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Smarter buildings need better automation

11/10/2012

Propelled by growing energy concerns and technology advancements the building industry has made several strides in building controls and automation. However, despite the progress, Jim Sinopoli believes we’re not even close to the potential of fully deploying automation in our buildings.

Thyristors: the smart way to control heater loads

11/10/2012

Jez Watson offers this short tutorial on the application of thyristor control to both simple and complex heating loads and other temperature control applications, illustrating the methods with examples from his company's Revo (‘Relay Evolution’) product portfolio.

It’s a widening horizon for wireless

14/09/2012

Les Hunt reviews the wireless device market to update readers on what’s new in this fast-moving data gathering, data monitoring and control sector.

‘Sighted’ robot keeps everything on track

14/09/2012

The Piston Group (TPG), located in Michigan, and Missouri, USA, builds cooling modules for a variety of vehicles on five different assembly lines, each building more than 50 variants according to customer demand. Many inspections are performed on each module, including build variation, electrical connection integrity and dimensional accuracy.

A well-oiled transition from old to new

14/09/2012

A major UK based lubricants manufacturer has migrated from an obsolete and problematic control system with no disruption to production levels, and is now enjoying high plant availability, reduced cycle times, lower levels of waste, total production transparency and flexibility - and significant cost savings.

Control Automation Features

Smarter buildings need better automation

Thyristors: the smart way to control heater loads

It’s a widening horizon for wireless

‘Sighted’ robot keeps everything on track

A well-oiled transition from old to new