Free online remote motion control practice! - Elmo Motion Control is now offering a free remote login access via the Internet for its unique EASII Experience - Remote Practice System (EASII-RPS), enabling anyone from anywhere around the globe to experience from first-hand the advanced motion tools provided by Elmo's EASII software environment.

New innovations at water wastewater & environment event - The organisers of WWEM 2014, the international Water, Wastewater and Environmental Monitoring conference and exhibition, have announced three exciting new events that will take place during this year's show.

All aspects of functional safety for examination! - The Institute of Measurement and Control has announced details of its first International Functional Safety Conference.

Cold store scanner with intelligent heating. - The compact cold store scanner VB14N-T from Pepperl+Fuchs operates at temperatures from -35 °C to +45 °C and delivers its full performance potential over this exceptionally large operating temperature range.

Mini air flow transmitter for HVAC - The new EE671 air flow transmitter from E+E, measures air velocity up to 20 m/s. Thanks to its compact design, it is ideal for mass applications in HVAC.

User-friendly modular gas analyser for the biogas market! - Eaton has launched a new 'next generation' MTL GIR6000 biogas analyser to help ensure reliable, accurate measurement of gases in biogas production.

40 years out of the kitchen! - Beginning with optically isolated, liquid-epoxy filled solid-state relays (SSRs) which Robert Engman designed on his kitchen table, Opto 22's range of products grew to include input/output (I/O) modules, computer-based I/O systems, and industrial controllers and software.

SCADA modernisation of the industrial aqueduct of Lake Como. - PcVue, from ARC Informatique, client-server architecture was chosen for the SCADA. The simplified design is based on commercially available hardware with a modular open architecture for maintainability.

That pillar is in the way! - Rittal offered the unique approach of incorporating structural pillars or columns into cabinets and cooling system in this installation.

M2M wireless manufacturer acquired! - United Wireless Ltd. has been acquired by Stadium Group Plc. United specialises in the design and manufacture of M2M wireless solutions that support wireless connectivity between devices across wireless technology, primarily cellular networks.

Steve Willis has been appointed Chief Executive of Intellitect Water.

Power semiconductor ATE system. - The new Intepro SemTest automated test system is the ideal solution for reliability and extended lifetime testing of Power Semiconductors including IGBT, MOSFET, SCR, Diode and Bipolar parts and modules.

Industrial M2M router! - The eWON Flexy is the world's first modular industrial M2M router that allows OEMs and system integrators to link remote devices in an environment where communication technologies are constantly changing (2G, 3G, 4G, WiFi,...) and to communicate universally with the most varied field equipment.

Sensors for world's deepest immersed tunnel! - Mantracourt Electronics tells us that its SGA load cell amplifiers are being used within the monitoring systems of the Marmaray Project, a major new rail tunnel project in Turkey.

Accelerating development of smart, power-efficient IoT applications! -

Coriolis flowmeter family for customers with medium to large flow rates! - Extending the accuracy and reliability of Micro Motion® ELITE® flowmeters to a range of high flow applications including gas and liquid custody transfer, process unit material balances in refineries, and critical chemical feedstock measurements.

FDT test site accredited! - The FDT Group has recently accredited KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH, Duisburg (D), as official FDT Test Site for FDT DTM certification.

New range of function generators! - The new Yokogawa FG400 Series is a range of arbitrary/function generators that combine intuitive operation with comprehensive sweep and modulation facilities.

PXI embedded controller with 4th generation Intel Core i7 Processor! - Their new PXIe-3985, its highest performing 3U PXIe embedded controller has been released by AdLink.

HMI simplifies geeky PID control! - CD Automation's REVO-TC is a single loop temperature control and power solution that dramatically reduces wiring costs and cabinet size. The REVO TC combines a PID temperature controller, solid state relay (thyristor), quick blow fuse protection and current monitoring, all in a compact single loop package.

