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ABB To Fund Research At National University Of Singapore
update on 2013-05-05

Singapore: ABB is to fund and partner with a team at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Engineering to better understand the cost and benefits of integrating control and schedule in today's complex manufacturing environment.





Southeast Asia Sees Improving Semiconductor Investment Into 2014
update on 2013-05-05

Singapore: The semiconductor industry started out quite strong in 2012 but declined rapidly in the second half of the year, resulting in a slight year-over-year decline of 2.7 percent in worldwide semiconductor sales. On the other hand, worldwide capital equipment market recorded a decline of 15 percent from US$43.5 billion in 2011 to US$36.9 billion in 2012 according to the Semi WWSEMS report. While industry forecasts for semiconductor revenue trend from mid-to-high single digit growth in 2013, overall capital investment in 2013 may remain conservative. A flat to single-digit decline trend in 2013 and a strong recovery in 2014 is expected.





Moscow Selects NXP’s Mifare Plus For Urban Transportation Ticketing System
update on 2013-05-05

Singapore: NXP Semiconductors has announced that the Moscow Department of Transport has selected MiFare Plus for the new ‘Troika’ smart card project in order to provide a smooth system migration to higher security. The new multi-modal card aims to improve the quality of passenger service and make public transport more attractive to use. The Moscow transport network serves an urban area with a population of over 20 million people, and enables over 350 million trips per month.





From Vision To Reality: The Vertical City
update on 2013-05-05

Singapore: The world today faces a rapid growth in urban population — the United Nations estimates that nearly 75 percent of the world's population will reside in urban areas by 2050. Cities, as we know it, will become even denser than they are now. Innovation is needed to create an environment that can cope with the growth of urbanisation in a sustainable way and increases liveability.





Honeywell Strengthens Commitment To Asia Pacific Region
update on 2013-05-05

Singapore: Honeywell has inaugurated a new Automation Solution Centre (ASC) in Singapore as a part of its global deployment of demonstration centres. Designed to showcase Honeywell Process Solutions’ (HPS) technologies to customers and partners in the Asia Pacific region, the centre will help customers appreciate how these technologies can improve their operational safety, reliability and efficiency.





Semiconductor Market Faces Headwind
update on 2013-05-05

Singapore: Total worldwide semiconductor revenue reached US$299.9 billion in 2012, down 2.6 percent from 2011, according to Gartner. With the overall semiconductor market decline, the number of vendors that declined among the top 25 outnumbered those that grew.





Fuji Electric Receives Green Technology Awards
update on 2013-05-05

Tokyo, Japan: Fuji Electric has announced that it has received fiscal 2012 superior energy conserving machinery award at the 33rd Awards Ceremony held by the Japan Machinery Federation.





New Technologies In Communications Spur The Need For General Purpose Test Equipment In Asia-Pacific
update on 2013-05-05

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Evolving technologies in wireless and data communication networks and infrastructure, such as long term evolution and 4G, have spurred the need for general purpose test equipment in Asia-Pacific, as testing these networks is imperative to support the product development cycle, cover a wide range of radio frequency and digital measurements, and ensure their performance, safety and security.





Gigaphoton Establishes Branch In Singapore
update on 2013-05-05

Oyama, Japan: Gigaphoton, a lithography light source manufacturer, has announced that as of April 2013, it has started business operations at the Gigaphoton Singapore Branch (GPSB), its newly established branch in the country.





Mitsubishi Electric To Build New Engineering Facility In Kobe, Japan
update on 2013-05-05

Tokyo, Japan: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that it will build an engineering facility in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan to strengthen its engineering framework as part of expanding the company’s infrastructure-system business in fields including public projects, power generation and rolling stock. The four billion yen (US$40.5 million) facility is expected to start operating in April 2014.





Yokogawa Receives Control System Order For Plant In Saudi Arabia
update on 2013-05-05

Tokyo, Japan: Yokogawa Electric Corporation has announced that its subsidiary, Yokogawa Middle East, has received an order to supply control systems and operator training simulators for the Shoaiba II combined cycle power plant, which is being built in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Saudi Electricity Company.





Lanxess Expands Ion Exchange Resin Facilities At Leverkusen Site
update on 2013-05-05

Leverkusen, Germany: Specialty chemicals company Lanxess is expanding its business in Leverkusen, Germany, with solutions for water treatment. At its largest site worldwide, the company is investing around E10 million (US$13.01 million) in a production line for weakly acidic cation exchange resins of the Lewatit premium brand, plus a facility for food-grade-standard filling and packaging.





New Technologies Will Expand The Biophotonics Market To US$36 Billion By 2017
update on 2013-05-05

Lyon, France: Yole Développement, Tematys and EPIC have announced their collaboration and released a technology and market analysis: ‘Biophotonics Market, Focus on Life Sciences & Health Applications’.





Schaeffler Continues Along Its Growth Path
update on 2013-05-05

Herzogenaurach, Germany: Schaeffler continued its growth strategy in 2012. Revenue increased by four percent to approximately ?€11.1 billion (US$14.49 billion), exceeding the encouraging level reached in 2011. Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) was approximately €1.4 billion (prior year: €1.7 billion). At approximately 13 percent, the EBIT margin remained high.





Cowin Helps Sensaris Certify The Zao Biomedical Sensor
update on 2013-05-05

Lyon, France: Sensaris has announced that it has developed a novel, multi-sensor device for monitoring vital signs. Called the Zao, it is currently going through the certification process and will be available mid 2013. Roughly the same size as a thick paperback book, it is designed to provide professional level diagnostic data so that it can be used by medical professionals and yet its low target volume price point of around Ä550 (US$715.77) means that it can also be used by the home health market.





NFC Installed Base To Exceed 500 Million Devices Within 12 Months
update on 2013-05-05

London, UK: The number of NFC-enabled devices in use will exceed 500 million in 2014, according to a new report. ABI Research’s ‘NFC Devices, Strategies, and Form Factors’ calculated that a minimum of 285 million mobile and consumer electronics devices will ship in 2013 as OEMs continue to drive the market for NFC as mobile operators struggle to gain control and bring their services to market.





Smart Ticketing Are Up To Speed On RET Public Transportation System In Rotterdam
update on 2013-05-05

Tampere, Finland: Confidex, a supplier of contactless smart tickets, has announced that its tickets are now fully implemented on the RET (Rotterdamse Elektrische Tram) public transportation system in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The company supplies RET with five million contactless smart tickets with NXP MiFare Ultralight IC per year.





Silver Spring Networks Selected By SP PowerAssets For Advanced Metering Infrastructure
update on 2013-05-05

the network and control platform for the initial phase of its Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project. Under this contract, SPPA, which is a member of the Singapore Power Group and owns the electricity transmission and distribution assets in Singapore, will deploy Silver Spring’s IPv6-based wireless networking platform across its service territory.





The Institution Of Engineers In Singapore Partners Labour Movement
update on 2013-04-04

Singapore: The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES) enters into an agreement with the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) to bring additional benefits to 3,000 of its members. This partnership will further expand the Labour Movement’s (LM) efforts in serving more Professionals, Managers and Executives (PMEs).



Dassault Systèmes In Partnership With Airbus
update on 2013-04-04

Singapore: Dassault Systèmes has announced a partnership with Airbus to expand the use of its 3DExperience platform’s realistic Simulation Applications (SIMULIA). This will accelerate the structural analysis and virtual testing of their next generation aircraft, starting with the A350-900.



Wind Energy Market Set To Boom In Japan
update on 2013-04-04

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The wind energy industry, one of the key growth engines amongst renewable energy technologies slipped into a slowdown in 2012 plagued by Europe’s and other developed countries’ economic woes, its first since witnessing double digit growth rate year-on-year since 2009.



Honeywell To Enhance Process Performance At Russian Refinery
update on 2013-04-04

Moscow, Russia: Honeywell has announced it has been selected by OOO Kirishinefteorgsintez, part of OAO Surgutneftegaz holding, to supply its Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) and Advanced Alarm Manager system at the company’s refinery in Kirishi, in the Leningrad region of Russia.



Manufacturing Innovations To Drive MEMS Equipment Market
update on 2013-04-04

Lyon, France: Although MEMS standardisation will never happen, companies are optimising their own technology platforms. Such process innovations will drive MEMS equipment and materials to seven percent CAGR over 2012 - 2018.



North American Semiconductor Equipment Industry Posts Book-To-Bill Ratio Of 1.14
update on 2013-04-04

California, US: North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted US$1.09 billion in orders worldwide in January 2013 (three-month average basis) and a book-to-bill ratio of 1.14, according to the January 2013 book-to-bill report published by SEMI. A book-to-bill of 1.14 means that US$114 worth of orders were received for every US$100 of product billed for the month.



Dr Charles Gay Elected To National Academy Of Engineering
update on 2013-04-04

California, US: Applied Materials has announced that Dr Charlie Gay, president of Applied Materials Solar division, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) for his seminal leadership contributions to the development of the global solar PV industry.



Agilent Technologies Helps Students Acquire Real-World EDA Skills With Licensing Program
update on 2013-04-04

California, US: Agilent Technologies has launched the Agilent EEsof EDA Student License Program, designed to provide access to the company’s EEsof EDA software on students’ personal computers.



Rockwell Automation Appoints New Regional Director For Southeast Asia
update on 2013-04-04

Singapore: Rockwell Automation has announced that Robert Buttermore is to be the company's new regional director for Southeast Asia. Based in Singapore, Mr Buttermore will be responsible for sales, marketing and business operations in Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.





Endress+Hauser Consolidates Its Position In Indonesia
update on 2013-04-04

Jakarta, Indonesia: In over two decades since it entered the market, Endress+Hauser has established itself in Indonesia as a supplier of measuring instruments and solutions. To strengthen this position, its longtime sales partner in Jakarta has joined the Endress+Hauser Group as an independent company.





Yokogawa And Soteica Visual MESA Enter Partnership To Address Energy Management Solutions Business
update on 2013-04-04

Tokyo, Japan: Yokogawa has announced the addition of Soteica Visual MESA's energy management and optimisation solution services to its portfolio of plantwide Energy Management Solutions (EMS). The company will provide this new offering to its customers through its sales and service channels. The company has also acquired 44.3 percent ownership of Soteica Visual MESA to accelerate the joint development of EMS.





Emerson Upgrades Automation At One Of Europe’s Largest Thermal Power Plants
update on 2013-04-04

Chelyabinsk, Russia: Emerson Process Management has completed an automation upgrade for an 800 MW unit in Russia’s Surgut-2 Power Plant, one of the largest thermal power stations in Europe. The company completed the upgrade during a four-month shutdown.





