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		B&R donates power panels to California State Univ Chico - 10/21/08 Students at Chico are working on projects with industrial hardware donated by B&R Industrial Automation.

		B&R adds Windows XP to POWERLINK software - 10/02/08 openPOWERLINK, the open source version of the real-time communication system POWERLINK, is now also available for Windows XP.

		B&R introduces 8LSA series servo motors - 09/26/08 19- or 25-bit encoders in 8LSA series servo motors store all relevant mechanical and electrical information, simplifying set up.

		B&R releases X20 Stand-alone hub - 09/18/08 Stand-alone hub can be used as a 4x or 6x Ethernet hub or, with an X20 Bus controller module, for Ethernet POWERLINK.

		B&R adds XDD editor to its control system - 08/20/08 XDD editor includes multi-language support, textual description options and the characterization of parameters and measured values through physical units and scaling factors.

		B&R releases Compact Link Selector for redundant POWERLINK - 08/08/08 Compact Link Selector makes it possible to operate as many POWERLINK devices as needed on one network with cable redundancy.

		B&R gains TÜV Certificate for its safety products - 07/24/08 SafeDESIGNER, SafeLOGIC, X20 SafeIO and Ethernet POWERLINK Safety fulfill ISO 13849 (PL e) IEC 62061 (SIL 3) and IEC 61508 (SIL 3) standards.

		B&R offers free openPOWERLINK Industrial Ethernet - 07/06/08 The openPOWERLINK solution for the master and slave side can be downloaded free of charge. The Open Source implementation reaches cycle times up to 0.5 milliseconds while ensuring high synchronicity.

		B&R releawes 8LT series three-phase synchronous motors - 06/23/08 The supply voltage of the high-torque motors ranges from 400 to 480 VAC, with a rated power of 0.11 to 21 kW.

		B&R introduces Generic Motion Control for CNC and robotics - 06/19/08 Generic Motion Control includes drives, movement and path control, visualization and I/O handling.

		B&R releases X20 stepper motor control - 06/02/08 X20 modules are for bipolar 2-phase stepper motors rated 1A (24 V) or 3A (18-48 V).

		B&R supplies control technology to COMAU Robotics - 05/23/08 B&R will supply modular servo drives, industrial PCs, and POWERLINK interfaces for COMAU's articulated arm robots.

		B&R introduces APC810 Automation PC with Core Duo - 05/19/08 APC810 Automation PC is available with Core Duo and Core 2 Duo processors, and PCI and PCI express slots.

		B&R enhances APC620 industrial PC - 03/25/08 APC620 now offers Windows XP embedded with a real-time extension for applications with a minimal operating system size.

		B&R introduces 8KS liquid-cooled motors - 03/05/08 Integrated water cooling prevents the machine or the switching cabinet from overheating and does away with energy consuming and noisy fans.

		B&R introduces ACOPOSmicro compact drive - 12/05/07 ACOPOSmicro is an extremely compact drive for operating stepper and servo motors in the lower performance range. ACOPOSmicro is an addition to the successful ACOPOS and ACOPOSmulti product range.

		B&R USA joins PMMI - 06/29/07 B&R USA is a Supplier Member of the PMMI (Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute)

		B&R introduces 8x Industrial Ethernet Hub - 06/28/07 The AC808 Ethernet hub is a standalone device that can be used universally as a Level 2 hub in standard Ethernet or real-time industrial ETHERNET Powerlink networks.

		B&R introduces Panel PC 300 embedded PC - 06/22/07 With 256 MB SDRAM, Ethernet 10/100 and a serial interface, Panel PC 300 is suited for applications in Windows CE and Windows XP embedded.

		B&R opens regional office in Los Angeles - 06/21/07 Paxton Shantz is the Regional Manager for the B&R office in Los Angeles, CA.

		B&R exec elected to OMAC Packaging Workgroup - 05/30/07 Markus Sandhoefner, Sales Manager with B&R, was elected as a representative to the board of directors of the OMAC Packaging Workgroup.

		B&R updates Mobile Panel - 05/04/07 Six new handheld operating devices are available for the MP40 and MP50 Mobile Panel.

		B&R sales reach €235 million - 03/22/07 Bernecker + Rainer Industrie-Elektronik GmbH (B&R) in Eggelsberg achieved total sales of € 235 million in 2006 compared to € 190 million reached in the previous year. This reflects an increase of over 23%.

