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Image Processing & Measurement

Image Processing & Measurement |

Metamorphing factory automation solutions

The perfect combination of trusted factory automation software can now be obtained economically with embedded PC’s and GigE cameras.

Sensors & Encoders

Sensors & Encoders |

Miniature sensors coming of age

With increased developments in the field of sensor miniaturisation the future looks bullish as sensors can be used in the most difficult operating conditions

Sensors & Encoders |

Maintaining rotary encoders

Since rotary encoders are proficient enough to self-diagnose and identify core problems maintenance can be scheduled as early as possible. This helps prevent hiccups in the stages of manufacturing

Feildbus & Networks

Feildbus & Networks |

Tool to predictive maintenance

The convergence of fieldbus applications in the industry is fuelling developments of high level technology of predictive maintenance

Industrail Computers & Peripheries

Industrail Computers & Peripheries |

Intelligent lighting systems

Industrial PC based, intelligent light controller can help save up to 80 per cent of energy used in certain buildings

Education & Training

Education & Training |

Industrial automation – A holistic approach

With colleges, blurring the lines in the course structure by including topics beyond the subject matter of instrumentation technology, its time to rechristen the course as industrial automation.

Event Report

Event Report |

Setting a new agenda

Honeywell Process Solutions India organised its annual User Meet on August 30 -31, 2010 at The Retreat, Madh Island, Mumbai, around the theme of ‘Optimize. Innovate. Sustain’

Technology Talk

Technology Talk |

Expert solutions

This is a forum wherein readers can write-in their technical queries in the area of automation and drives. Experts from Siemens will answer and provide informative insights to their issues.

Technology Talk |

Advanced motion controllers

Technology Talk |

Standardisation for openSAFETY

Technology Talk |

Stainless steel panel PCs

Technology Talk |

Efficient wireless solutions

Technology Talk |

Flue gas analyser

Technology Talk |

E2GN proximity sensor

Technology Talk |

Planetary gear heads

Technology Talk |

Effective turnkey solutions

Technology Talk |

Siemens introduces transmitte

Drives & Components

Drives & Components |

Leveraging the power of MV drives

As their cost to power ratio continues to improve, medium-voltage AC drives of either traditional or transformerless design can expect wider application by users with energy efficiency in mind

Oil & Gas Industry

Oil & Gas Industry |

Automation in field operations

HPCL through its operator-driven reliability program ensures that equipment is maintained, thus minimising risk factors and ensuring better

Round-Table

Round-Table |

Is it time for a technology upgrade?

Focusing on the problems of automation and manufacturing industry, Honeywell Process Solutions India organised a panel discussion on lifecycle management at its annual User Meet on August 31, 2010 at The Retreat, Madh Island, Mumbai.

Cover Story

Cover Story |

Optimising process productivity

Asset performance management plays a key role in achieving operational excellence hence, it becomes essential to understand its nitty grittes and identify the factors underlying it

Interview

Interview |

The usage of technology is diversified”

Jeffrey M Brennan, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Global Markets, Altair Inc updates Soumi Mitra on the intricacies of software design, licenses and the innovation perspective. Interview excerpts….

Interview |

We always lookfor innovative ways”

Kaushal Shah, Director of Technical Support Group& Senior Member of Technical Staff, Galil Motion Control, Inc orients Soumi Mitra on the company’s training initiatives and cost effective innovation ways on motion control technology. Interview excerpts…

INTERVEIW

INTERVEIW |

Information management will drive productivity”

Sudipta Bhattacharya, CEO & President, Invensys Operations Management narrates to Soumi Mitra on the company’s acquisition; transiting phase and the growth prospects with its diverse portfolio. Excerpts of the interview…

Company Profile

Company Profile |

Propelling the brand through education

Creating an indelible impression since two and a half decades, Dynalog India Ltd has been catering to broad requirements of the industry fromlocal train stations to army battle fields

Pharma Industry

Pharma Industry |

RFID – Beyond compliance

Radio frequency identification (RFID) has befitted quite a few industries and is successfully making headway in the pharmaceutical sector.

Pharma Industry |

Shaping well to meet global demands

The competitive pressure at the drug production level is forcing companies to increase automation investments and deploy collaborative automation & enterprise solutions

Strategies

Strategies |

Facilitating operational excellence

Operational excellence facilitates cost reduction and quality/productivity improvement and has become the key lever for gaining competitive advantage

Company profiles