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Read about the latest news, products, mergers, and acquisitions in the automation, process control, and instrumentation industries for January 2008.

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		IBM, Mitsubishi and ILS Technology deliver SOA Solution - 01/31/08 The three companies have developed a reference architecture that can help customers meet industry standards more quickly for device-to-IT connectivity.

		Cognex offers free Vision software - 01/31/08 A free trial version of VisionPro 5.0 software is available for download from the new Cognex web site.

		Binder-USA releases Series 430 Connectors - 01/31/08 Series 430 connectors are shielded and environmentally protected for use in harsh environments.

		Stealth introduces TuffTouch Industrial Grade LCD monitor - 01/31/08 The 17 inch all-steel enclosed touch screen LCD Monitor withstands the harsh environments typically encountered in industrial plant floor environments.

		Adept signs Rep Agency in Midwest - 01/31/08 Phister Equipment, Cincinnati, OH, will cover Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.

		Bison Gear names Martin Swarbrick CEO - 01/31/08 Swarbrick first joined the company in December 2006 after serving as Vice President and Director of Business Excellence for Motorola Inc.

		E-T-A introduces ESX10-T short circuit protection for power supplies - 01/30/08 ESX10-T prevents complete shutdown of a 24VDC power supply by quickly disconnecting the faulty path when an overload or short circuit occurs.

		Softing releases CAN-bus PC/104 Board for OEMs - 01/30/08 Interface boards are offered as single or dual channel versions with or without galvanic isolation.

		Advantech releases TPC-30T Touch Panel Computer - 01/30/08 TPC-30T 3.5” QVGA TFT LCD XScale PXA270 touch panel computer starts at $310.

		Power Sources Unlimited announces TMR Series dc/dc converters - 01/30/08 Standard models feature single or dual outputs of 3.3VDC, 5VDC, 12VDC, 24VDC, ±5VDC, +/-12VDC or ±15VDC.

		Reliable Controls releases MACH-ProSys building controller MACH-ProSys provides high speed communications, up to 160 universal I/O, and multi-protocol support.

		Comark Appoints Kevin Ricketts to Director of Engineering - 01/30/08 Ricketts will oversee Comark’s hardware and software development, validation and program management.

		Keithley publishes 2008 Test and Measurement Product Guide - 01/30/08 Product guide covers measurement products, data acquisition solutions, semiconductor test systems, and optoelectronics test hardware.

		WBF 2008 Conference Program Available Online - 01/30/08 The program provides details about the keynote speakers, time and locations for special events, presentation titles and summaries, tutorial descriptions and registration information.

		ABB supplies $15 million in rectifiers for mine in Africa - 01/30/08 ABB will provide thyristor rectifier plants that convert AC power from the local utility to the DC power needed for the copper and cobalt refinery.

		Technosoft announces MxK28335 DSC Motor Control Kits - 01/30/08 With complete source code application examples and function libraries, these kits have tools for design of DSP-based motor control applications.

		National Instruments Reports Record Revenue and Net Income - 01/30/08 National Instruments reported record quarterly revenue of $205 million, up 13 percent and the company's best revenue growth quarter for 2007.

		TC Introduces JumboSwitch Gigabit Ethernet switch for SCADA - 01/30/08 JumboSwitch integrates up to seven hot-swappable Ethernet, Voice & Data interface cards onto a Gigabit backbone Ethernet fiber optic network.

		MU Security joins ISA Security Compliance Institute - 01/30/08 ISA SCI is working toward establishing the ISA Secure certification designation for security compliant products and systems in the automation industry.

		Elobau releases J6 industrial joysticks - 01/29/08 J6 joysticks are offered in analog (Hall Effect sensor) or digital (Reed sensor) styles, with voltage, current, PWM and CAN-bus output versions.

		ACS Motion Control anounces SPiiPlus Motion Controller - 01/29/08 SPiiPlus is available in two- four- six-, or eight-axis models for applications ranging from robotic control to XY stage point to point positioning.

		COX Instruments launches Turbine Flowmeter Website - 01/29/08 Website has expanded product and application information for its precision turbine flowmeters and related flow electronics.

		EtherCAT Technology opens office in Korea - 01/29/08 The new ETG office is hosted by the industrial automation company Tri-TEK in Seoul, Korea.

		Phoenix Contact introduces RAD-80211-XD-BUS Wireless Ethernet Radio - 01/29/08 RAD-80211 series combines secure wireless communication with control of up to eight I/O modules. Up to 64 I/O can be interfaced directly to the radio.

		iKey introduces KYB-12 function-key keyboard - 01/29/08 This small, rugged keyboard features function keys only, is sealed and waterproof, and meets MIL-STD-461E specifications.

