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ODVA establishes test center in China
- 11/30/07
ODVA and TÜV Rheinland will establish a conformance Test Service for DeviceNet and EtherNet/IP in Shanghai. |
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ODVA publishes CIP network specifications
- 11/30/07
Specs include updates for EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, CompoNet, and ControlNet.
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ODVA publishes spec for integration of Modbus into CIP
- 11/30/07
This spec provides seamless access from CIP originator devices to Modbus target devices. |
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ABB wins $35 million drives contract in Chile
- 11/30/07
ABB will supply gearless mill drive systems to increase productivity and lower energy consumption at a new mine in northern Chile. |
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DSPCon Wins Four NASA Contracts for Data Acquisition and Analysis
- 11/30/07
DSPCon will provide NASA with advanced data acquisition and analysis systems for a variety of satellite, rocket and aviation testing applications.
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SERCOS III Accepted as IEC Standard
- 11/29/07
SERCOS III integrates the open Ethernet protocol with high-speed data transfer at 100 MBitS per second. |
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TURCK extends range of M8 proximity sensors
- 11/29/07
M8 sensors are available with extended 2 mm sensing ranges for flush mount versions or 6 mm ranges for non-flush applications. |
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SKF introduces ball screws with rotating nut
- 11/29/07
The drive motor moves with the nut to reduce inertia, require less power, and achieve linear speeds up to 110m/min.
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Okuma to Host 2008 OMAC Integration Symposium
- 11/29/07
Okuma is known for its technology leadership and world-class manufacturing, product quality and dedication to customer service. |
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Autodesk names Franke Inventor of the Month
- 11/29/07
Franke Group, based in Aarburg, Switzerland, manufactures kitchens and food service equipment.
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Crystal Engineering announces XP2i-DP dfferential pressure gauge
- 11/29/07
XP2i-DP provides a reliable solution against damage from long term over-pressure or high vacuum use. |
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Honeywell to upgrade controls at KRONOS pigment plant
- 11/29/07
The project will migrate the plant’s existing Honeywell process control systems to Honeywell’s Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS). |
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Industrial Control Repair opens Robotics Learning Institute
- 11/29/07
Learning Institute offers a robotics training program where students get the opportunity to work hands-on in a real world environment performing tasks associated with actual work scenarios. |
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Beckhoff announces AM3500 Series Servo Motors
- 11/28/07
Motors have a higher moment of inertia without requiring an additional gear unit. |
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Infinera's Dr. Radha Nagarajan named IEEE Fellow
- 11/28/07
He was named an IEEE Fellow for his key role in the development of Infinera's large-scale photonic integrated circuits. |
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Parker enhances InteractX HMI toolset
- 11/28/07
Enhancements in Version 2.51 include direct tag import and auto creation, nested lists, and a navigation panel tool. |
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Control Microsystems introduces Bluetooth Adapter and Transceiver
- 11/28/07
Products include 5913 Serial to Bluetooth Adapter and 5914 USB to Bluetooth Transceiver. |
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Emerson adds Foundation fieldbus to Brooks instruments
- 11/28/07
Foundation fieldbus I/O communications have been added to Brooks Instrument thermal mass flow meters, mass flow controllers, and pressure controllers.
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Advantech releases TPC-68T XScale Touch Panel Computer
- 11/28/07
TPC-68T has a 10/100Base-T Ethernet port and Windows CE OS that supports Thin-Client solutions and an open HMI solution. Price: from $988. |
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IFS supplies ERP to Hydroelectric Power company in India
- 11/28/07
National Hydroelectric Power Corp., one of India's major power generation companies, signed a contract worth over $7 million to implement IFS Applications. |
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Softing announces Partnership with ILS Technology
- 11/28/07
Softing will integrate its OPC UA interface into ILS Technology's deviceWISE software that connects devices on the factory floor with enterprise systems. |
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VuBotics expands Board of Directors and Management
- 11/28/07
The company added one member to its board, and appointed an interim CEO and interim CFO.
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i2S Linescan moves to larger office in China
- 11/28/07
The new office includes a sales force targeting China and a technical support infrastructure that will offer local services and direct support contact
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Agilent announces BenchLink Data Logger Pro software
- 11/28/07
Software enables advanced data-logging tasks with decision-making and limited checking, and requires no programming.
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ARC predicts Control Valve market to Exceed $5 Billion by 2011
- 11/28/07
The market, which approached $4 billion in 2006, is forecasted to exceed $5 billion in 2011, according to a new ARC Advisory Group study.
