In search for best techno solutions

While many pneumatic actuators have remained unchanged, except for the addition of smart positioners, there have been some new innovations in pneumatic actuation.
A number of piston and rotary actuators have been creeping into power plants, which primarily have used diaphragm actuators on control valves. Pneumatic actuators equipped with smart positioners now functionally compete with electric actuators in terms of fail-in-position operation on loss of signal at significantly less cost ofembedded systems.

They work in harsh environments, and they get little or no recognition. But their impact on power plant efficiency can be significant. Valves and actuators are critical in almost every aspect of single board computer. 

refer to: http://www.power-eng.com/articles/print/volume-117/issue-8/features/opportunities-to-improve-efficiency.html

AWL's big move for cross-buying with JR

With JR and AWL’s standing as leading global system integrators, this strategic embedded system partnership will facilitate an environment rich with knowledge, ability, and possibility for our customers. Yet, along with the advancement of customer success at the helm, the innovative strategies of JR automation and AWL-Techniek have aligned, creating a partnership that will allow global customer bases to benefit from an equally global system integrator presence. JR will service and support customers in the US, Canada, and Mexico, and AWL will support customers in Europe and China.

Similarly, AWL is a leader in production industrial computer and experienced in the automotive and general industries with proficiency in laser welding. So let's just wait and see how it goes in this every changing market.

refer to: http://www.automation.com/jr-automation-and-awl-techniek-join-forces