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		IEC 61499 Function Blocks for Embedded and Distributed Control Systems Design, 2nd Edition - $99.00 IEC 61499 is the standard for distributed control systems that follows on from the IEC 61131 standard for programmable logic controllers (PLC). This book is a practical guide for component-based development of distributed embedded and control systems as proposed by this international standard.

		Advantech product selection guides, solution or product catalogs, case studies Advantech offers a number of solution guides, product selection guides, catalogs and case studies - many are available in PDF format. The eAutomation Solutions Catalog introduces a full range of products, focusing on the following vertical sectors: Machine Automation, Power & Energy, Building Automation, Environment Monitoring Systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and Facility Management Systems.

		WAGO Expands Free A-B Add-On Instruction Software Suite - 03/12/12 Enhancements include support for WAGO’s Frequency Counter Module, 2-channel and 4-Channel 0-20mA Input Modules, as well as 2-channel 0–10V DC Output Module.

		igus puts product details on EPLAN - 12/19/11 igus provides device data and linking CAE and production configurations on EPLAN.

		Servo2Go announces Motion Control Textbook & Video Library - 08/25/11 Focusing on Motion Control Technology & Embedded Systems, the library has 10 Teaching Textbooks & Videos.


		Stealth Computer Announces Customization Services - 08/23/11 Stealth will custom build computers for DC input power, multiple expansion slots, RAID, redundancy, NEMA/IP environmental protection, and high shock, temperature, vibration protection.

		Power Sources Unlimited upates web site - 08/10/11 Web site covers AC Front Ends, Rectifiers, DC Input Front Ends, DC/DC Bus Converters, Chassis Mount AC/DC Supplies, DC Power Systems, Chassis Mount DC/DC Supplies, Inverters, and more.

		RS Components Available in CADENAS catalog - 08/09/11 RS product data is now available digitally and can be used by PARTsolutions and SAP users directly without data loss.

		MEDER announces Reed Sensor & Magnet Design Evaluation Kits - 08/03/11 These kits provide engineers with quick and convenient access to sensor systems for evaluation purposes, taking the guesswork out of the sensor design process.

		Acrosser updates its Website - 06/23/11 Website covers Industrial Computers, Solutions for Embedded Computing, Network Security and Console Servers.

		Video Demonstrates Value of Power Conditioning - 06/14/11 The four-minute video by Emerson Network Power demonstrates the dramatic difference a power conditioner can make in overall power quality and in the protection of mission-critical electronics from harmful power disturbances.

		Brainboxes lance un site Web français - 05/23/11 Il suffit de taper fr.brainboxes.com dans votre navigateur ou cliquez sur le drapeau de langue en haut à droite de la page en langue anglaise.

		Dust Networks announces SmartMesh IP evaluation kits - 05/11/11 The standard SmartMesh IP Evaluation Kit provides everything needed to demonstrate mesh network performance, data monitoring, digital actuation, and event notification.

		Adeneo provides Windows Embedded Compact 7 support for TI’s OMAP 4 - 05/02/11 OEMs can now use Adeneo Embedded’s support services to optimize the newly-released Windows Embedded Compact platform on TI’s latest OMAP technology

		MIPS Technologies starts Developer Community on web - 04/14/11 The site is tailored to the needs of software developers working with the Android platform, Linux operating system and other applications for MIPS-Based hardware.

		Wapice releases Free CAN diagnostic tool - 04/12/11 CANrunner can monitor real-time data on CAN bus, analyze and catch problems on a CAN bus, and view CAN bus statistics.

		FCI announces BtB/Wtb microsite - 04/11/11 Microsite for Board-to-Board/Wire-to-Board Modular Systems includes a core product selector.

		ITT Expands Dynamic 3D Modeling Website - 01/31/11 Online resource enables design engineers to search for ITT's industrial and high-reliability interconnects; select various output model formats; and directly request the generation of a 3D model.

		C&K Components publishes switch Catalog - 12/14/10 The 754-page catalog highlights pushbutton, tactile, detect, toggle, rocker, DIP, slide, snap, rotary, switchlock and thumbwheel switches.

		Wilbrecht publishes LEDCO Catalog - 12/02/10 24 page color catalog features LED, neon and incandescent indicator lights.

		Acromag offers Technology Community Web Page - 12/01/10 The community page contains white papers, tech briefs and articles on signal conditioning, industrial PCs, high speed networks and embedded I/O processing.

		Baseblock Software offers free Modbus RTU test software - 11/22/10 Free utility for Windows XP, VISTA and 7 allows users to test and troubleshoot modbus RTU device communication over serial and Ethernet networks.

		3S-Smart Software Solutions publishes CoDeSys Device Directory - 11/15/10 The CoDeSys Device Directory provides a comprehensive overview of almost 400 devices.

		Opto 22 updates its website - 11/01/10 Enhancements include a SNAP PAC Configurator that allows users to design and build a complete SNAP PAC System—I/O processor, mounting rack, and modules.

