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Automation
SubscribeThe use of machines, control systems and information technology in the production of goods and delivery of services, automation includes development of the programmable logic controller (PLC), distributed control systems (DCS) and infrastructure for plant networking. Systems synchronize the flow of inputs from sensors and events with the flow of outputs to actuators and events, for greater flexibility in production.
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New Orleans to host Siemens 2013 Automation Summit
March 13, 2013
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The summit will provide engineering and operational professionals, automation and operations management and senior-level executives with end-user learning opportunities covering the complete spectrum of automation.
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Availability, security and the internet of things at the ARC World Industry Forum
February 13, 2013
The question is not what the process industries are trying to accomplish by means of industrial automation. But rather, “As you drive performance by opening up data and collaboration, how do you ensure cyber-security?” said Patricia T. Sperrell of Exxon Mobil, speaking at ARC Advisory Group’s World Industry Forum, held this week in Orlando.
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Automation expenditures in food & beverage industry to top $7 billion by 2016, report predicts
January 31, 2013
The report, titled “Automation Expenditures for Food and Beverage Worldwide Outlook,” examines the market for automation products and systems in food and beverage products and ingredients manufacturing.
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Anglo American launches major automation plan
January 15, 2013
The National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is working with one of the world's biggest mining companies, UK-based Anglo American plc, on the development of innovative robotic technologies for mining.
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Dual capabilities, four business segments and many global macro trends
January 1, 2013
“R&D today isn’t about white coats. It’s about working with customers,” Ashish Kulkarni, Dallas-based Celanese Corp.’s recently appointed chief technology and innovation officer, says. But, Kulkarni adds, you need to go beyond the bromide of “listening to your customer.”
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Reduce the expense of field wiring
December 1, 2012
Intelligent Marshalling from Houston, Texas-based Invensys Operations Management can eliminate process field rewiring and, indeed, the need for marshalling cabinets entirely. Furthermore, Intelligent Marshalling breaks the dependency between control system design and I/O subsystem installation, says the company.
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ASCO Numatics announces winners of 2012 Industrial Automation Engineering Scholarships
November 8, 2012
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – ASCO Numatics, a manufacturer of fluid automation, flow control, and pneumatics solutions, has announced the recipients of the 2012 ASCO Numatics Industrial Automation Engineering Scholarship.
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Multi-function Toolbox for Data Automation
November 6, 2012
Zontec Inc., a developer of Statistical Process Control (SPC) software solutions, has announced an update to its Synergy 2000™ Multi-function Toolbox. The Multi-function Toolbox automatically collects data in real-time
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SCADA Real-time Management and Visualization Software
October 10, 2012
Yokogawa Electric Corp.’s FAST/TOOLS® SCADA web-based real-time management and visualization software suite delivers a comprehensive solution that brings together the company’s process management infrastructure, expertise and ecosystem support for
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Updated Segment Design Tool
August 22, 2012
The Fieldbus Foundation today announced updates to its DesignMATE software tool, a software download that allows plant automation professionals to audit segment layouts. The updates cover DesignMATE''s library of
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