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Wireless Stokes Demand for RF Electronic Test Equipment
As the link between cloud networks and devices (mobile phones, tablets, notebooks) results in more complex devices under test (DUT), the need for radio frequency test equipment will only intensify. -
EnOcean appoints Wald Siskens CEO
Siskens succeeds Laurent Giai-Miniet who left to pursue other interests in the high-tech sector. -
ISA100 Wireless Standard Gains IEC Approval
ANSI/ISA-100.11a-2011, "Wireless Systems for Industrial Automation: Process Control and Related Applications," has been unanimously approved by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). -
Picture Perfect Reception with IP Wireless
By Elsa Madrigal and Dan McGrath, Panduit Multiple-in-Multiple-Out (MIMO) is a new technology adopted by new IEEE 802.11Wi-Fi standards. Under 802.11n and 802.11ac, the antennas in the access points receive various reflected signals and, using digital signal processing, stitch them together into a unified, clear signal. -
Fluke invites student entries in Fluke Connect Contest
Wireless applications and business cases are due by October 10th. The school’s department will win $1,000 worth of Fluke tools, and the Fluke Connect tools used in the contest submission, worth approximately $2,500. -
Prego and INSYS connect electrical grid wirelessly
The wireless network at Pfalzwerke Netz integrates remote substations, secondary substations, renewable energy systems, and switching points into a network control system while providing protection from unauthorised access and tampering. -
EST promotes Dan Tolley to Director of Business Development
Electronic Systems Technology developed the wireless modem and received United States and Canadian patents for this technology. -
Energy Harvesting Via Wireless to Reduce Energy Usage
By Jim O’Callaghan, EnOcean Energy harvesting wireless technology stems from a simple observation – where sensor data resides, sufficient ambient energy exists to power sensors and radio communications. Harvestable energy sources include: motion, indoor light and temperature differentials. -
Nippon Steel & Sumikin Engineering Receives ISA100 Award
ISA presented Nippon Steel & Sumikin Engineering the “ISA100 Wireless Excellence in Automation Award” for a recently completed research project. -
Microchip introduces PIC32 BluetoothR Starter Kit
The kit has a PIC32 microcontroller (MCU), HCI-based Bluetooth radio, and everything that a designer needs for rapid prototype and development of Bluetooth SPP designs. -
New applications boost market for thermoelectric energy harvesters
Wireless sensors powered by thermoelectric generators in environments where temperature differentials exist will help boost the market to nearly $1 billion by 2024. -
Econais releases ProbMe Secure Configuration Software
ProbMe configuration software for Econais Wi-Fi Modules, Development Kits and Reference Designs provides an easy, fast and secure way to add new devices to a network. -
SKF Joins ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute
SKF is a supplier of bearings, seals, mechatronics, lubrication systems, and services which include technical support, maintenance and reliability services, engineering consulting and training. -
EnOcean Alliance defines commissioning of smart buildings
The EnOcean Alliance defined a unified specification for remote commissioning of energy harvesting wireless devices in building automation systems. -
Site Survey Rules for Industrial Wireless Use Case
By Bob Voss, Panduit Industries are rapidly adopting wireless networks because of their many benefits on the plant floor, including convenience, mobility, reduced cabling and lower labor costs compared to wired networks. Here are four steps to help plant operators establish wireless zones on the plant floor effectively. -
Agiliad Technologies Joins ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute
Agiliad specializes in industrial and medical product and software engineering and design services and offers turnkey solutions involving complex electronics and software design. -
Riken Keiki Joins ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute
Founded in 1939, Riken Keiki has been specializing in developing gas detection and monitoring solutions to help ensure safety in industrial sites for almost a decade. -
Wireless Infrastructure Strengthens Manufacturing
By Bill Lydon, Editor Communication technology is taking a role in strengthening U.S. manufacturing. Tom Bianculli, Motorola Solutions’ Senior Director of Emerging Business, talks about the type of technological advances that will improve operations on the manufacturing floor. -
Remote access keeps tabs on Aquatic tensioners
By installing the eWON VPN routers and Talk2M Internet-based remote access system, Aquatic Engineering & Construction is able to monitor and quickly resolve issues on its heavy-duty tensioner equipment, located onboard remote marine vessels. -
Field Wireless Networks: ISA100 and Other Wireless Technologies Making Inroads
Various wireless topologies can be employed to meet the demands of industrial wireless applications, including star, tree, mesh, and cluster.