		NAG Library available for Robotics and Automation Engineers - 10/29/10 The NAG Library for .NET provides the algorithms in areas such as optimization, curve and surface fitting, FFTs, interpolation, linear algebra, wavelet transforms, etc.

		National Instruments enhances LabVIEW FPGA IPNet - 10/24/10 Enhancements include a fully integrated global search with a filter that facilitates sorting results by category, supported versions and rating.

		Allied publishes 2011 Catalog - 10/03/10 The 2011 Catalog showcases more than 120,000 products from over 300 suppliers.

		Adeneo Embedded supports OMAP3530 development kit. - 09/20/10 Free Board Support Packages (BSPs) have a fully integrated Wireless stack for the PTI FlashBoard on Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact.

		DSPRobotics offers free FlowStone programming software - 08/30/10 A free copy of FlowStone Graphical Programming Language for real-time Digital Signal Processing (DSP) can be downloaded online.

		Microchip offers free DC/DC Converter Reference Designs - 08/23/10 Complete documentation—including software, Gerber files, MATLAB models, Webinars and application notes—can be downloaded for free from Microchip’s Web site.

		Inductive Automation offers free software development kit - 08/16/10 The Ignition Module Software Development Kit (SDK) is now available for free via the Inductive Automation website.

		Weidmuller updates RailDesigner DIN-rail software - 07/06/10 Improvements in version 5.0 include data exchange enhancements, a real-time 3D plan and print option, a search and replace feature and an improved printing menu.

		Keithley releases CD of Nanotechnology Test Tutorials - 06/16/10 Free CD includes technical papers, articles, data sheets, and links to online seminars covering a wide range of nanotechnology test applications.

		Bourns publishes application notes on Port Interface Circuit Protection - 06/15/10 Design documentation assists designers in selecting the appropriate circuit protection solution for a specific port interface.

		Wieland offers Online configurator for connector selection - 05/26/10 In a few simple steps, users can choose from 1,500 individual components to create their own application specific connectors.

		Innovasic Semiconductor offers Industrial Ethernet Developer Portal - 05/26/10 The portal is a secure and private workspace with tutorials, design and conformance testing resources, online access to evaluation hardware, comprehensive FAQs, and direct technical support.

		Banner Publishes 2010 Catalog - 05/18/10 Catalog covers sensors, vision, wireless, indicators, and machine safety products.

		Datalogic website available in Italian - 05/12/10 Il nuovo Web site è stato tradotto in italiano per aiutare i relativi clienti a scegliere la soluzione che è adatti ai relativi bisogni.

		ISA publishes Embedded Device Security Assurance Specifications - 04/29/10 The ISA Security Compliance Institute (ISCI) posted two of three key elements of the ISASecure Embedded Device Security Assessment (EDSA) certification specification on its website.

		Beckhoff offers free EtherNet/IP software - 04/27/10 Free software applet streamlines integration of Beckhoff I/O into EtherNet/IP systems with automated mapping features.

		Numerical Algorithms for SMP and Multicore - 04/15/10 The NAG Library for SMP and Multicore contains over 1600 routines. Engineers can download the NAG Library.

		ISA publishes Online ISA Directory of Automation - 04/11/10 This valuable resource—the top purchasing guide in the automation field—is available to ISA’s members from a link on the ISA homepage.

		AutomationDirect offers free programming software - 04/08/10 Users can download the Think & Do v8.04 Keyless Development Demo package for free, create software applications with Think & Do, and download these applications to an unlimited number of WinPLC targets.

		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.

		Automation, Systems, and Instrumentation Dictionary No technical library is complete without this comprehensive dictionary covering the entire vocabulary of automation, systems, and instrumentation. This authoritative fourth edition contains the latest trends in industrial instrumentation and automation. References relevant to ISA and IEC standards are included throughout, along with illustrations to enhance the definitions of more difficult terminology. With CDROM.

		ISA publishes book on Reasoning Machines in Factory Automation - 03/07/10 The authors predict future production platforms will adapt to market changes with a minimum of human involvement. The book targets reasoning machines that are able to collaborate and automatically reconfigure themselves.

		Allied redesigns its web site - 03/01/10 Redesigned web site features 18 product categories and enhanced search capabilities that make it easier for engineers to find electronic components.

		Echoflex releases $149 energy harvesting evaluation kit - 02/26/10 The kit includes building blocks for fully-integrated systems: energy generation, energy conditioning and storage, sensor power balance, low power timers and a microprocessor for OEM custom development.

		PI publishes catalog on piezo technology and nanopositioning - 02/24/10 The 560 page digital publication contains extensive tutorials on piezo motion technology, the fundamentals of nanopositioning, micropositioning and nanometrology.

		Fluke publishes test tool catalog - 02/16/10 64-page catalog covers electrical, HVAC, mechanical, controls, general operations, building diagnostics, and energy management.

