Automation scholorships - The International Society of Automation (ISA) is now accepting applications for its 2011 ISA Educational Foundation Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to students worldwide in two- and four-year colleges and universities, and graduate students, who demonstrate outstanding potential for long-range contribution to the fields of automation, instrumentation, and control.

Successful final effluent monitoring trial at British plant - Quantitech has reported enormous levels of interest in a new trace detection technology that was launched at this year's Transport Security Expo at London's Olympia (GB).

Environmental track - The International Society of Automation (ISA) announced today the offerings of its Environmental Track at ISA Automation Week 2010: Technology and Solutions Event, Tuesday, 4-7 October 2010 in Houston (TX US).

New trace detection technology offers improved security - Quantitech has reported enormous levels of interest in a new trace detection technology that was launched at this year's Transport Security Expo at London's Olympia (GB).

OPC Server for LonWorks maximizes security and interoperability in building automation - MatrikonOPC™ has released its newest OPC Server for LonWorks. This OPC Server provides open connectivity for real-time data access between LonWorks—a control networking technology platform—and other control system components such as HMIs, historians and ERP systems.

New family of I/O boards - GE Intelligent Platforms has announced the first in a new family of VME multifunction I/O boards designed specifically to address the problems caused by growing constraints on size, weight and power

Semiconductor testing - Keithley Instruments has announced a new release of its ACS Basic Edition Semiconductor Parametric Test Software for semiconductor test and measurement applications. ACS Basic Edition Version 1.2 adds new levels of usability, convenience, and productivity in the characterization of component or discrete (packaged) semiconductor devices

Web-configurable and network-controllable - NI GPIB-ENET/1000 Gigabit Ethernet-to-GPIB Controller Transfers Data up to 4X Faster National Instruments has announced their GPIB-ENET/1000 Gigabit Ethernet-to-GPIB controller along with new instrument control software including enhanced features in LabVIEW 2010, VISA 5.0 and new instrument drivers.

Space saving dual bridge load cells - Where data integrity is an essential requirement and space limited, then dual bridge load cells from transducer specialists RDP Electronics Ltd can offer an effective answer.

Hygienic level switch for high temperatures - Baumer’s level switch LFFS, which will be on display at the Brau Beviale show in November (hall 4, stand 338), is suitable for high process temperatures of up to 200 °C. A bright blue light on top of the switch shows when a media is detected.

Interconnect backbone - Mistral Solutions has announced the availability of Curtiss Wright's new OpenVPX™/VITA-65 compliant VPX6-6902 Serial RapidIO® (SRIO) switch card.

Secure wireless approval - Dust Networks® and Emerson Process Management have announced that Emerson's Smart Wireless solutions, using Dust Networks' SmartMesh® IA-510 wireless sensor networking, have been certified by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to meet US government Federal Information Processing Standard-197 (FIPS-197) requirements.

Wide or narrow wireless band operation for speed or distance - LPRS has introduced the latest generation of its market leading low power wireless modules, easy-Radio Advanced. eRA continues to offer simple to use, out-of-the-box wireless communication as previous versions, but with a number of new, innovative, features while still offering back compatibility with earlier easy-Radio modules if required.

Newsletters received in week ending: 24th September 2010 Control JobCentral What's new in Industry? ProductInsights ControlDesign News Instrumentation Automation Weekly Automation Insights Flow Control Newsletter Control Engineering EME HazardEx PLC update ProfiNews (GB) ControlGlobal enews DPA Direct We only include e-mail Newsletters which are also in Web Format.

Coker Drum Safety System prevents unsafe actions by coker drum operators. - The SIS-TECH Coker Drum Safety System (CDSS) automatically inhibits the opening of valves under unsafe process conditions.

Simple selection guide for complex outdoor solutions - Different applications demand different solutions and Rittal has released a new easy-to-read 16 page brochure to help clients choose the right outdoor enclosure for their application.

High-quality plastic connector housings are rugged, lightweight and cost-effective - The new Han-Eco® from Harting is a complete range of high-quality all-plastic industrial connector housings that combine ruggedness, light weight and reduced costs with versatility, safety and reliability.

Wireless first with vibration spectrum for detailed machinery analysis - Emerson Process Management has expanded the capabilities of its CSI 9420 Wireless Vibration Transmitter to deliver more detailed information for machinery analysis.

S-Type Load Cells - The STA series of S-Type tension/compression load cells from LCM Systems provide the perfect solution for measuring both tensile and compressive forces.

Security track at October show - The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced the offerings of its Security Track at ISA Automation Week 2010 (#ISAwk).