Wireless gives gives bearings advantage! - SKF has joined the ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute. Since its inception in 1907, SKF has specialised in crafting cutting-edge technology solutions for industrial markets.

Flowmeters for ultrapure applications! - The carefully engineered design, and top quality materials of construction of Blue-WhiteÕs Metal-Free Flowmeters, makes them well suited to applications where no metals can enter the fluid path, such as UltraPure, DI Water and highly corrosive applications.

HMIs with multi-touch function and gesture control! - Improved user-friendliness, expanded functionalities, high cost-efficiency and optimum integration in Mitsubishi ElectricÕs Automation portfolio Ð these are the features of the new GOT2000 HMI series from Mitsubishi Electric Europe.

Single-loop controllers with improved display is easier to read and maintain! - Yokogawa has enhanced its YS1000 series single-loop controllers with a new TFT (thin-film transistor) LCD featuring improved display characteristics and a design that facilitates easy maintenance.

Power supply delivers 1,000W at -40°C! - Excelsys Technologies has a new powerPac model in its popular XF series of high reliability, ruggedised COTS modular power supplies.

Pressure control solution for offshore hydraulic power unit applications - Emerson Process Management has released the TESCOM 50-4000 series regulators. The 50-4000 series is engineered to provide accurate and consistent pressure control performance for the subsea wellhead control system, even in the most demanding ultra-deep water installations.

Versatile RFID transponders for optimal performance! - The new Ha-VIS RFID VT 86 (HT) from Harting is an RFID transponder that combines robustness, a high protection class and resistance to the effects of high temperatures and chemicals and to achieve optimal performance in difficult environments.

Cameras for use in extended temperature areas! - Stemmer Imaging has a range of cameras and accessories in its portfolio which are capable of handling temperatures outside the conventional ranges and can offer advice on the best solution for employing vision systems in such conditions.

VOC emissions analyser certified! - Quantitech has announced that the Sick 3006 portable VOC monitor has a new MCERTS certificate, valid to July 2019.

PROFIBUS-PA remote-mount digital valve controller for hostile environment installations! - The Fisher® DVC6200p series is an ideal solution for applications in which accessibility, extreme temperatures (up to 120°C/250°F), extreme vibration or confined space make integral mounting difficult or impractical.

Representative for japan appointed - Pickering Interfaces has appointed Andor System Support Company, Ltd. as their representative for Japan.

Celebrating twenty years abnormality! -

Integrated production control system with enhanced alarm and batch functions - The just released CENTUM® VP R5.04, is an enhanced version of Yokogawa's flagship integrated production control system. This new CENTUM release features enhanced alarm and batch functions.

European industry in transition! - ARC Advisory Group is organizing their European Industry Forum (EIF) in Amsterdam (NL) on March 4-5, 2015. The event will focus on the "European Industry in Transition: The Information Driven Enterprise in a Connected World".

Conductivity and temperature at a glance! - Baumer is expanding its CombiSeries to include a new conductivity sensor. CombiLyz is the name of the newest sensor, which was developed primarily for precise analysis and differentiation of media in the food and pharmaceutical industries and in water treatment technology.

Safe lithium-ion batteries in China! - Major manufacturers of Lithium-Ion batteries in China have chosen the S4000RS and S8000 Integrale precision chilled mirror hygrometers to monitor environmental conditions in their production facilities.

Fault-tolerant fieldbus system - MooreHawke, a division of Moore Industries, has released a new video highlighting its TRUNKSAFE Fault-Tolerant Fieldbus System.

Real-time railway bearing monitoring by wireless! - LPRS, recently nominated as one of Europe's top five wireless system design houses and manufacturer of short-range radio devices, is supplying their market leading easyRadio Advanced (eRA) wireless modules to Perpetuum Ltd for a sensor system which enables users to predict failure of rotating components including wheel bearings and gearboxes on railway trains.

