Lucy Ackland, Project Manager with Renishaw, has been shortlisted for the IET) Young Woman of the Year Awards.

Universal Power Cell for motor load control! - The innovative range of UPC high performance "Hall Effect" power sensors designed specifically for motor load control applications, is available from Vydas International.

Rugged compact vision system for USB3 vision cameras. - National Instruments has announced a compact solution for high-speed vision applications.

Quality panel meters recognised by readers! - Red Lion Controls has once again been honoured for its versatile, high-quality panel meters by Control Design Readers' Choice Awards 2014.

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Intelligent Robots, should we be scared? - Mark Proctor of European Automation has written this piece about automation in the smart factory. He highlights industry movement towards greater automation - technological advances and the Internet of Things (IoT) are making the prospect of "lights out" manufacturing seem closer than ever and uses the Siemens facility in Amberg as an example.

Efficient cooling! - Germany manufacturer SHW Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH, from the Swabian area (South Baden-Wurtemburg & East Bavaria States), manufacture moving column machine tools. They rely on Rittal's "Blue e" cooling devices to exploit every possible efficiency potential in enclosure climate control.

Agreement tagerts interests in Water and Wastewater markets - Ocean Data Systems (ODS) has announced that Trihedral has partnered with ODS to provide seamless integration of Dream Report with VTScada.

Cyber Security specialist training - To fulfill the stronger demand for ICS professionals with knowledge of cyber security within OT environments, ISA Ireland introduces the ISA99/IEC 62443 Cyber Security Fundamentals Specialist certificate program.

Level, volume and mass measurement of bulk solids and powders. - The Rosemount 5708 Series of 3D Solids Scanners for the continuous measurement of level, volume and mass of bulk solids and powders in large vessels, bins and silos have been introduced by Emerson.

Graphical system design conference & exhibition registration! - National Instruments UK & Ireland has officially opened registration for NIDays 2014, the annual Graphical System Design Conference for engineers, scientists and educators.

Pro-active service fleet ensures air quality. - In response to growing demand and a changing market, Air Monitors Limited, a leading provider of air quality monitoring equipment and related services, has invested in a new fleet of state-of-the-art vehicles.

Two-channel I/O analog input & output modules work on a 4-20mA current loop with HART - Industrial automation manufacturer Opto 22 has released the SNAP-AIMA-iH and SNAP-AOA-23-iH two-channel analog input and output modules, each with HART communications.

Online condition monitoring solution addresses big analogue data challenges! - National Instruments (NI) has announced NI InsightCM Enterprise, a new software solution that helps companies gain insight into the health of their capital equipment for machine maintenance and operations.

Make your smart phone a control tool! - Fluke's FREE Connect(TM) app turns a smart phone into a useful Fluke tool without purchasing any equipment. It enables the user to securely share images and data and communicate in real time with other authorised personnel using the same app, without leaving the field.

Novel Solution for smarter, more cost- effective test instrumentation recognised! - Based on its recent analysis of the peripheral component interconnect or PCI eXtensions for instrumentation (PXI)-based instrumentation for electronic test applications market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes RADX Technologies (RADX) with the 2014 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation.

Who's for tennis! Cool technology at Wimbledon! - When the sun comes out on a rainy Wimbledon match day, the roof over Centre Court can be retracted, but only after the floodlights have cooled down sufficiently. How Datapaq is helping in further developments at the All England Club!

Additions to RFID portfolio! - The Simatic RF300 and RF600 radio frequency identification (RFID) systems portfolio has just grown to include new transponders in the HF (high frequency) and UHF (ultra-high frequency) range.

Portable OTDR! - Yokogawa's Portable OTDR combines measurement automation, user-friendly operation and reliable performance to enable fast, precise optical-fibre characterisation.

The next generation of mobile memory technology! - Tektronix, Inc has just announced the first complete PHY layer and conformance test solution for JEDEC LPDDR4, the next generation of mobile memory technology.

Cooling solution boosts data-centre energy efficiency! - Rittal's new Liquid Cooling Package (LCP) Hybrid, with a cooling capacity of up to 20kW per rack, comprises a large, high-performance air/water heat exchanger that cools IT components installed inside the server enclosure.

