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Automation Update

Wind project in holding pattern
The world's biggest wind farm located in the Texas Panhandle is now on hold. More...

Solar cell costs coming down
Solar power's heavy cost continues to be the downside to any kind of growth as a potential energy source. More...

Without fangs, robo bats to the rescue
Tiny flying machines can work for everything from indoor surveillance to exploring collapsed buildings, but there are times when they just will not fit. More...

Underwater robots can communicate threats
Underwater laser networking and imaging technologies are now in development that could provide rapid identification and communication of potential threats in murky coastal waters. More...

3-D nano measurements
When it comes to micro and nano structures, precision is the name of the game. More...

Technology can see through a disguise
A disguise may work to fool the naked eye, but a new computerized face recognition system may be able to see through any kind of masking. More...

CSA deals for U.K. testing firm
CSA Group will pay $12.9 million (£8 million) for U.K.-based SIRA Test and Certification Limited. More...

Looking for the 'messiah' vehicle
It is no secret the American automobile industry, specifically the "Big Three" companies of General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, has suffered deeply during the current recession. More...

Global perspectives: Russian oil company boosting refinery
Russian oil firm Tatneft, controlled by the regional administration of the Republic of Tatarstan, wants to get $1-$1.2 billion additional financing this year for its Nizhnekamsk refinery project. More...

Market Research

Want more power? Go fly a kite
High flying kites may someday power up the bright lights of New York. More...

People in Automation

Tongue can drive powered wheelchair
With a huge boost from technology, individuals can now maneuver a powered wheelchair or control a mouse cursor using simple tongue movements. More...

Columns

Pinto's Point: Software as a service
Over a decade ago "The Network is the Computer" was Sun Microsystems' slogan. Now the concept is emerging with a new wave of explosive growth. More...

Calendar of Events


24-27 JULY
Automation World Show, New Delhi, India. http://www.kmgindia.com/aws09_profile.php

29-30 SEPTEMBER
Wireless Technologies Conference, Stuttgart, Germany. http://www.mesago.de/en/WT/main.htm.

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What's Inside

Different levels of redundancy are necessary for each target SIL (Safety Integrity Level), depending on certain calculations. The data input for those calculations is imperative but it is not always easy to procure. More...

A properly designed process system that optimizes reliability and safety can be a true money maker for any manufacturer. That is why the industry is experiencing such dynamic growth in functional process safety applications. More...

The Pickens Plan teams up natural gas and wind power to wean America from foreign oil. Pickens believes he has the money, expertise, and arm-twisting ability to make it happen. As Pickens put it, "my father told me 'a man with a plan can beat a genius with no plan.' " More...

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