		WINA elects Board of Directors - 01/29/08 Members include Ian McPherson, Apprion; Dave Kaufman, Honeywell; Steve Toteda, Dust Networks; John Jacobs, 3eTI; and Randy Klassen, OMINEX

		InterTech service helps reduce costs of helium leak detection - 01/29/08 Free service helps identify applications where helium tests can be successfully handled with mass flow leak test methods without sacrificing accuracy.

		Raycap releases Strikesorb surge protection devices - 01/28/08 Strikesorb provides continuous protection from over-voltage and other transient voltage activity for electronic automation and control equipment.

		Agilent introduces 81150A pulse function noise generator - 01/28/08 81150A provides superior signal quality combined with versatile waveforms for general purpose bench tests or advanced serial data stress tests.

		Agilent announces DDR BGA Probe for 'scopes and Logic Analyzers - 01/28/08 DDR BGA probe provides direct access to the balls of the DRAM with low loading and minimal impact to signal integrity.

		Lowry releases Retail Quick Comply RFID kits - 01/28/08 Kits provide the necessary hardware, software, RFID Labels and support to adhere to retail compliance mandates from Sam's Club and other large retailers.

		Bentley Acquires promis•e Product Line from ECT - 01/28/08 promis•e is an intelligent software application that generates electrical system schematics from spreadsheets and supporting documentation.

		ARC ranks ABB top Process Automation System supplier - 01/28/08 The study says the total worldwide market for automation systems in the process industries will grow by 9.6% to over $47 billion by 2011.

		Pentek announces Model 4207 VME/VXS Board with PowerPC - 01/28/08 Model 4207 employs Freescale's MPC8641D Dual Core PowerPC Processor, and an FPGA for high-speed real-time recording at rates up to 800 MB/sec.

		GrammaTech to supply NASA with safety software test technology - 01/28/08 NASA-funded technology will advance the state-of-the-art in static-analysis testing of high-assurance software and help increase software reliability.

		CEO of Innova Robotics & Automation dies - 01/28/08 Eugene Gartlan, passed away on January 25, 2008, following a brief illness.

		Institutional Investor names Emerson's CEO Best in America - 01/28/08 David N. Farr, chairman, CEO and president of Emerson, was named the top CEO in the electrical equipment and multi-industry category.

		ADLINK releases PCI Express-to-PCI Extension Systems - 01/28/08 Multi-slot PCI Express-to-PCI extension systems include the PCES-8581-4S, with four PCI slots, and the PCES-8581-13S, with 13 PCI slots.

		ABB promotes Division Heads in North America - 01/28/08 Greg Scheu was promoted to head ABB's Power Products division in North America; Rick Hepperla was promoted to Scheu's previous position as Senior VP of Automation Products.

		ABB to supply automation for pulp and paper mill in Australia - 01/25/08 ABB will supply $50 million worth of power and automation systems for a new paperboard production line at the Visy Tumut mill in New South Wales, Australia.

		Liantec releases TBM-1420 Video Capture module - 01/25/08 TBM-1420 4-Channel Video Capture DVR Module has PCI Express and four PCI video input controllers.

		ELUTIONS uses SyTech technology for Excel Reporter - 01/25/08 Sytech provides the key layer of technology that enables automatic, background report generation using Microsoft Office Excel.

		Endevco appoints Jeremy Bryceson UK Sales Manager - 01/24/08 Endevco created this new position to further strengthen its account management and customer service resources in this region.

		Endevco names Maryann Villanueva Western Regional Sales Manager - 01/24/08 Villanueva will be responsible for sales in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

		FIPA opens office in Atlanta - 01/24/08 The company provides solutions for vacuum technology, extraction, gripping, and pneumatic manual and automated air nippers.

		Advantech releases AIMB-564 MicroATX Motherboard - 01/24/08 The AIMB-564 is an Intel Q965 Industrial microATX motherboard that supports Intel Core 2 Duo processors. Prices start at $245.

		EtherCAT appoints Luke Lecheler Communications Coordinator - 01/24/08 Lecheler is Communications Coordinator for the organization's North American activities. Prior to joining the ETG, Lecheler worked at Beckhoff Automation

		Pepperl+Fuchs receives FCC Approval on RFID Read Heads - 01/24/08 IDENT RFID products are FCC approved to satisfy the radiated emissions limits per FCC CFR 47: 2004, Part 15, Subpart B, Class A.

		Gordon Kapes announces Model 135 Site Monitor - 01/24/08 The system enables remote monitoring of physical and electrical conditions, including temperature, voltage, secure connections, intruder detection, and more.

		Winters Instruments introduces Forged Brass pressure gauge - 01/24/08 Liquid-filled, the gauge can be used where heavy vibration and pulsation exists. Pressure ranges available are from vacuum to 10,000 psi.

