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		Software Toolbox supplies symbols to AFCON SCADA/HMI - 03/18/10 Symbol Factory.NET and Industrial Gadgets.NET graphics technologies have been integrated with the Pulse SCADA/HMI application software.

		Siemens signs pay-for-performance deal with BAE systems - 03/18/10 Under the deal, BAE Systems only pays for actual energy savings realized from energy efficiency improvements.

		Elecsys releases WatchdogCP P2S-AC pipeline monitor - 03/18/10 WatchdogCP cathodic protection monitor analyzes trends in on/off potentials, AC values and depolarization test data.

		FCI introduces FS10A flow switch for process analyzers - 03/18/10 Model FS10A continuously verifies flows within liquid or gas process analyzer sampling systems.

		Kistler announces Type 4021A melt pressure measuring chain - 03/18/10 Type 4021A measures temperature and pressure of flowing material in metal injection molding (MIM), ceramic injection molding or hot-runner systems.

		Mettler Toledo announces DS Micro Flow Cell - 03/18/10 DS Micro is a seamless, in situ measurement and monitoring solution for continuous flow chemistry processing.

		Misumi releases standard precision positioning stages - 03/18/10 Standard series is suitable for applications in which frequent and/or fine adjustment is needed, but ultra-high precision is not required.

		ABB monitors silica at power plant to cut NOx emissions - 03/17/10 High silica values can coat turbines, leading to decreased efficiency, engine damage, and costly downtime. The Navigator 600 monitors silica in water to be injected.

		GE Intelligent Platforms announces Proficy Pulse - 03/17/10 Proficy Pulse empowers operators, engineers and analysts to view, analyze and co-relate real time operational situations and historical intelligence.

		Emerson controls cut fuel costs for INEOS Chlor - 03/17/10 Using PlantWeb control and predictive maintenance technologies, INEOS Chlor has been able to reduce venting of hydrogen gas and instead use it as a fuel to heat onsite boilers for power generation.

		Grace announces R-1A0033W-NPLPH interactive voltage label - 03/17/10 R-1A0033W-NPLPH provides personnel with the ability to both visualize and verify the state of each electrical energy source feeding the enclosure.

		Avalue introduces ESM-GM45 Computer-on-Module - 03/17/10 ESM-GM45 Computer-on-Module has an Intel Core 2 Duo or Celeron M CPU, and supports Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows XPe, Windows CE as well as Linux.

		Brooks Instrument opens pressure gauge production line - 03/17/10 Brooks opened a new production line for a recently acquired pressure gauge product family at its headquarters in Hatfield, Pa.

		Nematron takes the fan out of ePC PCs - 03/17/10 Fanless, diskless ePC has an Intel ATOM N270 1.6 GHz processor to provide enough processing power to run the most complex HMI and SCADA applications.

		S.I. Tech introduces Model 2181 USB Fiber Bit-Drivers - 03/17/10 Model 2181 and 2182 allow a computer's USB port to be extended up to 5 Km using single mode fiber.

		Thomson pubishes Lead Screw, Ball Screw and Ball Spline Catalog - 03/17/10 Catalog details the company’s family of lead screws, inch and metric series ball screws, and ball splines, including all relevant product specifications and performance attributes.

		UEI releases DNA and DNR analog input boards - 03/17/10 The boards provide 16 fully differential channels of 24-bit, analog inputs with seven software programmable input ranges from ±10 to ±0.156 Volts full scale.

		Advantech announces single and dual processor ATCA blades - 03/16/10 MIC-5320 and MIC-5322 AdvancedTCA Blades with 10GbE connectivity combine single or dual processor computing performance with high-speed I/O flexibility for Network Equipment Providers (NEPs).

		MatrikonOPC joins Honeywell PKS Advantage Program - 03/16/10 MatrikonOPC supplies the only PKS Compliance Certified OPC connectivity for Honeywell’s Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS).

		HMC Products uses Grace Thru-Door Ethernet Switch - 03/16/10 The E5 is mounted on the outside of the Pouchmaster packaging machine, thereby enhancing compliance to NFPA 70E.

		GE speeds up A10200 single board computer - 03/16/10 The A10200 is available with the Intel Xeon processor 5600, with up to six cores and 12 Mbytes of L3 cache for each CPU, enabling a processing performance improvement of up to 50%.

		Siemens releases MP 377 daylight readable HMI - 03/16/10 HMI meets the needs of automation users requiring a rugged, outdoor HMI where screen visibility is necessary in direct sunlight.

		Emerson to control Dnestrovskaya hydroelectric pumped storage power plant - 03/16/10 Emerson installed its PlantWeb digital plant architecture with the Ovation expert control system at Unit 1 of the newly commissioned Dnestrovskaya pumped storage power plant (PSPP).