Digital monitor provides accurate internal & remote temperature measurements - Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the LTC2990, an I²C temperature and voltage monitor for 3V and 5V systems.

Rapid oxygen analysis - Hach Lange will demonstrate a range of advanced technology for the brewing industry at this year's International Brewing Convention.

LIMS in Northern Ireland - Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced that Northern Ireland Water (NI Water), the sole provider of water and sewerage services in Northern Ireland, has standardized on Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS (laboratory information management system) across its laboratories as part of its continuous focus on improving sample management and maintaining the highest quality water.

Project will investigate turning used electric car batteries into energy storage devices - ABB and General Motors have signed a non-exclusive memorandum of understanding to cooperate on a research and development project that will investigate uses for electric vehicle batteries once their useful life in the vehicle is over.

Complete solutions for advanced physics applications - National Instruments is collaborating with Vitrociset, a leading European technical services provider for highly complex systems, to offer complete solutions for big physics applications such as particle accelerators and fusion devices.

Stuxnet - not from a bored schoolboy prankster! -

Keeping trains in train! - Anticipating European rail transport's new demands, LEM has created a measurement technology that enables unprecedented levels of accuracy in on-board monitoring of train power consumption.

Fit-and-forget protection for low-pressure systems - A versatile new pressure relief valve for low pressure instrumentation applications up to 400 PSI (27.6 bar) has been launched by the Instrumentation Products Division of Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies.

Reagent recycling scheme awards 'green' companies - In recognition of their outstanding commitment to recycling, HACH LANGE has awarded two companies with silver bars made from recycled chemical test reagents.

New SCADA platform - ELUTIONS has launched ControlMaestroTM 2010, the new version of its application and automation development software which dramatically improves efficiency and effectiveness for developers and users.

$1.5m for advanced research programme - Intel Corporation has given details of a 3 year, $1.5million advanced research collaboration signed with Ireland's leading ICT research Institute, Tyndall National Institute. agreement will provide Intel with a commercial exploitation license to technology created through the collaboration with Tyndall.

GPGPU-based digital signal processing applications - GE Intelligent Platforms has announced the latest addition to the AXISLib product family.

OPC Firewall shipping - Earlier this month we reported on Byres Security's Tofino OPC Enforcer, a rather revolutionary firewall technology. This is now available and shipping. This new module is designed specifically to secure industrial systems using OPC Classic.

Compact package data recorder/controller - Invensys Operations Management has formally introduced its Eurotherm nanodac™ recorder/controller which offers unprecedented capabilities in a compact package.

Smallest strain sensor with highest resolution - With the strain sensor DSRT, Baumer offers a sensor for indirect force measurement which can be used in the packaging industry, engineering, wind energy plants and many other industrial applications.

In-vehicle communication - The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) promulgates the IEC 61375 series train communication networks (TCN).

Validated for Wi-Fi - Anritsu's MT8860C WLAN Test Set is now validated as part of the overall test system for Wi-Fi CWG (Converged Wireless Group) Certification Testing.

New man in Ireland - Thomas Hannon became the principal representative for Alfa Laval in Ireland as from September 1st 2010

Newsletters received in week ending: 17th September 2010 Training & Certification e-news Jim Pinto's Connections for Growth & Success ControlDesign enews MotionControl epulse - Laser measurement News Automation Weekly Flow Control Newsletter Control Engineering EME HazardEx Planr Engineering & Maintenance update ControlGlobal enews DPA News ProfiNews GB ISA Training Monthly We only include e-mail Newsletters which are also in Web Format.

Safetytrack at Automation Week - The International Society of Automation (ISA) announced today the offerings of its Safety Track at ISA Automation Week 2010: Technology and Solutions Event, Tuesday, 4-7 October 2010 in Houston, Texas, USA.

Tempearture data logger - MadgeTech has released the HiTemp150-PT, a submersible temperature data logger with a 24", flexible stainless steel probe. What makes this probe unique is its extreme durability

Touch-screen oxygen analyser - Michell Instruments has updated and improved its XZR400 range of oxygen analysers, which now include an easy-to-use touch-screen interface, to improve operation.

User conference to tour world - Invensys Operations Management will host a series of international events focused on enabling Operational Excellence with innovative technologies and strategies.

A&I solutions in power plants - Moore Industries-International has released, "Automation and Instrumentation Solutions for Power Plant Applications," a new digital interactive line card.

New microphone sets concept - G.R.A.S. Sound & Vibration (G.R.A.S.) has announced the release of a new microphone sets concept where focus is on simplicity, reliability and robustness.

