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Kistler announces addition of SMETEC to Kistler Group
The German company is part of the Kistler Group with immediate effect. The Swiss measurement technology experts thereby are expected strengthen their portfolio in the area of optical measurement technology. -
Compensation for Cascade Dead Zones in Proportional Control Valves [technical]
The cascade dead zones problem in a typical two-stage proportional directional control valve is analyzed and a cascade dead zones model is developed for the main stage spring constant. -
EMX Industries announces Joe Williams as new CEO
Joe Rozgonyi, who founded EMX in 1987, has made the decision to sell his stock and transition the company so he can retire. He will remain a consultant to the executive management team. Joe Williams, who also invested alongside Watervale in the transaction, will lead the company as CEO. -
Fluke announces Student Inspired Contest around 70th anniversary celebration
In the “Student Inspired Contest,” students can share stories about who inspires them to pursue careers in trades for a chance to win Fluke products. Entries must be received by Nov. 9, 2018. -
AutoQuiz: What Is the Purpose of the Proper Grounding of Electrical Devices?
Proper grounding provides safety, over-current protection, electrical noise reduction, lightning protection, and static electricity reduction. -
What Does Prevention Through Design Really Mean?
By Rachel Bugaris, Panduit The significance of PtD in manufacturing-oriented environments today can’t be understated, and furthermore the case for PtD in implementing solutions that design electrical safety into the process can easily be made. -
Watlow introduces Watlow SELECT Visual Designer
Watlow’s Visual Designer uses pictures for product option menus and provides a constantly updated drawing of the product being configured. Users click on the features needed and watch them appear in the drawing. -
Emerson announces agreement to acquire General Electric’s Intelligent Platforms Business
The acquisition is expected to close in the first half of fiscal 2019, subject to regulatory approvals, GE’s consultation with employee representatives where required and other customary closing conditions. -
International Society of Automation announces recipients of 2018 author awards
Winners are recognized for their editorial contributions to a wide range of ISA publications, including ISA books; InTech, ISA’s bi-monthly magazine for automation and control professionals; and ISA Transactions -
Rockwell Automation and JR Controls help French drill pipe manufacturer enhance control systems
Based in France, Vallourec is a supplier of drill pipe for energy companies around the globe. The manufacturer has a presence in 20 countries, including Vallourec Drilling Products USA in Houston. -
Kamstrup announces Patrik Nilsson as Country Manager in Sweden
Patrik Nilsson’s role will be to handle Kamstrup’s strategic activities and continue to create customer-oriented solutions for the Swedish market. -
ABB to help provide enclosures for Brazilian pipeline network
ABB will provide E-houses for the 47 pumping stations along the pipeline, spread across 47 kilometers, connecting a station being built in São Bernardo do Campo to the Capuava Refinery (RECAP) in Mauá in São Paulo. -
AutoQuiz: How to Calculate the Pressure Recovery Factor for Valves
Pressure recovery factor is the increase in fluid static pressure that occurs as fluid moves through a valve from the vena contracta to the valve's outlet and downstream piping. -
Festo announces acquisition of Fabco-Air
Fabco-Air’s NPT pneumatic cylinders are applied by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) on new machinery and systems as well as replacement components in the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) market. -
Finding The Right Approach to Industrial Data
By Sean Robinson, Novotek Sales people will tout an endless stream of benefits of an IoT-enabled device but the IoT isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme where one purchase can promise a life of high ROI. This article explains why the data from your new IoT device might not be meeting expectations. -
ABB to help power Portuguese wind farm in the Atlantic Ocean
ABB has been selected to deliver its WindSTAR transformers specifically designed for floating wind turbines, to MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, a joint venture between Vestas Wind Systems A/S and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). -
ABB to help Egyptian power company digitalize electric grid
The scope of supply includes an ABB Ability Network Manager SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)/Energy Management System (EMS), more than 120 Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) and a fiber-optic communications network to monitor and control the grid. -
Bill's Deep Dive on Opto 22 EPIC System Programmable Edge Controller
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com Today we take another dive into the world of new technologies in today's automation ecosystem. For this article, I had opportunity to examine Opto 22's groov EPIC product at the 22nd annual ARC Industry Forum in February. -
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Using OPC Technology to Study Advanced Process Control [Technical]
Research focus on the use of OPC technology for the study of distributed control systems as a cost effective and flexible research tool for the development and testing of advanced process control techn -
With an Experienced New Executive at the Helm, ISA Is Confident, Secure in Its Direction
ISA's new Executive Director Mary Ramsey is a dynamic, experienced leader with a deep understanding of industrial automation, process control, and related industries.