Automation - Articles - Page 44

TECH FLASH

ISA issues response to cybersecurity workforce development report

The International Society of Automation (ISA) is challenging a report that suggests the need for a unified national strategy

Jeremy Gerrard

September 29, 2014

The Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity sets out guidelines for owners and operators to identify, assess and manage cyber risk.

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HART, Fieldbus boards approve merger

Known as FieldComm, the organization has the goal of leading process automation communications and integration technologies

Jeremy Gerrard

September 29, 2014

Hans-Georg Kumpfmueller was elected as chairman of the new board.

UN expert calls for greater regulation as obesity, unhealthy diets greater threat than tobacco

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ABB teams up with UN initiative to promote energy efficiency

The company aims to help accelerate a global shift to energy-efficient appliances and equipment

Jeremy Gerrard

September 29, 2014

The UN says global electric consumption could be reduced by about 1,500 terawatt-hours by 2030.

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New course for technology professionals

The first-of-its-kind training course provides foundational skills to manage networked industrial control systems

Jeremy Gerrard

August 25, 2014

Rockwell Automation is collaborating with Cisco to offer a new training course to help candidates prepare for Cisco Industrial Network Specialist certification.

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Market size for process instrumentation expected to increase by $2.5 billion

Process instrumentation and automation equipment is projected to grow to $13.6 billion by 2018

Jeremy Gerrard

August 25, 2014

The 2014 market forecast provides a five-year look at process instrumentation and automation equipment, segmented by major process industries.

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Production line ‘transformers’

Manufacturers turn to robotics and automation for increased flexibility, safety and efficiency

August 25, 2014

The need to meet the demands of the food industry, including its current and pending regulations, is driving the demand for new technologies.

Farm bill on its last legs according to IDFA

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Report: PLC market stagnant

Previous growth levels in the programmable logic controller market have not been reached in three years

Jeremy Gerrard

August 25, 2014

The ARC Group says technological developments are shifting away from programmable logic controller hardware.

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ARC: WMS market driven by omni-channel requirements

The ARC Advisory Group says the global market for warehouse management systems (WMSs) is driven by macroeconomic growth, demand for add-on modules and the omni-channel retail paradigm shift

Jeremy Gerrard

July 29, 2014

In Europe, ARC says warehouse management systems suppliers are optimistic about growth prospects

Hackathon focuses on future of sustainable meat

TECH FLASH

Automation center addresses Michigan’s needs

The center in southeast Michigan offers affordable product lifecycle management (PLM) technologies training to local business leaders, employees, students and individuals

Jeremy Gerrard

July 29, 2014

Automation Alley partners with Tata Technologies to offer classes.

TECH FLASH

In automation, system availability is key

Machine operators expect efficiency, and for Big Drum Engineering, demand-oriented maintenance and fast troubleshooting through remote service are crucial

Jeremy Gerrard

July 29, 2014

Big Drum Engineering says an emphasis on quick, efficient maintenance and troubleshooting is required to ensure safety and security.