Tune cascade loops from a web browser - ExperTune, now has the capability to tune cascade control loops directly from the web browser interface of the PlantTriage Loop Performance Monitor. This greatly streamlines the tuning process, according to ExperTune's Founder John Gerry.

Single board computer targets very low power consumption applications - GE Intelligent Platforms has announced the ACR301 rugged 3U CompactPCI® single board computer.

300 discounted products to US govt customers! - Silicon Designs, Inc. (SDI) has announced the availability of more than 300 product models at discounted rates to U.S. government customers under a recently awarded U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) schedule contract.

Circuit card electro-pneumatic servo pressure regulators for OEMs - The Precision Controls Division (PCD) of Marsh Bellofram Corporation, a member of the Marsh Bellofram Group of Companies, has announced the global market introduction of Type 3110 and Type 3120, a series of single- (3110) and double-loop (3120) electro-pneumatic analog circuit-card servo pressure transducers, designed to provide compact, high-performance, economical air pressure monitoring capabilities within a variety of OEM applications.

Asia Pacific wireless technology seminar - The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute (WCI) reported outstanding results for its first Asia Pacific wireless technology outreach event, with more than 100 supplier and end-user professionals in attendance.

Reliable and cost saving shutdown protection in China - Emerson's Bettis PressureGuard self-contained emergency shutdown systems are protecting the Dazhangtou natural gas storage reservoir project in Tianjing, ChinChina National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) has selected Bettis™ PressureGuard™ self-contained hydraulic shutdown systems from Emerson Process Management for installation on the Dazhangtou natural gas storage reservoir project in Tianjing, China.

Expanded PXI line for Munich - Geotest has recently expanded its digital test product line with the introduction of the GX5295 and GX5960 PXI digital instruments

New book simplifies cascade control - Cascade control uses two controllers with a single control valve to provide faster, more accurate control response to upsets. This volume from George Buckbee will help understand it better.

Control for vehicular and industrial markets - The latest addition to the Sensor-Technik team is Andrzej Gajosz (right), a fully qualified hardware design engineer with experience ranging from the IC/PCB level to industrial components and systems.

Newsletters received in week ending: 10th September 2010 ControlDesign News MotionTorque Product Insights Industrial Defender Automation Weekly DeltaV News Summery Flow Control Newsletter HazardEx David Spitzer's e-zine News Insights ControlGlobal enews Factory Automation Update Connections Process News DPA Direct We only include e-mail Newsletters which are also in Web Format.

Growth opportunities in power grid modernisation - ABB has highlighted the significant growth opportunities it sees in the modernisation of the world's power grids, its expansion into the discrete automation sector, and the convergence of power and automation demand across its business portfolio.

Radar level measurement best practice - The emergence of radar has been an important advance in the level measurement field. Radar represents a cost effective, accurate solution that is immune to density and other process fluid changes as well as most vapour space conditions. Emerson's Sarah Parker discusses best practice.

Combating Eyjafjallajokull! - Advanced visual inspection equipment hired from Ashtead Technology has helped an aviation engineering company to undertake vital aircraft examinations in the wake of the Icelandic volcanic ash eruption.

Virtual experience for US cabinet member - Dr. Steven Chu, Secretary of US Dept of Energy Energy, and Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), donned virtual reality goggles yesterday and experienced the future of clean-coal plant technology when they interacted with the EYESIM training simulator from Invensys Operations Management.

Suppliers honoured - National Instruments has announced the 22 recipients of the company's Global Supplier Awards for 2010.

Innovative short-stroke electric cylinder uses tubular linear motor - Festo has launched a highly innovative short-stroke electric cylinder which uses a patented tubular linear motor and end-position controller to provide exceptional dynamic performance.

Reporting software - SyTech has announced the Team edition of the XLReporter product family. This edition is unprecedented reporting software that marries the most popular reporting product, Microsoft Excel, with the leading historians in the automation industry, resulting in easy-to-grasp reports from anywhere in the organization, while maintaining individualized security.

New profile issued for PLCopen - The CANopen SIG (Special Interest Group) "Drives and Motion Control" of the CAN in Automation (CiA) international users' and manufacturers' group has released the CiA 542 profile for PLCopen Motion compliant devices.

Analysing waveform data - A new advanced utility option in Yokogawa's Xviewer waveform display and analysis software boosts the hard disk recording capability of the recently introduced DL850 ScopeCorder by allowing an engineer to pre-analyse waveform data while the acquisition is still in progress.

Tough going at W&W show! - Marcus Pattison, one of the organisers of WWEM 2010 (Telford GB 10th-11th November) has issued a warning to visitors, urging them to plan their time at the event carefully.