Schaeffler CTO Discusses 'The Drives Of Tomorrow' At MTZ Conference
update on 2013-04-04

Wolfsburg/Herzogenaurach, Germany: 'The Drives of Tomorrow' was the theme of the MTZ’s eighth conference held in Wolfsburg, Germany. Engine developers and automotive engineers came together to exchange ideas, with the main focus being placed on solutions for tomorrow’s automobiles, which will be shaped by globalisation, the availability of resources, and legislation on emissions.





Imtech Marine Upgrades And Extends Global Ku-Band VSAT Network
update on 2013-04-04

The Netherlands: Imtech Marine has upgraded and extended the coverage of its Global VSAT Network. In addition to its existing network, the company can now offer VSAT coverage in the South Atlantic Ocean, between South America and Africa, an important area for the international maritime industry. The company also offers a broadband communication solution that utilises the iDirect Evolution platform.



Dual Interface And Pure Contactless Smart Cards Will Account For 16 Percent Of All Smart Card Shipme
update on 2013-04-04

London, UK: ABI Research forecasts 8.6 billion smart cards will ship in 2013; a combined number spanning all smart card markets. Of total shipments, 16 percent are forecasted to use a contactless interface, rising to 30 percent in 2018. Government ID, transportation and ticketing, and payment cards continue strong double-digit growth in contactless adoption. SWP SIM card volumes continue to strengthen, and are expected to breech the 500 million mark in 2018.





ABB Wins Orders To Provide Electrical Systems For Drill Ships In Brazil
update on 2013-04-04

Zurich, Switzerland: ABB has won orders worth US$160 million from Jurong Shipyard for the design, supply, supervision of installation, testing and commissioning of the main electrical systems for seven next generation drill ships that will operate in the deep water oil and gas fields off the coast of Brazil. The orders were booked in the fourth quarter of 2012 and the first quarter of 2013.





Red Lion Celebrates 40 Years
update on 2013-04-04

Pennsylvania, US: Red Lion Controls has announced that the company is celebrating 40 years of providing its products to customers around the world. Since its birth in a Pennsylvania garage in the early 1970s, the company has expanded its operations to include more than 15 offices across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe.





International Society Of Automation
update on 2013-04-04

North Carolina, US: The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced that it has published a book that outlines clear and proven security principles, practices and standards that, when properly applied, can safeguard a nations’ critical infrastructure, defense establishment, and production capabilities from the risks of cyberattack.





Yang Kee Group Opens Doors To S$120 Million Chemical Logistics Hub
update on 2013-03-05

Singapore: Yang Kee Group has opened the doors to its S$120 million (US$98 million) chemical logistics facility, the Chemical Logistics Hub at Jurong Pier Road, Singapore.





Yaskawa To Acquire Majority Shares Of VIPA
update on 2013-03-05

Eschborn, Germany: Yaskawa Electric Corporation has signed of an agreement between its European subsidiary, Yaskawa Europe GmbH (‘YEU’) based in Eschborn, Germany, and VIPA Gesellschaft für Visualisierung und Prozessautomatisierung mbH (‘VIPA’), based in Herzogenaurach, Germany, whereby YEU will acquire a majority of the shares of VIPA.





Arieso Analysis Of Mobile Data Use Reveals New Challenges For Operators
update on 2013-02-21

Singapore: For the third year running, Arieso has unveiled the latest trends in mobile data usage in a new report. Using ariesoGEO to provide insight into the nature of billions of mobile connections, the company’s most recent analysis reveals challenges for the world's operators from 2013 onwards. Despite a surge in the market for tablets, smartphone users have overtaken tablet users in their thirst for mobile data for the first time. As overall mobile data consumption continues to increase, driven by new devices and richer content, the study suggests that extreme users are beginning to move to new LTE networks, but there is no let up on existing networks.





Intertek Expands Singapore Oil Condition Monitoring Laboratory With Advanced Robotics Automation
update on 2013-02-21

Singapore: Intertek, a provider of quality and safety services to a range of industries around the world, has expanded and enhanced its lubricant testing and Oil Condition Monitoring (OCM) services in Singapore, with a new automated, robotic sampling handling system. The robotic system improves analysis productivity and quality while allowing for faster reporting to clients.





Supply Chain City Inspires The Future Of Supply Chain In Asia
update on 2013-02-21

Singapore: YCH Group has launched Supply Chain City, located in a 6.5 hectare site in Wenya, Jurong West, Singapore. This development aims to be a supply chain nerve centre for Asia, and a knowledge ecosystem with the intent to accelerate industry best practices and set standards for supply chain excellence.





Siemens’ JT Data Format Approved By ISO For Viewing And Sharing Lightweight 3D Product Information
update on 2013-02-21

Singapore: Siemens’ JT data format, a lightweight data format that makes it possible to view and share digital 3D product information in real-time throughout all phases of the product’s lifecycle, has been approved by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) as an International Standard.





Contract Win For Hollysys Automation Technologies
update on 2013-02-21

Beijing, China: Hollysys Automation Technologies, a provider of automation and control technologies and applications in China, has signed a contract to supply the ground-based signaling system to Xiamen-Shenzhenhigh-speed rail line Guangdong Section with a designed traveling speed of 200 km/h and 357 km in length. The contract is valued at approximately RMB 67.60 million (US$10.75 million).





Aten To Penetrate Deeper Into Singapore
update on 2013-02-21

Taipei, Taiwan: Aten International has announced the appointment of Simply Connect as the Exclusive Distributor of the company’s products in Singapore from January 1, 2013. Selected for its level of customer service, technical capabilities and network expertise in the connectivity and Pro A/V industry, Simply Connect was granted exclusive rights to sell its range of solutions across Singapore, giving customers in Singapore a new and convenient way to purchase its products.





CC-Link Partner Association Establishes Branch In India
update on 2013-02-21

India: CC-Link Partner Association has established ‘CLPA-India’ in Pune and Delhi, India, the seventh overseas branch for the association. The establishment of the new branch is for manufacturers from industrialised countries continually extending their business in India. With the new branch, CLPA accelerates the promotion on CC-Link and supports development and sales promotion of CC-Link-compatible products in India.





Harting Expands AutoID Solution Business
update on 2013-02-21

Espelkamp, Germany: Harting Technology Group is expanding its solution business. “The foundation of our new company, Harting IT Systemintegration, which commenced its activities on January 1, 2013, enables us to provide our customers with AutoID solutions from a single source,” remarked Claus Hilger, MD of IT Services, Harting





Expansion Takes MDA To North America
update on 2013-02-21

Hannover, Germany/Chicago, US: Deutsche Messe is continuing to expand its activities worldwide and is now organising the first-ever MDA North America from September 8 – 13, 2014. It will take place parallel to the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago, US. Another event in the trade fair portfolio of the organisation was Industrial Automation North America, which celebrated its premiere there in 2012.





Belkin Announces Intent To Acquire Cisco’s Home Networking Business Unit
update on 2013-02-21

California, US: Belkin has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Cisco’s Home Networking Business Unit, including its products, technology, Linksys brand and employees. With global operations, Linksys’ main office is located in Irvine, California, US.





Yaskawa To Acquire Majority Shares Of VIPA
update on 2013-02-21

Eschborn, Germany: Yaskawa Electric Corporation has signed an agreement between its European subsidiary, Yaskawa Europe (‘YEU’) based in Eschborn, Germany, and VIPA Gesellschaft für Visualisierung und Prozessautomatisierung mbH (‘VIPA’), based in Herzogenaurach, Germany, whereby YEU will acquire a majority of the shares of VIPA.





Manufacturing Boom In Emerging Economies Offers Huge Potential For Global Machine Safety Market
update on 2013-02-21

London, UK: With the introduction of stringent safety requirements in developed countries, demand for machine safety solutions is expected to rise significantly. The growth of manufacturing sectors in emerging countries fuels further adoption. Manufacturers world-wide recognise that machine safety can give them a competitive advantage and a good public



ChanTest Achieves First
update on 2013-02-21

Cleveland, US: ChanTest has acquired the capability to perform a bioassay in conformance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). The in vitro assay involves higher throughput Ussing chamber experiments for measuring inhibition of Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR) chloride ion channel short circuit current, a measure of chloride ion secretion. ChanTest passed its first regulatory inspection related to this cGMP bioassay at the end of last month.





Agilent Technologies Opens Calibration And Repair Service Centre
update on 2013-02-21

California, US: Agilent Technologies has opened a calibration and repair service centre for electronic test instruments in Hanoi, Vietnam.





Universal Robots Enters US Market
update on 2013-02-21

New York, US: Universal Robots’ collaborative robots aims to open up a new market for robotics in North America. The distributor list of the Danish robotic arms is expanding as resellers show the robots to end customers with production processes previously that were deemed too costly and complexity to automate.





Fuel Tech Awarded Air Pollution Control Orders Totaling US$3.2 Million
update on 2013-02-21

Illinois, US: Fuel Tech has announced it received four air pollution control contracts in China, along with several orders in the US and Europe.





Phoenix Cardiac Devices To Start Clinical Trial For Treatment Of Mitral Regurgitation Without Open H
update on 2013-02-21

Chicago, US: Phoenix Cardiac Devices, a medical device company with a novel method of repairing leaky heart valves without open-heart surgery, has enrolled its first patient in a clinical trial aimed at achieving CE Mark approval in Europe.





Actuate Strengthens Presence In Asia Pacific
update on 2013-02-21

California, US: Actuate Corporation has announced two alliances in the region with Carrington Associates Asia Pacific in Australia, a software service business, that sources and manages IT solutions for organisations, and NuVista Technologies in Singapore, a provider of integrated outsourcing and consulting services in IT, engineering, human resources, Cloud ERP and BI solution.





Targeting M2M And Value-Added Services Critical For Success
update on 2013-02-21

New York, US: Wireless communications and mobility applications and services are permeating the enterprise, but the fragmentation in hardware, software and suppliers makes implementation and management of wireless and mobility a huge challenge. According to ABI Research the time is right for an enterprise MVNO if they target the right industry verticals.





