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Instrumentation & Measurement

A Sense Of Things To Come?
update on 2013-06-13

The technologies packed into a small sensor can result in big performances. By Joson Ng





Smart Sensing: Situational Awareness
update on 2013-06-13

Plant safety can be improved by making available important information to the relevant crew members at the right time. Smart sensing in this regard can improve the situational awareness of plant staff and as such improve operational effectiveness and safety. By Jonas Berge, director of Applied Technology, Emerson Process Management





The Future Of Smart ID
update on 2013-06-13

IAA spoke with Ram Ramaprasad, director of product management, Card Printing Solutions, and Dickson Chew, director for technical operations (Asia Pacific), Zebra Technologies, on the Smart ID market and the implications of Near Field Communication (NFC) for the industry. By Mark Johnston





Instrumentation For Produced Water Applications
update on 2013-05-05

Fracking has given rise to the need to clean up water produced from oil and gas wells, and proper measurement is vital for this effort. By Steven Smith, Endress+Hauser





The Wireless Antidote
update on 2013-05-05

Process measurement is vital for high-risk sectors like the pharmaceutical industry, and can be successfully implemented with the use of wireless sensor networks. By Sherlyne Yong





Case Study: New Life For Steel Mills In China And India
update on 2013-04-04

Precision engineering solutions are presented for the China steel market and a retrofit project in India. By Jeremy Lee, regional manager (South East Asia & Taiwan), Moog.



Manufacturing: Quality In ‘Sight’
update on 2013-02-21

Technology upgrades in machine vision can help manufacturers to be prepared and ready for a positive turn in the global economy. By Didier Lacroix, senior VP, international sales and services, Cognex





Cyber Security: Coming Into Focus
update on 2013-01-06

The computer virus, Stuxnet, was one of the biggest newsmakers for its time, thrusting the concept of cyber security into the industry spotlight. The effects of this news prompted many facilities to question themselves, and align renewed efforts to their cyber security. By Rick Kaun, business manager, Industrial Cyber Security, Honeywell Process Solutions



Arc Flash And Electrical Safety
update on 2012-10-16

This article is a guide to electrical safety in the workplace, and gives an overview of the NFPA 70E standard, with possible solutions given to common electrical safety concerns. By Marty Kronz, product line manager, Panduit



Control Of Motorised Wheelchair
update on 2012-09-17

IAA spoke with LifeLine’s MD Michael Pang, on their innovation in the motorised wheelchair market, turning teeth clenching into motorised movement. By Mark Johnston



Integrated Solutions For Motion Sensing In Handheld Devices
update on 2012-09-17

Implementing new gyroscope designs is taking shape and enabling more precise and cheaper solutions for motion control. By Dr Farrokh Ayazi, founder and CTO, Qualtré



Case Study: A Sense For Clean
update on 2012-06-25

Using sensors for the monitoring of systems reduce energy wastage and cost while racing the likelihood of success. By Sabrina-Ulica Schuster, technical editor, ifm electronic



Bringing It A Level Up
update on 2012-06-25

The oil and gas industry has been employing contact and non-contact level sensors to automate and streamline the production process, which has led to enhanced accuracy and efficiency. By Sherlyne Yong



Process Measurement
update on 2012-05-12

Process and control systems exist in many application areas including test labs, assembly and fabrication plants to military, medical and automotive. Acquiring data from sensors involves precision measurement and processing of analogue voltages and currents. Accuracy, precision, noise rejection and processing speeds are all important aspects of this process. By Augustine Quek



Flow Technology In Singapore
update on 2012-05-12

IAA spoke with Lim Chee Wan, manager at Flotech, a company founded in 1981 in Singapore. By Mark Johnston



Proper Employment Of Guided Wave Radar In Steam Loops
update on 2012-04-14

The application of guided wave radar to measure level in steam loops is addressed, including discussions of how this technology functions and differs from more traditional forms of level indication. By Keith Riley, product business manager, and Ravi Jethra, power & energy industry manager, Endress+Hauser



Vision Systems: Meeting The Need
update on 2012-02-25

Points to consider when selecting the right automation system for the right production environment. By Didier Lacroix, senior VP, international sales & services, Cognex



Machine Vision: Meeting Fast Changing Consumer Patterns
update on 2012-02-25

The fast changing consumer patterns of today are paving the way for greater use and implementation of machine vision to aid in the production process. By Maria Carlsson, product manager, vision sensors, Sick



Thermal Imaging Cameras In The Food Industry
update on 2011-12-19

&In the food industry, it is essential to carefully control the temperature of perishable goods throughout production, transportation, storage, and sales. Thermal imaging cameras can aid this process. Contributed by Denise Cheng, marketing manager Asia Pacific, Flir Systems

Choose Wireless Wisely
update on 2011-10-31

What important characteristics of the WirelessHART technology makes it so uniquely adapt for process applications? By Jonas Berge, director of PlantWeb Consulting, Emerson Process Management



Advanced Online Physical Layer Diagnostics
update on 2011-08-09

Fieldbus networks with online advanced physical layer and applications layer diagnostics will no doubt be reliable when proactively maintained.