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Automation Update
Bristol-Myers deals for Medarex
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. will pay $2.4 billion to acquire biotechnology company Medarex Inc. More...
Tires branch out into trees
The phrase "you drive me up a tree" may have a new meaning as tires may soon be made out of trees, which could cost less, perform better, and save fuel and energy. More...
Design keeps buses cool, saves fuel
Moving forward, it will all be about how you can save energy, so a simple redesign of public buses used in hot and dry climates could make passengers more comfortable without the need to use extra fuel running air conditioning. More...
Artificial noise saves energy
There is now a plan under development that will allow xDSL systems to function more energy-efficiently and cost-effectively. More...
Building cloak protects against earthquakes
An invisibility cloak could protect buildings from earthquakes. More...
Hubbell deals for FCI unit
Hubbell Inc. will purchase the electrical division of connector manufacturer FCI group. More...
FDA looks to improve product safety tracking
The Food and Drug Administration does not have the expertise to forecast its own budget needs, according to congressional investigators. More...
Cell phone projector boosts images
Cell phone TV is a step closer, and with an innovative mini beamer it will be possible to create a public viewing event on a small scale. More...
Global perspectives: Looking for fuel in Sweden
In Sweden, end users are looking for fuel: Swedish Public Transportation Authorities and bus companies are searching for partners that can provide liquefied bio-methane gas (LBG) and dual fuel technology for buses. More...
Market Research
Getting a handle on future food, energy demands
With food needs of the planet expected to soar by 50% over the next 40 years, planning and investment in global agriculture will become critically important, according a new report. More...
Global warming predictions may be all wet
No one knows exactly how much Earth's climate will warm due to carbon emissions, but scientists' best predictions about global warming might be incorrect, a new study reports. More...
InTech Ethernet survey
Ethernet has been in the industry for years and is a ubiquitous element throughout the automation arena. InTech magazine is conducting a survey to find out fundamental trends and what readers see as challenges and opportunities. More...
People in Automation
Computer records that just disappear
Just about everybody has something in the past that could, if taken out of context, ruin a reputation, potentially lose a job, or worse. Today's computer systems have all those records stored and on file someplace. More...
Columns
Pinto's Point: Education revolution
In the past, information was available only in text format. Until the arrival of the printing press, manuscripts were hand scribed, and limited to very few copies for the elite. More...
Calendar of Events
4-6 AUGUST
NIWeek 2009, Austin, Tex. http://www.ni.com/niweek/.
6-8 OCTOBER
ISA EXPO, Houston. http://www.isa.org/expotemplate.cfm. Additional Calendar Events
Blogs
ISA Quick Links
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