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Microchip Delivers 12 Billionth PICR Microcontroller
May 17, 2013

Microchip Delivers 12 Billionth PICR Microcontroller

Microchip delivered the 12 billionth MCU approximately 10 months after delivering its 11 billionth.

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May 17, 2013

AMT opens Sao Paulo Technology Center

The AMT Sao Paulo Technology Center in Brazil lets AMT members establish operations within Brazil, build relationships and explore the market’s potential.

May 17, 2013

Metso controls Finland's largest pellet-fired heating plant

The Metso DNA automation system lets the Tampere plant operate unmanned with remote monitoring from the main control room of the Lielahti power plant.

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ESAB introduces  Aristo RT robotic torches
May 17, 2013

ESAB introduces Aristo RT robotic torches

The robotic torches work with three different product set-ups: Standard (external cable), Hollow Wrist Helix (rotation +/- 220o), and Hollow Wrist Infiniturn (endless rotation).

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AST releases AST46DS Explosion-Proof Pressure Transducer
May 17, 2013

AST releases AST46DS Explosion-Proof Pressure Transducer

The AST46DS has zero function capability, voltage or 4-20mA output signals, and all 316L stainless steel sensor materials.

Korenix enhances JetBox 8195 Industrial PC
May 17, 2013

Korenix enhances JetBox 8195 Industrial PC

Enhancements include miniPCIe and booster PoE for multiple connectivity and high-speed transfer ability for front-end control applications.

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Computers - Embedded
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OMEGA Introduces Infrared Panel Heaters
May 17, 2013

OMEGA Introduces Infrared Panel Heaters

Heaters have black ceran glass as the emitter face.

Servo-Tek introduces Low Ripple DC Tachometers
May 17, 2013

Servo-Tek introduces Low Ripple DC Tachometers

Tach Generators provide a convenient means of converting rotational speed into an isolated analog voltage signal suitable for remote indication and control applications.

May 16, 2013

LXI Consortium certifies 2,000 instruments

There are currently 2172 LXI (LAN eXtensions for Instrumentation) compliant instruments, in 231 different product families, developed by LXI Consortium member companies.

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Eaton introduces XT Motor Control Centers
May 16, 2013

Eaton introduces XT Motor Control Centers

XT motor control center (MCC) with arc flash protection utilizes 24 volt (V) direct current (DC) control power for commercial, industrial and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) applications.

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May 16, 2013

PAS offers free TuneWizard Loop Optimization Software

With TuneWizard, plant facilities in the power and process automation industries can tune their control loops to ensure they are performing as they should without any cost.

Stealth Introduces LPC-480FS  Fanless Mini PC
May 16, 2013

Stealth Introduces LPC-480FS Fanless Mini PC

LPC-480FS is powered by an Intel B840 mobile processor and has Gigabit LAN, 4-USB 3.0, 2-USB 2.0, 2-Serial/RS232, Intel HD3000 graphics, Audio In/Out and 2-PS/2 ports.

Carlo Gavazzi releases DMPU Motor Protection System
May 16, 2013

Carlo Gavazzi releases DMPU Motor Protection System

DMPU is a modular electronic motor protection relay to control, monitor and protect the performance of 3-phase constant or dual speed AC induction motors.

May 16, 2013

European Pumps for Food and Beverage to focus on Energy-efficiency

As end users increasingly focus on energy-efficient production, pump manufacturers for the food and beverage industry will need to design cost-effective offerings that support energy optimisation.

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Industry
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IO-Link Mapping Guide for sercos released
May 16, 2013

IO-Link Mapping Guide for sercos released

This user guide helps an automation engineer uniformly connect and integrate sensors and actuators equipped with an IO-Link interface into a sercos system.

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Resources
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Networks & Fieldbuses, Sercos Automation Bus
May 16, 2013

When Will Cloud ERP Take Off?

By: Pat Garrehy, Rootstock
While analysts project that the adoption rate for Cloud HR is over 60 percent and for Cloud CRM over 75 percent, the present adoption rate of Cloud ERP for manufacturers is less than ten percent. One major obstacle is that the larger ERP vendors are On Premise providers.

Particle size analyzer helps develop nanostructured carbon
May 16, 2013

Particle size analyzer helps develop nanostructured carbon

EnerG2, a company developing nanostructured carbons for energy storage, is using a Mastersizer 3000 laser diffraction particle size analyzer from Malvern Instruments to measure and characterize its high performance products.

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Case Studies
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Balluff introduces BVS vision sensor
May 16, 2013

Balluff introduces BVS vision sensor

BVS vision sensor has built-in infrared lighting and integrated daylight filter, so visible ambient light cannot affect image quality or stability of an inspection.

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Vision Sensors, Cameras & Systems
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Factory Automation, Vision
Emerson introduces Rosemount 3051 Wireless Pressure Transmitter
May 16, 2013

Emerson introduces Rosemount 3051 Wireless Pressure Transmitter

Rosemount 3051 Wireless Transmitter can monitor flow and pressure in compressed air, steam and water systems.

May 16, 2013

Clearfield Announces FDP-KIS fiber Distribution enclosure

FDP-KIS enclosure is optimized for pushable fiber deployment.