Best multinational marketplace - With the launch of its inaugural list of the "World's Best Multinational Workplaces," the Great Place to Work Institute has ranked National Instruments number 18 among the top 25 multinational companies to work for in the world.

SCADA Webinar - InduSoft will host "Packaging SCADA", a free webinar on November 16, 2011 to demonstrate how SCADA applications in a packaging line can directly improve production.

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Accurate means of measuring liquid level using LVDTs - Although there are various options for measuring liquid level in a tank, RDP Electronics are able to provide an LVDT based solution that can often be used where other methods are inappropri

Temperature/flow sensor for oil & gas - Yokogawa Electric Corporation release the DTSX200 Distributed Temperature Sensor (DTS) was released to the global market recently. It is used to monitor temperature and flow in Oil/Gas Upstream unconventional and conventional in-well applications

World's largest experiment with rechargeable hybrid vehicles - PcVue SCADA software, developed by ARC Informatique, is involved in a full-scale experiment with a fleet of 70 rechargeable hybrid vehicles (RHV) and 145 charging stations throughout the Strasbourg urban area.

Load cell for rocket motor testing - Model 41 load cells with dual bridge configuration supplied by measurement specialists RDP Electronics Ltd are in demand from British based rocket motor manufacturing facilities for use in testing programmes.

State of CSIA - Their leadership structure of CSIA (Control System Integrators Association) changed significantly a couple years ago and Executive Director Robert Lowe used Automation Week to show what has been accomplished since then and where the organisation is today wnd where it hopes to go.

Guiding technicians - Diane R Barkin wrote Start-Up: A Technician’s Guide, Second Edition, just published from the ISA stable, with the technician in mind. It is a non-mathematical, practical book that provides an overview of the scope of duties a technician must perform in real-world situations.

Wireless cellular controller - The T925 Wireless Cellular Controller, from Xenon, connects remote sites with central control and monitoring stations through cellular networks.

MES in Pharma! - On the invitation of Werum Software & Systems , almost 200 pharmaceuticals experts from approximately 20 countries exchanged their thoughts and ideas on the use of the PAS-X production management system by Werum in the production of pharmaceutical products

Panel mounted flowmeter - Panel mount flowmeter now available with optional ½” barbed hose fittings. Blue-White has just introduced a new option for the popular F-550 Series Panel Mount Flowmeter.

More than 1000 hydraulic macros - A new, comprehensive master data package for hydraulics now bridges the gap between fluid and mechanical design. More than 1000 new hydraulic macros in Eplan Fluid speeds up and simplify interdisciplinary documentation.

Thermography stick - Fluke is offering a free USB stick, an exclusive 'gateway' to access everything the professional electrician and industrial maintenance technician needs to know about Thermal Imaging.

Celebration strain gauge! - Mantracourt are celebrating the success of their Strain Gauge Amplifier, a product that is now seeing service across the world and enjoys acclaim in such sectors as offshore engineering, construction, process control and automotive testing

Handheld OTDRs - Two new testers designed specifically for the system maintenance of passive optical networks (PONs) have been added to the Yokogawa AQ1200 Series of handheld optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDRs).

Sound vibration! - The latest version of National Instruments' NI Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite software, provides a comprehensive collection of analysis and signal processing tools for noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) testing, machine condition monitoring (MCM) and audio test applications.

Used Test & Measurement - Test equipment sourcing specialist Livingston has released the latest edition of its Used Equipment Catalogue. Available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish and Dutch, the catalogue is divided into six core categories: General Purpose, Electrical & Industrial, Fibre Optics, RF & Microwave, Communications and Broadcast.

Transmitter with single channel interface and superior display visibility - GF Piping Systems displayed the new Signet 9900 Transmitter at Automation Week 2011. The new device features multi-parameter capabilities and an innovative auto-sensing ‘at-a-glance’ display that allows easy visibility, even in dark conditions

Gateway logger - Carlo Gavazzi has introduced a gateway logger device that integrates with EoS Array - its complete solution for control, protection and monitoring of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) plants.

Triumph on Mobile bay -

Machine prognostics & health management - The Watchdog Agent Prognostics Toolkit for NI LabVIEW system design software expands the capabilities of LabVIEW in machine prognostics and health management (PHM) applications.

USB Hi-Speed to Digital Level UART Cables - USB solutions specialist Future Technology Devices International (FTDI) has added two more cables to its USB to digital level serial interface product offering.

Safety lifecycle management - A new product was launched at Automation Week, the aeShield Safety Lifecycle Management System is a comprehensive platform, from AE Solutions, for executing a sustainable risk management programme through the automation of the lifecycle process.

Significant industrial wireless milestones - Emerson Process Management has achieved significant milestones in driving the adoption of wireless technologies in refineries, chemical plants, and other industrial facilities around the world. With 580 million total hours of wireless operation across 6,100 networks, Emerson Smart Wireless solutions have gained widespread adoption as they deliver proven performance while addressing critical business challenges.

