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Application Stories
Machine vision cameras used in animated feature film

Machine vision cameras used in animated feature film
Instead of shooting on film, director of photography Pete Kozachik acquired the movie's frame-by-frame footage using three dozen 11-megapixel Princeton Instruments MEGAPLUS cameras.

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New Products
ASI introduces XMT mini photoelectric sensors

ASI introduces XMT mini photoelectric sensors
XMT sensors are available in diffuse reflective, focalized, polarized retro reflective, retro reflective for transparent, and through beam models.

ORing-Networking releases IAP-6701-WG+ wireless access point

ORing-Networking releases IAP-6701-WG+ wireless access point
IAP-6701-WG+ industrial wireless products support IEEE802.11 b/g and Power-over-Ethernet, with a 54 Mbps transmission Rate.

Winters Instruments announces D70 diaphragm seal

Winters Instruments announces D70 diaphragm seal
D70 Series seal withstands severe process applications and comes with a backing plate that will prevent the diaphragm from rupturing if the pressure sensing instrument fails.

Advantech adds rackmount models to serial device server line

Advantech adds rackmount models to serial device server line
EKI-1528 and EKI-1526 have 8 and 16 RS-232/422/485 serial ports in a 1U rackmount chassis for high-density remote monitoring, management and control of serial devices over Ethernet and IP networks.

Misumi introduces magnetic transmission drive components

Misumi introduces magnetic transmission drive components
Magnetic drive components operate on the principle of attractive force and thus function without contact, resulting in ultra low dust generation.

Bison Gear introduces VWDIR20 AC gearmotors

Bison Gear introduces VWDIR20 AC gearmotors
VWDIR20 AC gearmotors feature 1/4 horsepower 115V 60 Hz split phase electric motors, fixed output speeds from 120 to 6 RPM, and continuous torque ratings from 100 to 600 in-lb.

Eclipse Technologies updates X & Z purge systems

Eclipse Technologies updates X & Z purge systems
Updated versions meet hazardous area requirements by continuously purging the enclosure with compressed air or nitrogen.

Control Microsystems expands SCADARange wireless instruments Control Microsystems expands SCADARange wireless instruments
Additions include a multi-input field unit, high-gain antenna, and remote sensor mounting on selected SCADARange field units.
IEI releases ALOHA laptop touch display console IEI releases ALOHA laptop touch display console
ALOHA 7-in-1 laptop display console has a 10.2” or 12.1” wide touch screen control unit.
TURCK introduces Q12 ultrasonic sensor

TURCK introduces Q12 ultrasonic sensor
The small profile of the sensor allows it to be mounted in narrow spaces, like those found in packaging applications.

These are just a few of the latest products introduced this week
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Resources & Literature
 

ISA publishes IEC 61499 and Safety Resources books
ISA published “Real-Time Execution for IEC 61499,” and “Safety Profiles for Real-Time Ethernet-Based Industrial Automation Networks.”

 

Honeywell offers TUV Rheinland security training
Through the TÜV Security Professional Manager training course, plant personnel can gain a better understanding of best practices that can help make their plants more secure.

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Opto 22 announces Logix I/O seminar dates
The seminar describes benefits of adding SNAP I/O to Allen-Bradley PLC and PAC systems.

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Company & Organization News
  Autodesk acquires BIMWorld Assets
Autodesk completed the acquisition of BIMWorld, a privately-owned business specializing in the production and distribution of branded BIM content for building product manufacturers.
  Autodesk acquires iLogic Technology
Autodesk completed the acquisition of iLogic software and related technology from Canada-based Logimetrix, Inc.
  Kepware to supply PLC connectivity software to Systech International
Kepware will provide connectivity software for PLCs on pharmaceutical packaging equipment.

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Project News
  Honeywell to supply process simulation solutions to Casale Group
Casale Group will use UniSim Design Suite in the design of new chemical facilities around the world.

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