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OPC UA is Frictionless Bridge to New Automation Architecture
Automation.com, February 2011 OPC UA elevates automation systems to the level of current computing technology by leveraging web services and Internet Protocol (IP), enabling automation systems to deliver increased value. -
The Bright Side to Energy Conservation
By Beckhoff Beckhoff Automation industrial PCs, I/O and TwinCAT PLC software help Fifth Light deliver up to 80% energy savings via intelligent lighting systems for buildings. -
Adopt Machine Safety standards now, says Pilz
Machine builders should adopt standards sooner rather than later, says Kevin Ives, Machinery Safety Consultant at Pilz Automation Technology. -
Audi Plant Claims Technological Lead with PROFINET
Thanks to a large-scale PROFINET network the new Audi A1 manufacturing line at Brussels in Belgium is the newest and most modern Audi plant in Europe. -
Siemens Norwood Manufacturing Plant Obtains API Certification
Siemens Industry’s Norwood motor manufacturing plant has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute to use the Official API 547 Monogram. -
Tritech Group updates Website
The website provides comprehensive information on Tritech’s investment casting and machining services. -
Emerson to supply DeltaV electronic marshalling to Solvay
Solvay’s Tavaux plant faces the task of managing a collection of control systems from multiple suppliers. This includes DCSs, PLCs, relay-based systems, pneumatic systems, and emergency shutdown systems (ESD). -
VFDs Can Control Multiple Motors
Many applications use one or more motors operating in parallel at the same desired speed. Using one Variable frequency drive (VFD) to control these multiple motors provides a host of advantages -
HPI to upgrade gas turbine in Guatemala
HPI will upgrade the control system and instrumentation of a Pratt & Whitney Twin Pack (FT4) aero-derivative gas turbine engine with a ControlLogix PLC. -
CNC retrofit brings old mill up to modern standards
The electrical upgrade was performed by the automation system integrator, MasterControls, and was part of a complete mechanical rebuild of the mill. -
Command Tooling Systems joins Partners in THINC
Command is an American manufacturer of tooling systems and the global partner of EWS Germany. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Okuma creates Technology Group
The Technology Group allows an increased emphasis on the THINC-OSP control, the formation of Technology Partnerships and the use of the Partners in THINC and Okuma Tech Center facilities. -
GE controls six Rolls-Royce turbines in the United Arab Emirates
Six Mark VIe control panels were supplied for the Rolls-Royce turbines and process compressors, along with redundant network and communications interfaces to third party equipment and the plant DCS. -
Honeywell to upgrade controls at Sasol Power Plant in Germany
The upgrades to the DCS and PLCs include the installation of Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) and Safety Manager. -
SweetWilliam offers free ScadaMobile ONE SCADA software
ScadaMobile SCADA/HMI app for the iOS platform supports main PLC brands, including Allen Bradley Logix and Micrologix, Schneider Electric, Automation Direct, Wago and Omron. -
D&R Packaging builds Filling Station with Avery Weight Indicator
D&R Packaging designed and built a two-head liquid filling station in three weeks, using a PLC and an Avery Weigh-Tronix E1070 indicator. -
Custom versus Standard Sensors
By Mark Howard, Zettlex The pros & cons of custom versus standard position sensors and why new technology is changing the rules. Includes an explanation of "bespoke" for U.S. engineers.