High-throughput cytological discovery system - Yokogawa Electric Corporation has released the CellVoyager™ CV7000 high-throughput cytological discovery system. This enhanced system has four times as wide an imaging area as our previous model and surpasses that model’s industry leading throughput.

Ultra high speed, flexible image processing system - The latest Keyence machine vision system is perhaps the most complete vision system on the market. The XG-7000 Series can now also be programmed in a PC environment.

Distributed control system market share maintained! - In the newest version of ARC Advisory Group’s “Distributed Control Systems Worldwide Outlook,” study, ABB retained its leading worldwide market position in this core automation market.

New vision and motion hardware - National Instruments has introduced two new additions to its popular reconfigurable I/O (RIO) technology including a reconfigurable Camera Link frame grabber for demanding embedded vision applications and a motion module for the NI CompactRIO platform.

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Double module connector! - Harting has added a multi-contact double module to the range of data interfaces for the Han-Modular® family of industrial connectors.

Non-contact measurements in tyre manufacturing - Infrared temperature sensors from the Calex PyroCouple Series are being used by a major tyre manufacturer to detect the presence of hot rubber tyre material as it passes a point on a conveyor.

Smart switch for Ethernet radios - RadioLinx Smart Switch intelligent routing technology enables true peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet communication. When coupled with the Industrial Frequency Hopping Ethernet's 1.1 Mbps data rate capabilities, the Smart Switch radios from ProSoft Technology provide best-in-class performance for any application.

Hands-on experimentation to RF and communications labs - National Instruments has announced the NI USRP-2920 and NI USRP-2921 universal software radio peripheral (USRP™) instruments, offering a new educational platform that delivers hands-on learning with real-world signals to RF and communications university labs, which previously relied on computer-based simulation to augment theory.

Analysing milk! - OPTIQUAD-M is a new analysis system from Krohne, used for the continuous, non-contact measurement of protein, fat and lactose in milk products.

Communications organisation in Japan - In an ongoing effort to meet the growing needs of industry users worldwide, the HART® Communication Foundation has opened an office in Tokyo,

Self-sufficient control devices for explosion protection - The control devices in the Steute Ex RF BF 80 series, that have been designed for use in explosive zones, are now also wireless and self-sufficient.

Reduced price offer for thermal imager - The entry-level Fluke Ti9 Thermal Imager is targeted at electricians and industrial maintenance technicians, at a reduced price for orders placed before 31st December 2011 - £2090 instead of £2490 in Britain.

Network connectivity for CAN-enabled devices - Extended release of the Anybus® Communicator CAN™ enables CAN-devices to be connected to CC-Link, ControlNet, Modus RTU, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP and Profinet IRT.

Sub-miniature micro switch - A new ultra-miniature micro-switch from Omron Electronic Components B.V. features a unique mechanism to enhance switching reliability as well as a two-stage bottom housing with different levels designed to prevent flux penetration during manufacturing.

PXI test solution for RF power amplifiers - National Instruments is to demonstrate a complete PXI-based solution for RF power amplifier (PA) validation and production test at European Microwave Week in Manchester (GB).

New editor in chief for automation journal - Dr. Ahmad B. Rad is to be the new editor-in-chief of ISA Transactions in January 2012, when he succeeds Dr. R. Russell Rhinehart.

Saudi automation contract - ABB has won the Main Automation contract for Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara), a joint venture (under formation) between affiliates of Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) and The Dow Chemical Company (Dow).

New plc manufacturing facility for China - The Siemens Industry Automation Division is further expanding its position in the Asian growth market: In a new factory to be built in Chengdu in the Chinese province of Sichuan, Siemens is to develop and manufacture high-end Simatic controllers and automation components from the middle of 2013

Wind energy T&M market - Improved global economic conditions and the gravitation toward renewable energy enabled robust growth for the wind testing market during 2010 according to a report from Frost & Sullivan!

The Power of Networking: Jobs, Business, Even Fun - Eoin Ó Riain, Publisher at Read-out Publications and currently VP Publications Department in the International Society of Automation submitted this article for ISA Interchange.

Design-to-test from Aster - During Productronica 2011 in Munich (D) 15-18 Nov 2011, ASTER Technologies will be demonstrating the Design-To-Test features that have been added to the TestWay and TestWay Express, DfT and Test Coverage analysis tools.

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Air quality specialist calls for Black Carbon standard - Traditionally, ambient particulates have been measured gravimetrically according to their size. However, Jim Mills, Managing Director of Air Monitors, believes that the time has come to change or at least augment the way ambient particulates are monitored and regulated.

'Open Access to Device Intelligence" - The FDT Group booth at ISAAutomation Week is to display technology offerings to leading automation professionals from around the globe. They will also give technical theatre presentations.

New faces! - Brennan Industries recently additions to the management team at its headquarters in Cleveland.

Network switch supply agreement - Yokogawa has signed a supply agreement with Belden, a global manufacturer whose products include the Hirschmann brand of industrial network switches: components that are used to connect the different components of a control network.

Modbus gateway integration with wireless - The Deeter Group has added a Wireless Modbus Gateway to its range of Wireless Sensor Network products.

