Unlocking the full power of automation systems - In his latrst book, "The Value of Automation: The Best Investment an Industrial Company Can Make," Dr. Peter Martin contends that the immense capabilities of automation systems are untapped because their true potential value is not adequately measured or recognised.

High efficiency 800W, micro redundant 1U industrial PC PSU - An 800 watt M1V2-5801V4H 1+1 micro redundant 1U industrial PC power supply is now available from Stadium Power. This is ideal for secure bulk power applications including digital imaging, file servers, storage systems, workstations, blade servers, communication systems, telecom/broadcast systems, and industrial PCs.

Intelligent cooling concept! - This is an interesting product for Aavid Thermalloy. It is an intelligent, innovative, high performance Liquid Cooling System which aims to replace existing air cooled systems.

Richard Fathers has joined MCP Consulting and Training as Specialist Maintenance Consultant

Partnerships renewed - The renewal of four ISA partnership agreements for 2015 has been confirmed. The four companies renewing their partnership contracts with the Society for the year are: Beamex, FDT Group,Eaton, and Ultra Electronics.

Seal for use in very aggressive and difficult media - LABOM are offering a new type diaphragm seal made of plastic, the DD8040 series. When measuring solid-free, neutral, and aggressive liquid media, the plastic diaphragm seal offers a technologically useful additional option that complements the LABOM portfolio of stainless steel diaphragm seals.

Sensing Technologies Driving Tomorrow's Solutions! - For 30 years, Sensors Expo & Conference has established itself as the United States' leading event focusing exclusively on sensors and sensor-integrated systems. In 2015, for the first time ever, the longest running event in the industry will be hosted in Long Beach, (CS USA) , offering attendees easy access to Silicon Valley and the cutting-edge markets of Aerospace & Defense, Medical, Entertainment, and more.

Richard Nagorny has been appointed as Managing Director at Werum IT Solutions GmbH

Electric rod style linear actuator. - Curtiss-Wright Corporation has expanded its Exlar FT Series™ universal electric rod style linear actuator product line with the release of the FT45 model.

Clean bill of health for steel vessel after Eddy Current Tests - JF NDT's Mohan Kang recently attended an Ashtead Technology training event which featured the Eddyfi Ectane Surface Inspection System, and he believed that Eddy Current Testing with the Ectane would be ideal for an application to inspect a large stainless steel vessel.

A first for Africa in fieldbus training! - The FieldComm Group has announced that IDX Academy, the South African industrial communications training centre based in Johannesburg (ZA), has been successful in the rigorous certification process required to become a site that offers fieldbus training courses certified under the FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus Certified Training Programme (FCTP)

Solid state interface relays - An addition to its existing RV8 DIN rail product line has been announced by IDEC Corporation. The RV8S solid state interface relays feature 100mA to 3A switching capability in a compact 6mm wide space.

Updated thermal calculation software! - To simplify the often time-consuming and complicated calculation of enclosure cooling and heating require-ments use Rittal's Therm 6.3 software.

EDAC has restructured its European sales and customer-service operations. From Top:Nathan Ashford (European Distribution Manager), Damien Croft (European Marketing Manager), Debbie Pendergrast (Sales Manger Southern Europe), Alex Grout (European Managing Director)

Enterprise-control system integration standard information - A newly redesigned website with a bold new look and enhanced navigation experience has been inaugurated by the European office of ISA to serve the ISA95 community.

Cable termination technology with enhanced reliability - Harting has extended its preLink® pre-wired connector system with a number of additional components that allow easy, quick and reliable installation under extreme environmental conditions.

Handheld IR thermometer for high-temperatures - A handheld thermometer series for flexible temperature monitoring in high-temperature industrial applications from 400 to 3,000 ˇC, such as steel production and processing, chemical and petro-chemical industry, as well as heat treatment and power plants has been added to the Raytek range.

Students refresh their maths skills - In order for a maths refresher course at Vienna TU to be most effective, a web-based assessment system with automatic grading capable of handling mathematics was crucial - this is where Maplesoft™, a subsidiary of Cybernet Systems Co was called in!

