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ABB helps automate Quebec lithium mine
Nemaska Lithium is developing the Whabouchi spodumene deposit to meet the growing global demand for lithium batteries to be used in electric vehicles and energy storage systems, as well as in various consumer electronics. -
DeVry University announces DeVry Manufacturing Bootcamp
DeVry University is expanding DeVry Bootcamp to include 11 online Advanced Manufacturing Programs in collaboration with 180 Skills, an online career and technical education company for the advanced manufacturing industry -
AMCI partners with IDEC to create AMCI by IDEC line of stepper motors and controllers
The AMCI by IDEC product line includes controllers, stepper motors, and integrated solutions for the FC6A MicroSmart PLC. Integration is a combination of two or more components that usually make up a system. -
ABB helps Italian water company improve maintenance efforts
CBV expects to reduce plant operating costs by up to 30 percent and maintenance time by up to 40 percent when ABB Ability Electrical Distribution Control System is fully implemented at other locations. -
Modified Smith Predictor-Based Cascade Control of Unstable Time Delay Processes
An improved cascade control structure with a modified Smith predictor is proposed for controlling open-loop unstable time delay processes. -
How to Overcome Challenges of PID Control and Analyzer Applications via Wireless Measurements
An enhanced PID controller simplifies tuning and improves loop stability and reliability for loops dominated by discontinuous measurement updates. -
Okuma announces completion of Dream Site 2 Japanese machine tool facility
DS2 is a self-contained start-to-finish production facility for small and medium lathes, and grinders. This is the second smart factory built at Okuma’s headquarters, following the Dream Site 1 (DS1), which was completed in May 2013. -
Red Trident announces joining of Bedrock Automation Systems Integration Network
Red Trident, an industrial control systems (ICS) cyber security and process automation firm focused on protecting critical infrastructure, has joined the Bedrock Automation Systems Integration Network. -
Vecoplan uses Rockwell Automation to help automate sorting of waste and recycling in NYC
AES needed an expert integrator who knew the demands of recycling firsthand, with an engineering staff that could coordinate the equipment and automate the entire facility. Vecoplan, an industry provider of building and automating recycling technology, knew it could take on that project. -
ISA announces lineup of technical division symposia for automation and control
Each year, ISA’s technical division symposia events bring together innovators, thought leaders and other automation and control professionals from around the world to explore the latest technologies, trends and best practices. -
Open Architecture Standards and Vendors: Finding Clarity Amidst the Chaos
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com We've received a number of comments and questions from vendors about The Open Group's effort to push for open process automation standards. Tn the aim of encouraging more discussion on the topic, we're sharing some of these questions in order to provide some more clarity on its importance. -
JTEKT Toyoda Americas announces opening of Great Lakes Technical Center
The tech center shares the 75,000 sq. ft. facility with Toyoda’s Remanufactured Products Division (RPD). Dedicated much to the repairing and remanufacturing of machines since the 1970’s, RPD will continue to specialize in returning overworked machining centers to OEM specifications. -
PLCs of the Future: Are they still PLCs?
By Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation This article discusses the evolution of the programmable logic controller (PLC), and predicts what the future might hold for this crucial piece of equipment. -
Feedforward Control Enables Flexible, Sustainable Manufacturing
Feedforward provides preemptive corrective action for production rate and grade changes enabling key PID controllers to provide consistent product quality. -
Eaton announces integration of OPC UA into operation and control systems portfolio
With the integration of the OPC Unified Architecture Standard (OPC UA) into operation and control systems, both existing machines and new designs can be made IoT ready, and so can be integrated into the Smart Factory environment. -
Will B&R acquisition give ABB a boost in industrial automation?
By Alex West, IHS Markit Early this month ABB; a supplier of robotics, process automation, and electrification components, acquired B&R Automation, an industrial software and automation hardware company. So what does the B&R Automation acquisition mean for ABB? -
IHS Markit teams with Impact Energy and Swiss government to improve energy efficiency requirements
The goal of the project is to minimize adverse effects and make sure associated industry players are represented as the Swiss government makes important decisions that promote a sustainable environment. -
Opto 22 announces joining of The Linux Foundation
In joining The Linux Foundation, Opto 22 hopes to spearhead the adoption of open-source technology in the industrial automation and process control industries, and accelerate the rollout of Industrial Internet of Things applications. -
Webinar Recording: Large Industrial Project Execution
There are many challenges to effectively executing industrial automation scope as overall project size grows to $100 million and beyond. -
Yokogawa to contribute control systems to Kuwaiti reverse osmosis plant
This plant will be built in Doha, which is about 20 km east of Kuwait City, by Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity and Water. The plant will produce 270,000 tons of fresh water per day, which is sufficient to meet the needs of 900,000 residents.