Juniper Networks Announces Expansion Of Its Partner Advantage Program
update on 2013-02-21

Las Vegas, US: Juniper Networks has expanded its Partner Advantage program to incorporate services and cloud solutions, at its second annual Global Partner Conference in Las Vegas, US. The program, which launched in 2012 and now supports more than 12,000 partners, is designed to reach, reward and accelerate partner offerings. To help partners deliver incremental value to their customers, the company outlined its partnering strategy for cloud offerings, and a range of new support, maintenance and professional partner services.





CC-Link Partner Association Establishes Branch In India
update on 2013-02-08

CC-Link Partner Association has established ‘CLPA-India’ in Pune and Delhi, India, the seventh overseas branch for the association. The establishment of the new branch is for manufacturers from industrialised countries continually extending their business in India. With the new branch, CLPA will accelerate the promotion of CC-Link and also support the development and sales promotion of CC-Link-compatible products in India.



Asia's Economy Set To Pick-Up Steam In 2013
update on 2013-01-08

According to Dow Jones, a top official at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that growth will pick up in Asia going into 2013, giving optimistic remarks about the Asian economy for the coming year.



ATEN To Penetrate Deeper Into Singapore
update on 2013-01-08

Taipei, Taiwan: ATEN International has announced the appointment of Simply Connect as the Exclusive Distributor of the company’s products in Singapore from January 1, 2013. Selected for its level of customer service, technical capabilities and network expertise in the connectivity and Pro A/V industry



Towards A Carbon Neutral Asia
update on 2013-01-06

Singapore: By offsetting its carbon footprint for 2011, regional industrial enterprise, Jebsen & Jessen group of companies South East Asia (JJSEA), has become one of the first Asian industrial companies to become carbon neutral.



Singapore Serangoon Data Centre Awarded LEED Gold Certification For New Construction
update on 2013-01-06

Singapore: NTT Communications Corporation’s Singapore Serangoon Data Centre has been awarded the LEED Gold Certification for New Construction by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) for environmentally-friendly design, operations and management. LEED certification is a globally recognised benchmark for the design, construction and operation of green buildings, and a LEED certification



Fujitsu Demonstrates Ultra-High-Speed Short-Reach Data Transmission
update on 2013-01-06

Singapore: Fujitsu Semiconductor Asia has demonstrated the transmission of over 100Gbps of data over a single CEI-28G-VSR channel, effectively quadrupling the data rate throughput defined by the Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) for this chip-to-chip electrical interface. This serves as a benchmark for what can be achieved over short-reach electrical channels using the same CMOS converter technology deployed in long-haul optical transport systems today.



Autodesk Acquires HSMWorks Technology
update on 2013-01-06

Singapore: Autodesk has acquired certain assets of HSMWorks Aps, a developer of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software. Through the acquisition of the HSMWorks technology, the company will add software to control machine tools and related machinery to its portfolio of software for manufacturing.



Veolia Opens Doors In East Malaysia
update on 2013-01-06

Singapore: Veolia Water Solutions and Technologies has opened the doors to its first set-up in East Malaysia, on the back of increasing success with local companies. Within the span of one year, the company has sealed agreements within core industries such as microelectronics and Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) in the region.



The Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China Selects NXP For Secure And Fast Banking Card Transaction
update on 2013-01-06

Singapore: The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), has selected NXP Semiconductor’s SmartMX2 high security microcontroller to increase the security and performance of its banking cards. The new cards will have dual interface capabilities that will enable both contact and contactless payments.



US Department Of Energy Deploys Virtual Reality Training Solution
update on 2013-01-06

Singapore: Invensys Operations Management has implemented an operator training simulator for the US Department Of Energy (DOE) using Invensys Operations Management’s SimSci-Esscor EYESIM virtual reality training solution.



Dassault Systèmes Reaches Deeper Into Singapore With CADEM Partnership
update on 2013-01-06

Singapore: Dassault Systèmes, has partnered with CADEM Technology Center. CADEM is a PLM Technology Solution Provider established in Singapore with a presence in the Southeast Asian markets of Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam.



Schneider Electric Cuts Energy Consumption By 25 Percent
update on 2013-01-06

Singapore: Schneider Electric has published details of the energy consumption of 160 production and logistics sites every year since 2005, in the context of the Schneider Energy Action program, with the aim of achieving reductions in its energy consumption.



Study Shows Internet Of Things Solutions Are Ripe For Adoption In Asia
update on 2013-01-06

Singapore: Zebra Technologies Corporation has issued survey results that show the Internet of Things (IoT) is no longer a concept, but a reality that is improving the operations of Asia enterprises. In fact, companies across multiple industries are already using IoT technologies to track and manage physical assets, improve the customer experience, enhance supply chain visibility and more



Honeywell Continues Growth In Unisim Process Simulation Business
update on 2013-01-06

Singapore: Honeywell’s UniSim technology provides industrial operator training and process design solutions. It has signed 10 new simulation projects worth a combined US$20 million, driving growth for its process simulation business.



Green Initiatives Expected To Spearhead Economic Development And Revitalisation In Asia Pacific
update on 2013-01-06

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The economic downturn has prompted many Asian governments to invest or plan in sustainable economic activities. Green technologies, particularly in the environmental and building sector, have been identified as long-term catalysts of economic growth.



M2M Network Security Market To Generate US$752 Million By 2017
update on 2013-01-06

London, UK: The growing presence of mainstream M2M solutions within critical information infrastructure such as utilities, healthcare, and finance is creating a headache for service providers and critical infrastructure operators who see the benefits of added connectivity and are just waking up to the potential security threats. This problem will become a critical issue in the coming months due to the ever-growing number of cyber-attacks directed against the banking and energy companies such as HSBC, Saudi Aramco, RasGas, and Telvent.



Inmarsat And SkyWave Highlight Early M2M Success
update on 2013-01-06

London, UK: Inmarsat and its partner SkyWave Mobile Communications has announced that SkyWave has secured sales of 12,000 IsatData Pro M2M terminals year-to-date.



Imtech Marine And SRH Marine Electronics Conclude Strategic Partnership
update on 2013-01-06

Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Imtech Marine concluded a strategic partnership with SRH Marine Electronics. SRH Marine Electronics is a maritime full service company based in Piraeus, the main port of Athens, Greece. A Memorandum of Understanding states that SRH Marine Electronics



Epicor Completes Acquisition Of Solarsoft Business Systems
update on 2013-01-06

California, US: Epicor Software Corporation has completed its previously announced acquisition of Solarsoft Business Systems.



Mobile Handset IC Market Expected To Exceed US$35 Billion In 2012
update on 2012-10-22

The market for mobile handset IC, including platform and connectivity ICs, surpassed US$32 billion in 2011 and is forecast to grow a further 11 percent in 2012 to reach US$35.7 billion.



Green Initiatives Expected To Spearhead Economic Development And Revitalisation In Asia Pacific
update on 2012-10-22

The economic downturn has prompted many Asian governments to invest or plan in sustainable economic activities. Green technologies, particularly in the environmental and building sector, have been identified as long-term catalysts of economic growth.



M2M Software Platform Revenues Will Grow To US$3.85 Billion By 2017
update on 2012-10-22

On the path to billions of connections and the Internet of Things (IoT), M2M Software Platforms are facilitating the next wave of growth. ABI Research projects that revenues from two platforms currently dominating this market, Application Enablement Platforms (AEPs) and Connected Device Platforms (CDPs), will grow to US$3.85 billion by 2017.



Thailand Connects Southeast Asia`s Largest PV Plant
update on 2012-10-22

Thai oil company Bangchak Public Petroleum (BPP) has connected a 44MW PV plant in Thailand, which claims to be the largest silicon PV power plant in Southeast Asia. It is located in Bang Pa-In, Ayutthaya, which is around 40km from the country`s capital Bangkok.



Southeast Asia Smart Metering Market To Reach US$6.9 Billion By 2022
update on 2012-10-22

The smart metering market in Southeast Asia will reach US$6.9 billion by 2022, according to a new study released by Northeast Group.



Dassault Systèmes Set Up Joint R&D Centre
update on 2012-10-16

Singapore: Dassault Systèmes has created a joint R&D centre for hydropower engineering digitalisation with Hydrochina Chengdu Engineering Corp (Hydrochina Chengdu), a company in hydropower engineering design and consulting for hydroelectricity in China, and Simu Tech (SimuTech). The joint centre is committed to providing hydropower industry solution



Singapore Power Builds S$2 Billion Next-Generation Power Infrastructure
update on 2012-10-16

Singapore: Singapore power have announced a S$2 billion (US$1.63 billion) Transmission Cable Tunnel Project to ensure that households and businesses in Singapore continue to enjoy reliable, secure and quality power supply to meet future demand. Two cross-island cable tunnels will be constructed 60 m underground



Tetra Pak Invests In Singapore
update on 2012-10-16

Singapore: Tetra Pak has completed a round of investments at its Singapore site to accommodate growth. The latest investment of Ä42 million (US$54.24 million) includes plant machinery installation and upgrades to increase production capacity, as well as the construction of a lobby and conference facilities.



Schneider Electric Wins Best Practices Awards
update on 2012-10-16

Singapore: Schneider Electric took home the ‘UPS Vendor of the Year’ and the 2012 ‘Service Provider of the Year’ awards for Southeast Asia at the Frost & Sullivan Annual Best Practices Awards banquet



Maritime Policies Opportune For Ballast Water Management
update on 2012-10-16

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Ballast Water Management (BWM) guidelines set by the International Marine Organisation (IMO) has kick-started a fresh industry within the shipping sector, as ship owners look to adopt ballast water systems within their vessels.



Allied Vision Technologies Opens Sales Office In Shanghai
update on 2012-10-16

Shanghai, China: Allied Vision Technologies (AVT) has announced the opening of a sales office in Shanghai, China. Led by Liu Qingtao (James), the Shanghai office will overlook the company’s expanding business in mainland China and will provide technical support and customer service to local clients.



Fuji Electric Expands Asian Operations
update on 2012-10-16

Tokyo, Japan: Fuji Electric has decided to establish a factory in Thailand as a new production site, centred mainly on power electronics application products, for the expansion of operations in Asia.



Hypertherm Inaugurates Cutting Technology Centre In India
update on 2012-10-16

New Delhi, India: Hypertherm has opened the doors to its first Cutting Technology Centre (CTC) in India. Located in New Delhi, the centre is the first and only Hypertherm CTC in India, and one of just three CTCs in Asia.



DNV Kema Awarded Framework Agreement For SoWiTec
update on 2012-10-16

Arnhem, the Netherlands: DNV Kema Energy & Sustainability has been awarded a framework agreement by SoWiTec Development (SoWiTec) to provide a range of project development support, technical services, third party expertise, and project management assistance related to 20-50 proposed wind power projects in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay and Russia.