Connecting 3 phase power. - The new Quicktest QT3, from Cliff Electronics, is a compact, robust 3-Phase power connector designed for temporary, safe and efficient connection of unterminated cables to 440VAC, 3-Phase power supplies.

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DC calibrator combines precision performance with ease of operation! - The 2553A, a precision DC calibrator from Yokogawa, combines precision performance and ease of use for the calibration of measuring instruments including analogue meters, thermometers, temperature transmitters and data loggers.

Explosion-proof moisture transmitter! - Michell Instrument's newly launched Easidew PRO XP explosion proof dew-point transmitter is now available with an optional integral display, for improved ease of use.

Robust communications interface for rail & harsh industrial applications! - Han® Coax ETCS connector, from Harting, features robust communications interface for rail and harsh industrial applications.

Sensors for TOC monitoring - Sensors from Edinburgh Sensors, are now being integrated into a number of systems for Total Organic Carbon (TOC) measurement.

Machine vision resources for everyone! - A 450-page Imaging and Vision Handbook, regular training courses, mobile device apps and a dedicated video channel are just some of the comprehensive machine vision resources provided by Stemmer Imaging.

Multi-database functionality ensures versatility in LIMS - The Matrix Gemini LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System), from Autoscribe Informatics is supplied complete with 3 separate databases.

Burner management system migration for South Africa - Emerson Process Management has successfully completed a DeltaV SIS burner management system migration project in Sasol's integrated chemical plant in Sasolburg, (ZA).

Smart field devices! - ACM Facility Safety published a white paper, "Using Smart Field Devices to Improve Safety System Performance," shows how safety monitoring software and smart field devices can improve safety system performance and operation.

One Ethernet hardware - any industrial Ethernet network - New Ethernet solution from HMS Industrial Networks makes it possible for device manufacturers to download the industrial Ethernet protocol of choice to standardized Ethernet hardware from HMS.

Certification boosts demand for FTIR multigas analyser - Quantitech has experienced a surge in demand for the Gasmet portable FTIR emissions analyser, the DX4000.

Long life peri-pump with added chemical resistance! - Blue-White® has introduced a new heavy duty pump tube, Flex-A-Prene™ available exclusively for Blue-White's Flex-Pro® and Proseries-M® Peristaltic Metering Pumps.

Food safety and reliability ensured - Augmenting Festo's 'Clean Design' portfolio, the MPA-C valve terminal sets a new industry standard by meeting the requirements for protection class IP69K and CRC4 - the highest corrosion resistance class from Festo.

Wireless standard achieves international recognition! - The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced ANSI/ISA-100.11a-2011, "Wireless Systems for Industrial Automation: Process Control and Related Applications," has been unanimously approved by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) as an international standard and will be published by year end with the designation IEC 62734.

Frédéric Doré is the field sales engineer bringing AdoptSMT's complete range in France.

Motor repair equipment brochure! - This new 20 page brochure from legg Machines of Crawley (GB) comprehensively covers all instruments, tools and accessories for the repair and servicing of motors, coils and armatures.

Hygienic level measurement! - Siemens has developed a new hygienic encapsulated antenna with a measuring range of up to 20 meters for the Sitrans LR250 radar level transmitter.

Battery analysers - Fluke has introduced a range of battery analysers for simplified maintenance, troubleshooting and performance testing of individual storage batteries and battery banks used in critical battery back-up applications.

Automation in enclosure assembly - Kiesling Maschinentechnik's Averex, the world's first robotic wiring centre is production-ready. Two real-world field tests will be conducted in the second half of 2014.

Analyser manufacturer investing in new premises! - In response to British customer demand SEAL Analytical has recently recruited new technical and sales support staff, and invested in new larger premises in Southampton (GB).

New industrial Ethernet switches - Siemens is extending its portfolio of Industrial Ethernet switches to include new models of the Scalance XR-500 and Scalance X-200 managed product series.

Suite of integrated software components launched! - Industrial automation manufacturer Opto 22 has announced PAC Project 9.4, an upgrade to its PAC Project suite of software applications and utilities that provide control programming, HMI development, OPC connectivity, and database integration.