		Winters Instruments releases 3A sanitary pressure gauge - 01/24/08 Gauges have an externally-adjustable micrometer pointer and less than 0.16% per 10°F (-12°C) temperature effect.

		Rockwell Automation White Paper identifies competitive advantages of standards - 01/24/08 Paper shows why standards and regulations are important to global business, and why industry should care.

		Baldor PowerLink system controls tube-bending production cell - 01/24/08 The Ethernet-compatible Powerlink system controls four axes of motion, plus the I/O needed for the continuous operation of the process.

		MIT and ABB announce energy research partnership - 01/24/08 ABB will join MIT in research for nanofluids, power electronics, intelligent robotics and equipment heat management. The five-year, $5-million partnership will help develop green technologies and train graduates.

		SMAC LXY actuators automate testing of air bags - 01/24/08 Moving Coil Actuators (MCA) are now used for measuring & testing safety critical air bag components.

		Interroll introduces EC100 Brushless RollerDrive - 01/23/08 EC100 has a zero motion hold (ZMH) electro magnetic rotor brake and a re-engineered gear box for higher efficiency and lower noise.

		Power Sources Unlimited announces TRG70 power supplies - 01/23/08 TRG70 Series has a 90-264VAC input and is available in regulated, single output models ranging from 12VDC to 48VDC. Price: $24.

		Carey Miller joins DLT&V as director of engineering - 01/23/08 Based in Las Vegas, Miller will be responsible for managing engineering activities and representing DLT&V’s services in Nevada.

		Kunda Nordic renews ABB service agreement - 01/23/08 ABB will continue to perform all work needed to ensure and improve the working capacity of Kunda Nordic Tsement’s machinery.

		Siemens introduces LG200 guided wave radar level transmitter - 01/23/08 Sitrans LG200 two-wire, loop-powered HART level transmitter can measure materials with a dielectric range of 1.4 and higher at temperatures up to 427C (800F) and pressures up to 6250 psig.

		Emerson to replace controls at Korea’s Boryeong Power Plant - 01/23/08 PlantWeb architecture and an Ovation control system will integrate control of major plant equipment for Boryeong units 1 and 2.

		Honeywell opens project services office in Anchorage - 01/23/08 The office enables Honeywell to provide automation and control solutions to industrial customers, including oil, gas and refining customers, in Alaska.

		Kevin McCarthy joins CoroWare's board of advisors - 01/23/08 CoroWare has added Kevin McCarthy to its ensemble of corporate advisors. McCarthy is a proven executive on Homeland and National security solutions.

		Allied Electronics to distribute Pittman motor products - 01/23/08 Allied will stock Pittman LO-COG brush-commutated motors and gearmotors which are featured in section 8 of the 2008 Allied catalog.

		FluidIQS supplies SCADA to Paradise Irrigation District - 01/23/08 The new SCADA system will would help the district save money, operate more efficiently and allow for expansion of the district.

		Misumi announces LX Series single-axis actuators - 01/23/08 The line offers a choice of standard or covered styles in three capacities, with lower overall stage height to conserve space.

		Frost & Sullivan says Brazilian and Mexican DCS and PLC Markets growing - 01/23/08 Frost & Sullivan says the Brazilian and Mexican DCS and PLC market earned revenues of $448.7 million in 2006 and estimates this to reach to $926.0 million in 2012.

		Binder-USA adapts the Iris Spring for EMI Shielding - 01/23/08 Iris spring shielding technology is an effective and simple way to protect equipment from electromagnetic interference.

		Festo enhances CPE solenoid valve - 01/23/08 Enhancements include aluminum manifolds and M8 solenoid connections.

		ISA approves Wurldtech CS2SAT SCADA cyber security tool - 01/23/08 The CS2SAT is an online tool that provides organizations that use SCADA and industrial control systems with a self-assessment tool for evaluating the security of the control system.

		Parker adds motor options to HPLA/HLE Linear Actuators - 01/23/08 Enhancements include MPP motors, which offer lower inertia and higher power in a smaller package than conventional motors.

		ATS appoints three VPs - 01/22/08 Rob Currier has been promoted to Vice President of Domestic Sales for FMS, Paul Grove has been promoted to Vice President of IPS, and Bill Stuckert has been promoted to Vice President of IT Services.

		ABB announces E-Clipse Bypass back-up motor control - 01/22/08 E-Clipse Bypass lets HVAC drives communicate directly with Building Automation Systems.

		RuggedCom and Industrial Defender sign marketing agreement - 01/22/08 The combined technology of RuggedCom and Industrial Defender deliver a comprehensive cyber security solution.

		Northwire introduces flex-tested Camera Link cable - 01/22/08 In testing for flexing, Northwire’s standard Camera Link cable passes 17 million cycles.