IEEE To Deliver Smart Grid Standards
update on 2012-10-16

Piscataway, US: The Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE) has updates to four standards and a new standards-development project that provides communications and operational capabilities needed for smart grids worldwide. The standards activities are among the latest smart grid contributions to come from the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA),



Wi-Fi Chipsets Revenue To Exceed US$10 Billion
update on 2012-10-16

London, UK: The total market for standards-based wireless connectivity chipsets is expected to exceed $10 billion in 2012, this includes both standalone and combo chipsets that use Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC, UWB, and ZigBee.



Integration Between Zayo And AboveNet Networks Completed
update on 2012-10-16

Colorado, US: Network integration between Zayo and AboveNet networks has been completed. The resulting combined network nearly doubles Zayo’s national network reach and provides connectivity that spans over 61,000 route miles in 45 states and seven countries. The company closed the acquisition of AboveNet on July 2, 2012.



Inteliquent Expands Reach With Turkcell Superonline
update on 2012-10-16

Illinois, US: Inteliquent, a provider of global interconnection and interoperability solutions, has announced the establishment of its Turkish subsidiary, as well as its strategic alliance with Turkey’s operator, Turkcell Superonline. With these initial steps, the company plans to expand its operations and will soon begin to offer service to Turkey and the Middle East



Using ICT To Create Cohesive, Sustainable Cities
update on 2012-10-16

Washington, US: More than half of the world's population live in urban areas, and countries such as India and China are in need of hundreds of additional cities to accommodate growing populations. People in many cities suffer from inadequate transportation, sub-standard buildings, lack of sanitation, and poor public safety, highlighting the need for sustainable and liveable urban planning.



Cummins Power Generation Announces Tier 4 Final Readiness
update on 2012-09-17

Singapore: Cummins Power Generation’s entire stationary diesel generator set range from 680–2,750 kW, including its Mission Critical 2,500 kW diesel generator set, has received Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 interim (Tier 4i) certification for the North American market.



REC Awarded Funding From Clean Energy Research Program
update on 2012-09-17

Singapore: The largest European supplier of solar modules, Renewable Energy Corporation (REC), is one of five solar energy research teams selected to receive grants totaling 6.9 million (US$87 million) under the Clean Energy Research Program (CERP).



Industrial Growth In Southeast Asia And Australia Bolster The Automation And Controls Market, Finds
update on 2012-09-17

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Companies in Southeast Asia and Australia-New Zealand have responded tepidly to automation and controls solutions. Due to the economic downturn, they have deferred large-scale expansion plans but have not completely stalled R&D investments. The impressive industrial growth has made these regions fertile markets for automation techniques.



Honeywell Opens Industrial Automation Engineering Facility In Tianjin, China
update on 2012-09-17

Tianjin, China: Honeywell has opened a new office in the Huaming Industrial Zone of Tianjin, northern China. A subsidiary of Honeywell Tianjin, the facility will provide engineering services and turnkey solutions – including design, systems integration, testing and training – for the company’s process industry customers in China and the Asia Pacific region.



Bluetooth Smart Will Drive Cumulative Bluetooth Enabled Device Shipments To 20 Billion By 2017
update on 2012-09-17

London, UK: In the first 10 years of its life (up to 2010) cumulative shipments of Bluetooth enabled devices reached five billion. Growth has been largely driven by its use in mobile phones and accessories. This market is still growing overall but it will start to plateau out over the next five years. So, will Bluetooth become obsolete before the end of its second decade?



NXP, Infineon, Gemalto, And G&D Look Set To Prosper From Opportunities In China’s Smart Card Market
update on 2012-09-17

London, UK: China has traditionally been a fairly closed loop market with only local vendors chosen to participate in the deployment of government issued credentials to its citizens. However, China’s desire to adopt higher-level microprocessor contactless technology has allowed the likes of Infineon and NXP to win new contracts ahead of the domestic competition.



Qualcomm Number One In Commercial Telematics Competitive Assessment
update on 2012-09-17

London, UK: Qualcomm Enterprise Services (QES) has been named the leading commercial Telematics Service Provider (TSP) in the latest Competitive Assessment released by ABI Research. The company’s global reach, dominant market share, and intuitive product range were all fundamental to securing the top spot. Telogis, Trimble, Masternaut, and Xata complete the top five.



US PMI Stays Flat At 49.8 Indicating Continuing Manufacturing Issue For Handset Semiconductor Suppli
update on 2012-09-17

London, UK: US PMI data for July 2012 stays flat at 49.8 from 49.7 in June 2012, this is indicative of a wider global malaise that is mirrored by not only other regional PMI index’s but also the results of major Semiconductor vendors. Lack of manufacturing capacity for key components coupled with the lack of investment in new fab space mean that this problem is likely to continue for a number of months and will eventually limit the availability of key flagship mobile products. This has been a major issue for Qualcomm; due to lack of availability of its S4 smartphone platform solutions it has been unable to satisfy customer demand.



Microchip Technology Announces Receipt Of Antitrust Clearance From China For SMSC Acquisition
update on 2012-09-17

Chandler, US: Microchip Technology Incorporated, a provider of microcontroller, analogue and Flash-IP solutions, has received notice of clearance of its previously announced acquisition of Standard Microsystems Corporation (SMSC) from the Anti-Monopoly Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China.



Ducon Tops The List Of Indian-Owned Companies In America
update on 2012-09-17

New York, US: Ducon Technologies has announced that its latest study of Indian-owned companies operating in North America, Ducon clinched the top spot. The study was conducted by an Indian publication based in New York, US. The company was ranked number one among the top one hundred companies with its annual sales of over US$462 million.



Merrick Establishes Colombian Subsidiary In Bogota
update on 2012-09-17

Texas, US: Merrick, a provider of production management and accounting solutions to the upstream oil and gas industry, will open an office in Colombia (Merrick Colombia SAS), in Bogota.



ABB To Help Increase Production, Energy Efficiency For Century Cement In India
update on 2012-09-17

Zurich, Switzerland: ABB has won an order worth US$18 million in India to design, engineer and supply integrated automation and modern electrification systems for Century Cement’s Manikgarh Cement plant in central India.



Zayo Group Purchases Remaining Interest In US Carrier
update on 2012-09-17

Louisville, and Atlanta, US: Zayo Group has agreed to purchase the remaining ownership interests in US Carrier Telecom, a regional fibre-based bandwidth services provider with a network that spans Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Tennessee. The company acquired an approximately 50 percent interest in US Carrier through its acquisition of American Fibre Systems in October 2010. The company will purchase the remaining interests in the company from its current shareholders for US$13.5 million.



Global Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) And Enterprise Mobility Market Worth US$181.39 Billion By 2017
update on 2012-09-17

Texas, US: According to a new market research report, ‘Bring-your-own-device (BYOD), Consumerimization of IT (Co-IT) and Enterprise Mobility Market - Global Advancements, Business Models, Market Forecasts & Analysis (2012 - 2017)’, published by MarketsandMarkets, the total BYOD and Enterprise Mobility market is expected to reach US$181.39 Billion by 2017 with a CAGR of 15.17 percent.



Environmental Biotechnologist And New York City Receive Lee Kuan Yew Prize Awards
update on 2012-08-08

Singapore: Laureates of the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize and the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize took the stage at the Lee Kuan Yew Awards Ceremony & Banquet, held during the World Cities Summit, CleanEnviro Summit Singapore, and Singapore International Water Week. The awards honour outstanding contributions towards addressing global water and urban planning challenges. The ceremony was graced by Guest of Honour, Teo Chee Hean, deputy prime minister & coordinating minister for national security, & minister for home affairs, Singapore.



NXP Enables Next-Generation Urban Mobility
update on 2012-08-08

Singapore: NXP Semiconductors has begun testing a next-generation congestion management system in Singapore. Cars equipped with the company’s 3.5G telematics solution Automotive Telematics On-board unit Platform (ATOP) are currently piloting modern mobility solutions in Singapore.



MOU Between Yokohama City, Japan, PUB And Meidensha
update on 2012-08-08

Singapore: Yokohama-city, Japan, PUB and Meidensha (parent company of MSL) have signed a MoU to collaborate on a used water treatment project using the anaerobic ammonium oxidising process. Meidensha will build a pilot plant at the Changi Water Reclamation Plant in Singapore. This joint research looks into the removal of high-concentration nitrogen by an anaerobic treatment method using anaerobic ammonia-oxidising bacteria.



PUB Singapore And Meiden Singapore Collaborate To Treat And Recycle Industrial Used Water
update on 2012-08-08

Singapore: PUB, Singapore’s national water agency and Meiden Singapore have signed an agreement to establish the first Ceramic Membrane MBR Demonstration Plant in Singapore to treat and recycle industrial used water in a more energy-efficient and cost-effective manner.



Micrel Recognises RS Components’ Sales Success With Formal Reseller Agreement
update on 2012-08-08

Singapore: RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents, a distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has entered into a formal reseller agreement with Micrel, a manufacturer of Integrated Circuits (ICs) for analogue, Ethernet and high bandwidth applications. The agreement, which covers Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), marks the official engagement of RS as an authorised re-seller of Micrel products. As part of the agreement, the company has doubled its stock of Micrel devices with the addition of more than 370 ICs to its semiconductor portfolio.



Ingredient Branding Program From Dow Water And Process Solutions
update on 2012-08-08

Singapore: Dow Water & Process Solutions (DW&PS), a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, has launched an ingredient branding program for DOW Filmtec Reverse Osmosis (RO) for residential water treatment systems. Recently, the company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a company in India, and companies in Russia and China signed ingredient branding agreements that enable them to highlight DW&PS RO technology in their home drinking water systems.



Sembcorp Water Technology Prize Winners Unveiled During The Singapore International Water Week
update on 2012-08-08

Singapore: The winners of the Sembcorp Water Technology Prize 2011/2012 were announced at the Young Water Professionals Networking Reception cum Award Presentation, held as part of the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW).



Singapore Builds First Central Effluent Treatment Plant In Dhaka
update on 2012-08-08

Singapore: Flagship Ecosystems Investment Private Limited (FESI), a Singaporean company, together with its local Bangladeshi partner established the first Centralised Effluent Treatment Plant in Bangladesh on a 30-year Build-Own-Operate arrangement with BEPZA (the free trade zone authority in Bangladesh). It will receive effluent from all generating industries in Savar Dhaka Economic Processing Zone (DEPZ) at an approved service tariff rate and with guaranteed effluent volumes. The total investment of the project was S$10 million (US$7.92 million).



