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ISA announces lineup of technical division symposia for automation and control

  • May 9, 2017
  • News

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

  • May 8, 2017
  • Feature

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.

PLCs of the Future: Are they still PLCs?

  • May 3, 2017
  • Feature

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.

Opto 22 announces joining of The Linux Foundation

  • April 27, 2017
  • News

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.

Yokogawa to contribute control systems to Kuwaiti reverse osmosis plant

  • April 19, 2017
  • News

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.

Bill's Deep Dive: How Deloitte and Dragos' Cyber Risk Platform Converges IT and OT Security

  • April 17, 2017
  • Feature

By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com As automation technology gets more advanced, with more capabilities, so to does it come with an increasing number of cyber security vulnerabilities. As such, this week’s Deep Dive will revolve around Deloitte's new cyber risk platform

Rockwell Automation's PlantPAx DCS enhances furnace control for Minnesota glass company

  • April 5, 2017
  • Case Study

With so many variables, including furnace pressure, air-to-fuel ratio and controller stability, Anchor Glass knew it needed a new control system to better manage furnace operations. To help design the new system, Anchor Glass turned to Stone Technologies, a Rockwell Automation Solution Partner and member of the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork program.

ISA announces third edition release of Basic and Advanced Regulatory Control: System Design and Appl

  • March 31, 2017
  • News

Dr. Wade—who has more than 50 years of experience designing, applying and installing process control systems—says the updated edition builds upon the real-world experiences and process knowledge of engineers and technicians to demonstrate the application of successful regulatory control strategies and techniques.

Elite Control Systems announces agreement to provide remote process control for Azerbaijani oil fiel

  • March 31, 2017
  • News

Elite can access the platform’s fire and gas control system remotely from its headquarters in Livingston, Scotland. As a result, the automated control systems used to operate Chirag operate and allow production to continue without interruption

Honeywell to provide process control for Chinese petrochemical company

  • February 14, 2017
  • Case Study

Honeywell UOP will supply a range of technologies in the form of license, design, key equipment, and state-of-the-art catalysts and adsorbents, while Honeywell Process Solutions will provide the process controls and automation systems.