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Red Lion publishes catalog of process control products
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Rugged Notebook technical note
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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. |
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Siemens publishes life science solutions design guide
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SME Annual Conference
June 7-9, 2009 Philadelphia, PA
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National Instruments extends ELVIS for hands-on learning
ELVIS incorporates an onboard, 100 MS/s oscilloscope and a series of add-on boards to extend the platform beyond instrumentation and circuits applications. |
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ICONICS announces webcast series
April-May 2009 10:00 AM EDT
Series covers a wide range of technologies, including 64-bit solutions, GIS-integrated SCADA and energy analytics. Each Webcast lasts approximately 30 minutes. |
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- 54th Analysis Division Symposium: April 19-23, 2009
- ControlLogix and RSLogix 5000 Training Seminar: April 20-23, 2009
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- Fieldbus Foundation North American End User Seminar: April 21-23, 2009
- Principles of Flexible Web Slitting Seminar: April 29-30, 2009
- CSIA Executive Conference: May 1-2, 2009
- 2009 Software Conference: May 6-7, 2009
- The 3rd Int'l Industrial Control & Automation Technology: May 9-11, 2009
- Plant Maintenance and Design Engineering: May 12-14, 2009
- Pumps Conference: May 12-14, 2009
- Quick Start for EtherNet/IP: Training for New Developers: May 14, 2009
- 2009 3D Collaboration & Interoperability Conference: May 17-20, 2009
- Safety Control & Instrumentation Systems Conference: May 19-21, 2009
- Yokogawa Technology Fair & Users Conference: May 19-21, 2009
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