Gigabit power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) injectors! - Red Lion Controls has added the N-Tron series Gigabit 1000-POE+ Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) injectors to its industrial networking solutions portfolio.

Installing photoelectric sensors a breeze! - The new generation of photoelectric sensors in the BOS 6K series from Balluff is absolutely ideal for setting new benchmarks in the compact class. Its small 31.5 x 19.5 x 10.8 mm dimensions not only make it the perfect response to tight spaces in compact machines

Secure production control system! - Yokogawa's CENTUM® VP production control system has obtained the ISASecure® Embedded Device Security Assurance (EDSA) certification from the ISA Security Compliance Institute (ISCI)

Test & measurement donations aid training! - Over a five-year period, Fluke Corporation has donated more than $320,000 worth of equipment to ISA's training program.

MES for pharmaceutical and biotechnological production - Werum further improved its best-in-class PAS-X MES/new technological features for accelerated MBR and EBR handling / all customers profit from innovations.

Connector company acquires cable manufacturer! - LEMO has acquired Northwire, Inc., (NWI) a US specialty cable manufacturer of wire and multi-conductor cable and retractiles for the medical, aerospace and defense, energy and industrial markets.

Modest component growth predicted in Britain! -

Major water/wastewater event in November - The organisers of WWEM 2014, the international Water, Wastewater and Environmental Monitoring conference and exhibition, have announced the details of the Conferences that will take place at the Telford International Centre (GB), 5-6th November.

Oil & Gas sevice company joins cubersecurity body- Aramco Services Company, the North American-based services division of Saudi Aramco, the state oil company of Saudi Arabia, has joined the ISA Security Compliance Institute.

IS Connectors - The new Han(R) Ex range of connectors from Harting meet all the requirements for the implementation of high-quality connectivity solutions in application areas with explosion protection requirements.

2,500 enhancements to on-line sales presence! - The first major upgrade to the Anglia Live online sales environment includes a fast search feature which halves the search time, comprehensive forward and back ordering facilities, volume contract pricing and the facility to search suppliers' full database of parts including parts not currently stocked by Anglia.

Quietly cooling! - Rittal's 'Blue e' cooling units are usually found controlling the temperature within enclosures in workshops or on shop floors in the industrial sector where noise level is largely irrelevant as they cannot be heard above other equipment in these noisy environments.

Industrial Wireless LAN in 20 seconds. - Siemens have released a WLAN video "Wireless LAN in Industry" is a brief, playful way of encouraging viewers to find out more about wireless communication in industry.

High performance connected automation architecture enhanced! - GE Intelligent Platforms has added one more solution to the company's high performance connected automation architecture with the expansion of its high availability control platform.

New memory and firmware capabilities for mixed signal oscilloscope! - The DLM2000 mixed-signal oscilloscope, from Yokogawa, has been enhanced with longer memory capabilities and a number of firmware improvements.

Pressure sensors can detect height differences of just 50cm! - Based on Omron's MEMs technology, this tiny sensor module can measure altitude, atmospheric pressure or water depth in wearable electronics, activity monitors, industrial and marine instruments and mobile phones and cameras.

New transmitters for reliable CO2 measurements! - Transmitters from E+E Elektronik feature the dual wavelength NDIR procedure, which is highly insensitive to pollution.

Plug-In module options for HMI panels! - Red Lion Controls has expanded its Graphite™ series of Human Machine Interface (HMI) operator panels with two new plug-in communication modules.

Security development lifecycle Assurance (SDLA) certification! - The ISASecure® SDLA certification for organisations that develop industrial automation and control systems (IACS) is now available.

Daniel L. Duncan has just become the Chief Operating Officer of Yokogawa Corporation of America.

Distributor of components in Ireland & Britain! - Anglia Components have been appointed as Ireland and Britain distributor for the passive component range of Samsung Electro Mechanics (SEM).