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JMP Engineering to open office in Edmonton, AB
- 11/28/07
The company, specializing in automation, control and information solutions, plans to open the new office early in 2008. |
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Fieldbus Foundation Releases Temperature Transducer Specification
- 11/28/07
This new release includes features enabling automation equipment suppliers to further improve the diagnostics, interoperability and reliability of FOUNDATION-compliant products.
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GarrettCom releases Magnum CSG14 gigabit Ethernet converters
- 11/27/07
CSG14 allows industrial installations with multi-mode fiber to achieve 2000-meter Gigabit connectivity.
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Phoenix Contact expands range of Circular Connectors
- 11/27/07
New sizes of metric thread products include M16, M17, M18, M23, M27, M40 and M58.
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Emerson promotes Jim Nyquist to President of Global Sales
- 11/27/07
Nyquist will direct sales operations for all company divisions, which includes systems, software, instruments, valves and services. |
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Honeywell releases OneWireless Equipment Health Monitoring
- 11/27/07
OneWireless EHM wirelessly transmits spectral information – including vibration amplitude and operating parameter information – from the field to the plant control room. |
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Baumer releases ISL 05x Conductivity Transmitter with 3A Approval
- 11/27/07
The ISL 05x measures conductivity with compensation of the liquid temperature and is suitable for hygienic applications. |
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Frost & Sullivan says Vision needed for automation
- 11/27/07
Machine vision systems are becoming critical to the emerging requirements of industrial automation and robotics. |
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AMIS introduces ASSP CAN Transceiver Family
- 11/27/07
ASSP enables the use of Controller Area Network Equipment for lines exceeding 500 meters |
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Motion Industries opens office in Conroe, Texas
- 11/27/07
Motion Industries is a distributor of electrical and industrial automation, hydraulic and industrial hose, hydraulic and pneumatic components, and material handling. |
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OPCTI announces partnership with InduSoft
- 11/27/07
InduSoft will endorse the Certified OPC Professional (COP) designation and offer OPCTI training for their customers. |
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Baldor introduces NextMove-ESB2 8-axis motion controller
- 11/27/07
Servo/stepper motor controller comes with I/O, fieldbus and USB. |
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Commtest opens branch office in Dubai, UAE
- 11/27/07
Commtest will use the new office to provide sales and technical support for the Middle East and North Africa Regions.
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RuggedCom upgrades RuggedRouter Network Router
- 11/27/07
Improvements include 10X faster speed, support for IEC61850, and network time synchronization via IEEE1588, GPS, and/or IRIG-B. |
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Agilent enhances I/O Libraries for LXI Instruments
- 11/27/07
IO Libraries Suite 15.0 has an improved LAN-discovery interface that simplifies the finding and configuring of LXI and other LAN-capable instruments. |
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S2 Technologies provides Verification for Embedded Development
- 11/27/07
Verification-as-Services (VaS) solution helps organizations developing software for real-time or embedded applications. |
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INTERKAMA expands into another exhibit hall
- 11/27/07
NTERKAMA covers actuator technology, analysis metrology, engineering and services, functional safety, measuring and control systems, wireless automation and asset management. |
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Hannover Fair accepting entries for HERMES Award
- 11/27/07
The competition is open to companies that exhibit products at HANNOVER MESSE 2008. Entry forms must be submitted by 15 February 2008. |
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Quantum3D announces Thermite TVC-3.0 visual computer
- 11/26/07
Wearable visual computing system can be used for training and sensor processing. |
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Binder-USA enhances M12 Angled Connectors
- 11/26/07
The 713, 715 and 825 series are now available in a shieldable right-angled version with a cage clamp connection. |
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Honeywell enhances MXProLine automation platform
- 11/26/07
MXProLine Foundation is a pre-configured automation system for the plastics, film and non-woven fabrics industries.
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Emerson supplies gas meters for refinery project in India
- 11/26/07
Daniel 3804 Liquid Ultrasonic Meters will determine "Fiscal transfers" of all petroleum products ranging from heavy crude to light hydrocarbon processed for the export market. |
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Austriamicrosystems introduces AS5305 linear motion encoder IC
- 11/26/07
AS5305 magnetic linear motion encoder IC for linear motion and off-axis rotational measurements works in applications such as industrial drives or electrical motors.
