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Beckhoff releases CP77xx series Panel PCs

The solid state CP77xx Panel PCs are ideally suited for mid-range control platforms and as HMI units for machine builders and plant engineering applications.
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Automation Cartoons - March 10, 2010

"Fletcher, your father has huge problems with the plant control network and wants you to call him urgently." Full Article

Automation Weekly - March 10, 2010

The March 10, 2010 issue of our Automation Weekly e-Newsletter is online now. This issue includes: Without a trace, GB open Ethernet, Reasoning machines book, New panel PCs, ARC discusses price erosion, Shell... Full Article

New Gigabyte Industrial Ethernet Open Protocol - CC-Link IE

The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) announced the release of the open architecture gigabit (GB) CC-Link IE Field Network. I recently met with two members of CLPA Americas to get an update on the latest CC-Link IE... Full Article

Products of Interest from AHR 2010

There were a number of new and interesting building automation products demonstrated at AHR Expo 2010. This is a review of the products that caught my interest. My areas of product interest included energy conservation,... Full Article

Review and Highlights from 2010 AHR Expo

The 2010 AHR Expo held on January 25-27, 2010 in Orlando Florida was a busy event. Exhibitors and attendees were upbeat but cautious about the economy. Major areas of interest included energy conservation, government... Full Article

State of Industrial Wireless

There a number of standards and technology in existence and proposed for use in industrial wireless. The options can be confusing. The confusion will continue until there is more clarity, but this should not stop... Full Article

Industrial Wireless - not ready for prime time?

By Bill Lydon, Automation.com
Industrial wireless was a big topic at the ARC conference in Orlando and, based on Thursday’s, “Industrial Wireless Standards Session,” the panel members have no plans... Full Article

Show your global colors

There is no doubt that the global competitive landscape has changed over the past few years. As emerging economies continue to grow and their demand for consumer products increases, new suppliers will sprout up within... Full Article

Make or Break with Project Management

Project management is critical to ensuring projects are implemented correctly, on time and within budget. Good project management also communicates to your management or stakeholder that you are a professional. These are... Full Article

Machine & Process Safety Engineering Guide

Omron Scientific Technologies, Inc. introduces the 2009-2010 Guide to Machine and Process Safeguarding. This comprehensive resource includes all the latest essential information and selection guidelines on their most... Full Article

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Product Announcements

Stellar Technology introduces Series LSU61X short stroke LVDT

LSU61X is suited for applications where dynamic measurement is needed but space is limited....

Cameron announces Scanner 2200 Flow Computer

Scanner 2200 includes a battery, charge controller and radio or modem in one package.

Tapeswitch releases long range perimeter guards

Perimeter guard provides high resolution (100mm) with a maximum range of 30 meters.

Beckhoff releases HD bus terminals

HD terminals feature 16 digital I/O channels in the housing of a 12 mm electronic terminal block.

Software Toolbox adds Wonderware to Gadget Wizards

Gadget Wizards is a collection of buttons, lights, switches, sliders, meters, fills and other...

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Company & Organization News

PMA USA opens office in Harrisburg, PA

PMA designs, manufactures and distributes cable protection products, including conduit.

KUKA Robotics joins Partners in THINC

KUKA Robotics products can be seen and demonstrated at the Partners in THINC facility in...

Advantech acquires DLoG GmbH

Advantech acquired DLoG GmbH from Augusta Technologie for €12.85 million.

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Application Stories

Emerson wireless helps improve operator efficiency for Novartis

Emerson’s DeltaV with a Wi-Fi network and mobile operator stations are providing process...

Tillamook Creamery weighs cheese with Avery Weigh-Tronix

The E1310 checkweigher provides NTEP Class III legal-for-trade weighing with sealed, stainless...

Statoil pumps up production through information sharing and smart practices

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With oil and gas production the backbone of the Norwegian economy,...

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Project News

ABB to control solar power plant in Spain

ABB will supply substations, power and automation equipment to a 13 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic...

Honeywell to provide technology and system design for Shell

Honeywell signed a global five-year agreement to be a Main Automation Contractor (MAC) for Shell.

Emerson to supply control valves for Westinghouse nuclear power plants

Fisher valves will be used in the critical pressurizer spray system to help maintain reactor...

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White Papers

ARC paper describes Rockwell's InSite Managed Services

Sponsored paper describes how Rockwell Automation managed services help reduce costs to manage...

Automation and the Smart Grid: Energy Management Today

By Opto 22
This white paper takes a look at electrical power in the United States today,...

Capital Ideas for the Times

By Wayne Filichowski, AVS Systems
Manufacturers must free working capital and...

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Resources & Literature

Rexroth publishes catalog for Manual Production Systems

Catalog covers manufacturing design system for workstations, material shuttles or flow racks.

Onset publishes guide on using data loggers

The guide details how portable data loggers can be applied in building monitoring applications,...

Dytran can build custom sensor cable bundles

Bundles are available with various connectors, configurations, number of cables to be bundled,...

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Training & Seminars

RFID Essentials Web-based Training

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On-Demand Webinar: Get to know Hannover Messe

Under the new motto "Efficiency, Innovation, Sustainability", the next HANNOVER MESSE will be...

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Green Engineering Virtual Event Series

Ricoh enterprise-wide mobility solution

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