Working towards multicore standards 31 Jan 2008 0 comments National Instruments joins The Multicore Association, a nonprofit organization focused on shortening time to market for products that involve multicore implementations, by developing standards.
Industrial Ethernet migrating to devices 31 Jan 2008 0 comments The migration into the device or I/O level of the automation network hierarchy signals its continued march downward in the enterprise architecture.
Wireless trends for Test & Measurement, analysed 31 Jan 2008 0 comments A new report from Frost & Sullivan provides a holistic view of the wireless industry along with the revenue forecasts for the various segments, latest technological developments, and market trends in…
Wireless health risks need research 30 Jan 2008 0 comments As industrial wireless is on the rise, a US report requested by the Food and Drug Administration calls for more research on the potential health effects of exposure to radio frequency energy tied to…
CSIA membership's record growth 29 Jan 2008 0 comments The Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) broke its membership records in 2007, extending its global reach to Australia.
In the Defence of Process Control & SCADA 29 Jan 2008 0 comments Industrial Defender starts a partnership program for real-time process control/SCADA companies to collaborate in comprehensive integrated cyber security solutions.
Rapid Start for Honeywell 28 Jan 2008 0 comments Honeywell becomes a Rapid Start licensee under Intermec Technologies' RFID patents following its acquisition of Hand Held Products, Inc.
Calibration CD-ROM available now 24 Jan 2008 0 comments Beamex released a Multimedia CD-ROM that introduces their automated calibration solution step-by-step.
Upcoming Forum on mining sensors and processes 24 Jan 2008 0 comments Endress+Hauser will host two Australian Mining Automation Forums late February 2008 in Brisbane and Perth, focusing on sensing technology for grinding and milling, wet processing, leaching and…
Emerson, energy responsible 23 Jan 2008 0 comments Emerson Process Management introduces an 'energy responsible' pneumatic controller that can decrease the amount of pressurised air or natural gas lost to the atmosphere.
New leadership for URS Asia Pacific 22 Jan 2008 0 comments Engineering consulting firm URS has appointed David Williamson as their new Senior Vice President and Managing Director for the Asia Pacific Regional Business Unit, based in Sydney.
Big year for Schneider 21 Jan 2008 0 comments Schneider Electric worldwide sales for 2007 rose 26.1%, double the result for 2003. Automation & Control, up 9.4%
Hirschmann appoints Global Market Manager 18 Jan 2008 0 comments Matthias Schlosser is the new Global Market Manager Transportation at Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH, Neckartenzlingen.
ABB, desalinating the Gold Coast 18 Jan 2008 0 comments ABB water-cooled motors and drives will power the first large-scale desalination plant on the east coast. ABB is also supplying the low voltage drives for all the pump applications at the plant.
Fieldbus, mainstream and unstoppable 17 Jan 2008 0 comments Fieldbus Foundation's market leadership will increase at a double-digit growth rate, according to predictions by ARC Advisory Group.
ISA commmends Invensys executive for contribution to standards 17 Jan 2008 0 comments Don Clark, Invensys' Director of Industry Marketing, has been recognised by ISA for exceptional service to Standards and Practices activities.
Moore's NCS is ready for any hazard 16 Jan 2008 0 comments Moore Industries' NET Concentrator System has achieved Factory Mutual (FM) approval as a Non-Incendive Apparatus (multiple device system), allowing the smart and rugged I/O system to be used in Class…
Dalsa, encompassed by Rockwell 16 Jan 2008 0 comments Dalsa's IPD Vision Appliance products have been approved for participation in the Rockwell Automation Encompass Program. Dalsa is exclusively supported in Australia and New Zealand by machine vision…
Always find the right person at Invensys 15 Jan 2008 0 comments Invensys Process Systems has launced a national Sales & Service telephone number.
Pluto, under Honeywell's control 14 Jan 2008 0 comments Honeywell will provide the integrated control system for Woodside’s new Pluto liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Western Australia.
Schneider grows stronger in motion control 11 Jan 2008 0 comments It will acquire IMS, a US company that designs and manufactures integrated motor and drive products and generated revenues around $20 million in 2007.
PACE Zenith Awards 2008, looking for excellence 10 Jan 2008 0 comments Nominations are open for the 2008 PACE Zenith Awards. Has your company achieved outstanding results? We want to hear from you.
ABB's robot competition, now open 10 Jan 2008 0 comments The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE-A) Australasia and ABB Australia have launched the 2nd Annual National Robotics Innovation Competition.
Rockwell's digital manufacturing strengthens with Dassault 10 Jan 2008 0 comments Rockwell Automation and Dassault Systèmes, a world leader in 3D and product life cycle management (PLM) solutions, will develop a joint solution to make the virtual design and production environment…
Emerson expands its oil and gas capabilities 9 Jan 2008 0 comments Emerson acquires The Automation Group (TAG) of Houston, Texas.
Adept's new Cerebellum 9 Jan 2008 0 comments Adept Technology has acquired Cerebellum Automation, a leader in specialized OEM robotics and motion control solutions for the medical and packaging industries.
ArchestrA reaches 100 8 Jan 2008 0 comments Wonderware has achieved a key milestone for its ArchestrA Certified System Integrator Program by reaching a total of 100 companies with the addition of Tecnau Transport Division S.r.l. based in…
NMW 2008 to incorporate logistics pavilion 8 Jan 2008 0 comments National Manufacturing Week 2008 will incorporate an integrated Logistics, Materials Handling & Distribution pavilion at the Sydney Exhibition & Convention Centre, from Tuesday May 27 to Friday May…
New Women in Mining Committee Chair's mission for 2008 7 Jan 2008 0 comments The Chair of the Women in Mining Networking Committee for 2008, Donna Frater, believes the current climate presents a unique opportunity to drive cultural change and open up opportunities for women…
Join E+H's European tour 7 Jan 2008 0 comments The Process Instrumentation Training Tour to Europe will coincide with Interkama 2008.