Technology transfer is more important than innovation -

Pneumatic swivel.... - A new guided pneumatic swivel module for manufacturing automation that provides a versatile rotating drive solution for larger and difficult loads has been launched by Festo.

Top trends influencing the automated test industry - The biennial Automated Test Summit, hosted by National Instruments returns to the Royal Berkshire Conference Centre at Madejski Stadium in Reading (GB) on Thursday 21st June 2012.

RF Connectors lead the way on quality and delivery - Intelliconnect offers one of the widest ranges of connectors available to designers. Standard connectors include; N,C,TNC, 7/16, SMA, SMB, MCX, Triax, 3.5mm, 2.92mm, 2.4mm, 1.85mm millimetre-wave ("mmwave") products and Triax and Quadrax types. Intelliconnect can also provide waterproof versions, to IP68 when connectors are unmated, of all of their products if required and fast turnaround custom designs.

Hydrogen monitoring improves Syngas efficiency - The H₂scan technology from Quantitech, removes guesswork from the syngas production process and adds new levels of efficiency to an established process, ensuring that the process is able to respond quickly to variables.

Award not a discration! - GreenPeak Technologies has announced that it has been named a winner in the 2012 Red Herring Top 100 Europe award, a prestigious award honoring the most promising technology innovation companies throughout Europe.

High-voltage impulse testing - The DL850 ScopeCorder, from Yokogawa, is at the heart of a test set-up created by SP -Technical Research Institute of Sweden - to offer an impulse-voltage calibration and testing service based on the international IEC60060 standard for high-voltage testing.

Catalogue relaunches website - Souriau has relaunched its industrial website with a new intuitive e-catalogue. This catalogue will cover the broad range of metal, plastic, circular and rectangular connectors used extensively in industrial, medical, instrumentation and renewable energy where robust interconnects are required.

Electrolyser system for water disinfection - The Siemens Industry Automation Division has added four tubular cell electrolyser systems to its water disinfection portfolio

Distribution area increased! - Fluke has announced an agreement with test equipment sourcing specialist, Livingston, adding new territories. This will see rental support in Britain and Ireland complementing the Fluke support services Livingston already offers across Germany and Benelux

Student honoured - The local section of the International Society of Automation has honoured Michael Greene the 2011-12 Best First Year Student in of BSc in Applied Physics & Instrumentation & BSc (Honours) in Instrument Engineering at the Cork Institute of Technology (IRL) recently.

2013 environment show almost full - With nearly a year to go before the doors open at Air Quality and Emissions 2013 (AQE 2013) the organisers tell us that 75% of the exhibition stands have already been sold as companies jostle for the best positions.

New distributor appointed - Analog Devices has appointed Anglia as a Britain & Ireland distributor. Analog Devices is expanding its sales channel network in Europe to achieve double-digit growth of its semiconductor business in the region over three years.

Energy & Environment - 3 big predictions! -

Portable Power Cell for machine & process analysis - Load Controls INC's PPC-3 portable power cell offered by Vydas, offers accurate and extremely fast (15mS) true power measurement which is ideal for machine analysis or process development, allowing process engineers the flexibility to assess the performance of individual machines and product processes.

Making a splash in Florida! - The Florida Section of the American Water Works Association (FSAWWA) has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the International Society of Automation (ISA) to co-promote ISA’s 2012 Water/Wastewater and Automatic Controls (WWAC) Symposium.

Total plant automation system - ABB has released several new products as part of its Symphony™ Plus total plant automation platform for the power generation and water industries.

ATEX & IECEx approved sensors - The Deeter Group has attained ATEX and IECEx approval on a wide range of sensor products enabling them to be used in hazardous environments.

Wireless I/O - National Instruments has announced a new wireless gateway and two new measurement nodes that extend the capabilities of the NI wireless sensor network (WSN) platform and illustrate the company's commitment to wireless measurement technology.

LVDT arrays help measure structural floor deflection - RDP Electronics are often called on to supply arrays of LVDTs for situations where it is important to measure the structural strength of floors.

