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4 ways to excite youth about engineering
In time for Engineers Week 2012 planning, here are ways to excite youth about engineering: Latching onto something familiar, use technology tools, and educate educators, says a supplier of... » more
If your 2011 was good, 2012 will be better
Outlook for automation growth in the U.S. is healthy for 2012, suggests Alan Beaulieu, president, Institute for Trend Research (ITR), a Jan. 19 presenter at the Robotics Industry Forum, AIA Business... » more
Siemens strengthens U.S. gas turbine manufacturing
In mid-November 2011, Siemens Energy substantially increased its capacity to produce advanced gas turbines in the U.S. by officially opening a 450,000 ft2 (41,800 m2) expansion to the company’s... » more
Exploring robotics for the factory of the future
Control Engineering Europe’s Suzanne Gill reports on a European Commission co-funded project that is testing the idea that industrial robot technology could provide a good base for machining, being... » more
Back to Basics: Thermowell protection
Thermowells, while protecting temperature sensors from a process fluid, can undergo tremendous stresses. A new standard is designed to lower risk of failures. » more
More than 5000 gearmotors for solar thermal plant in France
The Nord Drive System is being installed for a solar thermal plant. A total of 2,650 mirrors equipped with 5,300 gearmotors are being supplied. » more
Portable HMIs are on the move at SPS
Data delivery, versatility seen as advantages as technology migrates from consumer devices. » more
Siemens sees acceleration in global markets
Company rebrands motors line, focuses on security and productivity. » more
Smart grid technologies forecast as market driver
Smart grid technologies are forecast to be the strongest market driver for low voltage contactors with an estimated market revenue of over $5 billion by 2016, said IMS Research. » more
Winning with engineering
National Instruments' cofounder James Truchard talks about working with engineers, how to form a successful technology company, Steve Jobs and Apple, and how to do for the embedded computing space... » more
Equity investment made in software company
Mitsubishi Electric Automation has made a 19.9 percent equity investment in Iconics, a U.S. software company. » more
4 ways to excite youth about engineeringIn time for Engineers Week 2012 planning, here are ways to excite youth about engineering: Latching onto something familiar, use technology tools, and educate educators, says a supplier of... » more
Ethernet market growing in Asia Pacific region
According to IMS Research, the adoption of Ethernet in the Asia Pacific region is growing faster than in either EMEA or the Americas. Worldwide, Ethernet-based technologies will account for over 26%... » more
According to IMS Research, the adoption of Ethernet in the Asia Pacific region is growing faster than in either EMEA or the Americas. Worldwide, Ethernet-based technologies will account for over 26%... » more
If your 2011 was good, 2012 will be betterOutlook for automation growth in the U.S. is healthy for 2012, suggests Alan Beaulieu, president, Institute for Trend Research (ITR), a Jan. 19 presenter at the Robotics Industry Forum, AIA Business... » more
Medium voltage AC drives market in India expects strong growth
ARC Advisory Group expects the medium voltage AC drives market in India to continue to grow through 2015 thanks to increased consumer demand and India's demand-side energy management initiatives. » more
ARC Advisory Group expects the medium voltage AC drives market in India to continue to grow through 2015 thanks to increased consumer demand and India's demand-side energy management initiatives. » more
Siemens strengthens U.S. gas turbine manufacturingIn mid-November 2011, Siemens Energy substantially increased its capacity to produce advanced gas turbines in the U.S. by officially opening a 450,000 ft2 (41,800 m2) expansion to the company’s... » more
Process automation protocols: A three-horse race where everyone can benefit
Finding a common standard in process automation is a challenge in a competitive market. » more
Finding a common standard in process automation is a challenge in a competitive market. » more
Centralize content to improve data flow, security
Tips to help you tame the ‘documentation beast’ on your plant floor » more
Tips to help you tame the ‘documentation beast’ on your plant floor » more
19th Annual Robotics Industry Forum
19th Annual Robotics Industry Forum will be Jan. 18-20, 2012, Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, Fla. The Robotic Industries Association event is co-located with the AIA and MCA business... » more
19th Annual Robotics Industry Forum will be Jan. 18-20, 2012, Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, Fla. The Robotic Industries Association event is co-located with the AIA and MCA business... » more
Exploring robotics for the factory of the futureControl Engineering Europe’s Suzanne Gill reports on a European Commission co-funded project that is testing the idea that industrial robot technology could provide a good base for machining, being... » more
Back to Basics: Thermowell protectionThermowells, while protecting temperature sensors from a process fluid, can undergo tremendous stresses. A new standard is designed to lower risk of failures. » more
Automation crossroads: Product definitions narrow
Frost & Sullivan report finds an automation crossroad with emerging megatrends: cyber security, mobile and wireless technology, enterprise ecosystem, cloud computing, and sustainability. » more
Frost & Sullivan report finds an automation crossroad with emerging megatrends: cyber security, mobile and wireless technology, enterprise ecosystem, cloud computing, and sustainability. » more
Milwaukee technical school gets donation from ABB
The 15 PLC interface systems will assist in student instruction » more
The 15 PLC interface systems will assist in student instruction » more
More than 5000 gearmotors for solar thermal plant in FranceThe Nord Drive System is being installed for a solar thermal plant. A total of 2,650 mirrors equipped with 5,300 gearmotors are being supplied. » more
Mersen to acquire Eldre
The two companies have agreed in principle to Mersen acquiring Eldre, which would take effect at the end of 2011. » more
The two companies have agreed in principle to Mersen acquiring Eldre, which would take effect at the end of 2011. » more
Portable HMIs are on the move at SPSData delivery, versatility seen as advantages as technology migrates from consumer devices. » more
Siemens sees acceleration in global marketsCompany rebrands motors line, focuses on security and productivity. » more
Metso opens new technology center in Helsinki, Finland
Metso, a valve solutions and services provider, advanced its capabilities with a new factory that increased production by 50%. Metso provides intelligent on-off and emergency shutdown (ESD) valves,... » more
Metso, a valve solutions and services provider, advanced its capabilities with a new factory that increased production by 50%. Metso provides intelligent on-off and emergency shutdown (ESD) valves,... » more
Smart grid technologies forecast as market driverSmart grid technologies are forecast to be the strongest market driver for low voltage contactors with an estimated market revenue of over $5 billion by 2016, said IMS Research. » more
Winning with engineeringNational Instruments' cofounder James Truchard talks about working with engineers, how to form a successful technology company, Steve Jobs and Apple, and how to do for the embedded computing space... » more
Equity investment made in software companyMitsubishi Electric Automation has made a 19.9 percent equity investment in Iconics, a U.S. software company. » more
Bentley honors outstanding global infrastructure projects
2011 Be Inspired award winners include entries from 42 countries » more
2011 Be Inspired award winners include entries from 42 countries » more
Frost, Sullivan report finds industrial automation 'is at a crossroad'
With market at saturation, new “megatrends” are emerging, report finds. » more
With market at saturation, new “megatrends” are emerging, report finds. » more
Bentley debuts energy simulator, announces two acquisitions at event
BeInspired conference in Amsterdam features outstanding design and construction projects worldwide » more
BeInspired conference in Amsterdam features outstanding design and construction projects worldwide » more
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