Vibrating fork level switch - Rosemount® 2120 level switch gains new features and approvals for greater installation flexibility and improved plant safety

Open Wi-Fi on the train! - We find this a boom as we use the trains frequently though super-fast is not always the description we would use to describe it, nevertheless it is usable and useful.

Partnership promotes automated report generation! - Ocean Data Systems has announced that B-SCADA has joined the Dream Report "Proven Partner" program and is recommending Dream Report as their solution for automated report generation.

Slim power supply units! - Siemens has launched two particularly slim, powerful and energy-efficient power supply units in the shape of the new Sitop PSU8200 5 A and 10 A.

Multi-channel pyrometer system with data logging! - The new PM180 touch screen pyrometer hub from Calex Electronics provides temperature measurement, configuration, alarm display and data logging for up to 6 non-contact infrared temperature sensors, and may be connected to other PM180 units as part of a larger system.

International automation co-operation at London symposium! - Collaborating with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the International Society of Automation (ISA) highlighted the latest developments, technologies and trends in instrumentation, process measurement and control through expert-led technical sessions, paper presentations and training courses at its 60th International Instrumentation Symposium in London (GB) last month.

Energy efficiency portal! - Fluke has developed an Energy Efficiency portal on its web site to help maintenance professionals understand ways to manage energy efficiency in a facility in order to save money.

Investing in the future! - Contract Electronics Manufacturer, EC Electronics is investing in its workforce of the future with training and apprenticeship programmes to ensure its customer and manufacturing services are of a consistently high standard as the company grows.

Conductivity and temperature at a glance! - Baumer is expanding its CombiSeries to include a new conductivity sensor. CombiLyz is the name of the newest sensor, which was developed primarily for precise analysis and differentiation of media in the food and pharmaceutical industries and in water treatment technology.

Jim Pinto's decision will make our e-boxes more empty and our busy business lives less interesting without his incisive commentary.

Ensuring that necessary dredging mantains water quality! -

Wireless gas detector distribution agreed! - Yokogawa has signed an agreement with GasSecure AS on the distribution of GasSecure's ISA100 Wireless based gas detectors through Yokogawa's global sales network.

Automation professionals to be honoured! - The International Society of Automation (ISA) has just published the names of those ISA members who have elevated to the distinguished membership grade of Fellow and the Celebrating Excellence Award honorees for 2014, including Member's Choice honorees chosen by their peers.

Challenging traditional sensing with innovative technologies for HP processes - Servomex has joined forces with H2scan to provide complete light hydrocarbon measurement and analytical solutions to its HP and NG customers.

Silo management for grain mills and their customers! -

Dust monitor! - Yokogawa has released their model DT450G dust monitor. The DT450G detects the qualitative level of dust or particulate matter by working off of the principle of inductive electrification.

Emissions monitored in Turkey! - The organisers of CEM 2014, the emissions monitoring event that took place in Istanbul during May, have expressed their delight with the feedback that they received following this year's Conference and Exhibition.

HVDC control upgrade in Scandinavia - ABB has commissioned the upgrade of the control and protection system of the Skagerrak 3 HVDC link between Norway and Denmark.

Investment in people recognised at Instrument & Control supplier! - Eurotherm has been awarded the Investors in People Standard (IIP), Britain's leading accreditation for business improvement through people management.

Moisture analyser plays key role in Germany's sustainable energy plan! - A key energy company in Germany has chosen Michell Instruments' Promet I.S. process moisture analyser to monitor moisture levels in bio-methane before it is injected into the grid to ensure that it meets the correct quality standards.

Merger leads to a new leader in measurement solutions!- NDC Infrared Engineering and Beta LaserMike have merged to create NDC Technologies.

New partner for a Data Logging and Reporting Solution! - As Proven Partners, DGH and Ocean Data Systems have tested their combined products and will collaborate to support their joint customers.

Thirty years on... - The Peak Group is celebrating its 30th Anniversary today on tthe 1st of July 2014!