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MTS Sensors announces Modbus tank level display
- 11/26/07
Side Tank Indicator for storage tanks works with the company's Level Plus MG transmitter with Modbus interface. |
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ISA accepting awards mominations for 2008
- 11/26/07
The ISA Honors & Awards Committee is accepting nominations for 2008 recognition in 20 categories.. |
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ACROSSER introduces AR-B8020 SBC for X86 applications
- 11/26/07
AR-B8020 low power PC/104+ x86 based Single Board Computer has RDC 8610 133MHz CPU. |
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Pentek introduces Model 7142-428 Digital Transceiver
- 11/24/07
Digital transceiver with multiband DDC core and interpolation filter supports all communication bandwidths. |
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TandD introduces RTR-52Pt Wireless Data Logger
- 11/24/07
RTR-52Pt uses industry standard three wire Pt-100 RTD sensors. |
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Applied Motion announces ST10-Q stepper drives
- 11/24/07
The ST10-Q has 8 digital inputs, 4 digital outputs and 2 analog inputs, with 24-80VDC input and output current to 10.0 A peak. |
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Pepperl+Fuchs releases DeviceNet Gateways
- 11/24/07
DeviceNet Gateways, available in single or dual channel versions, connect AS-Interface to upper level controllers. |
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Lanner launches IAC-F849 SBC with Core 2 Duo processors
- 11/24/07
Designed to PICMG 1.3 specifications, the IAC-F849 is based on the Intel 82945G chipset, and supports the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors. |
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Souriau announces UTO RJ45 Connector
- 11/24/07
UTO range connector can be assembled in less than a minute, uses a standard RJ45 cordset, and does not require any specific tooling. |
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GreenPeak Technologies opens Tokyo sales office
- 11/24/07
Yoshinori Furuno will head the new office as Director of Business Development for Japan. |
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Midwest Motion introduces 12 Volt DC Gearmotor
- 11/24/07
Reversible gearmotor is rated for 46 in-lb continuous torque at 100 RPM, and 89 in-lb peak. |
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Technosoft releases IBL240 minidrive with CANopen
- 11/24/07
It embeds motion controller, drive and PLC functions in the same compact unit and controls brushless, step, DC or linear motors. |
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ABB wins $45 million power order in Angola
- 11/24/07
ABB won a contract from Angola’s Empresa Nacional de Electricidade (ENE) to connect electrical grids in the country.
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Emerson to automate energy recovery plant for Syctom in France
- 11/24/07
Emerson will install PlantWeb with Foundation fieldbus for the project that will recycle refuse from 1.1 million Paris residents, converting the waste into energy. |
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Thermo Fisher releases TS 4000 Total Sulfur Analyzer
- 11/21/07
TS 4000 analyzer is capable of detecting sulfur at extremely low levels in liquids, solids and gas samples. |
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Parvalux offers free DC Permanent Magnet motors
- 11/21/07
PM90 and PM95 have a speed range of 1500-5000 rpm with power output of 87 to 595 watts. Free samples are available. |
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Bosch Rexroth promotes Erwin Wieckowski to VP
- 11/21/07
Wieckowski was promoted to vice president and general manager for the Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies Group. |
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Beckhoff Automation runs Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2
- 11/21/07
Beckhoff demos Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 at show in Japan. |
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SIXNET introduces SL-5MS-MDM Industrial Ethernet Modem
- 11/21/07
SL-5MS-MDM combines an industrial telephone modem with an industrial 5-port managed Ethernet switch. |
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ServoSoft adds more drives and motors to sizing program
- 11/20/07
Other enhancements include Pxt and Ixt overload models, bleeder duty cycle vs power charts, and an interface for Windows XP and Vista. |
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CIDX to endorse ISA standards
- 11/20/07
CIDX will endorse the ISA 88 (batch control standard) and ISA 95 (enterprise and control integration standard). |
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Korenix releases JetI/O 6500 Ethernet I/O modules
- 11/20/07
I/O modules perform analog I/O, digital I/O, and temperature measurement in an Ethernet network with Modbus/TCP protocol.
