The Department of Energy (DOE), Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), National Wind Institute of Texas Tech University (NWI/TTU), and Group NIRE (NIRE) formally commissioned the SWiFT (Scaled Wind Farm Technology) test facility on July 9th in Lubbock, Texas.
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Distance Measurement Sensors Offer Flexibility
SICK, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sensors, safety systems, machine vision, encoders and automatic identification products for factory and logistics automation, announced the launch of the Dx35 line of laser distance measurement sensors. These mid-range distance measurement sensors feature a compact housing with an IP 67 enclosure rating that reduces mounting restrictions and offers improved performance in outdoor…
Read MoreNSSGA to Support Rock Products’ A+E Conference in Atlanta
Rock Products is pleased to announce that the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) will take a supporting role for the magazine’s Automation & Energy Conference.
Read MoreABB names Ulrich Spiesshofer CEO
The Board of ABB has unanimously appointed Ulrich Spiesshofer, the head of its Discrete Automation and Motion (DM) division, as chief executive officer. He will succeed Joe Hogan in this role in an orderly transition on Sept. 15, 2013. Hogan will continue with ABB for some months as senior advisor to the Board.
Read MoreResilient Hybrid Coupling for VFDs, Motors, Diesel Engines
The Kop-Flex MAX-C WB hybrid coupling is a new solution for managing torsional vibration in high-performance drivetrains powered by synchronous motors, variable-frequency drives, and diesel engines, or those driving reciprocating machinery or handling shock loads.
Read MorePlantPAx Automates Procedures, Enhances Visualization
The latest release of the PlantPAx process automation system from Rockwell Automation allows companies across multiple industries to improve operator effectiveness with automated procedures, enhanced visualization and new skid-integration capabilities.
Read MoreABB Expands Power Range Of ACS 2000 Medium Voltage Drive
The ACS 2000, ABB’s active front-end drive for general purpose applications, is now available with higher power capabilities, up to 3000 hp, according to the company.
Read MoreIndustrial Ethernet Switch Integrates Multiple Machines, Single Network
The integration of machines onto a plant’s network architecture can prove difficult as OEM IP-address assignments rarely match those of the end-user network IP-address requirements. This is challenging for the machine builder and end user as IP addresses are generally unknown until the machine is being installed, which can add cost and time to the commissioning of the equipment, and…
Read MoreA Wind-Win Situation
By Mark S. Kuhar Nine out of every 10 articles written on the topic of wind power will likely contain the Bob Dylan song lyric, “the answer is blowin’ in the wind.” But I submit to you, the questions are blowing in the wind.
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New Housing for CT-S Timers and CM Three-Phase Monitors
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