Protect systems using OPC DA, HDA and A&E, the world's most widely used industrial integration standard - MTL Instruments has announced the new MTL Tofino OPC Enforcer Loadable Software Module (LSM), developed for MTL Instruments by Byres Security.

Pressure transmitter for railway applications - With the PBSR, Baumer's PB series includes a new pressure transmitter suitable especially for railway applications. It features a wide compensated temperature range from -50 °C to +85 °C with a total error band of only 1%.

Pilot for spool valves - ASCO Numatics has introduced an ultra low power pilot with flapper nozzle technology for its Series 551 Pilot Valves. This is ideal for use in explosive atmospheres or industries where harmful substances are present.

Automation programming standard course comes to England - CoDeSys V3 Basic is a 3-day training programme, developed and run by the German company, 3S Smart Software Solutions.

Compact modular power analyser delivers enhanced intelligence and performance - The WM40-96 smart power quality analyser from Carlo Gavazzi delivers accurate measurements including current, voltage, power, energy and harmonics - with precise parametric analysis, control, data stamping and retransmission.

Solar PV inverters broaden support for renewable energy - Carlo Gavazzi is also extending its support for renewable energy installations with the introduction of grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic Inverters.

Another global informatics partner - Thermo Fisher Scientific has extended its reach across Central Europe by making Vialis AG the latest member of its Informatics Global Partner Alliance.

Offline machine programming - MYDATA and AEGIS Software have announced major enhancements to offline machine programming support.

Websites dedicated to management & backup solution! - SolutionsPT has launched its new Verdsiondog dedicated websites for Ireland and Britain.

New apps for standard remote controls without impacting battery life - GreenPeak Technologies has added smart "push messaging" and "find-me" apps to its current offering of communication controllers for ZigBee RF4CE remote controls.

New sales and support office for microanalysis business in Britain - Thermo Fisher Scientific has established a sales and support office for microanalysis products sold in Great Britain.

Process information whenever, wherever! - Control See Ltd has released its U.C.ME-OPC™ software product version 2010. This new version introduces scheduling functionality to the existing functionality - Alarm notification (via SMS, Pager, Email)

Safety features wins light order - Douglas Control & Automation has won a large order for STAHL's New Emergency Light Fittings which have additional safety features.

Multi-channel wireless sensor system - Deeter Electronics has introduced a new Multi-Channel Wireless Sensor System for more complex installations. The new system permits the monitoring of greater numbers of remote devices than was previously possible and can display the state of up to eight analogue sensors and up to thirty two switched inputs.

Sensing for servo repairs - When Wyko Industrial Services (now Eriks UK) set about building a test and calibration rig for its servomotor repair business they based their design on a non-contact torque sensor from Sensor Technology that could effectively be isolated from damaging shock loads.

Expanded range of programmable DC power supplies includes 800 V model - TTi Distribution are now distributing, in Britain, the Sorensen SG Series of programmable power supplies expanded to include a 0-800 V DC offering.

The definitive guide to best practices for effective alarm management and a concise summary of the new ISA standard - PAS has recently published the second edition of The Alarm Management Handbook by Eddie Habibi, PAS Founder and CEO, and Bill Hollifield, PAS Alarm Management Principal Consultant.

Motion controller can control up to 40 axes of synchronized motion at extremely fast loop rates - GE Intelligent Platforms has launched its advanced motion controller, PACMotion firmware version 1.5. PACMotion is designed to control up to 40 axes of synchronized motion all at the exact same servo update loop rate of 1ms independent of the number of motion axes.

More choice in controllers - Yokogawa Electric Corporation has released three additions to the UTAdvanced® controller series: the UP55A and UP35A program controllers and the UM33A digital indicator with alarms.

Evolving wireless technology drives growth in World comms test services market - The increasing complexity of wireless networks, bolstered by the constant introduction of technologies demanding obscure skills, has greatly enhanced the need for communication test services. (A new study from Frost & Sullivan)

Tempearture Calibrators upgraded - In a relaunch and upgrading of their CS series calibration sources, the new enhanced range from Eurolec comprises of three dry block "black body" sources for calibration with a temperature control system and a pocket for a reference thermometer.

Wireless & battery free alliance! - The S4 group has joined the EnOcean Alliance.

New ownership -

Better quality water for less energy - GE Intelligent Platforms has signed a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) with the US Environmental Protection Agency's National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL) focusing on connecting dissimilar data sources into a software-based platform that improves decision making capabilities across a water system.