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Allan Kern

Allan Kern

Allan Kern, PE, has 35 years of process control experience. He has authored numerous papers on topics ranging from field instrumentation, safety systems, and loop tuning to multivariable control, inferential control, and expert systems. From 2001 to 2008, Allan served as automation leader at a major Middle Eastern refinery, where his responsibilities included deployment and performance of multivariable control systems. Since 2005, Kern has published more than a dozen papers on multivariable control performance. In 2012, he became an independent process control consultant serving clients worldwide.
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  • Thumbnail for Fluke announces release of DATAPAQ EasyTrack 3 system

    Fluke announces release of DATAPAQ EasyTrack 3 system

    Fluke Process Instruments has equipped the data logger with a polycarbonate casing that withstands harsh treatment and heat up to 100 °C without distortion and without harm to the electronics.
    27 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for 24/7 Stable Performance as Tough Challenge in IoT Generation

    24/7 Stable Performance as Tough Challenge in IoT Generation

    The demand for small form factors for space-constrained embedded application is increasing rapidly. In response to this requirement, DFI gladly introduces you to ultra-small size products which includes industrial motherboards and system-on-modules based on the new generation Intel® Atom™ processor E3900 series (code name: Apollo Lake).
    27 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Rotork actuators used to help upgrade Brazilian water treatment plant

    Rotork actuators used to help upgrade Brazilian water treatment plant

    Profibus DP enabled Rotork IQ multi-turn electric valve actuators were installed during the upgrade and expansion of the water treatment plant. The majority of the 136 IQ electric actuators were installed to control the inlet, outlet and backwashing functions on the new and existing filters.
    27 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Opto 22 announces joining of The Linux Foundation

    Opto 22 announces joining of The Linux Foundation

    In joining The Linux Foundation, Opto 22 hopes to spearhead the adoption of open-source technology in the industrial automation and process control industries, and accelerate the rollout of Industrial Internet of Things applications.
    27 April, 2017 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for DFI's Factory Tour For Deaf Students from University of Tsukuba in Japan

    DFI's Factory Tour For Deaf Students from University of Tsukuba in Japan

    DFI held a factory tour to introduce the manufacturing process of industrial motherboards and embedded system for the Japanese students from Special Needs Education School for the Deaf, University of Tsukuba, in December.
    27 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for This is what’s truly essential for embedded solutions - DFI Fanless and Small Box PC

    This is what’s truly essential for embedded solutions - DFI Fanless and Small Box PC

    As more and more balance is required among high performance, small size, and ability to be fanless in the embedded markets, DFI is glad to introduce to you a brand-new option: EC70A-SU/EC70B-SU industrial box PC powered by 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 processor (code name: Skylake).
    27 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for What Is the Next Generation of Process Automation Wireless Technology?

    What Is the Next Generation of Process Automation Wireless Technology?

    Wireless technology has gained rapid acceptance in many industrial sectors because of its cost effectiveness, reliability, fast deployment, and flexibility.
    By: Contributing Authors
    26 April, 2017 | 6 minutes
  • Thumbnail for CEL releases CEL CG2409 family of RF switches

    CEL releases CEL CG2409 family of RF switches

    RF switches are microwave devices that route high frequency signals through transmission paths and can be used for diverse range of applications including WLAN, Mobile Communications, Wireless Security, Wireless Home Automation, Digital TV and many other RF products.
    26 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Konrad introduces Leon Inline Tiny manufacturing inline test system

    Konrad introduces Leon Inline Tiny manufacturing inline test system

    Featuring Konrad’s test technologies and expertise, this manufacturing inline test system integrates with board handling equipment, including conveyors and short stations and is suitable for straightforward integration into production or testing lines.
    26 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for IDS announces UI-5260FA and UI-5280FA models of industrial cameras

    IDS announces UI-5260FA and UI-5280FA models of industrial cameras

    The housing, connectors, lens barrels and cables all meet the requirements for protection class IP65/67 and protect cameras from dirt, dust, water splashes or cleaning agents as well as accidental shifting of the optics.
    26 April, 2017
  • InfinityQS releases Enact quality intelligence platform

    Enact helps users process critical quality data that today’s modern manufacturing operations require. Advances in mobile and cloud computing, automation, and the IIoT enable Enact to aggregate data from disparate sources and input methods, uncover strategic information, and prioritize enterprise-wide quality activities.
    26 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for SMAC introduces LCA6 linear moving coil motor

    SMAC introduces LCA6 linear moving coil motor

    The LCA6 is designed for electronic pick-and-place, biomedical dispensing, and QC measurement.
    26 April, 2017
    Sponsored By Servo2Go.com Ltd.
  • Thumbnail for Cognex introduces 2nd generation of In-Sight 7000 series of modular vision systems

    Cognex introduces 2nd generation of In-Sight 7000 series of modular vision systems

    This vision system performs precise inspections that keeps pace with increasing line speeds. The In-Sight 7000’s modular design offers over 400 different field configurations.
    26 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Aegis announces compatibility with CyberOptics SPI and AOI machines

    Aegis announces compatibility with CyberOptics SPI and AOI machines

    When used in conjunction with the CAD environment enabled by FactoryLogix, the output data from CyberOptics’ AOI and SPI machines allows for a digital view of the collected defect data that extends down to the pin level.
    26 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Siemens announces Ruggedcom RX1400 router with MindConnect

    Siemens announces Ruggedcom RX1400 router with MindConnect

    The ability to function in extreme temperatures from -40° C to +85 makes the Ruggedcom RX 1400 a suitable choice for MindSphere data acquisition in industrial applications such as electric power, transportation, and oil & gas.
    26 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Korail Successfully Increased the Efficiency of Ticket Machines by Importing DFI’s COM Express

    Korail Successfully Increased the Efficiency of Ticket Machines by Importing DFI’s COM Express

    Since studies have shown that ticketing experience plays a vital part in customers’ perception of transit service quality, Korea Railroad Corporation (Korail), a national operator of railway lines, recognized the need to deliver efficient passenger services by upgrading the ticket vending machines at major stations.
    26 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for What's More Thrilling - DFI's New Products with 7th Gen Intel Core Processors

    What's More Thrilling - DFI's New Products with 7th Gen Intel Core Processors

    DFI’s upcoming boards with 7th Generation Intel® Core™ processor (code name Kaby Lake) bring customers overall enhanced experiences such as low-power with a TDP of 15W, increased CPU performance by 5%, visual enhancement with lower power consumption, and faster speed shift technology.
    26 April, 2017 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for DFI Inc. Earns Certification as Qualified Manufacturer to IPC QML

    DFI Inc. Earns Certification as Qualified Manufacturer to IPC QML

    DFI announced that it has been awarded an IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) by IPC’s Validation Services Program under the on-site audit guidance.
    26 April, 2017 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Wide-Temp Rugged Embedded Boards Perform 24/7 in Extreme Environments

    Wide-Temp Rugged Embedded Boards Perform 24/7 in Extreme Environments

    DFI has launched new industrial motherboards powered by the latest Intel® Atom™ processor E3900 family (code name Apollo Lake).
    26 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Otto Motors helps GE enable lean manufacturing of medical equipment

    Otto Motors helps GE enable lean manufacturing of medical equipment

    GE Healthcare has reduced the size of its repair cell stations at the Repair Operations Center by 40%, much of which is due to the integration of the OTTO self-driving vehicles.
    26 April, 2017 | 2 minutes
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