Switch for industrial, transportation and medical applications - The new Honeywell MICRO SWITCH™ V15W is a standard-sized basic switch that has been designed for harsh-duty, wash down areas.

Signal bandwidth doubled with software radio module - With two channels each of 12-bit, 500 MHz A/D and 16-bit, 800 MHz D/A, Pantek's Model 71651 delivers more than twice the bandwidth of Pentek's previous data converters. As a member of the popular Cobalt™ family of high-performance XMC modules, the Model 71651 has a Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGA at its core.

Growing customer base for CMMS served by new web site - SoftSols Group is celebrating its growing business with a brand new website. The new site highlights the range of sectors in which the company’s Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Agility is continuing to build its reputation as affordable and easy to use maintenance software.

Surge protection family - Weidmuller are displaying a new DIN-rail mountable surge protection family, the SPD Series, with local and remote self-monitoring at next weeks Automation Week. The range includes seven SPD models, with accessories, for low voltage distribution and protection of industrial control systems, equipment, assemblies and devices

Containing data centres! - Rittal now have a 12 m long XL version of its turnkey Data Centre Container (DCC) especially designed for IT applications and targeted at medium-sized companies with a very high demand for computing power, as well as at large corporations or hosting providers

Fast wireless standard and central management for industrial wireless LAN - Siemens Industry Automation Division has developed a package of coordinated industry-compatible components for wireless communication complying with the WLAN (Wireless LAN) standard IEEE 802.11n.

Measuring gas cylinder temperature during filling - Infrared temperature sensors from Calex Electronics have been used with success for over 7 years by a leading provider of packaged gas for measuring the temperature of gas cylinders as they are filled. Here are details of the application and some tips.

Gases trapped in High Arctic could tip climate scales! -

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Architectural support! - Almost 80 ProSoft Technology in-chassis and gateway products are now supported within the Integrated Architecture Builder (IAB) project-design software tool.

Documenting operational sequences better - Knowing the sequence of operations is always helpful, especially in machine and plant design and the programming of their control systems. 'Eplan Operational Sequence' now documents the functional timeline of a machine/plant by using convenient process descriptions.

The end of a computing era - Some thoughts on Steve Jobs (picture right), visionary and co-founder of Apple who died on 5th October 2011. R.I.P.

Alarms & Events - MatrikonOPC™ has released its new Alarms and Events (A&E) Historian, an easy-to-use solution that allows industrial facilities to more easily store and retrieve information that will help improve preventative maintenance programs.

Nominated twice for awards! - Rohde & Schwarz has been nominated for no less than two Elektra European Electronics Industry Awards. One in the Test Product of the Year category and the other in the Educational Support Award.

Cryogen-free radiation testing! - Princeton Gamma-Tech Instruments has introduced the next-generation of mechanically-cooled cryogen-free radiation detectors.

Ground crews talk sense... - A key element in the design of an automatic testing station with MEL Aviation is the use of a TorqSense non-contact torque sensor from Sensor Technology, which can be deployed instantly for high performance acceleration and deceleration tests of aircrafts' generators.

High quality calibration and service! - Keithley has introduced KeithleyCare Plans to provide owners of Keithley instrumentation with fast, high quality instrument calibration and repair services at a fraction of the cost of "per-event" service.

Access to both real-time and alarm and event data - The latest release of the OPC Server for GE Turbines from MatrikonOPC™ now supports OPC Alarms and Events data. This addition provides engineers with access to both real-time and alarm and event data from their GE Turbines.

Dynamic reporting in process or energy management - COPA-DATA will present its new product for dynamic reporting, the zenon Analyzer, for the first time at the SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2011 trade fair.

Triaxial accelerometers - The Kistler Type 8688A series instrument grade triaxial accelerometers are ideal for use in a multitude of R&D and OEM applications where high-precision, low-frequency measurements and high-durability packaging are absolute requirements.

Ethernet switches for 19" racks - The Siemens Industry Automation Division has expanded your choice of industrial Ethernet switches to a new product line with 19-inch rack devices.

Chip heads for space! - GreenPeak Technologies has announced that its radio communication controller chip was assessed by the European Space Center, ESA/ESTEC, for use in aerospace applications and was endorsed for its superior RF performance, ultra-low power requirement and excellent interference robustness.

Wireless temperature! - Yokogawa has now released its new wireless multi-input temperature transmitter, built on the ISA100.11a industrial automation wireless communication standard,

Acquisition strengthens pulp & paper offering - ABB has completed its acquisition of Lorentzen & Wettre from ASSA ABLOY AB.

CMC monitoring reduces complexity - CMC III, the third and completely re-designed generation of their Computer Multi Control (CMC) monitoring systems with its striking new feature, the change to Controller Area Network (CAN) buses has been launched by Rittal.

Design software - The new PcVue 10.0 tools, Application Architect and Application Explorer, from ARC Informatique, can save up to 50% in development time over the application´s complete life-cycle. From the design phase right through to testing, from maintenance to re-engineering, they are aimed at all users, from applications developer to occasional user.