		B&R announces open safety protocol for real-time Ethernet - 03/13/07 Ethernet Powerlink Safety Technology is independent of the transport protocol, and is completely compatible with other fieldbus solutions such as CANopen. All safety-oriented mechanisms, which are open and available, are implemented in the data transfer process so that safety-relevant data can be transferred over a standard fieldbus. With this solution, safety functionality is completely integrated in the control system and does not require special cabling.

		B&R opens office in Spain - 03/10/07 The new subsidiary will be headed by Ramon Diaz. Diaz has gained extensive experience in automation and drive technology in Germany and Spain.

		B&R introduces Power Panel industrial computer - 02/02/07 Power Panel 300/400 devices can be delivered with Windows XP embedded and Windows CE operating systems. Models can be configured from simple thin clients and web terminals to full SCADA systems.

		B&R adds DVD burner to industrial PCs - 11/30/06 The B&APC620 and Panel PC industrial PCs are available with optional IP65 protection and a DVD-RW drive that can read and write all standard DVD formats. This allows for the continuously increasing need for high-capacity memory media and accommodates the trend of recording more production and quality data.

		B&R adds frequency inverters to automation software - 11/17/06 Automation Studio software provides seamless integration of frequency inverters from Danfoss, KEB, Lenze, Schneider and SEW through use of ETHERNET Powerlink open industrial Ethernet network. The inverters can be used in a system and can operate together with servo drives and I/O in a real-time network without problems.

		B&R announces modular Operator panel - 11/13/06 Automation Panel 800 offers a high degree of flexibility. Individual expansions for function keys, electromechanical keys, and the E-stop function mean that it can be optimally adapted to the needs of the application. Mounting on swing arm systems allows the operator panel to be placed at the most ergonomically convenient position.

		ETHERNET Powerlink demonstration at PACK EXPO 2006 - 10/25/06 The ETHERNET Powerlink Standardization Group (EPSG) has solved the challenging task of realizing deterministic, hard real-time communication between multiple controllers of different vendors. Technology providers participating in a demonstration at PACK EXPO include: B&R, Baldor, Fraba Posital, Lenze, Parker and Wago.

		B&R offers control and operation in one panel device - 09/21/06 Power Panel PP45 is a cost-efficient complete solution for machine manufacturing. All components and the 5.7" QVGA LCD display are contained within a compact housing. B/W or color displays are available, optionally with function keys or a touch screen. The PP45 is operated fan-free and is front-side IP65 protected.

		B&R announces drives for multi-axis machines - 08/30/06 ACOPOSmulti drives offer the highest degree of efficiency for multi-axis machines that are commonly used in the plastics, packaging, print, and textile industries. An integrated power regeneration system provides an efficient and environmentally-friendly solution for avoiding heat build-up in the switching cabinet.

		B&R Illuminated Ring Keys give optical advantage - 08/28/06 Illuminated ring keys are composed of a short-stroke key, a source of light, and high-performance LEDs. The luminous ring provides even distribution of light around the key. This guarantees optimal readability and signal effectiveness even at great distances.

		B&R's new bus controller based on Ethernet Powerlink - 08/22/06 The X20 bus controller has a system width of a mere 37.5 mm (1.5 inches). Made up of a base module, a supply module to supply the voltage for the entire system, and a fieldbus interface, the bus controller is an extremely flexible fieldbus connection.

		B&R adds compact CPU to Ethernet I/O system - 07/28/06 As they have already done with the X20 System – with 12 channels on an area 12.5 mm wide by far the smallest and most powerful I/O system on the market – B&R's new X20 CPU is also set to establish new standards. Extremely compact but surprising powerful, integrating the X20 CPU into the system is a snap.

		B&R puts direct fieldbus connection on the valve manifold with IP67 protection - 07/28/06 B&R's XV connection concept offers the possibility of integrating pneumatic valves of most well-known manufacturers directly into the system. The successful product spectrum is now being expanded to include valve manifold connections with IP67 protection.

		Analog I/O modules with oscilloscope function - 06/27/06 The 2-channel and 4-channel 16-bit X20 analog input modules not only have a high conversion resolution, they also have other special characteristics. Like all X20 analog modules, the measurement function of each individual channel can be configured for current (0.20 mA) or voltage (± 10 V). The software filters are also configured.

