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New Products
Advantech introduces UNO-1150 embedded automation computer Advantech introduces UNO-1150 embedded automation computer
UNO-1150 includes an AMD GX2 400 MHz CPU, one RS-232 port, two RS-232/422/485 ports with automatic flow control, two 10/100Base-T RJ-45 ports, and two USB ports.
Rockwell Automation introduces IntelliVAC Plus Controller for motor starters Rockwell Automation introduces IntelliVAC Plus Controller for motor starters
IntelliVAC Plus controller delivers flexible, consistent digital control for medium voltage starters.
  Brown & Sharpe introduces TESAVISIO 200 vision system
Non-contact video measuring machine has a measurement range of 200 x 100 x 150 mm and a high resolution Color CCD camera (752 x 582 pixels) with manual focus.
Emerson announces two-wire Model 2200S Coriolis meter Emerson announces two-wire Model 2200S Coriolis meter
Model 2200S delivers +0.10% liquid flow and +0.0005 g/cm3 liquid density accuracy in continuous process and mass balance applications.
  GE Fanuc announces Proficy Change Management for CNC
Software reduces the risk and costs associated with unplanned downtime by automatically backing up and controlling centralized storage of critical CNC files.
Extech Instruments releases FLIR i-Series thermal imaging cameras Extech Instruments releases FLIR i-Series thermal imaging cameras
Models i40, i50, and i60 have picture-in-picture function that puts an IR image and a visual reference image on a color LCD.
HIMA releases HIMax safety system HIMA releases HIMax safety system
HIMax combines diagnostic-based SIL 3 safety integrity with a scalable fault-tolerant architecture that eliminates false trips.
Lanner introduces LUGE EM-F343 embedded computer Lanner introduces LUGE EM-F343 embedded computer
LUGE EM-F343 embedded computer is based on the Intel Celeron M Processor and the Mobile Intel 910GMLE Express Chipset.
PI announces M-810 6-Axis Hexapod micropositioning system PI announces M-810 6-Axis Hexapod micropositioning system
M-810 Miniature Hexapod has 5 kg load capacity and travel ranges to 40 mm (linear) and 60 deg (rotation).
  Siemens upgrades Talon Building Control to BACnet
With BACnet, TALON controls offer advanced integration capabilities and a comprehensive set of tools to ease design, installation and commissioning.
TURCK introduces BCC level sensor for plastics TURCK introduces BCC level sensor for plastics
BCC series detect the level of plastic pellets in a hopper while withstanding environmental interference.
WAGO releases 750-871 Ethernet controller for PLCs WAGO releases 750-871 Ethernet controller for PLCs
The 750-871 provides PLC control to local and networked devices without incurring additional component costs.

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From One Techie to Another

The winds of change bring automation opportunities
Maybe it's because oil, natural gas and propane prices are so high. Maybe it's because it's an election year. Whatever the reason, it's about time we see more activity - in Wind.

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Featured Article

PROFIBUS hits new highs, PROFINET to follow?
This year's PTO General Assembly Meeting again was attended by an enthusiastic group of users, suppliers, and distributors that apply PROFIBUS and PROFINET technology. Michael Bryant, Executive Director, was master of ceremonies and forecasted PROFINET will be the leading Ethernet Technology for automation applications.

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Resources & Literature
Misumi publishes machine components catalog Misumi publishes machine components catalog
2009 catalog has 250 new pages with 3,000 new products and 1,500 products with size or material additions.
SICK STEGMANN publishes Guide to Motor Feedback Systems SICK STEGMANN publishes Guide to Motor Feedback Systems
Guide provides an overview of SICK STEGMANN's motor feedback systems for high precision speed and position measurement.

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Events, Seminars & Training
  Longwatch offers free Webinars: Video, the Next Sensor for Factory Automation
September 24, 2008 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. (14:30 to 15:30 GMT)
October 8, 2008 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. (14:00 to 15:00 GMT)
Webinar discusses the emergence of new video technology, and how it can be integrated with an HMI/SCADA system.
  Green Sustainable Building Controls Conference
September 22-24, 2008 Dallas, Texas
Attending the GSBC conference in Dallas will supercharge your "Green IQ" and build your sustainability toolkit.
Misumi presents configurable component seminars and webinars Misumi presents configurable component seminars and webinars
Configuration Tech Seminars to be held in October and November 2008 and Webinars to be held in October and December 2008.

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Company & Organization News
  ABB announces Reliability Fingerprint service
Fingerprint service is a two-week assessment focused on improving site productivity, reliability practices and maintenance costs.
  Kepware connects KEPServerEX to Oracle E-Business
KEPServerEX product will deliver plant floor information directly to Oracle E-Business Suite software through interfaces built specifically for each.
  GE Fanuc supports MTConnect Standard
MTConnect ia a new communication protocol that links machine tools from varying suppliers around the world.

Other Company & Organization News:

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Application News
  Honeywell to upgrade controls at Australian alumina plant
Honeywell will expand the plant's existing DCS, add a UniSim operator training simulator, and improve plant security.
  ABB to automate Holland America cruise ship
ABB will supply propulsion and System 800xA automation systems for the Eurodam, a new cruise ship being built for Holland America Line.
  Honeywell to control Borregaard Chemical factory in Norway
Honeywell will supply an Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) at Borregaard's Ethanol, Lignin and Vanillin (ELV) production sites in Norway.

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Humor of the Week

Dilbert
Buy your work nemasis a cake.

This expains why your good automation ideas are rejected.

 

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