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SpectraSensors in Houston, Texas, develops, manufactures and distributes laser-based gas analytical instrumentation.

Linde uses UniSim Design for the process engineering of olefin, hydrogen and synthesis gas plants, for which it models the complete processes in a single simulation.

The brochure covers the benefits of each flowmeter type, covering typical applications in process, oil and gas, power, hygienic, and water industries.

SCADA/HMI videos give users direct online access to training. The video training site currently offers two training modules that provide instruction on subjects ranging from alarms to trends.

End users and manufacturers from all world areas are encouraged to enter their plant or customer’s plant for recognition. Nominations will be accepted through 15 July 2012.

Product video explains the PA4000 Monitor’s gas detection principle and its application in a wide range of hazardous industrial environments.

Thermon builds heat tracing products for process industries, including energy, chemical processing and power generation.

MESA (Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association)and WBF (The Organization for Production Technology) entered into an agreement to merge the two organizations.

Darius Adamczyk replaces Norm Gilsdorf who was named President of High Growth Regions for Russia, Central Asia, and the Middle East.

Automation.com, May 2012 By J Timothy Shea, Senior Analyst Due to expected increasing demand for level measurement and inventory tank gauging technologies as tools to help companies to continue to improve operational efficiencies, increase productivity, gain greater control over inventories and enhanced accuracy, VDC is forecasting a 5.2% CAGR through 2016.

The training center in Istanbul will serve both Turkey and its neighboring countries, acting as a training hub for the region and offering an extensive range of Honeywell training courses.

The Process Training Unit features Endress+Hauser instruments and Rockwell Automation PlantPAx process automation system for educating field technicians, engineers and sales personnel.

Verhappen will be responsible for overseeing all Yokogawa business operations in Canada.

A manufacturer of speciality chemicals in the UK, Robinson Brothers is conducting a trial of the transmitter on a steam main supplying its chemical manufacturing plant.

ABB will update Styron facilities on a global basis with System 800xA process automation control and safety instrumented systems.

Automation.com, April 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor The Pharmaceutical Automation Roundtable group described the overall goal and vision of unified recipe management is to increase manufacturing productivity and accomplish zero day production releases. How far have they come?

The interactive training is provided by a live instructor, and includes hands-on practice using ExperTune’s “Virtual Classroom.”

Automation.com, April 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor There is a great deal of discussion about DCS migrations and retrofits these days, raising questions that can be overwhelming for users. Suppliers offer upgrades from their legacy systems as well as upgrades from a competitor’s DCS. I interviewed industry veteran, Paul Galeski, to get his insights on this important topic.

Turbine flowmeter revenues are forecast to increase at a rate of 0.6 percent per year through 2016 to reach $427.5 million worldwide.

Automation.com, March 2012 By Rockwell Automation Rockwell installed three ControlLogix PACs, FactoryTalk, and a 100Mbit network with two Stratix 8000 switches to replace five old PLCs and ControlNet at a BASF shipping facility in Germany.