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Saelig Introduces WP-2L Series Panel PCs
June 17, 2013

Saelig Introduces WP-2L Series Panel PCs

WP-2L PCs are VESA-mount controllers, designed especially for harsh environments where corrosive materials are used or where dust, rain, oil or directed water may be present.

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Computers - Flat Panel
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ASI announces ASIUKH Terminal Blocks
June 17, 2013

ASI announces ASIUKH Terminal Blocks

ASIUKH series is for applications that require terminating wire as large as 500 MCM and handling as much as 380 amps at 600 volts.

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Weidmuller introduces BR and SU Series circuit breakers
June 17, 2013

Weidmuller introduces BR and SU Series circuit breakers

BR Series circuit breakers are UL 489 Branch rated and SU Series circuit breakers are UL 1077 approved for Supplementary protection.

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ECD releases S80 Fluoride Specific Ion Sensor
June 17, 2013

ECD releases S80 Fluoride Specific Ion Sensor

S80 Sensor is a complete Fluoride analyzer system, offering precise measurement while extending sensor life and reducing plant operating costs.

Metso to supply Recovery Analyzer to Brazil kraft pulp mill
June 17, 2013

Metso to supply Recovery Analyzer to Brazil kraft pulp mill

By applying this online measurement, the Otacilio Costa mill will be able to raise the quality and strength of its cooking liquor, react faster to disturbances and increase process output.

Retrofit upgrade replaces Rotork actuators after sixty years
June 17, 2013

Retrofit upgrade replaces Rotork actuators after sixty years

in 1953, Rotork Model 100A actuators operated valves on the Transonic Wind Tunnel, one of the world’s first large scale supersonic wind tunnels. Now they are being replaced.

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Process Automation, Valves & Pumps
Avalue introduces EQM-A50M Qseven Module
June 17, 2013

Avalue introduces EQM-A50M Qseven Module

EQM-A50M is powered by the AMD G-series T40E or T16R CPU with extremely low power consumption and high graphic performance.

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Computers - Single Board
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Industrial Computers, Embedded Automation
ABB names Ulrich Spiesshofer CEO
June 17, 2013

ABB names Ulrich Spiesshofer CEO

Spiesshofer will succeed Joe Hogan as CEO on September 15, 2013. Hogan will continue with ABB for some months as Senior Advisor to the Board.

Stealth Introduces SV-2600W-PM 26" Widescreen LCD Monitor
June 17, 2013

Stealth Introduces SV-2600W-PM 26" Widescreen LCD Monitor

SV-2600W-PM Panel Mount LCD monitor has a high definition widescreen 16:9 format with 1080p resolution (1920 x 1080).

EVT introduces EyeScan VR 3D vision sensor
June 17, 2013

EVT introduces EyeScan VR 3D vision sensor

The sensor, based on digital stripe light projection, supplies ready-calculated 3D data records for industrial image processing.

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Vision Sensors, Cameras & Systems
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Factory Automation, Vision
June 17, 2013

Advantech Certified to fight Terrorism

Advantech has been certified for C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism), a joint effort between the US government and businesses involved in importing goods into the United States.

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June 17, 2013

Matrox Imaging signs Patti Engineering as Authorized Integrator

Patti Engineering will develop and install turn-key industrial automation vision systems using Matrox Imaging hardware and software.

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Industry
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Systems Integration, Vision, Factory Automation
POSITAL updates its web site
June 17, 2013

POSITAL updates its web site

Web site contains info on 40,000-plus rotary encoder variants, over 200 inclinometer models and more than 900 linear sensor configurations.

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Resources
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Sensors & Industrial I/O, Factory Automation
June 17, 2013

Honeywell introduces advanced technologies at HUG

The Cyber Security Dashboard is among several advancements being demonstrated for customers this week at the 2013 Honeywell Users Group (HUG) Americas Symposium in Phoenix.

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ifm Introduces Type 4 Safety Light Curtains
June 17, 2013

ifm Introduces Type 4 Safety Light Curtains

Type 4 low-profile safety light curtains can provide finger, hand and body protection in a variety of industrial applications.

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Safety Devices - Light Curtains, Mats & Switches
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ifm efector
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Factory Automation, Machine Safety
June 17, 2013

Emerson introduces CSI 2140 Machinery Health Analyzer

The analyzer provides four-channel simultaneous data collection functionality, wireless and Bluetooth communication, and a full-color touchscreen.

Patlite introduces LFH Series LED Warning Lights
June 17, 2013

Patlite introduces LFH Series LED Warning Lights

The lights provide sunlight visibility in the daytime, and nighttime visibility of 3,280 feet (1,000 m).

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June 17, 2013

Eaton announces PM3 power monitoring module

PM3 monitors the power of branch and main circuit, measures current and voltage, calculates power and energy usage, and provides breaker status.

June 14, 2013

Kepware updates security on KEPServerEX software

Enhancements in KEPServerEX V5.12 help meet industry security requirements and increase interoperability with modern OPC UA standards.

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Cities Integrate Automation Technology
June 14, 2013

Cities Integrate Automation Technology

By Bill Lydon, Editor
Metropolitan Solutions, a showcase created by Deutsche Messe and run concurrently with the 2013 Hannover Messe, provided a focal point for learning about the application of technology to improve cities. Real-time automation and control technologies are the logical building blocks for cities to modernize, improve safety and reliability, and provide efficient environments for people to live.

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