Walt Boyes' Blog

Today I am at Power-Gen in Las Vegas, where I attended two Emerson press conferences this morning. In the first one, Emerson gave a report on its "Partnering for Power" initiative that it started in 2001. In the second, Emerson announced a product extension for the CSI Machinery Health Monitor product line: the 4500T Machinery Health Monitor, optimized for work with … [Read more...] about Emerson moves forward with Ovation and CSI in the Power Industry

Generally, we pull articles of interest from this blog, and elsewhere, to feature in InProcess. It had been my intention to feature the article Keith Larson contributed to this blog on the recent 90th anniversary celebration of Yokogawa in Japan. Unfortunately, the copy got dropped, and it will not appear in the December print magazine. I don't want Yokogawa to feel slighted. … [Read more...] about an apology to Yokogawa…

It is with pleasure that I announce the appointment of Darren Trumeter to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective immediately. The role is responsible for the achievement of short and long term financial and operational goals across all geographies. The Geography Managers, Director Global Key Accounts, and Director Partner Programs will now report in … [Read more...] about Citect makes a good move…Darren Trumeter gets the COO job December 7th, 2005

Remember that simple sensors can be used to make lots of great measurements. Start with the simplest and most robust systems that you can find. … [Read more...] about Jim Tatera dispenses good advice…at ISA's PAT

From Don Zee Dear ISA Member, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Gouhin as ISA's Executive Director. At a special meeting of ISA's Executive Board today, the Board accepted Pat's nomination from the Search Committee and appointed him to the position. Pat will join the ISA staff on 3 January 2006. Pat currently is the Chief Operating Officer of the American … [Read more...] about Finally ISA fills the big job!