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P+F releases RAL Series Slot Style Photoelectric Sensors
- 12/30/07
RAL series has a multiple-beam light grid and one-piece metal slot housing with slot widths from 50mm to 150mm for simplified mounting and alignment.
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Danfoss FCD QDrive requires no cabinet space
- 12/30/07
FCD QDrive IP66/NEMA 4X enclosed decentral drive is available for wall or rail mounting in any position, or atop the motor itself when ordered without a circuit breaker or output contactor.
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Frost & Sullivan predicts PLC sales in China to reach $1 billion in 2013.
- 12/28/07
Developing customized products for specific industries that have particular requirements could help companies attain an edge over competitors. |
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IXXAT to develop Safety Stack Software for SERCOS
- 12/28/07
IXXAT will develop a portable stack software for the CIP Safety on SERCOS safety protocol. The stack software can be used for SERCOS master as well as SERCOS slaves. |
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SERCOS/IP Protocol Specification Released
- 12/28/07
The protocol allows standard Ethernet IP communication with a SERCOS III network both during cyclic real-time network operation and during non-real time operation. |
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MESA releases 7I43 FPGA I/O card
- 12/28/07
The 7I43 uses a Xilinx Spartan3 FPGA for all logic. The FPGA is downloadable from the USB or Parallel port bus, or via local configuration.
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TURCK introduces programmable output pressure sensor
- 12/28/07
A user can select the output as either two switch points or a 4-20 mA analog output with one switch point.
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ITT introduces Nano-Miniature Connectors
- 12/28/07
Connectors have a contact pitch of 0.635mm, providing significant space and weight savings when compared to conventional micro-miniature connectors.
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Optek introduces C4000 Photometric Converter
- 12/27/07
C4000 display shows absorbance, transmittance and concentration for UV, VIS, NIR, absorption-based and scattered-light based sensors. |
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Cooper acquires Sure Power, OMNEX and Roam Secure
- 12/27/07
Combined sales for the three companies in 2007 will be approximately $62 million and the combined purchase price is approximately $100 million. |
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ITT enhances Cm5 Servomotor Connector
- 12/27/07
Capable of handling current to 40A in a low profile design, Cm5 connector is ideal for small servomotor applications requiring high current. |
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Divelbiss releases HEC-2000 PLC
- 12/27/07
The HEC-2000 is programmed using Divelbiss EZ Ladder software which supports ladder diagram with function block programming.
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Midwest Motion releases DC Gearmotor with Failsafe Brake
- 12/26/07
Accepting any 12 Vdc source, including battery power, this Gear Motor is rated for 47 in-lb continuous torque at 83 rpm and has a failsafe brake. |
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Siemens supplies two Gearless Mill Drives for mine in Venezuela
- 12/26/07
The drives improve the efficiency of grinding copper ore. The two drives are worth EUR 20 million and will enter service in 2009.
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Siemens introduces Simatic VS720A cameras with Profinet
- 12/26/07
Data from of the VS720A cameras are transferred to an automation system simultaneously and deterministically via Profinet.
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Siemens supplies electrical equipment for cement plant in Saudi-Arabia
- 12/26/07
Siemens has an order from Orascom Construction, Egypt, to engineer and supply all the electrical equipment for the new cement works of the Al Safwa Cement Company, Saudi-Arabia. |
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Siemens to power and pump TransCanada’s Keystone Pipeline
- 12/26/07
Siemens will supply electrical equipment, electrical power supply and pumping equipment valued at 150 million Euros.
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ITT enhances Cm2 Series servomotor connectors
- 12/26/07
The connectors now have a voltage range from 48VAC to 630VAC, making them suitable for both low and high power applications.
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Schneider Electric Opens Relay Competency Center
- 12/26/07
The RCC has a centralized team of experts who offer customer assistance, application development and relay design innovation for Square D and Telemecanique plug-in relays. |
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ABB New Berlin wins OSHA award
- 12/26/07
OSHA presented ABB with the VPP Star Award. |
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AXIOMTEK releases ETM830 Core 2 Duo CPU Module
- 12/20/07
ETM830 and ETM820 offer high performance computing power, flexibility, better graphics, and fast SATA support |
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Omron STI publishes Guide to Detection and Measurement Scanners
- 12/20/07
The Guide details Omron STI’s family of measuring light curtains, part detection scanners, area detection sensors and vehicle detection scanners.
