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After dipping more than 10 percent in 2009 due to the global recession, the pressure transmitter market saw a speedy and strong recovery in 2010.

The low power AC drives market will experience growth spurred by increasing concerns regarding energy efficiency as well as the environment.

Free calculator estimates the energy savings that installing a variable speed drive (VSD) on a relevant application can achieve.

Automation.com, July 2011 By Ray Rogowski, Honeywell Wireless has matured to a point where it’s operating around the world in many different industries. And, while its capabilities continue to be uncovered, it’s apparent that wireless assets are influencing users with improvements beyond just cost savings over wired systems.

The new 60,000 square-foot logistics center has space for a large product inventory, a sales department as well as a customer reception and specialist-training areas.

Enhancements to the Fisher Valve Specification Manager software include the addition of a port diameter attribute to the trim details grid as well as updated product data and literature.

Turner served most recently as Chief Executive Officer of Roundhouse Advisors, a business management consulting and coaching company.

Lab can calibrate pressure and vacuum instruments up to 20,000 psi and thermocouples up to 1300ºC.

3eTI has integrated the Niagara Framework into its EnergyGuard energy management system.

AMS Suite will help EDF Energy access asset health information, view real-time analyses and reports, and develop management strategies to improve plant performance.

Automation.com, July 2011 By Bill Lydon, Editor There is a continuing discussion about upgrading aging automation systems and TCO is one method used to make decisions. These investments should be analyzed as serious strategic business investments within a defined lifespan. There are a number of factors to consider in this analysis including business, technical, and operations.

Steck Da Amazonia Industria Electrica in Brazil specializes in the design, manufacturing and distribution of products and systems for electrical installations.

RigidChain's ability to withstand high temperatures lets it move parts in and out of the ovens at Precision Quincy, an oven-manufacturer.

Contains over 150 pages of products separated into 7 sections: Automation, Sanitary, Temperature, Electric Heaters, Wireless/Data Acquisition, Pressure/Strain/Force, and Flow/Level/Environmental.

ABB reported a second-quarter net income of $893 million. The Discrete Automation and Motion division recorded the strongest growth, up more than 60 percent.

The MMA is a group of Mechatrolink product developers and users who promote the use of Mechatrolink, the most widely used motion control network in Asia.

Brochure describes Tolomatic linear motion solutions for food and beverage processing and packaging automation.

Automation.com, July 2011 Mosaic, a Florida-based fertilizer producer, asked Polk State College (PSC) to create a training program. PSC worked with Rockwell Automation and RWD Technologies to develop the curriculum.

ISA launched its social media site, ISA Interchange. This news-and-blog site provides automation professionals with an opportunity for finding relevant, high-quality technical knowledge.

The survey is open for participation today through August 2 and will gather responses from a wide range of production and manufacturing industries.