		EDSA introduces Paladin Gateway for power analytics - 03/16/10 Paladin Gateway software development kit (SDK) and application programming interface (API) can imbue virtually any system with power analytics capabilities.

		Copa-Data adds Windows 7 to zenon HMI/SCADA software - 03/16/10 zenon 6.50 industrial process control and visualization software has received certification for Windows 7.

		Calex announces 8940 Series thermocouple signal conditioner - 03/16/10 The 8940 Series is for use with 100, 500, and 1000 ohm Platinum RTDs with a temperature range of -50°C to 450°C. Price: $140.

		Bodine expands online product support tools - 03/16/10 Visitors to the Bodine web site can now find product information, accessories, and replacement parts by simply entering a Bodine product serial number.

		METTLER-TOLEDO density meters help safety at Shanghai SECCO - 03/16/10 Shanghai SECCO has three M-T DE45 density meters, each equipped with SC1 and SC30 automatic sample changers.

		Energy management considerations with today’s drive systems - 03/16/10 By Michael Perlman, Siemens It is important for today’s machine builders and automation engineers alike to remember that an energy-efficient system can actually translate into higher productivity.

		Hexagon Metrology signs Ellison Technologies as distributor - 03/16/10 Ellison Technologies is an authorized distributor of Hexagon Metrology’s dimensional measurement products across California and Nevada.

		SEW-EURODRIVE releases stainless steel helical gear reducers - 03/16/10 RESF37 and KESA37 resist bacteria, chemicals and processes common to the food processing industry.

		Seica introduces Flying IC thermal detection units - 03/16/10 Flying IC includes two IC thermal detection units, positioned on each side of the unit under test, to detect thermal parameters of ICs under power.

		Siemon adds online educational resource for cabling - 03/16/10 Website helpS IT network and data center professionals understand the benefits of shielded twisted-pair copper cabling.

		Software Toolbox to provide graphics to Rockwell Automation - 03/15/10 Software Toolbox will provide its Symbol Factory technology to users of FactoryTalk View Site Edition and FactoryTalk View Machine Edition from Rockwell Automation.

		Rockwell Software enhances RSLogix 5000 programming package - 03/15/10 Enhancements include integrated motion on EtherNet/IP, high-integrity add-on instructions, and one-to-one transmission of EtherNet/IP I/O data.

		GE introduces Open Enterprise software - 03/15/10 Open Enterprise allows bi-directional messages to and from enterprise systems so companies can integrate data at the business level with the plant floor.

		Emerson enhances Smart Wireless starter kit - 03/15/10 Kit now features the Smart Wireless THUM Adapter and wireless position monitors to deliver once-stranded process and diagnostics data from instruments and valves.

		Cognex announces Dataman 100 and 200 QL barcode readers - 03/15/10 1D barcode readers can be field-upgraded to add 2D Data Matrix and QR code reading capability.

		Acrosser announces AR-B8170Votrex86DX board - 03/15/10 ISA half-size embedded computer board is based on DM&P Votrex86DX chipsets, onboard 800MHz processor, on board 256MB DDRII-333MHz memory and 64MB video memory.

		Allied Vision opens office in Singapore - 03/15/10 Boon-Keng Teng was hired as Allied Vision Technologies’ Asia-Pacific Sales Manager based in the Singapore office.

		Impress Sensors announces CMC-99 PID controller - 03/15/10 CMC-99 PID process controller provides a reliable control loop feedback mechanism for a variety of process temperature and pressure control applications.

		M2M updates Netbiter EasyConnect portal - 03/15/10 Enhancements include plug’n’play installation of wireless devices, and secure access of firewall protected equipment.

		Metso to control paper machine at Aylesford Newsprint - 03/15/10 Metso will supply a distributed control system, hardware, applications software, project management and commissioning for the PM14 newsprint machine.

		Pentair announces Hoffman FUSION G7 enclosures - 03/15/10 FUSION G7 wall-mount enclosures are available in 30 standard metric sizes ranging from 300 x 300 x 225 mm to 1500 x 900 x 425 mm.

		Semaphore signs Pericom AG as rep - 03/15/10 Based in Germany, Pericom specializes in industrial PC, control, and networking products serving the building automation, energy, machine, and water utility markets.

		Servo2Go announces PCB mount DZ servodrive - 03/15/10 DZ drives are µ-sized servo drives require less space than a standard business card and weigh about the same as two golf balls.

		Yokogawa signs two reps - 03/15/10 Yokogawa signed BBP Sales in Baton Rouge, LA, and TechStar in Deer Park, TX,

		WAGO introduces 770 Series WINSTA connectors - 03/14/10 Connectors are UL recognized 600V devices for disconnection under load, providing a safe means of disconnection for hot-swappable components.