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MESA releases 5I23 I/O card for the PCI bus
- 12/20/07
MESA 5I23 uses a FPGA for all logic. The FPGA configuration is downloadable from the PCI bus, allowing creation of almost any kind of specialized I/O function. |
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Emerson introduces Ovation SCADA for Wind Energy
- 12/20/07
The Ovation SCADA system features monitoring, control and diagnostic functionality that optimizes wind farm operations. |
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Circonix promotes Andrew Alaya to VP Engineering
- 12/20/07
Alaya began working at Circonix Technologies in 1999 as an engineering intern. Prior to his promotion, Alaya was responsible for managing software engineering and project execution.
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ARC says Discrete Automation Will Continue Solid Growth
- 12/20/07
The worldwide market for discrete automation systems is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8% over the next five years. |
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Rexroth offers Hydraulic Training Courses
- 12/20/07
Customized training for new and existing mobile hydraulics and industrial hydraulics installations is available on-site.
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Semaphore adds ISaGRAF 5 to Kingfisher G30 SCADA System
- 12/20/07
Kingfisher G30 embeds the ISaGRAF 5 control software environment to provide support both the IEC 61131-3 and IEC 61499 standards. |
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Honeywell to increase productivity at Swedish Pulp and Paper Mill
- 12/20/07
Honeywell automates quality control at Karlsborg plant with Da Vinci QCS. |
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Mettler Toledo introduces ISM Intelligent sensor management technology
- 12/20/07
ISM reduces the installation, maintenance, and calibration effort for pH, O2 and conductivity sensors to a minimum. |
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Misumi publishes mechanical components catalogs
- 12/19/07
The Metric and Inch catalogs have 3,000 pages with 500,000 mechanical components and other products for enhanced factory automation. |
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Measurement Computing upgrades DASYLab 10 software
- 12/19/07
Enhancements include new graphical displays, time domain module, benchmarking, and Vista compatibility.
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Rexroth publishes guidebook to Optimize Assembly Operations
- 12/19/07
“How to Optimize Your Assembly Operations” offers detailed comparison of assembly conveyor systems as well as supporting illustrations and charts. |
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Cooper introduces Cybectec SMP I/O for substations
- 12/19/07
SMP I/O for utility plants and facilities reduces the amount of wiring required, as well as configuration and commissioning time.
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Cooper makes tender Offer for MTL Instruments Group
- 12/19/07
Cooper Controls made a binding offer for all outstanding shares of MTL Instruments Group plc, a publicly traded company based in the United Kingdom. |
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JAI Launches four digital progressive scan CCD cameras
- 12/19/07
All models – CM-140GE, CB-140GE, CM-200GE and CB-200GE – have a 29 x 44 x 75mm housing and are equipped with standard GigE Vision / GenICam digital interfaces.
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Innominate signs distributor in Southeast Asia
- 12/19/07
Singapore-based Vector InfoTech will represent Innominate throughout South East Asia as well as India, China and Saudi Arabia.
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EtherCAT accepted as IEC Standard
- 12/19/07
EtherCAT is now an International Standard communication technology for SERCOS and CANopen drive profiles
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TURCK introduces BL programmable I/O gateways
- 12/19/07
The programmable gateways may be used to control a variety of I/O including digital, analog, serial and RFID. |
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Applied Motion Products enhances ST10 Stepper Drives
- 12/19/07
ST10 drives now have Si Programmer Windows-based point-and-click graphical interface.