		Industrial PC with integrated DVD burner - 06/22/06 Industrial PCs customized for the application - that's the philosophy of the APC620 and PPC700 industrial PCs from B&R. The modular concept allows for the subsequent integration of a DVD burner, for example in place of a CD burner. From the beginning, the PC systems were designed so that the user can easily install or exchange the drives.

		Stepper motor controller has IP67 protection for direct machine mounting - 06/16/06 Stepper motors are still very popular among machine builders for various reasons including: high degree of torque, operation without feedback, and holding the last position when power is disconnected, just to name a few of the special features of the stepper motor. The X67 stepper motor module is available in two variants based on the customer's requirements.

		B&R Automation Offers a Central Contact Person for Large International End Users - 05/18/06 With increasing globalization, large End Users require coordinated service for subsidiaries all over the world. B&R is creating new positions in order to keep up with this trend. Uwe Keiter (42) will be taking over the position as Global Account Manager, making him responsible for international End User service in the Food & Beverage segment.

		B&R Automation Introduces Stainless Steel Panels for the Hygiene Industry - 05/16/06 Using clean and hygienic visualization devices is extremely important in all areas of the bottling, food, and luxury article industries as well as for pharmaceutical packaging machines. For these types of applications, B&R offers a universal and scalable product line for PC-based displays with touch screens and/or keyboards, operator panels with simple text displays, or thin clients for remote visualization via Ethernet.

		B&R Releases Intel Celeron-based CPUs - 05/12/06 Based on Intel Celeron processors, the X20 CPUs can utilize cycle times of 200 µs. This enables extremely fast processes to be automated with the highest level of precision. Machine quality and clock rates reach new heights. Thanks to ultra-low voltage design, the processors are able to maintain this high computing performance with very low power consumption. Large amounts of RAM grant the user unrestricted freedom with applications.

		BMW AG Names B&R Automation as Exclusive Supplier of Windows CE-based Operator Panels - 05/11/06 Within the framework of the agreement, B&R is to supply innovative panel PCs from the Power Panel series to BMW's international production sites and system partners until at least 2013.

		2006 B&R Product Catalog - 04/21/06 The two Volume catalog shows various options for an efficient and reliable Integrated Automation Solution. Includes Visualization, Motion technology, Controls and software.

		B&R Continues Worldwide Success & Expansion in US Market - 04/20/06 Continued innovation and technologically advanced systems have made it possible for B&R to double revenue over the last five years. B&R is currently second place in Europe when it comes to integrated automated solutions for manufacturing series machines. We are certainly pleased to announce that this positive trend is continuing. An increase in revenue of about 15% is also expected for each of the next few years.

		B&R Offers CompactFlash Cards for Industrial PCs and Panel PCs - 04/20/06 The mass memory media are extremely robust and can be obtained in the industrial grade version with 64 MB to 4 GB memory capacity. All data, ranging from the operating system to the application and data records, are stored there. If separate areas for application and data are required on the mass media, this is done with a combination of two CompactFlash cards.

		B&R Automation Introduces USB for Industrial PCs - 03/23/06 The APC620 industrial PC and Panel PC have USB 2.0 interfaces located both on the PC itself as well as on the Automation Panel. A USB drive combination for simple data exchange in industrial environments includes a DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, floppy-disk drive, and two USB interfaces (Type A and Type B).

		B&R Automation Introduces New Hand-held Machine Operator Panel - 03/09/06 Hand-held panel is a CAN terminal with alphanumeric 4 x 20 LC display and 24 keys (12 numerical and 12 function keys); E-stop button and two enable buttons; light-weight plastic housing; IP65 protection; and Magnet hooks for simple mounting.

		B&R Automation Introduces Bus Controller for DeviceNet and other Fieldbuses - 02/28/06 The X20 and X67 bus controllers can be used as standard I/O components on DeviceNet, Profibus DP, CANopen and ETHERNET Powerlink. The master can be any PLC system from any manufacturer.

		B&R Automation Introduces IP20 Compact Distributed I/O Modules - 02/27/06 IP20 Compact I/O modules offer outstanding solutions when it comes to applications that handle distributed I/O signals, ranging from simple digital inputs to SSI encoders. In addition to being able to mount this system directly on the machine or on a Din rail, its optimal performance and compact size of 6.7 x 3.2 x 1.2 inches (H x W x D) translates into nearly unlimited possibilities.