MHI And PUB Sign MOU On Advanced Water Treatment And Recycling Technology
update on 2012-08-08

Singapore: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and PUB, Singapore’s national water agency have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the research and development of an integrated water infrastructure system for used water treatment and reclamation. MHI’s first initiative under the terms of the MoU will be a test-bedding project at PUB’s Jurong Water Reclamation Plant.



Seagate And Densbits Announce Strategic Agreement
update on 2012-08-08

Singapore: Seagate Technology and DensBits Technologies (‘DensBits’) have announced a strategic agreement for the development of low-cost, high-performance Solid State Drives (‘SSD’) for the consumer and enterprise markets.



Honeywell’s Industrial IT Solutions Group To Help Manufacturers Improve Cybersecurity Safeguards
update on 2012-08-08

Singapore: Honeywell has announced the formation of the Industrial IT Solutions group, a global team of experts who can help manufacturers and process industry facilities protect against cyber threats.



Schneider Electric Powers Gardens By The Bay
update on 2012-08-08

Singapore: Schneider Electric, has announced that the company has supplied and commissioned the 22KV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) for Singapore’s iconic Gardens by the Bay project, located in Marina Bay. The 22KV GIS provide the primary electrical power supply for the whole installation, while secondary power supply are from the installation’s own embedded bio-waste generation plant.



ABB Electric Drives Save A Record 310 Million Megawatt Hours In 2011
update on 2012-08-08

Zurich, Switzerland: ABB has released its annual estimate of the savings achieved by its installed base of drives. About 310 million Megawatt-hours (MWh) of electric energy was saved by the company’s drives in 2011, an increase of 19 percent compared with the previous year. Electric drives are used to regulate the speed and power consumption of electric motors. Industrial electric motors account for about 25 percent of all the electricity consumed worldwide.



Agilent Technologies Announces Availability Of Enhanced Calibration Certificate In Singapore
update on 2012-08-08

California, US: Agilent Technologies has announced that it is offering an enhanced Certificate of Calibration in Singapore. The new certificate includes additional measurement information and provides a tighter linkage to international standards, such as ISO/IEC 17025:2005, for quality and metrology. This will give customers added confidence in the accuracy of their electronic equipment and improve audit readiness.



Zayo Announces Focus On Small Cell
update on 2012-08-08

Colorado, US: Zayo Group has announced the formation of a dedicated team focused on ‘small cell’ and Fibre to the Tower (FTT) initiatives. The team will be reporting to Matt Erickson, president of Zayo Fiber Solutions. ‘Small cells’, which are smaller antennas that attach to lamp posts, buildings and other aspects of the urban landscape, are utilised to enhance the mobile network reach for wireless providers.



Kulicke & Soffa Strengthens Asian Presence
update on 2012-06-25

Singapore: Kulicke & Soffa, a designer and manufacturer of semiconductor assembly equipment, has announced the further strengthening of its presence in Asia with the planned expansion of its Singapore global headquarters. The company broke ground on the site of its planned facility, which will add R&D and manufacturing capabilities.<



NXP Opens R&D Centre In Singapore
update on 2012-06-25

Singapore: NXP Semiconductors has announced the opening of an R&D Centre in Singapore. The facility will initially focus on select research areas including advanced applications, mixed-signal design and process technology, with a long-term plan to explore opportunities of extending the scope to become an NXP-wide R&D centre.



Honeywell Turbo Technologies Wins 2012 Automotive News Pace Award For Fuel-Efficient Technology
update on 2012-06-25

Shanghai, China: Honeywell Turbo Technologies, a developer of automotive turbochargers, received the 2012 Automotive News Pace Award for its High Temperature, Ball Bearing (HTBB) VNT Turbo.



Cleantech Solutions Receives US$1.9 Million Purchase Orders For Flanges
update on 2012-06-25

Wuxi, China: Cleantech Solutions International (‘Cleantech Solutions’ or ‘the company’), a manufacturer of metal components and assemblies, primarily used in the wind power, solar and other clean technology industries, has announced that the company has received purchase orders to supply flanges to a wind power customer and an industrial customer for an aggregate amount of US$1.9 million.



Yokogawa To Receive Control Systems Orders For Ichthys LNG Project In Australia
update on 2012-06-25

Tokyo, Japan: Yokogawa Electric Corporation has announced that its subsidiary Yokogawa Australia has been advised that it will receive orders to supply the control systems for the Ichthys LNG project, which is being developed in Australia.



Annual Smart Grid Spending To Reach US$65 Billion By 2017
update on 2012-06-25

London, UK: Annual global spending on smart grid technologies, including smart meter implementations, as well as upgrades to transmission and distribution infrastructure, is expected to reach US$65 billion by 2017.



Agilent Technologies Announces Availability Of Enhanced Calibration Certificate In Singapore
update on 2012-06-25

California, US: Agilent Technologies has announced that it is offering an enhanced ‘certificate of calibration’ in Singapore. The new certificate includes additional measurement information and provides a tighter linkage to international standards, such as ISO/IEC 17025:2005, for quality and metrology. This will give customers added confidence in the accuracy of their electronic equipment and improve audit readiness.



Volt Staffing Unit Expands Market Presence In Singapore
update on 2012-06-25

California, US: Volt Service Corporation (‘Volt’), a staffing business unit of Volt Information Sciences, has announced an expanded presence in Asia with the opening of a new location in Singapore. Based in Centennial Tower in Singapore’s central business district, the new office provides permanent hire, contingent staffing, managed services programs, and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) services for Global 1,000 clients



Siemens PLM Software Enhances Decision Making With Active Workspace
update on 2012-05-12

Singapore: Siemens PLM Software has announced a new product in the Teamcenter software portfolio called Active Workspace, an intuitive, visual, and personalised environment for instantly accessing intelligent 3D information and thereby enhancing the value of PLM systems.



Invensys Announces Alliance With Microsoft
update on 2012-05-12

Singapore: Invensys Operations Management, a global provider of technology systems, software solutions and consulting services to the manufacturing and infrastructure operations industries, announced an alliance with Microsoft for migrating some Invensys applications to the Windows Azure cloud.



iSoftStone, IBM To Build Cloud Computing Centre
update on 2012-05-12

Beijing, China: China-based IT services provider iSoftStone, has teamed with IBM, Jilin University, Datang Mobile, and the Liaoyuan government to build the IBM Northeastern Cloud Computing Centre of Excellence (CCoE) in Liaoyuan, China. The CCoE will provide smart city and cross-industry cloud computing services to clients in the Jilin province, Northeast China and Inner Mongolia.



ABB Wins US$14.64 Million Order In India
update on 2012-05-12

Bangalore, India: ABB has won an order worth INR75 crore (US$14.64 million) from Delhi Metro Rail Corp (DMRC), to provide power solutions for a planned metro rail network in Jaipur and the capital of Rajasthan, a state in northern India.



Honeywell Chosen By Shipbuilders To Improve Safety And Business Performance
update on 2012-05-12

Seoul, South Korea: Honeywell has announced that Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) and STX Offshore & Shipbuilding (STX) will use its Integrated Automation Systems (IAS) in five vessels commissioned by ship owners in Norway, Russia and the US.



Kyocera, IHI, Mizuho To Build Solar Power Plant In Japan
update on 2012-05-12

Kyoto, Japan: Kyocera Corp, IHI Corp and Mizuho Corporate Bank have agreed to build a 70 MW solar power plant in Kagoshima City, Japan, which will be the largest officially announced solar power plant in the country. The plant was built to help solve power issues faced in the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake, as well as reduce carbon emissions.



Stratasys & Objet In A Merger
update on 2012-05-12

Minneapolis, US & Rehovot, Israel: Stratasys and privately held Objet announced that the boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement under which the companies would combine in an all-stock transaction with a combined equity value of approximately US$1.4 billion, based upon the closing price of Stratasys’ common stock on April 13, 2012.



Total To Start-Up Production Of Offshore Field In Thailand
update on 2012-05-12

Paris, France: Total and the partners of the Bongkot Joint Venture announce the start of the production from the Greater Bongkot South (GBS) gas and condensate field in the Gulf of Thailand. The Joint Venture is operated by PTTEP (44.45 percent), alongside partners Total (33.33 percent) and BG Group (22.22 percent).



MEMS Packaging, Assembly, Test & Calibration Market Will Value At US$2.3 Billion By 2016
update on 2012-05-12

Lyon, France: Yole Développement announces its report ‘MEMS Packaging’. This report is featuring a full analysis of packaging, assembly & test requirements application by application as well as a focus on Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) package substrates.



Tervita Signs Agreement For First Green Rig
update on 2012-05-12

Alberta, Canada: Tervita Corp, a North American environmental and energy services company, has entered into an exclusive lease agreement with TTS Energy Canada for the first rack and pinion service rig on the continent



Air Products Acquires Dupont’s Stake In Joint Venture
update on 2012-05-12

Pennsylvania, US: Air Products has completed the acquisition of Dupont’s stake in Dupont Air Products Nanomaterials 
(DA Nanomaterials), a joint venture that was shared equally by both companies.



Newpage Awarded Patent For RFID Product
update on 2012-05-12

Wisconsin, US: Newpage Corp announced that it has been awarded the US (8,096,479) and Canadian (CA 2678556) patents for its PointTrac TT, a paper-based substrate for printed Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) labels. The substrate offers RFID label manufacturers the ability to combine thermal transfer printed variable analogue information with advanced RFID chip technology,



Autodesk Unveils New Design Suites And Cloud Services For Manufacturers
update on 2012-05-12

California, US: Autodesk has unveiled its new 3D design and engineering software portfolio for manufacturers, offering a set of integrated and interoperable suites and cloud services to simplify design, visualisation and simulation workflows from product development through delivery. The new Autodesk design suites are geared especially for manufacturers and include Autodesk Product Design Suite and Autodesk Factory Design Suite.



58th Annual Instrumentation Symposium Hears Process Safety Expert
update on 2012-05-12

North Carolina, US: The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced that process safety expert Paul Gruhn with ICS Triplex of Rockwell Automation, will deliver a keynote address at the 58th Annual International Instrumentation Symposium (IIS) on June 6, 2012, in La Jolla, California, US.



