Free on-line thermowell calculation tool! - The new free on-line thermowell calculation tool from Endress+Hauser is to help customers stay compliant with the new ASME PTC 19.3 TW-2010 thermowell standards.

EMC test facility expands field probe calibration service - TESEQ have expanded their capability in field probe calibration to deliver calibration data at all frequencies defined in the IEC 61000-4-3 standard.

Cost-efficient optical inspection system - GOEPEL electronic offers an enhanced version of its system for the automated optical inspection of fluorescing conformal coating.

Filter regulators improve response speed of valve solutions - Ascendant Technologies, a specialist valve automation company serving the British oil and gas sector, has selected filter regulators from ASCO Numatics to help improve the response speed of its valve solutions.

Single axis accelerometer delivers precision, reliability and durability & value for money. - The new, competitively priced Type 8315 single axis accelerometer from Kistler Instruments is especially suited to low frequency applications, including automobile ride quality, wind tunnel investigations and aerospace testing where structural vibration and dynamics are used to assess performance, reliability and integrity parameters.

Integrated production control system enhanced! - The CENTUM® VP R5.03, from Yokogawa is an enhanced version of the company's flagship integrated production control system.

Power symposium success - Nearly 200 professionals in the power-generation industry attended their 56th Power Industry Division (POWID) Symposium held in early June in Florida USA. They examined the impact of regulations and cybersecurity, and showcased the latest energy technologies and developments.

New free-standing enclosure! - Rittal's new free-standing enclosure the SE 8 is a standardised system with features that can be assem-bled efficiently.

RFID reader is versatile - The Ha-VIS RF-R200 is the latest RFID reader in Hartings's extensive range of auto-ID solutions.

Turnkey virtualisation system - Honeywell has launched the newest Experion® Virtualisation Solutions package, the industry's first turnkey blade solution that is optimized for virtualisation and the needs of the process control industry enabling offshore oil and gas, refining and petrochemical customers to increase operations availability and reduce the total cost of ownership of their control system, saving them millions of dollars annually.

New panel mounted display units - LCM Systems has launched a new range of panel mounting display units for use with any of LCM Systems load cell products, including those with integrally mounted amplifiers.

Equipment monitoring system - The Equipment Monitoring System (EMS), introduced by Raytek, is a noncontact temperature measurement system that enables round-the-clock condition monitoring of actively powered components or operating machinery, supporting predictive and preventive maintenance.

ICS & SCADA security - July 2010 was when we first heard of Stuxnet - and we're still hearing. Here are listed many links tracing the proliferation of automation malware!

Select promotion - Peak Production Equipment has been promoted to Select Member status of GOEPEL electronic's global alliance program GATE™ (GOEPEL Associated Technical Experts).

Big Data defined! - One of the most authoritative magazines in the Automation sector is InTech, published by the International Society of Automation. An article in the current issue has won high praise indeed from Bob Lederer of RBDRChannel.

Measuring hand force! - The new hand force measuring system from Kistler Instruments has been developed to meet the need to evaluate Repetitive Strain Injury (RPI) and other occupational health risks.

New office opened in Cork! - Seán Sherlock TD - Minister for Research and Innovation (Part of the Ministry of Education & Skills), officially opened a new premises for Endress + Hauser in Cork last month..

Process Automation I/O module market driven by IS! - The market for process I/O modules is mainly driven by two forces: an increasing need for intrinsically safe I/O modules and the increasing demand from the Middle East and the BRIC countries says a new study from ARC.

Function-optimized servo drive reduces bill-of-materials costs for OEMs - Metronix has added a low cost option to its range of intelligent servomotor drives.

LEDs look the part for a handheld industrial instrument design - A quest for a very professional appearance allied with compact size led Instrument Installations Ltd to specify Marl 512 Series LEDs in its handheld actuator demonstration product range for use during client visit and training room demonstrations of Rotork actuators.

Sales office and local distribution partners in Britain - The Fluidwell Group have openrd their new sales office in Britain, which will be fully supported by two new local strategic distribution partners - icenta Controls Ltd. and Stream Measurement Ltd.

Optimising Manufacturing Performance by Connecting MES and PLM - GE Intelligent Platforms is joining the PTC® PartnerAdvantage™ program. The two companies will work to integrate GE's Proficy® software applications with PTC's technology solutions to help manufacturers close the loop between product design and production execution on the shop floor.

Contract laboratories benefit from LIMS flexibility - The Matrix Gemini Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) from Autoscribe is a versatile system that can meet the varied requirements of contract laboratories both large and small.

Screw module added to modular connector range! - A new Han E® screw module has been added to the Harting Han-Modular® series flexible open connector system, which allows users to assemble customised connector configurations to suit their applications.

Leading event in LDAR and fugitive emissions - More than 200 plant and refinery professionals responsible for maintaining leak detection and repair (LDAR) programs and complying with government regulations to reduce air emissions attended ISA's 13th annual Fugitive Emissions-LDAR Symposium - organised by ISA's Fugitive Emissions LDAR Group - held last month in New Orleans, (LA USA)

Newly appointed at Brennan Industries! Top: Michael Caliebe, Gen Manager Ohio, USA, and John Perone, Gen Manager, California USA

New members offer wireless Solutions for oil & gas - Honeywell has announced three new member companies of the PKS Advantage™ program for its OneWireless™ Network and industrial wireless products and solutions: GasSecure, Redline Communications and Purelink.

Torqing wireless! - An innovative TorqSense wireless torque sensor from Sensor Technology provided an effective solution to an interesting engineering challenge when Advanced Design Innovations (ADI), a specialist supplier of custom manufacturing and testing equipment, was asked by Bristan, one of the Britain's largest and most successful manufacturers of bathroom taps and showers, to develop a new durability test rig to help optimise product performance.

In-process temperature profiling for glass tempering furnaces - Datapaq has announced the first temperature profiling system designed specifically for glass tempering processes. It uses thermocouples to take measurements from the glass sheet while passing through the tempering furnace.

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