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Automation Update
Butanol biofuel could replace gasoline
There is now a way to double the production of the biofuel butanol, which might someday replace gasoline in automobiles. More...
Electric cars that talk to power grids
Future electric cars will be able to talk to power grids across the country, allowing owners to control when they charge vehicles and for how long. More...
Clunkers plan boosts GM
Cash for clunkers is helping to boost beleaguered General Motors automobile production. More...
Toyota in hybrid battery bind
Toyota Motor Corp. is facing a problem carmakers would like to have. The world's leading carmaker is struggling to keep up with the demand for its hybrid vehicles. More...
Electronic tongue identifies sweet source
A small, inexpensive, lab-on-a-chip sensor can quickly and accurately identify sweetness. More...
Wireless sensors keep eye on water system woes
After a disaster hits, water services need to keep flowing. More...
Nuclear fusion could advance computer chips
By adapting the same methods used in fusion-energy research, it may soon be possible to create extremely thin plasma beams for a new class of "nanolithography" that will be able to manufacture future computer chips. More...
Fluke deals for wireless testing firm
Fluke Networks will acquire AirMagnet, a provider of performance, security, and compliance solutions for wireless LANs. More...
Russian power plant shut after blast
An oil-filled transformer exploded during repair work leaving 17 dead and 58 others unaccounted for at Russia's largest hydroelectric power plant, the Sayano-Shushenskaya power station on the Yenisei River in southern Siberia. More...
Global perspectives: Solar plants in Spain boost valve control
The Andasol 1 plant in the Spanish province of Granada is Europe's first parabolic trough power plant and the world's largest solar power plant. More...
Market Research
Economy, manufacturing showing some life
More signs the U.S. economy was on the verge of exiting its worst recession in 70 years emerged this week with reports showing confidence rising among homebuilders, factory activity perking up in New York state, and credit card defaults slowing. More...
People in Automation
High schooler creates robotic system for elephants
Rohan Jhunjhunwala just loves robotics and technology. More...
Columns
Pinto's Point: Future of newspapers
Today, only 27% of Americans picked up a newspaper, whereas 37% regularly go online for news, and 66% of people get their news from TV. More...
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6-8 OCTOBER
ISA EXPO, Houston. http://www.isa.org/expotemplate.cfm. Additional Calendar Events
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A case study shows OPC provides great benefit. However, the implementation of this standard in the industry is severely lacking in diagnostics to help the end user when problems arise. 