Collaboration Accelerates Smart Grid Adoption For Commercial Buildings
update on 2012-05-12

California, US: Lonmark International, a non-profit association for the certification, education and promotion of interoperability standards for control networking, has announced a strategic partnership with OpenADR Alliance, a nonprofit corporation created to foster the development, adoption and compliance of a smart grid standard known as Open Automated Demand Response (OpenADR).



Unified Communication Between Inteliquent And Cisco
update on 2012-05-12

Chicago, US: Inteliquent, a provider of global interconnection and interoperability solutions, has announced that the first cloud-based collaboration service in the US specifically developed to be resold by Cisco Value-Added Resellers (VAR) and System Integrators (SIs), is now in full production. The new cloud-based service is based on Cisco’s next-generation Unified Communications infrastructure,



The Automation Federation Wins Leadership Award
update on 2012-05-12

North Carolina, US: The Automation Federation is listed among the recipients of the eighth annual Manufacturing Leadership (ML) 100 Awards.



LTE Smartphones To Help Drive Up Total Device Intellectual Property Royalties
update on 2012-05-12

New York, US: LTE smartphones will top 65 million units in 2012, led by the anticipated LTE-enabled iPhone 5 and Samsung’s LTE smartphones. “Mobile wireless royalties for GSM, WCDMA, and LTE smartphones were just under US$20 billion in 2011 but the increase to 65 million LTE smartphones will help push the 2012 royalty total higher,” states research director Philip Solis.



Manufacturing Technology Orders Continue To Rise In 2012
update on 2012-05-12

US: February US manufacturing technology orders totaled US$444.06 million according to AMT — The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was up 9.3 percent from January and up 35.2 percent when compared with the total of US$328.44 million reported for February 2011.



Delcam’s To Show Its CAM Developments At MetalTech
update on 2012-05-12

Birmingham, UK: Delcam will demonstrate the versions of it range of CAM software at the MetalTech exhibition to be held in Kuala Lumpur from May 15 – 19, 2012. The company employs the largest team of CAM developers



Metso Expands Valve Capabilities In India
update on 2012-05-12

India: Metso has opened a valve supply and service centre in Vadodara, India. This investment is in line with Metso's long-term strategy to develop and expand its valve offering, delivery and service capabilities for customers in oil and gas, power, pulp and paper industries. The company also aims to enhance its service capabilities in India for major petrochemical, energy, and oil and gas companies



MHI Increases Stake In Small-Size Diesel Engine JV In India
update on 2012-05-12

Tokyo, Japan: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has increased its stake in MHI-VST Diesel Engines (MVDE), a small-size diesel engine manufacturing and marketing company jointly established with VST Tillers Tractors Ltd (VTTL), a power tiller and tractor manufacturer in India. In response to growing recognition of the MHI brand in the Indian market, MHI



Grundfos Unveils Sustainable Facility In Singapore
update on 2012-04-14

Singapore: Grundfos has officially launched its new facility at the Tukang Innovation Park. The S$40 million (US$32 million) Green Mark Platinum facility, which houses Grundfos’ latest assembly line as well as its regional corporate offices, is a model of green manufacturing in Singapore.<



Harting Awarded The ‘Hang Seng PRD Environmental Award’ Green Medal
update on 2012-04-14

Hong Kong: Harting Hong Kong and Zhuhai Harting (factory) have been jointly awarded the Green Medal in the Hang Seng Pearl River Delta Environmental Award organised by the Hang Seng Bank.



Applied Materials And A*STAR’s Institute Of Microelectronics To Drive Advanced 3D Chip Packaging
update on 2012-04-14

Singapore: Applied Materials and the Institute of Microelectronics (IME) have officially opened the Centre of Excellence in Advanced Packaging at Singapore’s Science Park II. Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry, Lim Hng Kiang, presided at the opening ceremony.



Dassault Systèmes Opens New Horizons With 3D Experience
update on 2012-04-14

Singapore: Dassault Systèmes has announced the pursuit of a new strategy based on a 3D Experience platform that will change the way industry leaders and marketers create value for their end consumers. The 3D Experience platform transforms



TriQuint Semiconductor Opens International Headquarters In Singapore
update on 2012-04-14

Singapore: TriQuint Semiconductor, a global RF solutions supplier, has officially opened its new International Headquarters in Singapore. The facility will be the focal point for most international customers, suppliers and manufacturing partners.



Environmental Biotechnologist Wins Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2012
update on 2012-04-14

Singapore: Singapore International Water Week has announced that Prof Mark van Loosdrecht has been awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2012 for his breakthrough contributions in creating sustainable solutions in the field of wastewater treatment. The highlight of the Singapore International Water Week, the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize



Nordson K K Names Elematec Corporation As Distributor For Japan
update on 2012-04-14

Tokyo, Japan: Nordson K K has announced the selection of Elematec Corporation as the distributor of Nordson EFD precision fluid dispensing systems in Japan. The new partnership will add 21 sales and technical support offices to Nordson EFD’s existing network, greatly expanding the availability of their high-quality



New Application Improves Human Reliability By Identifying Safe Operating Limits
update on 2012-04-14

Texas, US: PAS, a supplier of human reliability software and services to the power and processing industries worldwide, has announced the release of inBound, an application that makes plant operators continually aware of safe operating limits.



Young African Professionals Expand Opportunities With A US$250,000 Grant From The ExxonMobil Foundat
update on 2012-04-14

Washington, US: The ExxonMobil Foundation has announced a US$250,000 grant to the Global Health Corps allowing the program to expand opportunities for young African professionals and to create the ExxonMobil Fellowships in Global Health. The grant will support eight fellows from Africa —



Element14 Enhances Technology Leadership In Key Markets Through Agreement With Infineon Technologies
update on 2012-02-25

Singapore: Element14 is to become a globally franchised distributor for Infineon Technologies AG, enabling engineers worldwide to take advantage of the company’s semiconductor solutions and element14’s range of customer services and supporting technologies.



IBM Study: 60 Percent Of ASEAN Chief Marketers Unprepared For Complexity From Digital Era Transforma
update on 2012-02-25

Singapore: An IBM study of more than 1,700 Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) from 64 countries and 19 industries, including 70 CMOs from ASEAN, reveals that the majority of the world’s top marketing executives



NXP And Bank Mega Bring Contactless Ticketing Solution To In-door Theme Parks
update on 2012-02-25

Singapore: NXP Semiconductors and Bank Mega have announced that they have collaborated to bring a contactless ticketing solution to Trans Studios Makassar and Bandung, two of the world’s largest in-door theme parks.



RS Components Extends 3D CAD Library With More Models From Molex And Omron
update on 2012-02-25

Singapore: RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents, has expanded its online library of free 3D CAD product models. The latest update includes more than 2,000 new models from Molex and Omron.



Intermec Enters Strategic Partnership With Ecom Instruments
update on 2012-02-25

Singapore: Intermec and ecom instruments, a worldwide operating manufacturer of intrinsically safe mobile solutions for over 25 years, have entered a joint partnership to develop and deliver innovative explosion-protected mobile computers ideally suited to hazardous operating conditions.



ExxonMobil CEO Addresses 20th World Petroleum Congress
update on 2012-02-25

Doha, Qatar: “Future growth in world energy demand is a cause for optimism because it will signal economic recovery and progress,” Rex Tillerson, chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil Corporation said.



Kvaser Announces CAN Data Logger With Scripting Functionality
update on 2012-02-25

Mölndal, Sweden: Kvaser AB has introduced a new high-speed Controller Area Network (CAN) to USB data logger that boasts the ability to run user-developed scripts to suit a wide variety of CAN networking applications.



Increased Security Requirements Create 1.8 Billion Unit Market
update on 2012-02-25

London, UK: Service providers, retailers, banks, governments, and enterprises are increasingly working to counter the growing threat of hacking and identity fraud that made headlines throughout 2011. As a result, vendors of hardware and software solutions aimed at boosting security for online transaction and access are set to commence battle.



Iberia Implements Amadeus Solution For The Distribution Of Ancillary Services
update on 2012-02-25

Madrid, Spain: Iberia, Spain’s largest air transport group, has adopted Amadeus Ancillary Services to distribute its ancillary programme to travel agencies. The solution is launching in Spain where travel agents can now offer advanced seat selection to their customers.



The Automation Federation And The Society Of Manufacturing Engineers Sign Memorandum Of Membership
update on 2012-02-25

North Carolina, US: The Automation Federation announced that, in October 2011, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) signed a Memorandum of Membership, becoming one of the newest members of the Automation Federation.



Neutral Tandem Lands On Forbes’ America’s Best Small Companies List
update on 2012-02-25

Chicago, US: Neutral Tandem, a provider of global interconnection services, has announced that Forbes Magazine , has named the company #38 on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Small Companies. The rankings are based on earnings growth, sales growth and return on equity in



Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture Delivers New Dimension Of Scalability Applications
update on 2012-02-25

Milwaukee, US: Rockwell Automation has expanded its Integrated Architecture portfolio for smaller applications with a series of scalable, Allen-Bradley CompactLogix Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs), servo drives, I/O, visualisation and simplification tools. With high-performance features such as integrated motion,



Cummins Power Generation Announces Price Increases on Certain Products Globally
update on 2012-02-25

Minneapolis, US: Cummins Power Generation has announced a general price increase, effective January 1, 2012. The price increases of up to three percent are for dieseland gas-fueled generator sets, automatic transfer switches and other products.



Plans Announced To Simplify The Delivery Of Ethernet Services For Network, Cloud And Financial Commu
update on 2012-02-25

Hawaii, US: Equinix, a provider of global data centre services, and Neutral Tandem, a provider of global interconnection services, has announced plans to offer participants of the Equinix Carrier Ethernet Exchange (ECEE) a single point of contact for managing the complexity associated with global, exchange-based, end-to-end managed Ethernet services.



Equinix Launches Marketplace
update on 2011-12-19

Singapore: Equinix, a provider of global data centre services, has introduced the Equinix Marketplace, a service that makes it possible for any company with a presence in any Equinix International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre to quickly find and directly connect to a global value-chain of more than 4,000 potential partners, customers and suppliers of digital services. With the system, companies can more effectively reach new customers, offer new services, and connect to members of their digital supply chain to improve application performance, reduce cost and generate revenue.

Customers Improve Quality, Efficiency, And Productivity With Simulation Lifecycle Management
update on 2011-12-19

Singapore: Dassault Systèmes has announced that engineering managers from leading corporations are recognising the business benefits of managing their simulation processes, knowledge, and data as an integral part of their organisation’s overall PLM strategy.



