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Banner's EZ-light tower displays up to five colors
Preassembled and preconfigured multi-segment indicators replace conventional stack lights, which often require time-consuming assembly and complex wiring. |
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Opto 22 adds microSD to SNAP PAC
PACs have a microSD card slot in the top of the controller that supports standard microSD memory cards up to 2 GB in capacity. |
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Beckhoff Bus Terminals measure pressure
KM37xx pressure measuring terminals record differential and absolute pressures from hoses connected to pressure tanks, pressurized cabins, pneumatic and suction systems. |
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Advantech adds two USB to Serial converters
USB-4604B and USB-4604BM offer plug-and-play serial connectivity to RS-232/422/485 devices for USB-equipped PCs and systems. |
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AXIOMTEK's eBOX640 embedded computer handles harsh environments
eBOX640-822-FL has a rugged aluminum housing and anti-vibration and thermal resistance for industrial automation, digital signage and vehicle applications. |
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Phoenix Contact releases ValueLine industrial PCs
ValueLine fanless industrial PCs have 15- or 17-inch TFT touch screens, Core2Duo 1.5 GHz or Celeron M1.0 GHz CPUs, up to 4 GB DDR-RAM, and rugged 64 GB solid-state hard drive (SSHD). |
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Emerson releases DanPac controller for custody transfer
DanPac controller allows operator control of Daniel high precision oil and gas custody transfer and fiscal flow metering systems. |
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ABB's orifice flowmeter can cut installation costs by 50%
OriMaster one-piece flowmeter comes fully configured and pressure tested, solving many of the problems associated with sizing, selection, installation and operation of conventional orifice plate installations. |
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I Can Integrate This System Myself--Or Can I?
By Steve Lankford, Diamond Phoenix
There are many things to consider when taking on a material handling project. It's in your best interest to have a systems integrator take responsibility for delivering a system that meets your expectations and goals.
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Electric Drives and Controls Training
Bosch Rexroth offers automation and motion control training at its facilities in Rochester Hills, MI, and Hoffman Estates, IL, as well as customized, in-plant training for customers. |
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George Brown College offers Online Robotics Training
Robotics Technician Certificate is a computer-based home study program that enables students to study remotely, using CD-based curriculum, a robotic simulator and a traditional textbook to master robotics in manufacturing. |
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ABB Technology Days
April 22-23, 2009 Auburn Hills, MI
Technology Days will feature live demonstrations and dozens of in-depth seminars on the latest in lean industrial robotic technology. |
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Upcoming Events & Training
- Netrino offers Embedded Systems Training Courses: through April, 2009
- Opto 22 Intelligent Remote I/O for Allen-Bradley Logix Platforms: March-April 2009
- WESTEC 2009: March 30-April 2, 2009
- The Vision Show: March 31-April 2, 2009
- Logichem Europe 2009: March 31-April 3, 2009
- American Society of Engineering Education Northeast Conference: April 3-4, 2009
- International Conference on Hybrid Systems: Computation and Control: April 13-15, 2009
- SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing 2009: April 13-17, 2009
- AB PLC Training Workshop: April 15-17, 2009
- MatrikonOPC User Group Houston: April 16, 2009
- 54th Analysis Division Symposium: April 19-23, 2009
- ControlLogix and RSLogix 5000 Training Seminar: April 20-23, 2009
- Hannover Messe 2009: April 20-24, 2009
- Fieldbus Foundation North American End User Seminar: April 21-23, 2009
- Principles of Flexible Web Slitting Seminar: April 29-30, 2009
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ABB to build $400 million worth of substations in Kuwait
ABB will design, supply, install, test and commission substations which will increase transmission voltage from 300 kilovolt (kV) to 400 kV. |
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Honeywell to install training system at Salalah Methanol plant
Honeywell will install its UniSim Operations Suite simulation solution at the Salalah Methanol Company (SMC) facility in the Salalah Free Zone in Oman. |
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HIMA to provide Evonik Degussa with fieldbus safety system
HIMA will provide two HIMax CPUs, two system bus modules, two digital output and three input modules, one analog output module and one communications module for PROFIBUS-DP. |
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Emerson to automate Mitsubishi advanced polymers plant
Emerson will provide PlantWeb, Foundation fieldbus instrumentation, analyzers, DeltaV controls, AMS software, valves, engineering and project management. |
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ABB to electrify coal mine in Mozambique
ABB will provide electrification and automation solutions to maximize productivity, monitor energy use and minimize energy consumption at a new coal mine. |
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Honeywell to control Egyptian fertilizer plant
Equipment includes an Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS), safety systems, and Foundation fieldbus technology. |
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