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Motion controller can rejuvenate your machine
Add productivity to your hydraulic machine with a new motion controller. Adding an electro-hydraulic motion controller can increase machine productivity. PLCs typically do not have instruction sets... » more
Energy companies depending on tax incentives
Renewable energy companies across the U.S. expect government tax incentives to continue to be a key driver for the industry in 2011. » more
2010’s Biggest Renewable Energy Projects
Renewable energy projects that were installed or completed this year were some of the largest projects of 2010. Development continued at a good pace, with record-breaking projects announced almost as... » more
Networked safety in three steps
Networked safety is increasing, where programmable controllers replace relays, doing for functional safety what the PLC did for machine control. Most machine owners no longer view safety as a burden... » more
Control unit allows flexibility of parameter selection for inputs, outputs
The new “eloFlex” system from elobau has been designed for the flexibility of parameter selection for logic control of sensor inputs and relay outputs. The user can choose between... » more
Biggest Headlines from 2010 for the U.S. wind industry
The biggest headlines for the U.S. wind industry in 2010 held promise and foreboding for 2011. Slowed growth in the 2010 U.S. wind industry, advances in transmission, increases in offshore wind... » more
Machine Safety - A Review of 2010 Developments
Machine Safety topics have covered the gamut throughout 2010 from regulations and industry standards to new compliance tools and innovative technology. The challenge to industry throughout 2010 has... » more
S&C Electric Company Establishes Power Systems Services Operation in Europe
S&C Electric announced the creation of a Power Systems Services division for Europe, which will focus on improving electrical service reliability and efficiency through the expansion of service... » more
Full range of OPC gateways tested for compliance to specifications
FieldServer Technologies’ full range of OPC Gateways enable Original Equipment Manufacturers to easily provide OPC interface, multichannel gateways for the end-user, and integrator to meet... » more
Fanless panel PC increases comfort in application management
Kontron’s fanless thin panel PC, the Micro Client IIA, ranges in size from 7 to 17 inches. » more
HMI-concept provides advanced graphics, navigation, controls
iX evolves the concept of a HMI solution to becoming an integral part of a user experience by adding the right look and feel with advanced 3D-style graphics, icon based navigation and controls. » more
Linear stepper motors for automation industry applications
The Saia ULE Series Linear Stepper Motors small size and advanced performance make them well suited for use in automation applications, able to be mounted in space-restricted applications. » more
Serial synchronous interface module for motion control, position sensing applications
Opto 22 Snap-SCM-SSI serial module offers a communications interface between digital encoders and Snap PAC System I/P processors or programmable automation controllers; designed for use in motion... » more
High-speed analog input modules
New series of RTD and analog input modules from Advantech add advanced functionality. » more
OSHA hikes scrutiny of chemical plants, refineries
The feds are intensifying their watch of refineries and chemical plants. OSHA's scrutiny of the refinery industry and of chemical facilities covered by the Process Safety Management standard will... » more
Butterfly ‘Blast Badge’ a Brain Buttress
A butterfly could be a lifesaver for soldiers in war, or even down the road, workers in an explosive environment. Mimicking the reflective iridescence of a butterfly's wing, researchers developed a... » more
Cyber Attack Report: Outages Last 50 Hours
The average global outage times for cyber attacks is coming in at 50 hours or just over six working days, according to Security firm Symantec's disaster recovery report. It also seems... » more
Motion controller can rejuvenate your machineAdd productivity to your hydraulic machine with a new motion controller. Adding an electro-hydraulic motion controller can increase machine productivity. PLCs typically do not have instruction sets... » more
Energy companies depending on tax incentives Renewable energy companies across the U.S. expect government tax incentives to continue to be a key driver for the industry in 2011. » more
Keeping OSHA 300 log can be a challenge
What happens when an injury is disclosed two months later? » more
What happens when an injury is disclosed two months later? » more
OSHA injury, illness recordkeeping
Injury and illness recordkeeping has always been an important part of OSHA's workplace safety efforts. Accurate counting of workplace injuries and illnesses is essential to identify and address... » more
Injury and illness recordkeeping has always been an important part of OSHA's workplace safety efforts. Accurate counting of workplace injuries and illnesses is essential to identify and address... » more
Tank level system extends into inventory management functions
Raptor system from Emerson integrates multiple tanks and devices into a scalable system designed to oversee larger bulk liquid storage facilities. » more