Wireless products & interoperability - The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute (WCI) is showcasing ISA100.11a products in live interoperability demonstrations at the fair.

Plant asset management driven by need to reduce costs & improve performance -

Efficient production solutions support the energy turnaround and strengthen competitiveness - Increased energy and resource efficiency for producing industries are in the focus of the Siemens exhibit at this year's Hannover Messe. "Greater efficiency does not have to mean less productivity.

Shift to the Cloud makes CMMS/EAM more valuable! - Tim Millar of CyberMetrics says that shifting to the Cloud means that the CMMS/EAM you count on becomes markedly more valuable.

Students under water! - RDP Electronics, in conjunction with MTS are providing magnetostrictive displacement transducers for Bath University's entry in the inaugural European International Submarine Races.

Dispose of the cost of disposal! - Supplying an improved cooling solution is only half of the battle. There is also the question of how do clients dispose of the old cooling units? A new Rittal cooling system may help to save both time and energy.

Hermes award presented at Hannover - Phoenix Contact was selected for this years Hermes Award award for a system which measures lightning surges in lightning conductors and conveys operational status evaluations via the Internet to the remote control center.

Calibration service for EMC test products - Teseq has UKAS accreditation for on-site calibration of all EFT, PQT, Surge, pulse generators, Harmonic & Flickers analysers and offers "no down time" antenna calibration in its new purpose built chamber, avoiding delays caused by weather on open-field test sites.

Bridging the Intrinsically-Safe Fieldbus Disconnect - MooreHawke has released a new white paper highlighting the various methods of connecting fieldbus devices in hazardous areas without compromising safety. "Bridging the Intrinsically-Safe Fieldbus Disconnect", presents an overview of different ways to safely implement PROFIBUS PA or FOUNDATION fieldbus H1™ networks in hazardous areas while maintaining cost control and the inherent advantages of fieldbus.

Enterprise integration software ensures operations-focused business continuity - The new version of its Wonderware Enterprise Integrator software, built on the Invensys ArchestrA System Platform 2012 supports the latest operating systems and technology, including Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and new versions of Internet Explorer for its web-based user interface.

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20 April 2012

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Firmware & workbench for building automation products! - ISaGRAF has released ISaGRAF version 6.1. ISaGRAF is the industry-leading IEC 61131-3 and IEC 61499 compliant firmware and workbench for building industrial automation products

Tape extension position sensors - ASM Sensors has expanded its newest product line of tape extension position sensors, POSITAPE® with the introduction of the WB25 series.

Supplier award from Caterpillar! - Honeywell Sensing and Control (S&C) has been awarded the Supplier Quality Excellence Process (SQEP) Platinum certification by Caterpillar Inc.

Chinese market for low voltage AC and DC motor drives - According to a recent IMS Research study, The Chinese Market for Low Voltage Motor Drives - 2012 Edition, revenue growth in this market slowed considerably in 2011 from an abnormally high 2010. Revenues from motor drives (excluding software and services) are projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7 percent from 2010 to 2015.

Bipolar Hall-effect switch offers excellent repeatability - New from Allegro MicroSystems Europe, the A1250 is a bipolar Hall-effect switch IC incorporating a high-speed chopping circuit which cancels out offsets and dramatically improves switching repeatability through enhanced temperature stability and stress resistance.

Earthing & bonding handbook - A newly updated and expanded 32-page earthing & bonding applications hand-book from Newson Gale provides a wide range of information on controlling static electricity in hazardous areas.

Papers call and keynoter announced - A call for papers for the 7th Annual ISA Marketing & Sales Summit, which takes place 15-17 August 2012 in Austin (TX USA) has been issued. Jane Lansing, VP of Marketing at Emerson Process Management will be keynote speaker.

Low-cost pneumatic valve terminals and digital I/O modules - Festo has launched a series of low-cost modular pneumatic valves, together with a complementary series of low-cost digital I/O modules, for its successful CPX automation platform.

Mobile control.... - Invensys Operations Management has released version 4.2 of its Wonderware IntelaTrac mobile workforce and decision support system. The newest version addresses security and infrastructure functionality to support users' IT requirements.