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Advantech releases UNO-2176 Embedded Computer
- 12/19/07
UNO-2176 Pentium M 1.4 GHz/Celeron M 1.0 GHz embedded automation computer supports a pre-configured Windows XP Embedded OS and Windows CE 5.0. |
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Pittman gearmotors help TUG robot make hospital rounds
- 12/19/07
TUG robotic indoor transport system navigates autonomously to help eliminate repetitive and mundane tasks, reduce costs, and improve staff productivity. |
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ARC says Process Electrochemical Systems Market to grow
- 12/19/07
The worldwide market for PES is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 6.3% over the next five years. |
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Wonderware upgrades Equipment Operations MES
- 12/19/07
This latest version includes enhanced features for lowering the maintenance and administration costs of overall operations management. |
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Sealant Equipment publishes Dispense Valves Brochure
- 12/19/07
The brochure has eight product sections covering valves, mixers, shrouds, material regulators, dispense nozzles and accessories. |
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RF Industries announces 75-ohm SMBs
- 12/19/07
The 75-Ohm SMB Connector series provides consistent low mating and un-mating force in positive lock mating as well as snap-on mating faces. |
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ISA Standards and Practices announces Awards
- 12/19/07
ISA awarded 13 individuals for exceptional service to ISA standards and practices activities in 2007. |
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Visibility to lease ERP systems
- 12/19/07
The program provides financial options that reduce first year costs to as little as $50/mo for everything. |
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Semaphore enhances T-BOX SCADA System for wireless
- 12/19/07
Update allows T-BOX line of RTU products to communicate with a network of Coronis Systems wireless sensor products.
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ADVANCED Motion Controls donates 158 drives to universities
- 12/19/07
158 drives were donated toward 27 different projects at 19 institutions totaling over $40,000.00 in donations for servo drives and amplifiers.
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GE Fanuc enhances Proficy Batch Execution 5.1 Software
- 12/19/07
Enhancements include Tabular Recipe Editor, new ActiveX Controls, and integration with Proficy Process Systems. |
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US Digital announces SEI-USB interface device
- 12/19/07
SEI-USB connects Serial Encoder Interface compatible devices to a standard USB 1.1/2.0 port. |
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SEMI approves EtherCAT Industrial Ethernet
- 12/18/07
Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI) has accepted EtherCAT as a SEMI standard.
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ILS publishes Labeling Systems catalog
- 12/18/07
The Labeling, Barcoding, Data Collection Catalog includes label printing systems, automated print and apply systems, barcode and RFID data collection solutions. |
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Pentek introduces Model 7141 Dual Multiband Transceiver
- 12/18/07
Model 7141 Dual Multiband Transceiver with FPGA is a complete software radio system for connection to HF or IF ports of a communications system
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Rexroth upgrades IndraMotion MLC controller
- 12/18/07
MLC is capable of up to 64 axes of control with the ability to handle up to eight robotic kinematics simultaneously.
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Honeywell adds Job-Scheduling Module for LETS
- 12/18/07
The scheduling module enables users to create a prioritized list of jobs to run on each machine in the factory, using a Web browser to select part numbers, part quantity and due date for each job. |
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Emerson brochure promotes using genuine Fisher replacement parts
- 12/18/07
Brochure topics include issues related to performance and safety, material quality, access to OEM specifications, and local Fisher parts support, warranties, and quick ship availability.
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Allied Electronics adds Connector lines
- 12/18/07
Allied will distribute Hirschmann and Pass & Seymour industrial connectors, GCFI products, duplex receptacles, inlets and outlets, and plugs.
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NI announces DATEx Module for Teaching Telecommunications
- 12/18/07
With DATEx and ELVIS, students can visualize telecommunications concepts in a hands-on learning environment. |
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NI Introduces USB-5680 RF Power Meter
- 12/18/07
Powered solely from the USB cable, the power meter consumes only 100 mA of current without an external power supply. |
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NI's LabVIEW Tools Network has 400 tools and add-Ons
- 12/18/07
LabVIEW Tools Network expanded by more than 100 new tools developed by NI and third-party vendors in 2007.
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ASI introduces modular IEC Limit Switches
- 12/18/07
Limit switches provide quick installation, wiring ease, simple setup, modularity, sturdiness and reliability.
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AR Infotek releases Teak 5010 Network Security Appliance
- 12/18/07
Teak 5010 is compatible with Windows operating systems and Linux systems such as Red Hat, Fedora, and FreeBSD.
