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ABB to maximize efficiency at India’s largest seawater desalination plant
When completed at the end of 2011, the Nemmeli seawater desalination plant will supply up to 100 million liters of potable water a day and reduce the stress on Chennai’s dwindling groundwater resources. -
Manufacturing technology consumption up 188%
This total consumption was down 16.3% from December but up 188.3% when compared with the total of $128.82 million reported for January 2010. -
Rockwell Automation announces Lifecycle Service Agreement
The agreement helps manufacturers minimize the serious financial consequences due to extended unplanned downtime when spare parts or speedy repair are unavailable for outdated Rockwell Automation components. -
Airfield Lights Using Wireless POINT I/O and Mobile Operator Interfaces
At the heart of the lighting systems are ControlLogix PACs utilizing Ethernet/IP wireless communications modules. Airfield lighting circuit status is served to a FactoryTalk SCADA operator console located in the Air Traffic Control Tower. -
Ohio WWTP uses Flo-Corp radar level transmitter for influent water flow
The accuracy of the radar level system at the WWTP is extremely important and the data collected has helped addressed an ongoing problem with I & I (infiltration and inflow). -
Aware Technology formed to deliver Process Data Monitor automated learning solution
Process Data Monitor (PDM) learns from the day to day operation of your systems and automatically generates an experience database. It then generates confidence metrics for usual behavior and delivers notification on unusual behavior. -
AVEVA publishes Operations Integrity Management paper
Exploring critical business areas for both project and asset performance, the paper seeks to identify how Owner Operators can reduce operational cost and risk through an optimised information management strategy. -
Absolute positioning on a budget
When the Rock-Tenn paperboard mill in Aurora IL wanted to automate the positioning and tensioning of the belts on its paperboard dryer conveyor system, it took an innovative combination of high-end, absolute encoders and basic, low-end control and drive technology to get the job done. -
AutomationDirect Technical Product Reference
AutomationDirect’s volume 14 catalog offers thousands of industrial automation products for a wide range of applications. The latest edition features product descriptions, technical data, and photos for PLCs, touch screen monitors, AC and DC motors, sensors, switches, drives and more. -
ODVA publishes white paper on industrial energy optimization
ODVA plans to raise awareness of energy consumption and offer control strategies that can optimize energy usage throughout the industrial ecosystem from the plantfloor to the grid. -
Wireless I/O Control System Proves Successful for Vehicle Manufacturer in India
India manufacturer of utility vehicles built a modern greenfield facility with state-of-the-art EMS conveyor enabled by Rockwell Automation control architecture and a ProSoft Technology wireless communication system. -
Schneider Electric offers 3D CAD drawings for automation products
Customers can access and search the catalog directly from the Schneider Electric U.S. website and download the drawings into their designs, allowing shorter design time and faster time to market. -
ARC says CPM market in Process Industries to grow
The CPM market for process industries was down in 2009, rebounded in 2010, and is expected to exceed $4 billion by 2015. -
Advantech Sells One Millionth Remote I/O Module
B&B Electronics purchased the one millionth ADAM Remote I/O module, the ADAM-6024-AE, a 12-channel universal I/O module. -
FCI publishes CD Catalog for Flow/Level Measurement
2011 FCI CD Catalog assists engineers in specifying the right flow, level or temperature instrument for improving plant process control lines or increasing OEM equipment performance. -
Siemens provides BIM data for electrical distribution equipment
BIM for Revit MEP low-voltage distribution products are in full compliance with AutoDesk Seek RMC SG standards. -
ERP fails to keep pace with mixed-mode manufacturing
Manufacturing is getting more complex and ERP software is not adequately addressing that complexity, leaving manufacturers with disjointed and inadequate technology. -
Siemon provides 3D Cable Models through Autodesk Web Service
Building and network designers can now find Siemon cabling product models through the Autodesk Seek web service. -
Study says most manufacturers in a green supply chain
Almost 77 percent of manufactures participating in a recent survey said they are currently required by their customers to report on their environmental impact. -
Post-Stuxnet Industrial Security
By Frank Dickman, Innonimate After Stuxnet, the threats from malware and insufficient IT security in automation networks can no longer be ignored. The real danger looming out there, however, is not from Stuxnet itself, but rather from mutations likely to be created by imitators.