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  • Cloud Computing for the Oil and Gas Industry

    By Darryl Vipond, Vipond Controls Vipond developed a cloud-based SCADA system for the oil and gas industry using InduSoft's WebStudio HMI software. It eliminates the need to purchase, install and maintain local SCADA hardware and software at each site.
    02 August, 2012 | 6 minutes
  • Thermoelectric Generator market to reach $750 Million by 2022

    Interest in wireless sensor applications is going to spearhead the growth of a new niche market for these types of generators from 2015 onwards.
    31 July, 2012 | 4 minutes
  • ISA Announces Security and Wireless Technology Tracks

    Security Technology and Wireless Technology tracks will take place at ISA Automation Week 2012, scheduled for 24–27 September 2012
    31 July, 2012 | 1 minutes
  • CAS announces App for Novus data loggers

    This SuperView Mobile app enables users to remotely supervise their industrial process using a smartphone or tablet.
    30 July, 2012 | 2 minutes
  • WirelessHART claims 8,000 Installed Networks

    Installations signify the widespread acceptance of the WirelessHART standard by the process automation industry.
    27 July, 2012 | 1 minutes
  • The Reliability of Wireless Mesh Networks in Industrial Environments

    The Reliability of Wireless Mesh Networks in Industrial Environments
    By: Juliann Grant
    27 July, 2012 | 1 minutes
  • The Importance of Minimizing Dead Time in Process Automation

    The Importance of Minimizing Dead Time in Process Automation

    Minimize the largest sources of dead time in process control applications and consider the use of an enhanced PID developed for wireless and feedforward control for large dead times.
    By: Gregory K. McMillan
    27 July, 2012 | 5 minutes
  • Automating a Donut Packaging and Labeling Line

    By John Armstrong, Mel-O-Cream Donuts Mel-O-Cream used a PLC, VFD, HMI and Ethernet communications equipment from AutomationDirect to automate a donut packaging and labeling line that processes more than 40 different products.
    25 July, 2012 | 8 minutes
  • Automation Week: Wireless Technology Track

    Automation Week: Wireless Technology Track
    By: Contributing Authors
    24 July, 2012 | 1 minutes
  • Coming Out of the Control Cabinet

    Automation.com, July 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor In the past, Phoenix Contact's products were typically hidden in control cabinets. Their new vertical market initiative puts them in the mainstream of automation and control solutions, including further expansion in the United States.
    20 July, 2012 | 4 minutes
  • MatrikonOPC signs distributor in Turkey

    EST Enerji, a control system integrator in Turkey, is now a MatrikonOPC Authorized Distributor.
    19 July, 2012 | 1 minute
  • Sustain. Ability. defined as holistic approach

    Automation.com, July 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor At Honeywell Users Group (HUG), 'Sustain. Ability.' was defined as including technology, performance, resources, market and regulatory demands; and described as a holistic approach to sustainability that includes best practices, design, build, operations, and management.
    16 July, 2012 | 4 minutes
  • AS-Interface announces Developer Kit

    Included in the kit is an AS-i Programmer that allows for master calls with the ability to configure and inspect any connected slave devices.
    16 July, 2012 | 1 minute
  • PI North America appoints Michael Rothwell to Board of Directors

    Michael Rothwell, Director of Controls and Industry Solutions (CIS) for Phoenix Contact, has been added to PI's Board of Directors.
    12 July, 2012 | 2 minutes
  • Emerson helps prevent unplanned shutdowns at SSE power plant

    Rosemount Analytical wireless conductivity transmitters are being used to detect changes in boiler condensate conductivity which could be caused by cooling-water leaks in the turbine’s condenser.
    12 July, 2012 | 2 minutes
  • Belden builds cyber security portfolio

    Belden and Tofino Security have developed a product portfolio and business processes to protect critical infrastructure against emerging threats.
    12 July, 2012 | 3 minutes
  • Beckhoff Automation opens office in New Zealand

    The office is located in Albany, the new technology center of Auckland. Neil Pearce will manage the office.
    12 July, 2012 | 1 minute
  • Wireless Sensors and Energy Harvesters in harsh environments

    By Dr Harry Zervos, Technology Analyst Energy harvesters and wireless sensors are not always deployed under "a walk in the park" operating environments. The most interesting applications tend to be in sectors where conditions are harsh or devices are inaccessible once deployed.
    11 July, 2012 | 3 minutes
  • EnOcean Alliance has 300 members

    EnOcean Alliance now has a membership base of 300 companies worldwide, developing innovative automation solutions for sustainable building projects.
    11 July, 2012 | 3 minutes
  • Frost & Sullivan says networking market increasing

    F&S says the European Industrial Networking/Communication Market was €854.1 million in 2010 and estimates it to reach €1,596.1 million in 2015.
    10 July, 2012 | 2 minutes
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