A Party For PLCs
The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society (ISA) has announced that it has teamed up with Schneider Electric to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first programmable logic controller (PLC).
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Accelerated Growth In Advanced Pump & Controller Technology
Iwaki Co. Ltd. of Japan recently acquired Walchem Corp. of Holliston, MA, including the majority ownership that Walchem has in Iwaki America. The new consolidated entity, operating from its existing premises in MA, will be called Iwaki America Inc.
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Drumming Up More Regional Motor Support
Interroll Corp. recently opened a new service center in Tulare, CA, to enhance customer outreach across its AC drum motor line
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Processing The 2008 Vote
While there is something to be said about overexposure of a given topic, I feel the 2008 election is simply too good of a subject to pass up when looking for an easy target, I mean, an important focus, for this column.
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Eliminating The Hot & Cold From Analysis
The new LMA200PM moisture analyzer from Sartorius Mechatronics can achieve more speed and accuracy in measuring moisture content in a wide variety of materials.
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Not For Big Heads
According to Material Transfer & Storage, its patented MATERIAL MASTER™ bulk bag discharging system offers exclusive features that maximize production efficiency.
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PoxyBlock Outperforms Steel—All Ways
BaseTek LLC presents its PoxyBlock™ motor- and pump-mounting block kits, which according to the company, outperform steel blocks in every way and on any baseplate.
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A New Direction In China
 The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) plans to establish a greater presence in China, following the appointment of Dr. Yan Tsaur as the country’s first IChemE operations director.
An Overflow Of Flowmeter Calibration Capabilities
 Flow Dynamics Inc., a provider of primary standard, NIST-traceable calibrations for all types of flowmeters, has expanded its Scottsdale, AZ flow laboratory capabilities to provide calibrations for all COX Instruments turbine flowmeters.
Chlorine Fittings For Next-Generation Railroad Tank Car Project Approved
 Midland Manufacturing recently received American Association of Railroads service trial approval for its enhanced fittings package, which is specifically intended for chlorine service.
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Yaskawa G7 AC Drive
The World’s First 480V 3-level Inverter
This paper introduces the G7 Drive technology by Yaskawa that solves technical issues associated with industrial
and commercial applications that increasingly require simplified set-up and improved maintainability. The 480V G7
Drive adopts a Neutral-Point Clamped (NPC) 3-level inverter technology [1]. The basic behavior of the NPC
technology has significant advantages over a conventional 2-level inverter. In particular, 3-level inverters have
smaller output voltage steps that help in the mitigation of problems related to surge voltages at the motor
terminals, motor shaft voltage and bearing current, leakage current, as well as others. The features and benefits
of the G7 Drive with 3-level control are presented in this paper along with measured waveforms.
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5:1 Variable & 2:1 Constant Torque Speed Turndown
 The new OMAT Series from OMEGA Engineering is a line of 3-phase, 208- to 230/460-V general-purpose AC motors. According to the company
A Loopy New Way To Measure
 Emerson Process Management recently unveiled its first 2-wire Micro Motion® Coriolis meters, expanding value to applications that require loop-powered flow devices or upgrading older loop-powered technologies to ELITE® Coriolis
Cost-Effective Alternative In Wastewater Treatment
 According to Moyno®, its 2000 HS system is a cost-effective alternative to conveyors and other pumps for dewatered sludge transfer
Gathering The Perfect Storm Against Soaring Electricity Costs
 Industrial manufacturers consume roughly one-third of the power utilized in the U.
S. This fact is not lost on utilities and energy service providers.
Giving Young'uns The Chance To Aim For A Future In Automation
The Automation Federation intends to celebrate Automation Career Week October 13 through 17 in Houston, TX, in conjunction with the ISA EXPO 2008, which is to be held at the Reliant Center October 14 through 16.
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Insider Information For Higher Performance HMIs
PAS recently published The High Performance HMI Handbook, which is jointly authored by PAS and User Centered Design Services (UCDS).
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The Perfect Match For Your Pump Application
PUMP-FLO™ Solutions, an Engineered Software business, says its list of downloadable pump electronic catalogs (e-catalogs) now exceeds 100—more than any other software selection tool available. The latest additions include AMPCO Pumps, Blagdon Pump, Cornell Pumps, Forum SPD, Q-Pumps and Thrush Pumps.
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