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ControlDraw enhances control design software
- 12/18/07
Enhancements include improved state matrices, simpler but more powerful simulation and more extensive help and example models. |
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ABB to supply $440 million power link in China
- 12/18/07
The power superhighway running 1,240 miles from western China to the highly industrialized coastal area in the east, will have a capacity of 6,400MW. |
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Adept signs distributor for Australia and New Zealand
- 12/18/07
Adept Technology has signed ControlVision as its new regional distributor for Australasia (Australia and New Zealand).
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Emerson introduces SmartProcess LoopMetrics software
- 12/18/07
Software helps utilities improve the performance of their power generating facilities. |
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Microscan Appoints Jeff Timms President
- 12/17/07
Most recently at Siemens Energy and Automation Electronics Assembly Division, Timms held the position of Vice President and General Manager for the Americas.
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Agilent publishes Application Notes on Using Linux in Test Systems
- 12/17/07
Free, multi-part series of application notes explain how to control test instruments using Linux. |
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Bosch Rexroth AG announces Management Changes
- 12/17/07
Dr. Albert Hieronimus is now chairman of the Bosch Rexroth AG board of management and Dr. Karl Tragl has been appointed to the board. |
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ICONICS GraphWorX64 is certified for Windows Server 2008
- 12/17/07
GraphWorX64, a core component of the GENESIS64 suite, is certified for Windows Server 2008 as well as Vista.
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Sensor Technology's TorqSense sensor checks gearboxes
- 12/17/07
Centa Transmissions uses TorqSense to guarantee that the precision gearboxes it supplies to the nuclear industry will never fail prematurely. |
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Rockwell introduces CompactBlock Guard Ethernet I/O
- 12/17/07
CompactBlock Guard I/O on EtherNet/IP safety I/O module detects failures at the I/O and field-device level. It works with safety PLCs. |
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Omron releases D6F-P MEMS Dust Resistant Flow Sensors
- 12/17/07
The flow sensor delivers an amplified, temperature compensated output signal with high accuracy and repeatability, even at very low flow rates. |
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ELUTIONS announces ControlMaestro SCADA platform
- 12/17/07
Web-enabled SCADA software development platform for site-wide automation is open, complete and scalable. |
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SERCOS Opens a Branch Office in China
- 12/17/07
In addition to offices in the USA, Japan and Germany, this makes the fourth office that serves as a contact point for developers and users.
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ITTIA Launches DB-SQL Engine for Embedded systems
- 12/17/07
DB-SQL, a lightweight relational database management system, is suitable for embedded systems and mobile devices.
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Schneider Electric offers Commercial Tenant Metering software
- 12/17/07
The billing software enables commercial property managers to allocate and recover the actual cost of their utilities while adhering to government cost allocation regulations. |
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Flow Research Study Predicts Growth in Pressure Transmitter Market
- 12/17/07
Flow Research says the worldwide pressure transmitter market totaled $1.93 billion in 2006, with a projected yearly growth of 6.1 percent through 2011. |
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Pepperl+Fuchs introduces GLV18 Econo-Vue Photoelectric Sensors
- 12/17/07
Econo-Vue models are available in five different sensing modes and provide sensing ranges up to 20m. All models are available in straight and right-angled housings. |
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ABB controls 100 MW solar power array in Spain
- 12/17/07
Andasol 1 and 2 will each generate 50 megawatts of emissions-free electricity using innovative technology that captures and concentrates sunlight in two vast solar fields of trough-shaped parabolic mirrors. |
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Bosch Rexroth helps Texas A&M establish Fluid Power Laboratory
- 12/14/07
The lab, which was created in conjunction with Womack Machine Supply, is a newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility which will showcase eight new fluid power trainers including pneumatic and industrial hydraulic systems from Bosch Rexroth. |
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Viking Electric Supply acquires Anchor Electric Supply
- 12/14/07
Anchor Electric Supply, a single-branch distributor located in Sturgeon Bay, Wisc., primarily serves the contractor and industrial markets in the Door County peninsula.