		TURCK announces PB-XEPI Ethernet PROFIBUS device coupler - 03/14/10 PB-XEPI enables users to monitor PROFIBUS networks remotely through a Web browser, without disrupting network operations.

		ASI releases RAI-SAC ac outlet - 03/14/10 The through panel connector is suitable for accessing power on the side of a cabinet, panel or machine without the need to open up the door.

		HALCON machine vision software runs on mobile phone - 03/14/10 HALCON Embedded runs on the Nokia N900 mobile phone with the Maemo Linux-based operating system.

		mikroElektronika announces PICPLC4 PLC - 03/14/10 PICPLC4 v6 PLC includes four relay outputs, GSM/GPRS communication and Ethernet. Price: $99.

		Pepperl+Fuchs acquires Siemens proximity sensor business - 03/14/10 P+F will acquire Siemens’ binary proximity sensor business on June 30, 2010. Siemens will continue to accept orders for sensors until the transfer is complete.

		RF Industries releases high frequency test cables - 03/14/10 18GHz test cables are availalbe in standard or custom lengths, suitable for production or lab environments.

		SERAPID updates its web site - 03/14/10 Web site covers horizontal and vertical motion through the use of its Rigid Chain Technology.

		Software Toolbox announces Gadget Wizards for Wonderware InTouch - 03/11/10 Gadget Wizards is a collection of buttons, lights, switches, sliders, meters, fills and other graphic objects that plug into Wonderware InTouch HMI software

		Beckhoff releases HD bus terminals - 03/11/10 HD terminals feature 16 digital I/O channels in the housing of a 12 mm electronic terminal block.

		Honeywell offers a virtual Experion - 03/11/10 Virtualization allows a single server to simultaneously run multiple operating systems and applications, lowering the total cost of ownership by up to 30 percent.

		ABB to control solar power plant in Spain - 03/11/10 ABB will supply substations, power and automation equipment to a 13 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic power plant in northern Spain.

		ARC paper describes Rockwell's InSite Managed Services - 03/11/10 Sponsored paper describes how Rockwell Automation managed services help reduce costs to manage and support manufacturing technology infrastructure.

		Cameron announces Scanner 2200 Flow Computer - 03/11/10 Scanner 2200 includes a battery, charge controller and radio or modem in one package.

		Dytran can build custom sensor cable bundles - 03/11/10 Bundles are available with various connectors, configurations, number of cables to be bundled, the length, cable material and any special protective covering or coatings that may be required.

		EPSON introduces G1 Mini SCARA robots - 03/11/10 G1 Mini SCARA robots are available in arm reaches of 175 or 225mm.

		KUKA Robotics joins Partners in THINC - 03/11/10 KUKA Robotics products can be seen and demonstrated at the Partners in THINC facility in Charlotte, NC.

		Onset publishes guide on using data loggers - 03/11/10 The guide details how portable data loggers can be applied in building monitoring applications, such as HVAC/R systems monitoring, commissioning, Measurement & Verification, and load profiling.

		PMA USA opens office in Harrisburg, PA - 03/11/10 PMA designs, manufactures and distributes cable protection products, including conduit.

		GE Fanuc adds SmartGrid to Proficy Workflow - 09/30/09 Proficy Workflow now supports the three key SmartGrid functions of Delivery Optimization, Demand Optimization and Asset Optimization.

		ISA selects Automation.com as advertising sales partner In addition to daily and weekly digital and online content, ISA will publish 6 print issues of InTech magazine in 2010. ISA selected Automation.com as the advertising sales representative for InTech magazine’s print, digital, and online editions.

		Benefits of State Based Control By David A. Huffman, ABB State Based Control results in productivity increases, higher asset utilization of both people and process, automated responses and recovery for abnormal conditions and provides an environment for knowledge capture directly into the control design.

		Interactive signal isolation whitepaper - 12/04/08 By Moore Industries Whitepaper has information on signal isolation and conversion, the instrument selection process, HART and applications, and is interactive.

		Air & Waste Management Association Conference & Exhibit - 09/30/09 June 22-25, 2010 Calgary, Alberta, Canada The 2010 Annual Conference theme is “Energy and Environment,” while the 2010 Critical Review will cover energy resources, greenhouse gas emissions, and economic development.

		Rexroth publishes catalog for Manual Production Systems - 03/11/10 Catalog covers manufacturing design system for workstations, material shuttles or flow racks.

		Stellar Technology introduces Series LSU61X short stroke LVDT - 03/11/10 LSU61X is suited for applications where dynamic measurement is needed but space is limited. Price: $390.

		Tapeswitch releases long range perimeter guards - 03/11/10 Perimeter guard provides high resolution (100mm) with a maximum range of 30 meters.

