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---> New Products

---> Product Spotlight - Micro DCS

---> Featured Webinars

---> Events, Seminars & Training

---> Company & Organization News

---> Application News

---> New Job Opportunities

---> Automation Groups

---> Humor of the Week

New Products
Phoenix Contact introduces nanoLine programmable controller Phoenix Contact introduces nanoLine programmable controller
NanoLine programmable controller/relay has Ethernet connectivity, a removable operator display, and flow chart programming.
Bison Gear introduces VWDIR84 gearmotor Bison Gear introduces VWDIR84 gearmotor
VWDIR84 is available in 13 standard models, with output speeds from 6 to 85 RPM and torques from 50 to 600 in-lbs.
SICK introduces UC4 ultrasonic sensor for optically difficult targets SICK introduces UC4 ultrasonic sensor for optically difficult targets
The UC4 Sensor detects optically difficult targets, such as clear, shiny and dark materials in optically challenging environments.
ASI introduces Plot System Conversion Kits ASI introduces Plot System Conversion Kits
Kit is for anyone who has a working plotter but lacks marking and labeling capabilities.
Measurement Computing introduces PCI Express digital I/O boards Measurement Computing introduces PCI Express digital I/O boards
PCIe-DIO24 and PCIe-DIO96H ship with TracerDAQ data logging, viewing, and analysis software.
Kavlico introduces P500 pressure sensors Kavlico introduces P500 pressure sensors
P500 sensors have a brass housing for pressure ranges of 0-100 through 0-500 psi, or a stainless steel housing for pressure ranges up to 750 psi.
  Emerson adds communication interfaces to Coriolis transmitter
Micro Motion Model 2400S transmitters are now available with DeviceNet and PROFIBUS DP communications.
EDSA anounces Paladin Arc Flash Mitigation software EDSA anounces Paladin Arc Flash Mitigation software
Paladin Real-Time Arc Flash Analytics provide detailed, updated advisories for site personnel regarding the appropriate safety procedures and protective gear to work in a given vicinity.
Cerus introduces BAS motor starter for building automation Cerus introduces BAS motor starter for building automation
BAS starter comes complete with BACnet communications and built-in sensors and monitors required for building automation systems.
Baumer adds Profibus to FlexTop 2231 temperature transmitter Baumer adds Profibus to FlexTop 2231 temperature transmitter
Profibus communication allows online process monitoring as well as multiple process control in 2-wire networks. The FlexTop 2231 is fully configurable via Simatic PDM software.

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Product Spotlight

Micro DCS - Small to Midrange Process Control
Our contributing editor, Bill Lydon, recently reviewed the newest hardware and features of the ABB Freelance control system. ABB describes Freelance as a small footprint DCS for small to medium sized plants in the process industry and for applications requiring DCS functionality in a compact system with intuitive and efficient engineering tools.

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Featured Webinars
  Accelerating Robotics offers LabVIEW webinar
September 4, 2008 2:00 p.m. EDT
Free webinar will demonstrate how LabVIEW software and reconfigurable hardware can accelerate design and development of robotics systems.
  Rockwell Automation offers Migration Solutions Webinars
September 8-12, 2008 10 a.m. EST
Webinars discuss decision-making and execution best practices for replacing aging process automation systems.
  Unleashing the Power of OPC - A 2-Part Educational Webinar Series
September 10 and 24, 2008 - 11 AM US Eastern Time (GMT-5), 4 PM London
This series brings two VENDOR NEUTRAL presentations from the highly popular OPC Road Shows series to the comfort of your own office. These webinars will show you how to leverage OPC investments and OPC technology in your custom business and manufacturing software applications using Visual Studio.NET.
  OPCTI presents webinar on Unified Architecture
September 16, 2008 1:30 p.m. EDT
Webinar addresses the impact of the OPC Unified Architecture (UA) specification on the worldwide manufacturing industry.
Events, Seminars & Training

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Company & Organization News
  Beckhoff Automation opens office in Fond du Lac, WI
This office will serve as a regional center for Beckhoff customer training as well as for direct sales and application support.
  Siemens acquires innotec
Innotec GmbH of Schwelm, Germany, is an international vendor of digital engineering software and services for the process industry.

Other Company & Organization News:

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Application News
  Yokogawa to supply control system for BP Angola offshore platform
Yokogawa will provide an integrated control and safety system (ICSS) for a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Program in Angola.
  Invensys to supply Arkema Rotterdam with Mobile Operator Wireless Solution
Wireless will enable Arkema's field operations teams to keep in touch with process alarms and plant conditions.

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Humor of the Week

Dilbert
It's hard to argue with pure genius.

 

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