Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Industrial Automation",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Tension mounts in belt and chain drives from
Quality Transmission Components, which we summarised at the time by saying "Tensioners reduce noise, transmit torque more efficiently, reduce wear and so prolong the life of belts and chains".
The day before,
we featured the news release Wireless organisation seeks new members from
ISA: "The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute establishes specifications and processes for the testing and certification of wireless products and systems for the ISA100 family of wireless standards".
In January 2008, we covered the news from British Fluid Power Association
- take a look at Shows illustrate Indian thirst for UK engineering
which says: "The BFPA's British Pavilion at three recent exhibitions in Bangalore helped dozens of UK specialist companies benefit from exposure to the Indian market".
Take a look also at the news release from ARC Advisory Group, Ethernet-based device networks set to boom,
as well as Electrical system helps handle frozen foods from Block UK,
and Consistent Ethernet use cuts automation costs from Profibus Group.
See also:
New standard addresses cyber security
(January 2008)
The updated technical report provides an assessment of currently available cyber security tools, mitigation countermeasures and technologies
Discrete automation continues to grow
(December 2007)
The worldwide market for discrete automation systems is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 6.8% over the next five years
Automation software works with Windows Server 2008
(December 2007)
Iconics is among the first companies worldwide to earn the Certified for Windows Server 2008 software logo for its automation software
Wireless technology makes hazardous sensor links
(December 2007)
General Monitors now provides secure and reliable wireless communication for its gas and flame detector product lines
Profibus interface suits all sensor types
(December 2007)
Profibus sensor interface is suitable for the acquisition and processing of sensor signals such as force, displacement, torque, pressure, acceleration or angle
Automation fieldbuses change the world quietly
(December 2007)
Steve Jones, General Manager of the CC-Link Partner Association, reviews the principles of fieldbus communications and looks at the advantages
Alliance targets intelligent automation
(December 2007)
Automation IT merges office IT and industrial systems to deliver efficient solutions to ensure maximum transparency
Radar sensor watches small tank levels
(November 2007)
Electronic level sensor for small tanks uses the measuring principle of guided wave radar
Automation products co-operate to boost speeds
(November 2007)
Echelon's i.LON SmartServer is used as a remote access gateway and system controller to monitor and manage a control system or individual products
Security agreement reached for automation market
(November 2007)
A new agreement combines the resources of Wurldtech's Achilles security evaluation and assurance platform with design, development and integration services from Tegron and FluidIQs
Reporting software suits industrial automation
(November 2007)
Dream Report software has been customised for Eurotherm to provide a specific communications layer to extract data from Eurotherm's graphic recorder devices
Encoder is rugged and durable
(November 2007)
Incremental encoder can be used in applications ranging from routine industrial automation to state-of-the-art weapon systems
Ethernet use continues to spread
(October 2007)
A number of the traditional industrial device networks have passed the very significant milestones of ten years of service and millions of nodes installed
News on the Industrial Automation Guide from Omron Electronics
(October 2007)
The Industrial Automation Guide is a short form catalogue which now includes information on relevant accessories and software
Analytical tool suits Scada system
(October 2007)
VisiconX enables users to easily obtain and group data from any relational database in the operation
Panel PCs fit in tight environments
(October 2007)
The AFL-10A-CX-15GZ has an integrated VIA C7 1.5GHz CPU and can run high-end multimedia files along with external peripheral devices such as barcode readers in sophisticated retail applications
Rotary position sensors measure displacement
(October 2007)
The RS 1500-120 measures the angular displacement of rotating elements such as quarter-turn ball and butterfly valves, air flow dampers and diverter gates
Interface adapter uses a single USB connection
(October 2007)
The SeaDAC Lite 8126 digital interface adapter allows a single USB connection to be used to control and monitor up to 32 channels of buffered drive TTL digital I/O
Services optimise maintenance
(October 2007)
The Lifecycle Management Programme creates a lifecycle plan for each customer's system
Company takes up certification scheme
(September 2007)
Underwriters Laboratories is now using the CB scheme for the first time to certify electrotechnical components and industrial automation technology products
Distribution deal reached for in-car systems
(September 2007)
Nematron Europe is expanding its industrial computing business into the Embedded PC Platform sector, with components from board level up to and including integrated systems
Technical report submitted to ANSI
(August 2007)
There are numerous electronic security technologies and cyber intrusion countermeasures potentially available to the IACS environment
Software chosen for energy management
(August 2007)
Basing Metercom II on Prodigy Scada software has enabled Spirax Sarco to bring to market a specialised new product quickly and economically
Fanless computers suit HMI applications
(August 2007)
By simply plugging in the Mini PCI WLAN card, GOT users can have instant access to a wireless LAN
Photo-electric sensors allow easy alignment
(August 2007)
M12 sensors detect objects of low reflectivity that are directly in front of another surface, ignoring the surface in the background
Automation agreement reached
(July 2007)
GE Fanuc Automation's Proficy Process Systems are set to use Pepperl + Fuchs for Profibus connectivity, following an agreement between the two companies
Power relay offers slim profile
(July 2007)
The Omron G6RL power relay has an overall height of just 12.3mm, nearly 20% lower than existing solutions and is capable of switching 8A at 250VAC
Scada/HMI company opens UK office
(July 2007)
Copa-Data UK will support zenOn from Cheshire under the management of experienced Scada veteran Duncan Fletcher
Process control system improves reliability
(July 2007)
Proficy Process Systems is a fully integrated system that offers increased throughput, performance and efficiency, and reduced total cost of ownership
Product guide details temperature control devices
(July 2007)
Microtherm's range of temperature control and current protection devices feature prominently in the new 30-page Quick Pick focus product guide from Hawco Controls
Zinc coating control contract signed
(June 2007)
California Steel Industries' Achieva coating control generates accurate references and controls knife to strip distances and stripping gas pressure
Relay distribution deal covers UK and Ireland
(June 2007)
Song Chuan focuses on plug-in and PCB relays, and is the fourth largest manufacturer of these products in the world
Survey shows opportunities in mature belt market
(June 2007)
While the European market for belt and chain drives is mature, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are continuing to focus on improving the design and the performance of their products
Italian drives acquisition announced
(June 2007)
Mitsubishi is striving to double its share of the European Industrial Automation market and has acquired Italian drives specialist SCS