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Metso to modernize power plant automation at Xcel Energy
Phase 1 includes modernization of the workstations, data historian, and communication networks. Follow-on phases include the modernization of distributed controllers and I/O. -
Toshiba Security Supplies IP VIdeo Surveillance to food distributor
Bernick's Beverages & Vending installed Toshiba IP cameras, network, and software to monitor its distribution center and offices. -
Hannover Messe 2011 – More than 230,000 Visitors
Automation.com, April 2011 By Bill Lydon, Editor Hannover Messe 2011 was larger than any other in the last 10 years, with more than 230,000 visitors. More than 6,500 businesses from 65 countries came to Hannover to display their solutions. The attendance numbers represent a growth of 10 to 15 percent over the comparable 2009 event. -
Wapice releases Free CAN diagnostic tool
CANrunner can monitor real-time data on CAN bus, analyze and catch problems on a CAN bus, and view CAN bus statistics. -
Innovasic to supply SoC to Advantech for EtherNet/IP
Advantech selected the Innovasic RapID Platform and fido1100 System-on-a-Chip (SoC) solution to provide EtherNet/IP connectivity in their ADAM-6100 Ethernet I/O modules. -
ABB to control coal gas seam project in Australia
ABB will supply a System 800xA control system as well as integrated safety, compressor protection, emergency shutdown, and telecommunication systems. -
Manufacturing technology consumption up 138.1%
February U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $329.43 million. With a year-to-date total of $699.16 million, 2011 is up 138.1% compared with 2010. -
sercos/IP Library Released as Open Source Software
The driver software is available for download in C# source code without any license fees or usage limitations. -
Radius to install wireless network for Saudi Water Drainage System
Radius will install FastNet RTU and PDR VHF Data radios as part of a rainwater drainage SCADA system for pumping stations in the cities of Al Dammam and Al Khobar. -
Emerson’s Wireless monitors water usage in Ireland
Rosemount wireless flow and pressure transmitters on two new storage tanks monitor water usage at GlaxoSmithKline's Cork plant in Ireland. -
Helicopter sensor flies into theatre role
Sensor Technology in the UK is developing technology to ensure safety when excited performers and heavy machinery share the same stage. -
EnOcean Appoints Business Development Managers
Keith Garris and Christina Jones have joined the company to cover the East and West coast regions, respectively. -
Texas Instruments to embed EtherCAT in its ARM processors
This Ethernet technology will be featured in TI’s upcoming Sitara ARM microprocessors (MPUs) planned for the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2011. -
ODVA announces machinery initiative
ODVA launched a Machinery Initiative designed to improve the integration of machinery with the industrial manufacturing ecosystem. -
AutomationDirect to resell KEPServerEX
AutomationDirect will sell KEPDirect OPC Server for use with its controllers and remote I/O. -
GE joins board of PI North America
Bernie Anger, General Manager Control and Communication Systems for GE Intelligent Platforms, has been elected to PI North America's Board of Directors. -
Yokogawa Appoints Chester Mroz Head of North American Business
Mroz was the President of ABB’s petroleum, chemical and consumer industries business area based in Zurich, Switzerland. -
Lantech publishes 2011 product guide
The 2011 product guide features a complete selection of Lantech product lines, including wireless access points, redundant fiber controllers and industrial switches. -
Skid Integration Problems Solved by PLCopen Standards
Automation.com, March 2011 By PLCopen North America The use of skid mounted equipment has become popular for a number of reasons but they pose some unique automation and control challenges that can be solved by using IEC 61131-3 and PLCopen standards. -
Westermo devices comply with international specs
The approvals, which include ATEX, DNV, Industrial IT, UL and CSA, apply to Ethernet extenders, switches and media converters.