Floor standing cabinet - Rittal's new SE 8 is a one piece monobloc, single construction floor standing enclosure, with an integrated TS 8 frame.

Water resistant Pt100 surface temperature sensor - OMEGA's New range of Pt100 surface temperature sensors, feature a water resistant flexible silicon patch and moulded lead wire.

Flameproof pressure switches - The FC series of ATEX pressure switches from Orion are probably the easiest to maintain explosion-proof pressure switches in the world.

Energy meters up-dated - Carlo Gavazzi has updated its popular family of easy-to-install DIN three phase energy meters to meet the requirements of the Measuring Instruments Directive (MID).

New housings for connectors - Harting is extending its tough and cost-effective Han-Eco® industrial connector family with new socket housings and covers.

Innovative smart panel series - ADLINK Technology has announced the availability of its first ARM-based solution, the SP-860 Smart Panel. The SP-860 is a powerful and richly featured system-on-display, combining an LCD panel, CPU, and touch screen in a single compact unit.

Conference report - For many years, there have been some rumours on an improved CAN protocol. At the 13th iCC organized by the CiA association, Bosch introduced the CAN-FD (flexible data-rate) protocol.

New Chairman appointment! - Edinburgh Instruments has announced the appointment of its new Chairman. Dr Derek Shepherd becomes Chairman at a pivotal time for the company as it continues to build on its spectacular growth surge across all its divisions.

Duais innealtóireachta! - Gach bliain, tugann Innealtóirí Éireann urraíocht do Duais an Oireachtais thar ceann An Roth agus tá mionsionraí anseo!.

Software system enhanced! - Invensys Operations Management has released its Foxboro PAC Software System. A part of the company's InFusion Enterprise Control System, the new software extends its powerful programmable automation controller system leveraging proven ArchestrA open technology.

50 of the World's most innovative technologies! - Fifty of the most innovative technologies in the world identified by Frost & Sullivan are to be unveiled at GIL 2012: Europe "The Global Community of Growth, Innovation and Leadership Annual Congress."

Partners in Ireland for automation! - The first company to enter into partnership agreement with ISA Ireland was Enterprise Systems Partners (ESP), a global project engineering company, with offices in Europe and North America.

New compact discrete nutrient analyser saves lab time, space & money - The 'AQ1' discrete analyser, from Seal Analytical, automatically tests multiple samples in discrete reaction vessels and is ideal for laboratories with moderate workloads requiring varied tests on different samples and for those that need fast individual results

Ultra-small panel printer minimises maintenance time and cuts costs - A new thermal panel printer from Able Systems offers a number of unique features which deliver real benefits in applications such as test & measurement and fire & security panels.

Improved image quality first, system update later - For upcoming replacements of visualisation stations with 19" screens in the conventional 5:4 format, R. Stahl offers a solution that allows users to modernise in two steps and in their own time.

Industrial computors as HMI for giant ship engines! -

Innovation Award for Wireless transmitter for Humidity - Temperature - CO2 - As the most innovative product in the category "Indoor Air Quality", the wireless transmitter EE245 from E+E Elektronik was honoured with the "2012 AHR Expo Innovation Award".

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13 April 2012

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Wireless Test Digest
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African organisation becomes latest member - The Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Measurement, and Control (SAIMC) signed a Memorandum of Membership with the Automation Federation.

Modbus OPC server functionality expanded - MatrikonOPC™ simplifies open data sharing with the HC900 line of Hybrid Controllers in the release of its latest OPC Server for Modbus.

ew sewage sampler enables real-time control - An innovative new wastewater sampling system, which will open up a new world of opportunity by enabling water companies to continuously monitor sewage at the plant inlet has been put on the market by Hach Lange.