Low-wear test plugs for testing standard interfaces - ENGMATEC test plugs, now available through the Peak Group are designed to speed the production testing of electronic equipment incorporating a range of standard interfaces including USB, HDMI, RJ45 and eSata.

Collaboration to deliver security! - Yokogawa has announced a collaboration with Cisco Systems, Inc. to deliver Shell's SecurePlant initiative at Shell.

Open CCTV system flexible & safe! - R. Stahl Camera System's OPEN CCTV SYSTEM offers the unique option of operating CCTV equipment of various manufacturers in one system, essentially independent of communication protocols.

Accuracy offers peace of mind in custody transfer of natural gas - The new OptiPEAK TDL600 moisture analyzer from Michell Instruments has a class-leading measurement accuracy of +/-1% of reading.

17 new SL Series Programmable DC PSUs - The Magna-Power Electronics SL Series product range now spans 70 models at power levels 1.5 kW, 2.6 kW, 4 kW, and 6 kW all in a 1U, 1.75" high rack-mount form-facto

Website updated - The Peak Group has launched a new web site which reflects the company's updated divisional structure.

H & S in Irish SmartPly facility - Pilz Ireland are the lead H&S consultants for the €60 million expansion of the Coillte Smartply Facility in Belview Port, Waterford (IRL), which is currently the largest industrial construction/manufacturing expansion project in the country.

EpiGaN has appointed Markus Behet as Chief Marketing Officer for its GaN/Si and GaN/SiC epitaxy wafer product.

Latching DC connectors prevent critical power loss - Cliff Electronics has announced a new range of latching DC plugs and sockets designed for use where it is critical power is not lost or interrupted by accidental disconnection in applications including medical, data, monitoring, emergency lighting and equipment charging

New offive for DC programmable power products to serve Europe - Magna-Power Electronics has opened a subsidiary in Britain. The new sales office follows significant growth of the Magna-Power Electronics brand in Britain, Ireland and the rest of Europe.

Technology Modernisation of Plant Automation Systems -

Seal Analytical has appointed Jens Neubauer (top) to manage business development in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Caroline Blyth to boost customer support in Britain.

Powerful distributor! - Avnet Abacus has been named Distributor of Year 2014 by the power supplies manufacturer Excelsys Technologies

Energy-saving lights for hazardous areas - Thanks to extraordinary light efficiency, the new 6036 series of LED-based tubular light fittings from Stahl, ensures considerably lower operating costs.

Pencil-type contact sensors! - Enclosed in a cylinder measuring barely 8 mm in diameter, the novel head of the pencil-type GT2 Series sensor from Keyence, enables absolute measurements with an accuracy of 1µm.

RFID transponder - Harting has developed an RFID transponder which will electronically detect the state of locking mechanisms on cable cars: a legislative requirement for cable-car operators since 2013.

Partner of the year - ProSoft Technology won "Partner of the Year" award at Schneider Electric event which gives system integrators and CAPP partners the opportunity to develop their skills, collaborate and grow together.

Grid automation system! - National Instruments has announced a new phasor measurement unit (PMU) hardware platform for the NI Grid Automation System. Operators can use this technology to gain better insight into grid health so they can tailor measurement solutions to meet their specific and evolving needs.

Fast and secure implementation of Lockout/Tagout - While Lockout/Tagout is very successful, it does require intense preparation to implement. Based on worldwide experience, Brady can help implement best practice lockout/tagout programmes.

Connectors for both outside and inside cabin connectivity approved - The SOURIAU (part of Esterline Connection Technologies) WME cable connector series is uniquely approved by the EN 16330 for both outside and inside cabin connectivity.

Power resistors added to range! - Anglia Components has added a range of power resistors covering 0.1W - 2000W following its appointment as the Britain and Ireland distributor for US specialist manufacturer Ohmite. Anglia will also offer Ohmite's heat sink range, and will be able to support opportunities for custom resistors under the agreement.

Harmonization of C& Q and CSV Initiatives -

A portable, fully autonomous battery-powered marking gun! - E-mark is an 'all-in-one' marking gun from SIC-Marking. Its built-in marking head, programming keypad and battery make it a unique marking system that is the subject of an international patent application.