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Precision Drilling’s Positive Third Quarter Results Driven by High Efficiency Rig Systems

“During the third quarter we continued to demonstrate the “next tier” of drilling efficiency improvement with Process Automation Control (PAC) and other technology initiatives we are implementing in our beta testing program. Precision has drilled approximately 70 wells utilizing PAC technology, which is currently installed on 20 Super Triple rigs, and the results continue to show improved efficiency, consistency and repeatability, exactly what our customers desire.” said President Kevin Neveu

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MicroWatt Controls is Yokogawa’s Exclusive representative in Northwest Alberta and Northeast BC

Yokogawa Corporation of America has appointed MicroWatt to represent Yokogawa field instrumentation, data acquisition and control, and analytical products exclusively in northwest Alberta and northeast British Columbia.

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ISA Released Fourth Edition of The Condensed Handbook of Measurement and Control

The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced the fourth edition release of The Condensed Handbook of Measurement and Control by Nabil (Bill) E. Battikha, PE.

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ISA Honours Dick Morley with Scholarship Fund

The International Society of Automation (ISA) has created a named scholarship fund in honor of Dick Morley, a longtime ISA supporter, founder of Modicon (now part of Schneider Electric) and the initial designer of the first Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)-a primary component in modern-day automation. Morley, 84, passed away on 17 October.

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Innovative Automation Has a Banner Month

Last week, Innovative Automation, the enterprise Stephen Loftus co-founded in 1989 broke ground in preparation for a new 62,500-square-foot facility on Welham Road in Barrie, Ontario. When the state-of-the-art plant is operational in late 2017, it will consolidate Innovative Automation’s two current facilities on Saunders Road.

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Digital Oilfield Operations Improve with Intelligent Artificial Lift System

Oil and gas producers have been feeling the pressure in this down market to get the most from their existing assets and wellheads, as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.

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WAGO Has A New North American Distribution Channel Manager

WAGO has named John Bukowski as its new Distribution Channel Manager of North America.

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Stora Enso Forwards Cloud-based Intelligent Packaging Solutions Enabled by Microsoft

Intelligent Packaging by Stora Enso utilizes Microsoft Azure, the leading cloud platform for business digitalization. The global and scalable cloud platform from Microsoft enables reliable and secure data collection and analytics for clients investing in innovative intelligent packaging solutions.

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Rockwell Automation, Inc. Position Boosted by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board increased its stake in shares of Rockwell Automation, Inc. by 0.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Royal Bank of Canada Sell Shares in Brooks Automation

Royal Bank of Canada reduced its stake in Brooks Automation, Inc. (NASDAQ:BRKS) by 18.8% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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SNC-Lavalin Will Undergo Corporate Realignment After Integration of Atkins

SNC-Lavalin has announced the completion of its 100-day integration plan since the acquisition of WS Atkins along with a review of the company’s organizational structure which has led to some organizational changes.

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Ottawa’s Sciemetric Instruments Inc., Acquired by TASI Group

TASI Group has acquired Ottawa’s Sciemetric Instruments Inc., a pioneer of Industry 4.0 smart technologies. The terms of the deal between the two privately owned companies were not disclosed. Sciemetric will continue to operate as an independent Canadian corporation.

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Rockwell Automation Multi-Well Pad Boosts Data and Cuts Cost for Oil & Gas Producers

Drilling advancements, including horizontal drilling techniques, have transformed oil and gas operations from simplistic single-well pad fields to more complex multi-well pads. In turn, operators and equipment builders can modify their control systems approach to optimize these changing applications.

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Danfoss Appoints Richard Hatcher to Head Heating Business Sales

Danfoss has appointed Richard Hatcher as its new head of sales for its heating business. Hatcher’s responsibilities will extend throughout the United States and Canada, as well as Mexico and Latin America.

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Hydro-Québec Moves Forward in the Development of a Semiautonomous Drone for Power Line Inspection

Hydro-Québec’s research institute IREQ continues to make progress with its LineDrone project. The drone can now land semiautonomously thanks to the addition of a new onboard vision system.

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ABB Optimizing Transformer Manufacturing Footprint to Drive Competitiveness

ABB has announced a strategic realignment of its global transformer manufacturing, engineering and service footprint to enhance competitiveness in a dynamic market environment marked by increasing competition and consolidation in the rail industry. The move is part of the ‘Power Up’ transformation program in ABB’s Power Grids division.

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Precision Drilling’s Positive Third Quarter Results Driven by High Efficiency Rig Systems

MicroWatt Controls is Yokogawa’s Exclusive representative in Northwest Alberta and Northeast BC

ISA Released Fourth Edition of The Condensed Handbook of Measurement and Control

ISA Honours Dick Morley with Scholarship Fund

Innovative Automation Has a Banner Month

Digital Oilfield Operations Improve with Intelligent Artificial Lift System

WAGO Has A New North American Distribution Channel Manager

Rockwell Automation, Inc. Position Boosted by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

Royal Bank of Canada Sell Shares in Brooks Automation

SNC-Lavalin Will Undergo Corporate Realignment After Integration of Atkins

Ottawa’s Sciemetric Instruments Inc., Acquired by TASI Group

Rockwell Automation Multi-Well Pad Boosts Data and Cuts Cost for Oil & Gas Producers

Danfoss Appoints Richard Hatcher to Head Heating Business Sales

Hydro-Québec Moves Forward in the Development of a Semiautonomous Drone for Power Line Inspection

ABB Optimizing Transformer Manufacturing Footprint to Drive Competitiveness

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