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Siemens announces Converting Toolbox automation tools
Converting Toolbox is a set of standardized automation tools for the integration of various machine components that previously had to be performed individually. -
ISA issues Call for Papers for Water/Wastewater Symposium
ISA issued a Call for Papers for the Water/Wastewater Automatic Controls Division Symposium (WWAC) to be held 3-5 August 2010 in Orlando, FL. The deadline for abstract submittals is 16 April 2010. -
MicroSys supplies free PLC software from logi.cals
Hardware from MicroSys will be delivered with a test-CD containing the logi.cals system solution. -
GE Intelligent Platforms to control Qatar Steel
GE will supply Proficy software including Plant Applications, Historian, iFIX and Portal rolled out in a phased format led by a significant pilot project. -
Integrating PLCs into Process Weighing Systems
The capabilities of PLCs and weight controllers are maximized and costs reduced when a strong bidirectional interface is used. The PLC is capable of performing a variety of tasks, but a wiser (and now easier) solution is to offload some functions to a dedicated weight controller. -
Wireless network automates data collection at Petrobras
Emerson’s WirelessHART network delivers real-time compressor data while saving $200,000 installed cost and overcoming difficult conditions for wired approach -
AMS software helps Centro Energia Teverola increase efficiency
Centro Energia Teverola optimized their maintenance strategy for inlet filters on gas turbines, contributing to an overall efficiency improvement of more than 1%. -
Manufacturing technology consumption down 60.4% in 2009
AMT says U.S. manufacturing technology consumption was up in December but down 60% from 2008. -
Eagle Technology updates website
Web site covers maintenance and asset tracking software for all types of facilities. -
Rockwell Automation to make University of Iowa green
Rockwell Software will help university staff determine optimal production levels for steam, chilled water and electricity generation to help reduce energy consumption, costs and environmental impact. -
M+W Americas acquires Global Automation Partners
Global Automation Partners has more than 130 employees in six offices who specialize in the definition, design, implementation and support of automation and manufacturing IT -
Ford engineer introduces "Cool Careers" to high schoolers
Local students from Cypress, Kennedy, El Toro, Tustin and Trabuco Hills high schools will be introduced to prototyping, tooling and additive manufacturing industries as prospective career choices. -
Saia Burgess uses horizontal carousels to store parts
Saia Burgess, a manufacturer of motion control solutions, replaced stockroom shelving with four KardexRemstar horizontal carousels, pick-to-light technology and FastPic inventory management software. -
Fluke announces live chat service for thermography
Live chat service quickly answers questions Fluke customers may have about thermal imaging and Fluke thermography tools. -
Dynasonics wireless flow meters save water
The Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company replaced open ditch irrigation with a closed pipe system and Dynasonics wireless flow meters communicating to a SCADA system, and is saving 1,000 acre-feet of water per year. -
Mesh network supports data center energy efficiency system
Dust Networks' SmartMesh wireless sensor networking technology is being used by Federspiel Controls to monitor cooling systems in data centers and reduce energy costs by up to 25%. -
Constellation Energy deploys Transpara Visual KPI
Management uses Visual KPI to monitor and manage operations, predictive maintenance engineering, vibration analysis, emissions tracking and daily reports. -
Mountz releases torque measurement website
Mountz website provides a comprehensive overview of torque tools. -
Yaskawa motor software available on iTunes
Savings Predictor software is now available on Apple iTunes for iPhone (OS 3.1.2 or later) and iPod touch. It estimates energy savings when using a Variable Frequency Drive. -
SUBNET to provide Substation Intelligence Training
Courses help SCADA engineers and other utility personnel evaluate, test, implement and troubleshoot multi-vendor substation communication devices.
