Just over a year ago I wrote a short article (here) about the publication of ASHRAE 90.1-2010 and a few of its changes compared to 90.1-2007.  Just recently, the Department of Energy has determined that implementation of the 2010 version of ASHRAE 90.1 is capable of achieving a nearly 20% energy savings versus the 2007 edition . . . → Read More: ASHRAE 90.1-2010 On Track to Become National Energy Standard

Fieldbus protocols like ControlNet and PROFIBUS have been simplifying centralized control of facility automation since the late 1980s.  Ethernet/IP, a relative newcomer to the automation arena, has continued this trend and opened up a whole new world of remote control capabilities.  By placing an industrial control system on the same network as the facility’s IT system, . . . → Read More: Would You Like Your Control System for Here, or To Go?

There are several reasons to use factory automation, many of which include:

Better product control
Less operational downtime
Higher product quality
Increased sanitation
Optimizing energy usage
Accurate data collection
Worker safety

All of these can be important depending on the operation, yet many companies are hesitant to implement factory automation, but why? It can have high capital costs, it may require skilled labor to . . . → Read More: When to use Factory Automation

The intechen.com site is in the process of being upgraded.  During this time a few of resources on the site might not work properly.  We ask for your patience over the next few days as we work to improve our site.  . . . → Read More: Under Construction