		B&R Automation Introduces Controller for Distributed Machine Architectures - 02/03/06 The EC21 Embedded Controller is a stand-alone CPU for switching cabinet installation. With an interface for the B&R X2X backplane already on board, the EC21 can be connected to 3 different B&R I/O systems (X67 I/O, compact I/O and the new X20 system) thus allowing for maximum machine flexibility.

		B&R's Automation development software offers XML-based Data Mangement - 01/27/06 Automation Studio™ provides standardized, open data management with XML. The software is used to configure, program, commission, diagnose, and maintain automation solutions. It covers open and closed loop control, positioning, visualization, and communication.

		B&R's X20 System Slice I/O Wins US Editors’ Choice Award for Best Technology in 2005 - 01/26/06 Winners for the 19th annual awards were chosen based on service to the industry, technological advancement, and market impact within eight categories, including among others machine control. The X20 system was the only slice I/O system to win the award in its category.

		B&R's Automation PC 620 Supports up to 8 Displays for Machine Visualization and Remote I/O - 11/28/05

		B&R Introduces ACOPOS Bus-Capable Servo Drives - 10/28/05

		B&R Wins Gold Medal In International Competition for the APC 620 Industrial PC - 10/27/05

		B&R Announces Explosion Protection for X67 System Modules - 10/25/05

		B&R Announces Remote Operation and Visualization Using Thin Clients - 10/21/05

		B&R Introduces Industrial PC with Innovative Display Link for Remote Visualization Applications - 10/20/05

		B&R Introduces Mobile All-in-One Panel for Flexible Machine Operating, Monitoring and Control - 10/19/05

		B&R Announces 15% Increase in Revenue - 10/19/05

		B&R Introduces Frequency Inverter and Servo Drive in One Device - 07/21/05

		B&R Introduces Panel PC - NEW Industrial PC Generation - 07/20/05

		Pacific Group, Chinese Textile Machine Manufacturer, Selects B&R as Automation Solutions Exclusive Supplier - 07/19/05

		B&R Delivers Control Components for Airbus A380 Simulation and Testing - 07/18/05

		B&R Enhances ACOPOS Servo Drive System to Offer Secure Electronic Line Shaft - 07/12/05

		B&R Introduces Power Panel PP15 Operator Interface - Now Also Available with Additional Keys - 07/12/05

		Elec-Trol, Inc. Joins B&R as New US Distribution Partner - 06/24/05

		B&R Introduces System 2003 with Celeron 300 for Complete Control or Remote I/O - 06/24/05

		B&R Introduces X20 System – The New Automation Standard - 05/26/05

		B&R Announces New Industrial PC with 5 PCI Slots and RAID System - 05/26/05

		B&R Implements the IEC 61131-3 Functions Defined and Standardized by PLCopen - 05/26/05 B&R has implemented the IEC 61131-3 functions defined and standardized by PLCopen for motion control for both single-axis functions as well as the multi-axis variants.

		B&R Presents the New X67 High Density Modules - 05/26/05

		B&R Introduces Easy-To-Integrate Valve Manifolds - 05/26/05

		B&R Announces International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Approves ETHERNET Powerlink - 05/26/05

		B&R Offers Stainless Steel Panels for the Hygiene Industry - 05/26/05

		B&R Announces New Developments in ETHERNET-Powerlink Safety - 05/25/05

		B&R Introduces Industrial PC with Multiple Operator Stations - 05/25/05

		B&R Announces Panel PC – Now With a 12.1 Inch SVGA TFT Display - 05/25/05

		B&R Introduces USB Drive Combination For Industrial Applications - 05/25/05

		Bernecker + Rainer Introduces Additional Analog Channels for IP67 I/O Modules -

		Bernecker + Rainer Introduces One Power Panel for Complete Automation Solutions -

		Bernecker + Rainer Introduces Visualization and Control at the Touch of a Button -

		Bernecker + Rainer Introduces All-Purpose Connection For The X67 I/O System -

		Bernecker + Rainer Introduces New Functions in Automation Studio™ Programming Tool -

		Bernecker + Rainer Industrie-Elektronik Introduces New functions in B&R Automation Software -

		Bernecker + Rainer Industrie-Elektronik Introduces X67 I/O System - New Modules for Resistance and Thermocouple Temperature Measurement -

		Bernecker + Rainer Industrie-Elektronik Introduces Smart Process Technology � Meeting high demands for motion control products -