		Siemens introduces SD100 IEEE841 low vibration motor - 03/10/10 SD100's frame, bearing housings, stator and rotor surpass the demanding vibration requirements of the IEEE Std 841 2009.

		Fujitsu releases FTP-63AMCL OEM label printer - 03/10/10 FTP-63AMCL is capable of printing a variety of text, characters, graphics, international fonts, and 2D barcodes such as QR, Maxi and PDF417. Price: $96.

		Burkert announces Type 6650 Flipper solenoid valve - 03/10/10 The valve’s internal design enables effective flushing of materials through the device such as formerly known in rocker valves only.

		Keithley publishes Digital Multimeter technical library on CD - 03/10/10 CD-based library includes more than 100 documents, including measurement tips, application notes, and product selection guides.

		ARC says automation increasing in Food and Beverage - 03/10/10 Automation expenditures in the food and beverage industry are expected to reach $6 billion by 2013.

		Danfoss Drives introduces VLT PROFINET MCA120 card - 03/10/10 Card expands communication capabilities of the VLT AutomationDrive to PROFINET-based networks.

		DuroPC announces RAC190 & TWR191 industrial computers - 03/10/10 RAC190 & TWR191 have up to 3.06 GHz speed, 8 processing threads with Intel HT technology, 8 MB of Intel Smart Cache, and 3 Channels of DDR3 1066 MHz memory.

		Emerson publishes brochure on dirty service control valves - 03/10/10 Brochure describes Fisher cavitation control for dirty service applications.

		ABB opens factory in Vietnam - 03/10/10 ABB opened a new facility for manufacturing power products near Hanoi, Vietnam.

		Advantech acquires DLoG GmbH - 03/10/10 Advantech acquired DLoG GmbH from Augusta Technologie for €12.85 million.

		Perle Systems introduces Ethernet to Fiber media converters - 03/10/10 Ethernet to Fiber converters extend the distance of networks by enabling connections of Ethernet based equipment over a fiber optic link.

		mikroElektronika announces PICPLC16 v6 PLC - 03/10/10 PICPLC16 v6 PLC has GSM/GPRS communication, Serial Ethernet, and is priced at $159.

		Meggitt releases Endevco Model 7290E accelerometer - 03/10/10 7290E high-precision variable capacitance accelerometer has integral digital temperature compensation for accurate measurement of low-frequency events.

		SUBNET's SEL Relay Data Emulator simulates substation communication - 03/10/10 Emulator helps substation integrators and utilities bench test substation systems while eliminating the risk of a disturbance.

		Sepro America announces Axess 44 servo robot - 03/09/10 Axess 44 robot has a standard horizontal stroke of 2500mm for use with injection-molding machines as large as 1000 tons.

		Phidgets releases 1135 voltage sensor - 03/09/10 1135 sensor can measure voltages from -30 to +30V with a typical error of ±0.7%.

		Measurement Computing enhances free DAQ software - 03/09/10 Enhancements in version 6.0 include 64-bit drivers and ULx (Universal Library Extensions) for National Instruments LabVIEW. It can be downloaded for free.

		Motoman introduces SIA5D robot with 7-axis arm - 03/09/10 7-axis design with wrist performance characteristics enable freedom of movement and the ability to maneuver in very tight areas.

		ITT introduces PCMCIA I/O card kits - 03/09/10 Snap-on and ultrasonic PCMCIA I/O kits feature standard card end closure moldings along with the ability to accommodate specialized end caps or extension box designs. Price: from $1,20.

		LDDLIGHT introduces IHR Series ring lights - 03/09/10 IHR Series are for applications requiring high light intensity, illumination of large areas or long working distances.

		Tillamook Creamery weighs cheese with Avery Weigh-Tronix - 03/09/10 The E1310 checkweigher provides NTEP Class III legal-for-trade weighing with sealed, stainless steel load cells and 500 percent overload protection.

		ABB announces PVS800 solar inverter - 03/09/10 PVS800 feeds clean solar power into medium- or low-voltage grids via transformers and switchgear.

		Advantech announces FPM-5191G flat panel monitor - 03/09/10 FPM-5191G has an XGA TFT LCD, NEMA4/IP65 compliant flat-sealed front panel, direct VGA and DVI-D video inputs, front-accessible USB port, and an optional resistive touch screen.

		Semaphore adds SCADA video training to its web site - 03/09/10 The video series provides tips and insights on making most of SCADA products.

		Emerson wireless helps improve operator efficiency for Novartis - 03/09/10 Emerson’s DeltaV with a Wi-Fi network and mobile operator stations are providing process and plant information to operators at the Novartis biotech production centre in France.

		CalAmp introduces Air Traffic Controller for wireless networks - 03/09/10 ATC allows multiple wireless applications to share a single wireless network while maintaining optimal communications performance.

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