Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Automation System",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Echelon and Altera collaboration from
Echelon, which we summarised at the time by saying "Echelon and Altera collaborate to enable more powerful, multi-purpose controllers for control automation market".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release TAC acquire Pelco, world leader in video security from
TAC UK: "TAC, a leading provider of building automation systems to the UK market, has acquired and merged with Pelco, a global market leader in video security systems, subject to required approvals".
In August 2007, we covered the news from Echelon
concerning its Echelon helps Lencore Acoustics
- take a look at Improving acoustics in the work environment
which says: "Echelon helps Lencore Acoustics improve the work environment with networked sound masking".
Take a look also at the news release from WindowMaster Control Systems, Protection against window entrapment,
as well as Role of technology in fighting global warming from Echelon,
and WindowMaster intelligent window automation system from WindowMaster Control Systems.
See also:
News on the Energy-efficient networked HVAC automation system from CentraLine
(May 2007)
Hotel in Manchester saw gas heating costs cut by 18% and electricity bills by 15% after a 'Centraline by Honeywell' energy-efficient networked HVAC automation system was installed
Automated windows from WindowMaster for schools
(May 2007)
New primary school in Monmouthshire install automated windows from WindowMaster to help it achieve a 'very good' BREEAM rating
Building Controls Industry Awards
(March 2007)
Finalists announced at Building Controls Industry Awards
Echelon wins energy award
(March 2007)
Echelon has been awarded an Early Adopter Innovator Award from the State of California Energy Commission's Demand Response Research Council
Cost-effective solution for securing buildings
(March 2007)
Carlo Gavazzi's Dupline building automation system provides an efficient, flexible and cost-effective solution for securing the building
Will building automation become automation?
(March 2007)
Control systems must maintain high levels of reliability to maximise the quality and effectiveness of benefits, such as saving energy and other running costs
Release of MatrikonOPC Server for BACnet
(February 2007)
MatrikonOPC Server for BACnet provides real-time data access between OPC systems and building automation system devices supporting the international building automation protocol BACnet
Armstrong introduces MegaMix mixing units
(February 2007)
MegaMix is an electronically actuated three port mixing valve capable of providing the absolute best accuracy and capability for process water temperature control applications
Distech Controls new web-based BAS Platform
(December 2006)
Distech Controls, manufacturer of the easyCONTROLS building automation solution launches EC-NetAX, a web-based BAS platform, powered by the NiagaraAX Framework
Transforming residences into 'intelligent' homes
(November 2006)
Echelon Technology makes transforming residences into 'intelligent' homes as easy as plugging in a power cord
FieldServer Technologies at AHR 2007
(November 2006)
FieldServer Technologies, the major gateway manufacturer in the building industry, will be demonstrating its full range of products at the AHR Expo 2007 in Dallas, Texas
Husky Switch now compatible with Auto-IP
(September 2006)
Ethernet Direct Husky Series Industrial Ethernet Switch is now compatible with Auto-IP, a management software developed by Ethernet Direct's alliance partner Network Vision
Husky series industrial ethernet switch
(September 2006)
Ethernet Direct Corporation announce that the Husky series industrial ethernet switch is now compatible with Auto-IP, a management software
Hoasis home automation system
(July 2006)
BPT Security Systems (UK) of Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, has launched Hoasis - a new home automation system
Luxury e-home villa is fully automated
(June 2006)
Holiday makers are being attracted to a luxury villa on the new Jumeirah Beach Resort in Dubai, which has made full use of Integra Building Management
JetNet 4000 industrial redundant Ethernet switch
(March 2006)
Korenix Technology JetNet 4000 Series, a web-managed redundant Ethernet rail switch, which is specially designed for industrial applications
Underfloor heating and home automation systems
(February 2006)
Bill McConnel, Technical Director of Continental Underfloor Heating, discusses underfloor heating and argues why it is ideally placed to compliment a home automation system
Custom assembled display using IDEC SLC30 system
(January 2006)
A custom assembled display using the IDEC SLC30 system can meet the requirement for control panel, factory automation system or alarm annunciator
Hoerbiger-Origa interactive catalogue.
(October 2005)
Hoerbiger-Origa increases revenues, sales leads with 3D PartStream.NET-powered interactive catalogue
ABB drive saves energy at the Football Association
(October 2005)
22kW variable speed drive from ABB is helping staff keep their cool at the Football Association's headquarters in London
Streamlined product design and analysis
(October 2005)
Automation systems provider streamlines product design and analysis with SolidWorks 3D mechanical design and COSMOS design analysis software
Hometronic wireless home automation
(July 2005)
Honeywell Hometronic wireless home automation system controls 19-zone heating system in private home
Upgrades To TAC Vista Product Line
(June 2005)
Tour Andover Controls has announced the release of TAC Vista 4.3 that makes the company's building systems more open, more secure, more available and more user friendly than ever before
Axeda achievements in technology innovation
(May 2005)
Axeda has been named the recipient of the Frost and Sullivan 2005 Excellence in Technology Award for the industrial automation software market
Control and monitor home from anywhere in world
(May 2005)
Honeywell Hometronic home automation system enhances homeowners' lifestyle: they can change home conditions and receive 'alarm' messages from from anywhere in world
Distech Controls awarded Outstanding Performance
(April 2005)
Distech Controls was awarded the Outstanding Performance Award for 2004 by Echelon Corporation
Blue Ridge Electrical at the Smart Home Show
(March 2005)
Blue Ridge Electrical Systems will be participating in the Smart Home Show, part of the Home Builder and Renovator Exhibition to be held at the NEC in Birmingham
Transparent Building Integrated Systems launched
(December 2004)
Schneider Electric has launched the Transparent Building Integrated Systems (T-BIS) which delivers an holistic and convergent approach to the provision of advanced and intelligent systems
Exclusive Distributor For Gas Monitoring
(October 2004)
Slaney Direct has been appointed exclusive distributor of MSR Electronics GmbH gas monitoring products and systems for building automation for U.K and Ireland
Blue Ridge Unique Solutions For Home Automation
(September 2004)
Since Blue Ridge Electrical started working with property developers and house builders, providing unique solutions for home automation and multi room entertainment systems
ABB's HVAC Drives Now With BACnet As Standard
(September 2004)
ABB has become the first drives manufacturer to offer support for the BACnet communications protocol. This is now a standard feature of the company's HVAC drives
Complete Building Automation Solution
(August 2004)
Hayes Control Systems, the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for Beckhoff, gives the UK launch to a complete building automation solution at the Building Performance exhibition in October
Kingslea Homes Choose Blue Ridge Electrical
(July 2004)
Home Automation and Multi Room Audio, Video Systems from Blue Ridge Electrical were at the top of the shopping list of Kingslea Homes, a Solihull based property developer
Beckhoff Makes Servos Smaller
(June 2004)
Accommodating single-and multi-axis servo drives in today's diminutive control cabinets is no problem with the new Beckhoff AX2500 range of compact digital drives, supplied by Hayes Control Systems