Data connectivity and security key EMEA Conference - During Matrikon OPC Day Conference EMEA, MatrikonOPC will present the latest data connectivity and management solutions based on the OPC UA and OPC classic standards, today's best practices for open connectivity, and provide some insight into tomorrow's developments in OPC.

How to calibrate pressure instruments! - The International Society of Automation (ISA) and its Premier Strategic Partner for calibration, Beamex, has scheduled a free web seminar on 2 October 2014 that will discuss the fundamentals of pressure instrumentation as well as some of the appropriate methods for calibration.

Dell to provide dedicated Yokogawa PC Models! - Yokogawa Electric Corporation has signed a contract with Dell Inc. for the global provision of PC models that are selected and customised for Yokogawa use.

Remote management offering from HMS - HMS Industrial Networks has expanded the Netbiter Remote Management offering to include three different services catering for different user needs.

Robust oxygen analyser approved for hazardous area use in Brazil - Michell Instruments' XTP601 Oxygen Analyser has been approved for use in explosive atmospheres by INMETRO, the Brazilian National Institute of Metrology, Standardisation and Industrial Quality.

Flash point instrument improves safety and ease of operation while meeting global standard - PAC has released its next generation flash point instrument, the Herzog OptiFlash Pensky-Martens. PAC has over 50 years of experience in developing automatic flash point analysers for petroleum products, biodiesels, solvents, fluxed bitumen, food, and beverages.

Automation survey results announced. - Professionals express positive outlook for automation in Ireland now and in the future according to The Automation Market Survey, organised by SimoTechnology and just released.

Control system for new ultra-low-sulphur diesel fuel plant in Mexico! - Yokogawa de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. has received an order from Cobra Instalaciones Mexico S.A. de C.V., a subsidiary of the Spanish EPC firm ACS, to supply an integrated control and safety instrumented system solution for an ultra-low-sulphur diesel fuel plant that is being built for PEMEX Refinacion, a subsidiary of Mexico's national oil company, PEMEX.

Process control system has 70 technical innovations! - In its upgrade to Version 8.1, the Siemens Industry Automation Division has equipped its Simatic PCS 7 process control system with 70 technical innovations. These will improve user-friendliness, performance and efficiency of the process control system throughout the entire lifecycle of process engineering plants, from planning to maintenance.

Process solutions learning event for Indiana! - Endress+Hauser and Rockwell Automation® combine strengths to deliver a unique learning opportunity for their customers through a joint Process Solutions Summit event at Endress+Hauser's new Customer Centre located at its US headquarters in Greenwood (IND).

Continued expansion causes moves to new facility! - Edinburgh Sensors plans to expand with a move to new facilities.

Demand for valves to soar as political and economic conditions stabilise in emerging economies!Derailing the hype train! -

Plastic connector hood offers flexible housing solution! - Harting has extended its Han-Compact® series of industrial connector hoods with a plastic version featuring combined straight and lateral cable outlets.

Complete redesign improves efficiency of the inspection process! - LMI Technologies (LMI) has just released their Gocator 4.0 Firmware. The firmware supports the Gocator 3D Smart Sensor product line including displacement, profile, and snapshot sensors.

High efficiency user configurable power supplies at Electronica! - Dermot Flynn, Sales Director, comments, "Electronica is the perfect place for Excelsys to showcase our most recently launched products and the latest developments to our market leading, user configurable, power supply range."

Robust, non-contact distance measurement - A new bearingless encoder for linear distance measurement has been introduced by Baumer. The MIL10 comprises a sensing head and an adhesive magnetic tape.The non-contact magnetic sensing method is wearfree and hence provides virtually unlimited service life.

OSIsoft EMEA Users meet in Portugal! - Tatsoft are joining OSIsoft, LLC and over 700 OSIsoft customers and industry experts to engage and network with at the 2014 OSIsoft EMEA Users Conference in Lisbon (PT September 23-26).

CMOSIS has assigned Bruce Bradford as the new Director of Business Development to manage their operations and growth in America.

