process stable, but much more is needed to optimize performance and achieve specific company goals -
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Ericsson and Microsoft collaborate on connected vehicle cloud solution
The integrated solution allows automakers to deploy and scale global vehicle services such as fleet management, over-the-air software updates and connected safety services. -
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What’s That in SCADA Claus’ Sack?
By Sean Robinson, Novotek UK and Ireland As with most manufacturers, much of the success comes from choosing the right tools for the job. So, what will be on your industrial wish list this Christmas? -
Industry Product
JAI introduces SP-45000-CXP4 45-megapixel industrial camera
The camera features a cutting-edge CMOS imager (with global shutter) capable of running at 65 frames per second in 8K TV resolution (7680 x 4320 pixels) or at 52 frames per second for full 8192 x 5460 (44.7 megapixel) 8-bit resolution. -
Industry Product
FacilityConneX announces 3.5.0 solution for intelligent alerting
The 3.5.0 solution extends the capabilities of the VOICE Browser and offers new LIVE KPI components and deployment tools including the QuickConneX 2.0. -
Industry Product
Pepperl+Fuchs introduces R2300 multi-layer scanner for 3-D object detection
The R2300, with a height of 58 millimeters, is a 3-D LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) sensor for optical angle and distance measurement in stationary and mobile applications. -
Industry Product
Opto 22 announces version 1.5.0 of groov EPIC platform
With groov EPIC 1.5.0, OEMs can also choose from a broader range of external HDMI monitors and touchscreens, including models from DELL, Hope Industrial, SuperLogics and AIS.