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Clemson wants to know: Do you trust automation?
The USAF awarded Clemson University a $245,000 grant to determine what causes people to trust and rely on automation. -
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FANUC updates CNC Website
The newly upgraded website features detailed information on FANUC CNCs, Drive Systems, Laser Systems and Service & Support. -
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Trine University offers Foundation Fieldbus certified courses
Trine University offers the FOUNDATION Certified Professional course using a hybrid delivery method -- classroom, hands-on lab training combined with online lectures and tests. -
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European dilemma: Fix or replace Electric Drives?
Frost & Sullivan says end users may opt to replace older drives with new advanced ones at little extra cost premiums rather than spending on the repair of old drive units. -
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WirelessHART Products listed in magazine survey
Readers of an automation magazine liked the Rosemount 708 wireless acoustic transmitter from Emerson and the RAD-WHA-1/2NPT WirelessHART adapter from Phoenix Contact. -
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ISA to hold Technician Day at ISA Automation Week 2012
Technician Day, scheduled for 26 September, offers information that will help attendees sharpen their instrumentation and automation skills. -
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Striking the perfect balance?
Automation.com, August 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor To reach higher levels of productivity, Dow Corning made the decision to migrate 32 disparate and unique site-based control systems solutions to one globally consistent automation system - the Siemens PSC 7 platform. -
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Rice University researching 3D imagery
Rice University is developing a visualization wall at its Chevron Visualization Laboratory, allowing scientists to transform detailed data into 3D imagery. -
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Cloud Computing for the Oil and Gas Industry
By Darryl Vipond, Vipond Controls Vipond developed a cloud-based SCADA system for the oil and gas industry using InduSoft's WebStudio HMI software. It eliminates the need to purchase, install and maintain local SCADA hardware and software at each site. -
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ISA Publishes 2nd Edition of Practical Thermocouple Thermometry book
Practical Thermocouple Thermometry, Second Edition by Thomas W. Kerlin and Mitchell Johnson, focuses on practical aspects of how thermocouples work; how they go bad; how to access measurement accuracy; and how to select, install and operate them. -
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CABA to promote ISA courses for building automation
Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) will promote ISA courses to the CABA membership. -
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HANNOVER MESSE includes eight technology fairs
In 2012, HANNOVER MESSE will showcase innovations in 8 international flagship fairs, including the premiere of IndustrialGreenTec for environmental technology. -
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Mississippi Polymer Institute uses NVision Scanner to check parts
MPI helps smaller companies in the polymer industry by using an NVision MobileScan laser scanning system to re-engineer or inspect parts to a high level of accuracy. -
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Mechatrolink Members Association Updates Web Site
The web site has improved graphics and an updated layout, making it easier to use. A new search engine on the product page provides easier access to updated technical and product information. -
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A Critical Shift: How Adding Structure Can Make Shift Handovers More Effective
Automation.com, March 2012 By Tom Plocher of Honeywell, et al. Shift logs are the mechanisms that help coordinate activities across shifts or teams. Industrial research has repeatedly argued for the benefits of imposing structure on shift handovers in the form of structured logs, checklists, and displays. -
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Flexa opens U.S. operations
AerosUSA, located in Harrisburg, PA., is the North American operation for Flexa cable protection systems. -
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Machine Vision Market Grew 5% in North America in 2011
Sales of machine vision components and systems in North America climbed five percent in 2011 to nearly $1.9 billion, according to AIA. -
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Clear Automation adds robots to PennEngineering presses
The robotic system for the PEMSERTER Series 3000 press picks up, moves, and positions a work piece for alignment with holes where fasteners will be installed automatically by the press. -
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Semiconductor Industry Goes EtherCAT
The EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) Semi Technical Working Group (TWG) is standardizing EtherCAT usage in manufacturing equipment for chips, displays and solar panels.