DC power relay! - To address the growing market for high voltage DC battery powered systems and renewable energy applications, Omron Electronic Components Europe (OCB-EU) has added an efficient new DC power relay suitable for bicycle and scooter charging stations, UPSs, battery management systems, elevators, industrial robots, solar / wind generation systems and other applications.

Honouring top engineering and scientific innovations - Each year, NI recognizes innovative applications developed by engineers, scientists and researchers using a graphical system design approach with NI technology. Authors in 29 countries submitted 120 application papers.

Wireless Communications in Cork Harbour! - Later this month Arnaud Disant of SeaTech Data Communication Ltd will deliver a talk on SeaFi - the technology behind which enables vessels to transfer data and use the internet via their onboard SeaFi ship station from up to 12km off Roche,s Point and along the entire 24km navigable distance to the Tivoli Container Terminal without the need for a satellite communication system or even access to theoretically available 3G/4G public networks.

FieldComm Group formation passes final hurdle! - The final step in constructing a single organization to lead process automation communications and integration technologies was completed when the members of both the HART® Communication Foundation and Fieldbus Foundation™ approved the merger proposed by their respective boards through a voting process that concluded on August 30.

Tentec has appointed Rob Humphreys to be responsible for sales in the South of England

Supporting seniors independance! - The Dutch company, Sensara, which specialises in intelligent sensor network technology, has entered into a strategic partnership with GreenPeak Technologies to provide integrated solutions of contactless, self-learning monitoring technology for the Senior Lifestyle System, Sensara's first Family Lifestyle Solution.

Over 2,000 cubic metres of fresh water an hour for new dolphin lagoon - Festo supply process automation for ambitious water treatment project at Nuremberg Zoo.The water treatment plant with state-of-the-art process automation technology is improving the living conditions of dolphins.

Cost-efficient Enclosures. - Rittal has "docked" their SE 8 enclosure system to its' existing TS 8 platform, which now offers the same configuration options as traditional baying systems.

Adcole Corporation has appointed Brook Reece as its new President & CEO.

Turn-Key Engineered solutions for industrial water using innovative modular technology! - Wunderlich-Malec Engineering Inc. (WM) Industrial Water Business Unit announces innovative turn-key engineered water solutions using new technology from design through maintenance and operations delivered at the client's lowest Total Cost of Ownership.

Keeping on track for World Cup success - With video analysis an essential part of professional football, all clubs in the first and second divisions in Germany used VIS.TRACK tracking system during the seasons 2011/12 and 2012/13.

Pre owned Test + Measurement instruments! - Microlease Certified Pre-Owned, a comprehensive programme to address growing customer demand for quality test instruments with guarantees and calibration has just been launched by Microlease.

Fluorescence & gas laser company strengthens position in US - Edinburgh Instruments is expanding its US presence with the addition of direct sales support within the USA which compliments the existing technical support which was established.

New deal for independent automation contractors and business owners! - ISA now enables its members to purchase comprehensive professional/errors and omissions and general liability insurance through Lloyds of London at significant discounts to regular market rates.

Harsh but fair connector range! - Electroustic is now a franchised distributor for Amphenol Industrial, one of the undisputed leaders in interconnect systems for harsh environments.

EN50155-compliant 3U CompactPCI® processor blade delivers high reliability for railway services - ADLINK Technology has announced availability of its new 3U CompactPCI® processor blade, the cPCI-3620, which runs on a low power, quad-core Intel® Atom™ System-on-Chip (SoC) carrying up to 4GB DDR3L-1333 ECC soldered memory and providing ample computing power with a thermal envelope of less than 10W.

congatec AG has appointed Neil Wood as Regional Sales Manager for Britain & Ireland.

Adapter & Fieldbus power supply module for hazardous area applications - Power management company Eaton has an Ex ic adapter and fieldbus power supply module, the latest addition to its Crouse-Hinds division's MTL line of FoundationTM fieldbus physical layer components.

Awards for distribution in Europe - KOE Europe presented its third annual sales channel awards to three of its distribution partners for their contributions in delivering sales growth and developing design-in opportunities in the European electronics market.