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VAKUMIX adds EtherNet/IP to its Machine Solutions
VAKUMIX builds mixing and homogenizing systems using Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PAC with Distributed Point-I/O, PowerFlex variable-frequency drives, PanelView Plus HMIs and industrial components. -
EtherNet/IP Flows Into New Territory
Automation.com, August 2011 By Brian Oulton, Rockwell Automation Proliferation of process instruments on EtherNet/IP may signal the start of a trend. -
EtherNet/IP goes to press
Cerutti selected EtherNet/IP and Rockwell Automation to automate its flexographic printing machines. The system handles 500 nodes and 13,000 I/O. -
Hardening the Electronic Security Perimeter in the Power Generation Industry
Power generation industry vendors are looking for ways to augment or retrofit their systems so that they’re able to provide the functions the owner operators will need. -
Wireless Sensor Networks sales to Reach $2 Billion in 2021
According to IDTechEx, wireless mesh networks will grow rapidly from $0.45 billion in 2011 to $2 billion in 2021. -
ABB Uses Westermo Ethernet switch on Stressometer system
ABB FM (Force Measurement) is using Westermo´s Redfox industrial Ethernet switch with its latest version of Stressometer system for measurement and control of rolling mills. -
RuggedCom provides communications for photovoltaic plant in Egypt
RuggedCom provided RS900 Ethernet Switches and RMC30 Media Converters to implement the communications infrastructure that connects multiple remote telecontrol units in the plant. -
Dart Oil and Gas accesses meter data from an iPhone
By Dennis Brown, Dart Oil and Gas Dart Oil and Gas exploited the flexibility of the OPC Systems library to create a unique plug and play solution containing: OPC Systems Trend, OPC WebControls, OPCDatabase and OPCExcel. -
Engineer’s Guide to Interface Technology
This 700+ page guide includes nearly 100 pages dedicated to non-commercial and educational resource material, including content on intrinsic safety, surge protection, HART interfaces and signal conditioners. -
Advantech to supply computers to Industrial Video and Control
IVC provides IP-based video solutions by combining high-quality cameras, enclosures, and software for industrial, commercial, and military applications. -
Changing Role of Wireless
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. -
ZigBee Alliance Announces Gateway standard
ZigBee Gateway provides connectivity to Internet Protocol-based networks, plus access to a variety of cloud and smart phone services. -
C&K Acquires Comax
Comax manufactures more than 250 million parts annually for a wide variety of applications, including automotive controls. -
ProSoft Technology promotes Janice Hungerford to CEO
Hungerford, the first employee of ProSoft Technology, was promoted from Managing Director of North America. -
Tridium promotes John Sublett to Chief Technology Officer
Prior to Sublett's appointment as CTO he was Tridium's Chief Architect and Director of Software Development for the Niagara Framework. -
ARC says HART is the leader in communications
HART's market share is larger than all other fieldbus devices (Foundation fieldbus, Profibus, etc.), proprietary protocols and 4-20mA combined. -
Mechatrolink Membership Reaches 900 Companies
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. -
ISA gets “social” with ISA Interchange blog
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. -
Moore Industries Promotes Scott Saunders to COO
Scott Saunders has added Chief Operations Officer to his current role as VP Sales & Marketing, while Gary Prentice has been named the company’s National Sales Director. -
Honeywell to automate offshore gas platforms in Vietnam
Honeywell will supply its Experion PKS control system, Foundation Fieldbus, and Safety Manager for a new central processing platform currently under construction in Vung Tau, Vietnam.