		Barco introduces CMS-100 control room software and 3D workstation - 01/22/08 Barco enhances collaboration and information sharing between operators in small to medium-sized control rooms.

		OPC Training Institute Selects Kepware for demonstrations - 01/22/08 The OPC Training Institute (OPCTI) will use Kepware OPC products and technology in their training classes and webinars, especially when demonstrating OPC server functionality and device connectivity.

		Junot certifies Kepware KEPServerEX for SAP - 01/22/08 KEPServerEX product has been tested and approved by Junot Systems for use with their NLINK OPC to SAP Solution.

		FCI FLT93 Flow and Liquid Level Switch Receives SIL-2 Rating - 01/22/08 The FLT93 Switch Series has been classified as Type A subsystem in accordance to IEC 61508-1 with a hardware failure tolerance of 0.

		Data Translation adds RTDs to DT9872 TEMPpoint system - 01/22/08 The DT9872 TEMPpoint is a PC-based instrument designed for high accuracy and industrial robustness. The DT9872 allows direct RTD measurements with a PC.

		Dynapar introduces Acuro high speed absolute encoders - 01/22/08 The encoders provide absolute positioning and speed feedback up to 10,000 RPM.

		Anver introduces Bottle Grabs pick-up heads - 01/22/08 Bottle Grabs have an inflatable soft rubber bladder that centers itself around a bottle neck and gently applies evenly distributed pressure to attach and release in milliseconds.

		Schneider reports record growth in 2007 - 01/22/08 Schneider Electric sales for 2007 rose 26.1% to €17,309 million, double the Group’s sales in 2003.

		PLCopen publishes standard on XML Control Logic - 01/21/08 PLCopen XML schemas and documentation as well as an introduction are available free on the internet.

		TandD introduces S Family data loggerrs - 01/21/08 Loggers measure and record temperature in normal outdoor conditions as well as harsher frozen environments, frozen storage and high humidity situations.

		Aries Engineering introduces signature analysis system for press and assembly - 01/21/08 HyperView converts the analog information from the IntelliCyl hydra-pneumatic units into a useful, easy to read signature curve for every cycle of the machine.

		Ria releases ASP045 pluggable terminal blocks - 01/21/08 Accepting wires ranging from 16-28 AWG and rated for 300V @ 8A, the ASP045 is suuitable for security, HVAC and industrial control applications.

		Bison Gear names Gary Dorough Regional Sales Manager - 01/21/08 Previously, Dorough was president of Pro-Dynamics, Inc., a sales rep firm where he acquired over 20 years experience applying and selling Bison gearmotor products.

		Baumer introduces FlexTop Temperature Transmitter - 01/21/08 Configurable temperature transmitters communicate with a standard 4 to 20 mA output, or a HART or Profibus PA interface.

		ARC says Ethernet moving downward in the control hierarchy - 01/21/08 Industrial Ethernet’s migration into the device or I/O level of the automation network hierarchy signals its continued march downward in the enterprise architecture.

		ABB’s Expert Optimizer increases production at cement plant - 01/21/08 Expert Optimizer was installed at Buzzi Unicem USA Inc.’s Signal Mountain vertical raw mill and cement mill.

		FastPic Systems offers on site software training - 01/21/08 FastPic Offers on-site user training during the installation of any FastPic software products for warehouse storage and retrieval applications.

		Mining company uses Matrikon's Mobile Equipment Monitor - 01/21/08 MEM will be used to monitor operational data, including alarms, from the mine’s haul trucks, shovels, and loaders.

		Cooper releases Enterprise Passthrough Manager for secure access - 01/21/08 Enterprise Passthrough Manager includes a client, installed on user workstations, and a server which manage connections between remote IEDs and users on the corporate network.

		Automated Control Concepts introduces ProcessRecords software - 01/21/08 ProcessRecords provides a platform for automation of manufacturing documents, regardless of whether the information is collected manually or automatically.

		Agilent publishes Test & Measurement Catalog - 01/18/08 The on-line, interactive Test & Measurement Catalog can be viewed on the web.

		Agilent announces Optical Multiport Power Meters - 01/18/08 Optical power meter has four or eight power-sensor channels that allows manufacturing customers to characterize optical multiport components.

		Frick introduces SmartMark Harsh Environment RFID Tags - 01/18/08 SmartMark tags include encapsulated, domed and Snaparound designs, with read ranges of up to 20 ft.

		ARC predicts Temperature Transmitter Market growing 6.5% - 01/17/08 The market was $281 million in 2007 and is forecast to be over $386 million in 2012, according to a new ARC Advisory Group study.

		Microscan introduces Quadrus Velocity bar code reader - 01/17/08 Quadrus MINI Velocity autofocus imager consistently reads linear and 2D codes moving as fast as 100 inches per second.

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