An easy start in automation - The new EPLAN Engineering Center One closes the huge gap that often exists between conventional and mechatronic engineering. Predefined standards such as macros or value sets can be combined automatically to a schematic through MS Excel. Solution provider EPLAN will present its new development at this year's Hanover Fair

Tour of new water supply facility at symposium - The Orange County (Florida) Utilities (OCU) Water Division will host a tour of their newly constructed Southern Regional Water Supply Facility as part of the 2012 ISA Water/Wastewater and Automatic Controls Symposium (WWAC). (Aug 2012)

Compact and robust emergency pull wire switches - With the aim of providing customers with an "Extreme" version for adverse conditions, steute has fundamentally redesigned its very successful ZS 71 emergency pull wire switch.

W&WW standard procedures & emergency events complience eased - GE Intelligent Platforms has announced Proficy® Water Operations, a Work Process Management (WPM) application specific to Water/Wastewater utilities that builds on the industry-leading capabilities of the company's Proficy Workflow solution.

Automation e-books - Among the e-books now available from ISA is Automation made Easy by Peter Martin & Greg Hales.

Automatic control of mechanical assys - Noomeo and Kineo CAM are collaborating to develop a solution for automatic control of the quality of mechanical assemblies.

New quad-port PoE frame grabber - AdlinkTechnology has released their quad-port GigE Vision frame grabber, the GIE64+, featuring PoE (Power over Ethernet), IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol and smart PoE application programming interface.

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6 April 2012

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Industrial remote access! - With a new product portfolio for mobile radio routers, Siemens is taking up the challenge of new demands on industry , concentrating its existing remote access solutions under a new umbrella: "Industrial Remote Communication". The changes are aimed at extending existing solutions for remote data exchange and access and developing new ones.

Drives in food & drink - New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Strategic Analysis of Electric Drives Market in European Food and Beverage Industry, finds that the market earned revenues of €204.89 ($273.5) million in 2010 and estimates this to reach €313.14 ($418) million in 2017.

Discount on T&M instruments in Europe - Keithley Instruments is offering 20% off list price on a range of broad-purpose Test & Measurement instruments to its European customers.

Fibre-optic pioneer strengthens growth support - FBGS, manufacturer of innovative Fibre Bragg Gratings using a draw tower process have appointed two new staff members to support the company's growth into Europe and North America.

Improving efficiency in milk processing - Hansa-Milch based in Upahl in the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern region (D) took the decision to deploy Siemens technology for its milk delivery process - from the weighing system to the tank discharge points.

New members news! - The Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) tells us that NOFFZ Computer Technology, Toenisvorst, Germany, recently became CSIA Certified. Avanceon, Exton, Pa., U.S., and Sage Automation, Melrose Park, South Australia, Australia, recently became recertified as CSIA Certified members.

Meeting the demands of a growing world -

Operational excellence as industries seek to streamline plant operations - GE Intelligent Platforms has announced the availability of Work Process Management (WPM) solutions to digitise and streamline production operations--addressing the critical need to reduce process variations that lead to increased errors, risks and costs

Modbus RS-485 multi-drop support - Control Technology Corp has added Modbus RS-485 multi-drop support as a standard feature to its Model 5300 Automation Controller.

Profile for motor starters - CiA (CAN in Automation) has released the CiA 442 CANopen profile for IEC 61915-2 compatible motor starters. The IEC standard specifies a bus-independent profile for motor starters, soft starters, and motor management starters.

Antennas for Europe - LPRS has been appointed by Arronna Antennas as the exclusive distributor in Europe for their comprehensive range of antennas.

New entity established for displays - A new re-branded and re-structured organisation, KOE Europe will replace Hitachi's Display Products Group (DPG). KOE Europe will supply and support a wide range of standard passive STN and colour TFT displays from 3.5" to 21.3" offering high quality, cost effective display solutions.

Open house for birthday! - Stemmer Imaging UK is opening its doors on June 12th 2012 for a series of machine vision seminars, master classes, discussions and live demonstrations. Entitled ' Machine Vision, "Your Day"' this unique event will allow visitors to 'mix and match' from all the activities taking place for the optimum machine vision 'experience'!

Exhibit at Drives & Controls 2012 - EPLAN is to showcase products from many of EPLAN's Industry Partners, notably Phoenix Control Systems who will have a presence on the EPLAN main stand.