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Weed updates EOTec communication modules for ControlNet
- 11/20/07
EOTec 2C31 (single self-healing ring) and 2C32 (dual self-healing ring) the communication modules provide multiple communication paths. |
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PI publishes brochure on Piezo Composite Patch Transducers
- 11/20/07
Brochure contains a tutorial and applications in fields such as noise & vibration cancellation, energy harvesting and high-dynamics force sensing. |
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Fieldbus Foundation announces scholarship recipients
- 11/20/07
Singapore Polytechnic, SAIT, Waseda University and Lee College choose student winners. |
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APEM announces 3600NF sealed toggle switch
- 11/20/07
3600NF models have IP67 front panel sealing for harsh, outdoor environments. |
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KD Scientific introduces Model KDS 100 infusion pump
- 11/20/07
Model KDS 100 single syringe, infusion pump will deliver a specified volume and automatically shut off when that volume is delivered. |
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Allied Electronics to distribute RECOM Power
- 11/20/07
Allied to distribute RECOM’s on-board DC/DC, AC/DC converter and switching regulator products. |
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Emerson adds HART to Daniel ultrasonic meters
- 11/20/07
Daniel Model 3804 Liquid Ultrasonic Meter, SeniorSonic and JuniorSonic Gas Ultrasonic Meters now have HART communications. |
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NI Arabia Director Addresses UN Technology Meeting
- 11/19/07
Michel Haddad addressed the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) meeting in Cairo, Egypt. |
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NI starts FPGA Development forum
- 11/19/07
FPGA IPNet provides an open forum for sharing LabVIEW FPGA IP and modules for analog and digital I/O, communication buses/protocols and motion control. |
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Visibility adds PLM to ERP
- 11/19/07
VISIBILITY.net EPLM suite provides an integrated product backbone in support of multi-department enterprise requirements. |
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ABB completes sale of Lummus Global
- 11/19/07
ABB completed the sale of its downstream oil and gas business Lummus Global to Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. (CB&I) for $950 million.
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ATS appoints Anthony Caputo Chief Executive Officer
- 11/19/07
Most recently, Caputo served as Corporate Vice-President and President and COO of L-3 Communications. |
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Eagle releases ProTeus in Arabic
- 11/19/07
ProTeus is also available in US and British English, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, German, Greek, Hungarian, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, and Turkish. |
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ADLINK releases PCI-8246t Gigabit Ethernet card
- 11/18/07
PCI-8246 has bypass capability to directly connect GbE signals when the system is powered down or has crashed. |
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Aaxeon increases speed of USB to Serial Hubs
- 11/18/07
Industrial Grade RS-422/485 to USB Hubs now support serial speeds up to 921.6 Kbps. |
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Northwire cable helps lift Stillwater Bridge
- 11/18/07
The highway span is raised and lowered 20 times a day, and the cable that controls it is unwound and rewound as many times. |
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Dust Networks announces SmartMesh-XT development kit
- 11/18/07
SmartMesh-XT Research Development Kit includes computer, motes, cables, console, software and application notes. |
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Siemens introduces Simatic Field PG M2 programming device
- 11/18/07
Simatic Field PG M2 for notebooks is used for configuring, start-up, service and maintenance of automation installations. |
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Honeywell opens office in Japan
- 11/18/07
The office provides industrial automation and control solutions for customers in the Osaka, Sakai and Wakayama areas.
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Ametek introduces Pittman Series 8000 DC servo motors
- 11/18/07
Series 8000 brush-commutated DC motors have a 7-slot skewed armature to minimize magnetic cogging and promote smooth and quiet operation. |
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Advantech releases UNO-2182 Embedded Computer
- 11/18/07
UNO-2182 embedded automaton computer has a Core 2 Duo 1.5GHz multi-core processor. Prices start at $2,025. |
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Emerson enhances Brooks SLA mass flow meters
- 11/18/07
Enhancements include coplanar valve, enhanced temperature stability, and zero drift diagnostic options. |
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Thomas & Betts releases Ocal Blue conduit and fittings
- 11/18/07
Ocal PVC coated conduit system complies with all standards for use in corrosive environments mandated by UL6, NEMA RN-1 and ANSI C80.1. |
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LONMARK appoints Peter Kelly-Detwiler to its Board
- 11/16/07
Kelly-Detwiler is senior director of energy technology services for Constellation Energy. |
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LONMARK announces 'Best of the Year Awards' for 2007
- 11/16/07
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Somfy GmbH, Echelon, 4HomeMedia, Constellation Energy and Tracy Markie won awards. |
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Metso to supply fieldbus to mining company in Finland
- 11/16/07
Talvivaara Mining Company is constructing Europe’s largest nickel mine at Talvivaara in the Sotkamo region of Finland. |
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REOTEMP introduces Series PLG Plastic Seal Gauge
- 11/15/07
Series PLG combines a plastic diaphragm seal with an industrial pressure gauge, creating an isolated pressure sensing solution. |
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Tangent announces VITA K Series Touch Screen PCs
- 11/15/07
The PCs have dust-free, water-proof front bezels, VESA wall-mount brackets, and 15, 17 or 19 in. LCD displays. |
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SOFTING releases FG-100 FF Asset gateway
- 11/15/07
FG-100 FF Asset allows users to link existing H1 networks with their Asset Management System.
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Cisco announces 3000 Series Industrial Ethernet switches
- 11/15/07
3000 Series supports up to 150 port configurations for copper and fiber Ethernet, along with a variety of power inputs for varying environments.
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