ABB And ITE Sign Skills Development MOU Worth S$1.7 Million
update on 2011-12-19

Singapore: ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Institute of Technical Education (ITE), with an aim to focus on the training and development of green technology and increasing productivity in various engineering fields.



IFM Electronic Invests In The Asian Market
update on 2011-12-19

Singapore: On October 12, 2011, ifm electronic officially opened its first production and development site in Asia.

      Existing company products, along with new ranges specially tailored to the requirements of Asian customers, are to be developed and produced in Singapore. In the medium term, hundreds of jobs will be created in the country. Thanks to the qualified engineers and specialist workers, Singapore provides ifm with the perfect environment for recruiting the right staff.

DKSH Is The New Distributor For Okamoto Singapore For Surface Grinders In Singapore
update on 2011-12-19

Singapore: DKSH’s Business Unit Technology has been appointed as one of the Authorised Distributors for Okamoto’s line of surface grinders. DKSH will be fully responsible for all sales, after sales service and spare parts activities.

Experian Moves Office
update on 2011-12-19

Singapore: Experian, the global information services company, recently completed its move to a new office in Suntec Singapore.

Singapore Located at the heart of business and financial centre, the office offers a spacious environment, convenient transportation and other amenities which enable staff to better serve clients in and outside the office.

802.15.4-Based Chipsets For The Industrial Automation Market Will Hit US$8 Million In 2016
update on 2011-12-19

Singapore: In 2010, global spending on Wireless Sensor Networking (WSN) chipsets in industrial automation reached US$2 million, with the overall market expected to grow to US$8 million by 2016. Industrial automation consists of two market segments, process automation and factory automation, in which WSN in field devices has seen broader adoption in the former, particularly in the realm of monitoring. Key adoption is seen in monitoring applications such as oil refineries, petrochemical plants to facilitate plant operation efficiencies, safety prevention, and compliance, alongside asset management.

Spending On Smart Grid Security Technologies To Exceed US$2 Billion In 2016
update on 2011-12-19

Singapore: An estimated US$590 million was spent on smart grid security technologies in 2010. By 2016 that number is projected to surpass US$2 billion. Smart grid security covers identity management and access controls, threat and theft defense, industrial control system security, smart grid cellular communications, physical safety and security, and other security types.

A*STAR Ups Collaborative R&D In Green Technologies
update on 2011-12-19

Singapore: The Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), a research institute of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), is taking on the challenge of green manufacturing by spurring R&D collaborations on remanufacturing technologies with NTU and NUS as well as launching initiatives to grow eco-friendly industries.

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Raymax IR Protects Petronas Towers
update on 2011-12-19

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, are now protected by Raymax Infra-Red illuminators by Raytec, a CCTV lighting company. The Towers were the tallest buildings in the world between 1998 and 2004 and remain the tallest twin buildings to this day. They were constructed as a monument to announce Kuala Lumpur’s prominence as a cultural and commercial capital and consequently require the highest levels of security.

Frost & Sullivan: Futuristic Technologies To Drive Growth Of Semiconductor ATE Market
update on 2011-12-19

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The world semiconductor Automated Test Equipment (ATE) market is expected to witness sustained growth, fueled by the demand for System-on-Chip (SoC) products in smart phones, wireless and wired communication devices, and consumer electronics. The success of tablets, PDAs, and handsets has created a boom in the consumer market, triggering the demand for greater functionality in terms of higher speeds, performance, and pin counts.

New Logo For Hypertherm China
update on 2011-12-19

Shanghai, China: Hypertherm China refreshes its logo with a new name, ‘HaiBao’. When the company first entered the Chinese market over eight years ago, the entity was registered as ‘HaiBieDe’ (old logo), a literal translation from English to Chinese of ‘Hypertherm’. However, customers had since then already referred to Hypertherm as ‘HaiBao’, and up until now, some industry contacts still recognise this name.

Weidmuller Opens Its Academy Asia For Training And Knowledge Networking In Shanghai
update on 2011-12-19

Shanghai, China: Weidmuller, a provider of solutions for electrical connectivity, transmission and conditioning of power, signals and data in industrial environments, has opened a new centre for education and further training, for research and knowledge networking in Shanghai, China. In the ‘Weidmüller Academy Asia’ trainees will be taught, employees coached and technology research conducted in cooperation with universities, institutions and experts. The Academy at the headquarters of the Detmold based company was founded in 2003 and is a fixed size. The Asian offshoot has been built based on this successful model. "Academy Asia is the centre of training and knowledge networks with which we plan to build our expertise in China," said Weidmüller's CEO, Dr Peter Köhler. He continued: "The new competence and knowledge centre in Eastern Asia brings us closer to the local market – and to the people with the potential and motivation."

Omron Opens Automation Centre In Shanghai, China
update on 2011-12-19

Shanghai, China: Omron Automation (China) officially opened its Automation Centre in Shanghai to serve the local automation growing business which is projected to expand at a rate of 20 percent till 2013



Tyco Security Honoured With Global Security Contribution Award
update on 2011-12-19

Shenzhen, China: Tyco Security has been awarded the ‘Global Security Contribution Award’ by the world



Digi Enhances Siemens Smart Grid Metering Solution By Giving Customers Real-Time Utility Usage Infor
update on 2011-12-19

Ilkley, UK and Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Digi International has announced that Siemens AG is using Digi X-Grid Solutions to enhance its smart metering product with a web-based energy consumption and management platform for consumers. The Digi X-Grid is an ‘Extended Grid’ that enables real-time, IP-based monitoring and control of home energy devices beyond the electric meter.

Growth Of Middle East Oil And Gas Sector Drive Skids Applications
update on 2011-12-19

Middle East: The oil rich nations of the Middle East will be the principal drivers for growth in the oil and gas equipment market through 2012. The market for intelligent oil and gas metering skids in the Middle East is still in early stage, but its potential for growth is brought to sight within future plans of development and investments. According to international market analysis, the improved tax incentives and the support of cash rich national oil companies have encouraged significant investment in the Middle East. The UAE alone will spend US$72 billion on oil and gas projects as the country moves forward with a major programme to expand its hydrocarbon output capability to meet growing demand.



Kemppi Received An International Design Award
update on 2011-12-19

Finland: Kemppi has won the esteemed iF Product Design Award 2012 in the industrial product design category with its Kempact RA product family.



SKF Wins Order For Passenger Coach In China
update on 2011-12-19

Sweden: SKF will deliver 20M SEK (US$2.9 million) worth of bearings to the China Railway Materials Commercial Corp for installation in 160 km/h passenger coaches for use throughout China.

Qatargas Selects PAS For Site-wide Alarm System Improvement Project
update on 2011-12-19

Houston, US: PAS, a supplier of human reliability software and services to the power and processing industries worldwide, has announced that Qatargas, the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer, has chosen PAS’ PlantState Suite alarm management software and engineering services for an improvement project across all their units.



Neutral Tandem To Offer Cloud-Based Unified Communications Through Cisco Channel Partners
update on 2011-12-19

Chicago, US: Neutral Tandem, a provider of global interconnection services, has announced its plans to introduce the first cloud-based collaboration service in the US specifically developed to be resold by Cisco’s Value-Added Reseller (VAR) community and System Integrators (SIs). The new cloud-based service is based on Cisco’s next-generation Unified Communications infrastructure and will leverage the company’s expertise in operating and managing IP networks. The company has entered into Hosted Collaboration Solution (HCS) Trial agreements with select Cisco authorised VARs and is trialing the service with them.



FiberLight Selects Juniper Networks And IBM For Next-Generation,Multi-State High Performance Network
update on 2011-10-31

Singapore: Juniper Networks has announced that FiberLight, a provider of mission-critical fibre optic network services for enterprises, government agencies and wholesale carriers in 23 US metropolitan areas,



Third JEC Innovative Composites Summit (ICS) To Showcase Advances In Composite Technology In Asia-Pa
update on 2011-10-31

Singapore: JEC Composites has announced the third staging of its Innovative Composites Summit (ICS), to be held in Singapore from October 18-20, 2011.



Frost & Sullivan: SEA And ANZ Industrial Control Valves Market To Grow At 12.3 Percent CAGR From
update on 2011-10-31

Singapore: The industrial control valves market in Southeast Asia and Australia and New Zealand is on course to achieving the forecast revenues of US$1.85 billion in 2017,



SKF Among World’s Leading Companies Committed To Sustainability
update on 2011-10-31

Singapore: SKF has announced that for the 12th successive year the company has been selected to be a member in both the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI)and the pan-European sustainability benchmark for the Industrial Engineering sector.



Honeywell Unveils Virtualisation Support For Experion Process Knowledge System
update on 2011-10-31

Perth, Australia: Honeywell has announced the availability of virtualisation support for its core product line, Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) for both Distributed Control System (DCS) and SCADA applications.



Endress+Hauser Inaugurates New Building In The Netherlands
update on 2011-10-31

Naarden, The Netherlands: Endress+Hauser continues to invest in its future: The measurement engineering specialist’s Dutch sales centre has moved into a new building in Naarden.



ABB Wins US$15 Million Pulp And Paper Order In India
update on 2011-10-31

India: ABB has won an order worth more than US$15 million to supply integrated automation and power equipment and related engineering and commissioning services to JK Paper for its expansion project.



US$39.5 Billion Will Be Spent On Smart City Technologies in 2016
update on 2011-10-31

London, UK: While US$8.1 billion was spent on smart city technologies in 2010, by 2016 that number is projected to reach US$39.5 billion.



Confidex Expands In Latin America
update on 2011-10-31

Tampere, Finland/ São Paulo, Brazil: Confidex, an RFID technology company with RFID tag and ticket solutions worldwide, continues its geographic expansion



ISA Announces Safety And Security Track At ISA Automation Week 2011
update on 2011-10-31

Alabama, US: The International Society of Automation (ISA) has unveiled the sessions of its safety and security track at ISA Automation Week 2011: Technology and Solutions Event.



