Jim Pinto Column: Value propositions July 2008 Reshuffling in the majors
After a few lean years, most of the major automation companies have generated respectable growth and profits for several quarters. You know the expression: ‘A rising tide floats ...
K-Tek Africa ready for business July 2008 The acquisition by K-TEK Corporation USA of South Africa’s KAB Instruments and Laser Measurement has resulted in the formation of a new company operating under the K-TEK Africa banner. This new business ...
A tribute to Dr. Maurice McDowell July 2008 It was with great sadness, that the team at Technews came to hear of the recent passing of Dr. Maurice McDowell, who passed away on Friday 23 May, 2008.
Maurice was involved in writing for Technews titles ...
Global alliance June 2008 Emerson Process Management and Wärtsilä have announced an expansion of their powerful global offshore alliance. Under this expansion, they can now deliver integrated energy and automation systems for ...
Honeywell chosen in Finland June 2008 Honeywell has announced that Rautaruukki Oyj, will use Honeywell’s Experion PKS with PMD Controller system to automate the production processes of Rautaruukki’s Raahe, Finland manufacturing plant. The ...
New OPC blog June 2008 The official OPC Foundation Technical Advisory Council (TAC) blog was launched by MatrikonOPC’s Eric Muphy. As OPC UA technology evolves there are many questions and concerns that arise. The TAC blog ...
Excellence in Mexico June 2008 Invensys Process Systems has inaugurated a gas production operations centre at Reynosa City, Tamaulipas State. The facility is part of an Invensys initiative to consolidate a centre of excellence for ...
NI reports growth June 2008 National Instruments has reported quarterly revenue of $193 million, up 12,4% year-over-year. This compares to NI's guidance of between $182 million and $196 million. Net income for Q1 2008 was $17,6 ...
Acquisition for Phoenix June 2008 Phoenix Contact is the new owner of Berlin-based Innominate Security Technologies AG. The announcement was made during the recently held Hannover Messe by Roland Bent, executive director of Phoenix Contact, ...
Beckhoff increases turnover June 2008 Trendsetting technological innovations, the consistent further development of its product range and the expansion of its worldwide sales network are the three pillars on which the success of Beckhoff ...
Safety first June 2008 Yokogawa Electric Corproation has announced an enhanced version of the ProSafe-RS Safety Instrumented System. The new version is smoothly integrated with Yokogawa’s latest production control system, CENTUM ...
A balanced investment June 2008 Siemens has invested R4-million in new measurement, analysis and balancing equipment for gas turbines and compressor rotors. This has positioned the Balancing Department of Siemens Southern Africa’s PGMS ...
Activity in the Atlantic June 2008, Endress+Hauser South Africa In addition to a comprehensive process instrumentation range, Endress+Hauser offers a host of services to complement its offering, including consulting.
“As industry managers, we offer our expertise ...
Tyco opens new branch June 2008 Tyco Valves & Controls Distribution has announced the opening of its new branch in Cape Town, with a view to providing better support to customers in the Western Cape and growing the installed base of ...
Automation University June 2008, Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation will once again be hosting its biennial Automation University. The event provides industry players with the ideal platform to gain insight into the trends and developments in the automation ...
Comprehensive new catalogue June 2008, Turck Banner Southern Africa Banner Engineering’s 2008-2009 Sensor Products Catalogue delivers new sensing products and applications in an improved design. The full-colour catalogue showcases Banner’s extensive industrial product ...
EtherCAT robots win German open June 2008, Beckhoff Automation The soccer robots of the Dutch Team Tech United Eindhoven won the RoboCup German Open in Hanover, Germany. In the finals it took a penalty shoot-out to beat the current number three in the world ranking, ...
Booyco collaborates with Des-Pro June 2008 Safety remains the primary concern for all within the mining sector. The first collision warning system was designed to warn pedestrians of the presence of moving equipment. As a natural evolution the ...
IFM has new contact details June 2008 ifm electronic has a new national telephone number with immediate effect.
The new number 0861 IFM RSA (436 772) will direct customers to the head office in Centurion, as well as branches in Durban, ...