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HANNOVER MESSE 2008 to feature ME and Automotive system partners
- 12/13/07
The SUBCONTRACTING trade fair at HANNOVER MESSE will feature a new special display entitled "System Partners - Mechanical Engineering/Automotive", at which two major exhibits will serve to illustrate today's innovative structures in the cooperation-intensive subcontracting industry.
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ARC predicts China PLC Market to hit $1.3 billion by 2011
- 12/13/07
The China market for PLCs is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4% over the next five years. The market was close to $750 million in 2006 and is forecasted to be over $1.3 billion in 2011. |
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Altra Holdings, Inc. names Christian Storch CFO
- 12/13/07
Storch joins Altra Holdings from Standex International Corporation where he served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since September 2001. |
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Cognex introduces DataMan 100V fixed-mount data matrix verifiers
- 12/13/07
DataMan 100V verifiers check the quality of Data Matrix codes to ensure only well marked parts enter the manufacturing and supply chains.
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Automated Solutions adds Modbus/TCP to ASComm.NET Communications Component
- 12/13/07
The Modbus/TCP driver supports connection to Modbus/TCP Slave devices directly, Modbus RTU/ASCII slave devices via Modbus/TCP to Modbus RTU/ASCII bridge, and Modbus PLUS slave devices via Modbus/TCP to Modbus PLUS bridge. |
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Rockwell Automation announces PowerFlex 40 AC drive and ArmorStart NEMA 4X
- 12/13/07
The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 40 AC drive and the ArmorStart product lines have packaging options that are now rated by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) NEMA/UL Type 4X/12 (IP66/54) for indoor use.
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Santa found his Way to Bison Gear & Engineering for the 10th Year
- 12/13/07
Every Christmas since 1997, Breakfast with Santa treats children and their families to a catered breakfast and then provides the opportunity to meet with Santa and Mrs. Claus to chat about their Christmas wish list. |
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Standard-Knapp introduces continuous motion slitter/sealer
- 12/13/07
Designed to handle a range of tablock case types, Standard-Knapp’s Slitter/Sealer is engineered for maximum uptime and efficiency. |
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CoActive Technologies names Paul Jona as Chairman and CEO
- 12/13/07
Mr. Jona formerly spent 12 years with Amphenol Corp., an interconnect systems company with 2006 revenues of $2.5 billion, where he most recently served as a Senior Vice President responsible for the Global Cable Systems Group. |
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Endevco receives key ISO certifications for quality management systems
- 12/13/07
In addition, the company has received accreditation of the laboratory quality management system for its sensor calibration laboratory, also based on ISO requirements.
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FKI Logistex names Matt Wicks VP of Systems Engineering
- 12/13/07
Wicks' promotion follows a recent consolidation of the Systems and Conveyor Engineering groups within FKI Logistex Manufacturing Systems.
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Beckhoff Automation announces CX1010 Mid-range Embedded PC
- 12/13/07
Starting under $1,000 with bundled TwinCAT PLC software and Windows operating system (OS), the EtherCAT-ready CX1010 is positioned as the new mid-range performance device in the scalable CX Family.
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Advantech introduces PCI-1715U Isolated Analog Input Card
- 12/13/07
With isolated circuits, the PCI-1715U protects sensitive measurement circuitry from interference currents or voltages. |
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Emerson to install PlantWeb and Ovation at Southwest Power Station in MO
- 12/13/07
The new plant will make extensive use of digital bus-based technologies, with Emerson’s Ovation system incorporating 57 FOUNDATION fieldbus segments (representing 1,368 I/O) and 31 Profibus-DP segments (representing 1,890 I/O) to network intelligent field instrumentation. |
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Xinneng Energy Ltd. Implements GE Fanuc's Proficy Process Systems
- 12/13/07
Based on GE Fanuc’s proven process control technologies, Proficy Process Systems is a fully integrated system that provides customers with improved quality and reliability, increased throughput, performance and efficiency, and reduced total cost of ownership. |
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Industrial Safety Systems to Benefit from Need for Operational Excellence and Compliance
- 12/13/07
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, World Safety Systems Markets for Process Industries, finds that the market earned revenues of $1.0 billion in 2006 and estimates this to reach $2.1 billion in 2013. |
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