Dow Chemical Optimises Capital Cost Decision-Making For Petrochemicals Projects
update on 2011-10-31

Michigan, US: Aspen Technology, a provider of software and services to the process industries, announced The Dow Chemical Company is optimising capital cost decision making



IP Networks Selects Tinet To Help Leverage Its Market Assets To Worldwide Carrier Partners
update on 2011-10-31

California, US, and Milan, Italy: IP Networks (IPN) a highly scalable Ethernet-Over-Fibre solutions provider,



APAC Will Be Building Automation Systems Growth Engine As Demand Response And Financing Become Criti
update on 2011-09-09

Singapore: Global revenue for Building Automation System (BAS) products, solutions and services will top US$32 billion this year, growing to about US$37 billion by 2016. North America and Europe are the largest markets to date by far and will remain



FICO Xpress Optimisation Suite Races Ahead In Benchmark Speed Tests
update on 2011-09-09

Singapore: FICO, a provider of analytics and decision management technology, has announced that the latest version of the FICO Xpress Optimisation Suite has beaten other optimisation software packages on established benchmark tests. The company’s Xpr



Siemens Collects Over S$203,000 For President’s Challenge 2011
update on 2011-09-09

Singapore: Siemens has raised more than S$203,000 (US$166,622) in its fund-raising efforts for this years Presidents Challenge, a community-driven charity movement initiated by President S R Nathan. The donation will go to four beneficiaries chosen b



New Rockwell Automation Southeast Asia Regional Headquarters Opening
update on 2011-09-09

Singapore: July 28, 2011 saw the opening of the Rockwell Automation Southeast Asia regional headquarters at 2 Corporation Place, Singapore. Partners and friends of Rockwell Automation attended the event, hosted by regional director Scott Teerlinck, w



Honeywell Provides Integrated Automation Solutions To South Korea Gas Corporation’s Terminals
update on 2011-09-09

Seoul, South Korea: Honeywell has announced that it has been selected by government-owned Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) to provide comprehensive automation solutions for its Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminals. The company’s solutions will ensure the seamless and efficient performance of the facilities.  This marks another multi-million dollar project order with Honeywell Process Solution (HPS), and is the latest milestone in a partnership that started in 2000.




Spectris Acquires Omega Engineering
update on 2011-09-09

UK: Spectris, an instrumentation and controls company, has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the Omega Engineering business. The purchase consideration of US$475 million, on a debt and cash-free basis, will be met from cash and new bank facilities and is subject to routine balance sheet adjustments.




Invensys Inks Automation Contracts With Russia’s TNK-BP
update on 2011-09-09

London, UK: Invensys Operations Management, software solutions and consulting services to the process and manufacturing industries, has signed two contracts with TNK-BP, the third largest oil company in Russia and among the top 10 private oil companies in the world by production volumes.





ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute Hosts ISA100 Technology Implementation Seminar In Tokyo, Japan
update on 2011-09-09

North Carolina, US: The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute (WCI) has announced the success of its ISA100.11a technology implementation seminar in Tokyo, Japan. Yokogawa, Yamatake, Fuji Electric and Nivis hosted the seminar. More than 20 engineers from automation suppliers attended the one-day event that highlighted the status of the ISA100.11a-2011 industrial wireless standard, provided an introduction to the standard, the system architecture and beneficial characteristics inherent in the standard. The seminar included a training session on product integration tools available for the ISA100.11a technology and how to develop products based on the standard.     




ExxonMobil, Pertamina Move Forward With Banyu Urip Full Field Development Contract
update on 2011-09-09

Texas, US: Exxon Mobil Corporation said that the development of the Indonesian Banyu Urip field in the Cepu block in East Java has achieved a major milestone with the award of the first of five engineering, procurement and construction contracts for work on major facilities at the development.



Advantech Forms New Partnership With Industrial Video And Control
update on 2011-09-09

Ohio, US: The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech and Industrial Video and Control (IVC) announced their partnership to provide video surveillance solutions. As a manufacturer and provider of industrial and embedded PC platforms, Advantech provides IVC customers an industrialised embedded platform for remote, ruggedised industrial applications. Advantech?s embedded platforms can support both analogue and IP-based camera technology as well as offering class 1, division 2 UL certified solutions.



UL To Acquire Quality Assurance Business Of STR Holdings
update on 2011-09-09

US: UL, a global independent safety science company, has announced the execution of a definitive agreement whereby UL will acquire the Quality Assurance business of STR Holdings, an Enfield, Connecticut-based company. The acquisition is part of UL?s strategy to expand its offerings to global retailing and manufacturing customers. UL will pay an estimated US$275 million in cash for the business.



Drake Software Acquires Copanion&rsquo;s GruntWorx
update on 2011-09-09

North Carolina, US: Drake Software, a tax preparation software vendor, has acquired the Copanion GruntWorx product line — the SaaS-based paperless tax workflow system. Acquiring the line of products firmly positions the company within the cloud technology space and further augments their current product offerings.



Avnet Increasing Its Technical Expertise In Asia
update on 2011-09-09

Arizona, US: Avnet announced that it has acquired Prospect Technology Corporation, an electronic components distributor with operations in Taiwan. The company provides technical support, module solutions and circuit design support to help customers expedite product development. The company generated revenue of approximately US$157 million during the 2010 calendar year.



Over 10 Million High-Power RFICs For Wireless Infrastructure Shipped In 2011
update on 2011-09-09

Arizona, US: Optimistic forecasts, by ABI Research, for the penetration of high-powered RF integrated circuits into the mobile wireless base station market continue to be borne out by the latest market developments, which project over 10 million high-power RFIC units will be shipped in 2011.



US Home Automation Systems Market To Exceed US$5.5 Billion
update on 2011-09-09

Quebec, Canada: The US market for home automation systems and devices are expected to go beyond US$5.5 billion in 2016. This is according to a research by Electronics CA, the electronics industry market research and knowledge network.



Supply & Demand
update on 2011-09-09

On the demand side, rising incomes and standards of living have combined with increased concerns regarding energy and security to increase the attractiveness of technologies that promise to enhance the owner's quality of life, while also making the most efficient use of energy (especially electricity) and providing a sense of security.



Cargotec To Establish A Global Competence Centre In Singapore
update on 2011-08-09

Singapore: Cargotec will establish a global competence centre for container terminals development in Singapore.



Agilent And NUS Form Alliance In Environmental Research
update on 2011-08-09

Singapore: Agilent Technologies and the National University of Singapore Environmental Research Institute (NERI) announced an alliance to leverage each other’s key strengths in life sciences and chemical analyses.



Siemens PLM Announces Winning of 2011 Asia Pacific Innovation Award
update on 2011-08-09

Singapore: Siemens PLM Software announces that Nissan Motor has won the 2011 Asia Pacific Innovation Award.



MTM Metalising Achieves Shell Global Qualification
update on 2011-08-09

Singapore: MTM Metalising has been approved to apply TSA (Thermal Spray Aluminium coating) for Shell Global after conducting an audit and qualification testing.



ON Semiconductor Opens Global Distribution Centre In Singapore
update on 2011-08-09

Singapore: ON semiconductor, a supplier of silicon solution for electronics, has opened its Singapore hub for global distribution. The US$3.5 million facility was built and implemented in partnership with DHL.



Element14 Launches Online Platform For Electronic Design Engineers
update on 2011-08-09

Singapore: Element14, part of the Premier Farnell group, has launched the element14 knode, an online design platform that is focused on the needs of electronic design engineers.



Mitsubishi Electric's First Participation At Singapore International Water Week
update on 2011-08-09

Singapore: Mitsubishi Electric Asia has participated at Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) for the first time. The company is a founding sponsor of SIWW 2011.



Check Point Wins Network Security Vendor Of The Year
update on 2011-08-09

Singapore: Check Point Software Technologies announces that it has received the 2011 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific ICT Award for Network Security Vendor of the Year.



Mobile Technology Set To Transform Air Travel In The Next Five Years
update on 2011-08-09

Bangkok, Thailand: According to an industry report published by Amadeus ‘The always-connected traveller: How much mobile will transform the future of air travel’



Honeywell To Automate Vietnam’s Offshore Gas Platforms
update on 2011-08-09

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Honeywell has been engaged by PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC) and the Bien Dong Petroleum Operating Company (BDPOC) to supply an integrated process control system



Europe’s Energy Efficiency Requirements Back Up ABB’s Focus
update on 2011-08-09

Zurich, Switzerland: The EU’s new minimum efficiency levels for Low-Voltage (LV) motors, backs up ABB’s direction



Albitech Moves To Acquire Market Share In Asian Aerospace, Defence & Automotive Sectors
update on 2011-08-09

Hertzlia, Israel: SolidWorks CAD Solution Partner, Albitech, the developer of the SolidWorks Gold Certified Solution partner program, Inspection Geni (IG), has appointed Advanced Technology Enterprise (ATE) as its authorised Singapore reseller.



PAS Releases Software To Detect & Reconcile Automation System Changes
update on 2011-08-09

Texas, US: PAS announces the release of Integrity iMOC, an electronic Management Of Change (MOC) software.



ExxonMobil Announces Three Discoveries In Deepwater Gulf Of Mexico
update on 2011-08-09

Texas, US: Exxon Mobil Corporation announces two major oil discoveries and a gas discovery in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico after drilling the company's first post-moratorium deepwater exploration well.



National Association Of Manufacturers To Receive Skills Certification System
update on 2011-08-09

North Carolina, US: The International Society of Automation (ISA) announces that it is partnering with The Manufacturing Institute to bring automation and control systems certifications to the NAM-Endorsed Manufacturing Skills Certification System



Rockwell Automation Increases Common Stock Dividend
update on 2011-08-09

Milwaukee, US: The board of directors of Rockwell Automation, announced a 21 percent increase in the quarterly dividend on its common stock to 42.5 cents per share on common stock



Endress+Hauser Opens Temperature Instrumentation Manufacturing Plant In US
update on 2011-08-09

Indiana, US: Endress+Hauser officially opened a temperature production facility in Greenwood, Indiana.



Software Solution For Greenhouse Gas Emissions Compliance
update on 2011-08-09

Houston, US: Merrick Systems has been working with a consortium of oil and gas producers



Otis Wins Empire State Building Elevator Installation Contract
update on 2011-08-09

New York, US: Otis Elevator Company, a unit of United Technologies Corporation and Empire State Building Company, owner of the Empire State Building



Intel & Micron Open Singapore NAND Flash Memory Operation
update on 2011-06-10

Singapore: Intel Corp and Micron Technology have expanded their NAND Flash memory joint venture operations with the official opening of IM Flash Singapore.



Marine Well Containment Company Opens Headquarters
update on 2011-06-10

Houston, US: Marine Well Containment Company (MWCC) announced that it has opened its headquarters in Houston.



Vestas Receives Orders From China
update on 2011-06-10

Denmark: Vestas has initiated cooperation with a new Chinese customer, Inner Mongolia Guibang Shengtai Investment (GSI).