Raptor system from Emerson integrates multiple tanks and devices into a scalable system designed to oversee larger bulk liquid storage facilities. » more
Circuit breaker enhancements promote safety, protect equipment
Eaton Corporation expanded circuit breaker capabilities to offer enhanced ground fault protection and non-fused current limiting breaker modules for the Series G circuit breakers. » more
Eaton Corporation expanded circuit breaker capabilities to offer enhanced ground fault protection and non-fused current limiting breaker modules for the Series G circuit breakers. » more
2010’s Biggest Renewable Energy Projects Renewable energy projects that were installed or completed this year were some of the largest projects of 2010. Development continued at a good pace, with record-breaking projects announced almost as... » more
Networked safety in three stepsNetworked safety is increasing, where programmable controllers replace relays, doing for functional safety what the PLC did for machine control. Most machine owners no longer view safety as a burden... » more
Security: Lose more than your mobile device while traveling
Security of automation and control systems could be at risk during the travel season, if smart phones, laptops, netbooks, and USB sticks aren't adequately protected. Could your staff be leaving more... » more
Security of automation and control systems could be at risk during the travel season, if smart phones, laptops, netbooks, and USB sticks aren't adequately protected. Could your staff be leaving more... » more
Control unit allows flexibility of parameter selection for inputs, outputsThe new “eloFlex” system from elobau has been designed for the flexibility of parameter selection for logic control of sensor inputs and relay outputs. The user can choose between... » more
Biggest Headlines from 2010 for the U.S. wind industryThe biggest headlines for the U.S. wind industry in 2010 held promise and foreboding for 2011. Slowed growth in the 2010 U.S. wind industry, advances in transmission, increases in offshore wind... » more
Machine Safety - A Review of 2010 DevelopmentsMachine Safety topics have covered the gamut throughout 2010 from regulations and industry standards to new compliance tools and innovative technology. The challenge to industry throughout 2010 has... » more
S&C Electric Company Establishes Power Systems Services Operation in EuropeS&C Electric announced the creation of a Power Systems Services division for Europe, which will focus on improving electrical service reliability and efficiency through the expansion of service... » more
Conducting an arc flash study
Consulting engineers have an opportunity to provide real-time arc flash diagnostics remotely to their customers. » more
Consulting engineers have an opportunity to provide real-time arc flash diagnostics remotely to their customers. » more
Full range of OPC gateways tested for compliance to specificationsFieldServer Technologies’ full range of OPC Gateways enable Original Equipment Manufacturers to easily provide OPC interface, multichannel gateways for the end-user, and integrator to meet... » more
Fanless panel PC increases comfort in application managementKontron’s fanless thin panel PC, the Micro Client IIA, ranges in size from 7 to 17 inches. » more
HMI-concept provides advanced graphics, navigation, controlsiX evolves the concept of a HMI solution to becoming an integral part of a user experience by adding the right look and feel with advanced 3D-style graphics, icon based navigation and controls. » more
Linear stepper motors for automation industry applicationsThe Saia ULE Series Linear Stepper Motors small size and advanced performance make them well suited for use in automation applications, able to be mounted in space-restricted applications. » more
Serial synchronous interface module for motion control, position sensing applicationsOpto 22 Snap-SCM-SSI serial module offers a communications interface between digital encoders and Snap PAC System I/P processors or programmable automation controllers; designed for use in motion... » more
Fieldbus safety functions now updated
Fieldbus Foundation updates SIF specification and releases development tools. » more
Fieldbus Foundation updates SIF specification and releases development tools. » more
Chinese electric utility deploys APC platform for coal-fired plants
Huadian Inner Mongolia Energy chooses Invensys advanced process control system to optimize boiler combustion. » more
Huadian Inner Mongolia Energy chooses Invensys advanced process control system to optimize boiler combustion. » more
High-speed analog input modulesNew series of RTD and analog input modules from Advantech add advanced functionality. » more
OSHA hikes scrutiny of chemical plants, refineriesThe feds are intensifying their watch of refineries and chemical plants. OSHA's scrutiny of the refinery industry and of chemical facilities covered by the Process Safety Management standard will... » more
Butterfly ‘Blast Badge’ a Brain ButtressA butterfly could be a lifesaver for soldiers in war, or even down the road, workers in an explosive environment. Mimicking the reflective iridescence of a butterfly's wing, researchers developed a... » more
Cyber Attack Report: Outages Last 50 HoursThe average global outage times for cyber attacks is coming in at 50 hours or just over six working days, according to Security firm Symantec's disaster recovery report. It also seems... » more
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