		Mouser publishes virtual catalog - 12/10/09 Mouser’s e-catalog can be accessed by anyone who downloads the free Silverlight plug-in for IE6, IE7, IE8, Firefox, Safari, Opera, or Chrome

		Open-source SERCOS III driver library available - 12/07/09 An open source software driver library for the SERCOS lll real-time Ethernet communication system master implementation is now available via the web.

		Free Open-source EtherNet/IP communication stack - 11/18/09 Designed to connect a wide range of products using open communication standards, developers can download the new license and royalty-free adapter stack through SourceForge.net.

		Allied Electronics releases 2010 catalog - 10/18/09 Catalog has more than 115,000 products from 300 industry suppliers. 13,000 new products were added to the catalog this year.

		National Instruments offers 8,000 Drivers on IDNet - 10/06/09 From IDNet, engineers can download LabVIEW Plug and Play, LabWindows/CVI Plug and Play and Interchangeable Virtual Instrument (IVI) instrument drivers to automate measurements from instruments.

		Paper describes Reliability of Piezo Actuators - 10/06/09 By Physik Instrumente Paper describes the development and lifetime tests of PI's ceramic encapsulated actuators in comparison with conventional polymer coated piezo actuators. Several graphs enable the quick calculation of lifetime under different operational and environmental conditions.

		PackML Implementation Guide - 10/05/09 This implementation guide, by the OMAC Packaging Workgroup, has been created to aid software developers in achieving a clean and efficient implementation of PackML.

		Avalue releases computer-on-module StarterKits - 09/23/09 ESK-COM and ESK-ETX StarterKits contain COM express or ETX CPU modules with one Micro-ATX or ATX carrier board for quick test and evaluation.

		Green Hills opens Networking Solutions Center - 09/22/09 The Solutions Center is staffed by a team of engineering veterans dedicated to advancing network protocol technology, industry protocol collaboration, and network security.

		SolaHD publishes guide to surge protection - 09/16/09 Enduring Protection, a 28-page catalog, gives detailed specifications and current information on available surge protection devices, Active Tracking filters, and data/signal line surge protectors.

		Nameplates for Industry publishes Membrane switch design guide - 09/02/09 Design guide helps users determine the suitability of a membrane switch for their product, equipment or instrumentation.

		Microchip offers free Graphics Display Designer software - 08/31/09 Graphics Display Designer software tool allows a designer to visually create screens on a computer and then auto-generate the code that draws these screens.

		UEI publishes Short-form Product Catalog - 08/25/09 Catalog covers Ethernet I/O systems, standalone data loggers, Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs), Simulink targets, and Modbus TCP slaves.

		Dataforth publishes 2009 product catalog - 05/04/09 Catalog covers signal conditioning, data acquisition, and data communication products.

		Rugged Notebook technical note - 04/06/09 By EVOC Rugged notebooks can be used for data acquisition, equipment testing, communications, etc. In various kinds of harsh and hostile environments, rugged notebooks can be seen acting as unfailing mobile computing platforms.

		PREMO upgrades inductive components website - 02/25/09 Website contains full product information, downloadable technical datasheets and an advanced search to find inductive components from low frequency antennas to high power EMC filters.

		Omron redesigns its web site to shorten searches - 02/09/09 The new site combines enhanced research, selection, sourcing and shopping tools tuned to deliver a satisfying experience based on input from customers and distributors.

		Onset offers 30-Day trial of Data Logging Software - 01/22/09 HOBOware Pro 2.7.1 graphing and analysis software package for HOBO data loggers is available for a free trial.

		B&B Electronics publishes Winter 2009 catalog - 01/21/09 Catalog covers Modbus/TCP Ethernet, Gigabit and PoE Ethernet switches, media converters, wireless modems, serial converters, plus digital and analog remote I/O.

		Daintree Networks introduces wireless application development kits - 01/08/09 Kits let developers take individual ZigBee smart products (such as lights, heating and cooling, and security) and turn them into smart energy solutions and services.

		EPLAN announces Web-based Portal - 01/08/09 EPLAN Data Portal streamlines the integration of device data into the design process, providing the user with access to data from many major component manufacturers.

		Mouser publishes European Catalogue and Websites - 11/11/08 The 980-page catalogue will be available in English and German with pricing in Euros and GB pounds.

		Omron publishes Industrial Automation product catalog - 10/09/08 The catalog contains 800 pages with more than 4,800 products, including hundreds of new items.

		Macraigor Systems offers free debug tool for ARM Cortex-M3 - 10/07/08 The Eclipse Ganymede for ARM Cortex-M3 processors is available immediately as a free download.

		Allied releases 2009 Catalog - 10/07/08 Catalog has over 115,000 products plus technical information and product photos.

		Macraigor Systems offers free GNU toolset for Eclipse - 10/06/08 Free Eclipse Ganymede-compliant embedded debugging solution runs on many standard evaluation boards for hosting on Windows and Linux platforms.

		Moxa publishes embedded computing stories - 10/06/08 Stories cover environmental monitoring, power automation, FAB management, solar energy, factory automation, and security.

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