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Automation profession outperforms economy
InTech, October 2012 By Rick Zabel While job satisfaction remains high (79.9%), this year’s survey indicates salaries are on the rise—up a respectable 4.4% over last year. This rise is indicative of the noticeable increase in the demand for qualified automation professionals. -
ABB signs Zenith Technologies as systems integrator for Asia
Zenith Technologies is an engineering company which focuses exclusively on the life science industry. -
Aprium-Technology installs 20 Quattro robots in 8 plants
The robots, typically configured two or four per line to achieve the necessary throughput, are stacking cups for multipacks and case packing in the dairy industry. -
All-Fill uses Tolomatic electric actuators for container-lifting
While the original pneumatic actuator worked well once set up, adjusting its force and speed to accommodate a different size container was complicated. -
Market for control valves using actuators to double by 2017
IMS Research expects the market for electrically actuated control valves to double in size, exceeding $630 million by 2017. -
University of Alberta joins ASM Consortium
The Consortium will collaborate with the University to further build knowledge through research related to reducing and mitigating abnormal situations in process industries, particularly in the area of alarm management. -
Integrated operator terminal and PLC sales to grow
IMS Research projects world sales revenue of operator terminals with embedded PLC hardware will rise from $99 million in 2011, to approximately $148million in 2016; a CAGR of about 9 percent. -
ASM Consortium visits BP site and focuses on procedures
The Abnormal Situation Management (ASM) Consortium met in Hull, UK for a quarterly meeting to discuss their latest research and administrative business. -
Emerson integrates gauging system and wireless for tank farm automation
System installation costs can be reduced up to 50% by wirelessly connecting the tank farm to the control room, with the added benefit of reducing implementation time as much as 60%. -
Xenon and Triad Electric & Control team to offer services nationwide
Joint, turn-key services include a wide range of consulting, design, installation and engineering for fully integrated analyzer systems, process and equipment control systems, and industrial automation systems. -
ABB publishes leaflet on new CoriolisMaster mass flowmeters
According to the leaflet, the new flowmeters provide unmatched measurement accuracies and easy installation and handling in a compact, space-saving design. -
Rockwell Software Dries Milk at Murray Goulburn
Murray Goulburn in Australia uses the Rockwell Software Dairy Dryer Solution, which continually collects data from each dryer and uses predictive models to calculate optimum temperature setpoints. -
Fieldbus Foundation Updates DesignMATE Design Tool
The updates cover DesignMATE's library of registered devices, and revised terminology used within the software to align with current FOUNDATION fieldbus installations. -
WirelessHART claims 8,000 Installed Networks
Installations signify the widespread acceptance of the WirelessHART standard by the process automation industry. -
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. -
Emerson offers free online tool for WirelessHART network planning
This free web-based application allows users to upload an image of their plant to design a customized wireless network using IEC-approved WirelessHART network standards. -
ABB publishes flow measurement brochure
The brochure covers the benefits of each flowmeter type, covering typical applications in process, oil and gas, power, hygienic, and water industries. -
InduSoft Introduces Free Online Video Training
SCADA/HMI videos give users direct online access to training. The video training site currently offers two training modules that provide instruction on subjects ranging from alarms to trends. -
HART Seeks Nominees for HART Plant of the Year Award
End users and manufacturers from all world areas are encouraged to enter their plant or customer’s plant for recognition. Nominations will be accepted through 15 July 2012.