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 Runtime-Free .NET HMI Development Components
Add realistic control panel look & feel to your Visual Studio.NETapplications. Buttons, switches, lights, meters, gauges, sliders, panels, displays. Click for Free Trial Software |
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 Dual axis inclinometer sensor from TURCK
Angular tilt detection sensors feature compact rectangular housings; may be mounted at ±10, ±45, ±60 and ±85° angles. |
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_thumb(1).jpg ) Rockwell Automation releases Logix-XT for extreme environments
Logix-XT controller, FLEX I/O-XT and communication modules reduce the need for additional heating and cooling equipment. |
 Phoenix Contact enhances QUINT SFB power supply
With a 20 A output at 12 V DC, the power supply is suitable for solar, wind turbine, telecommunications and process control applications. |
_thumb.jpg) Axiomtek announces NA-200A network appliance
NA-200A comes with six high-speed Gigabit LAN ports, suitable for firewalls, VPN, anti-spam and anti-virus applications, as well as intrusion detection and prevention. |
_thumb.jpg) Beckhoff introduces C66xx industrial PCs with Quad CPUs
C66xx series includes two versions with either the powerful Intel Core2 Duo or Core2 Quad processors on a Beckhoff ATX motherboard. |
_thumb.jpg) iKey introduces intrinsically safe wireless keyboards
DW-5K-IS and BT-87-TP-IS keyboards are FM-approved for Class I, II, and III, Division I, Groups C, D, E, F and G. |
_thumb.jpg) Tolomatic announces linear ICR Basic SmartActuator
ICR Basic combines a powerful servomotor with a rugged ball screw housed in a sturdy aluminum extrusion. |
_thumb.jpg) ifm efector introduces 3D Image Sensor
3D Image Sensor measures size, shape and volume for applications such as palletzing and de-palletizing, material handling, bulk level of materials and intelligent routing/sorting. Price: $1450. |
_thumb.jpg) Lanner introduces LEC-2010 Intel Atom embedded computer
LEC-2010 has a PCI or PCI Express expansion slot, six USB 2.0 ports, six serial ports and 8 digital I/O, and runs Windows or Linux. |
_thumb.jpg) Softing releases SIMATIC STEP7 and PDM Driver
SIMATIC driver seamlessly integrates Softing's PROFIBUS (master) interface boards and PROFIBUS gateways with SIMATIC STEP7 and PDM. |
 Emerson expands Smart Wireless starter kit
Enhancements include discrete switches as well as vibration and pH transmitters. |
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_thumb.jpg) Emerson controls improve profitability at SABIC Innovative Plastics
Emerson developed an Adaptive Model Predictive Controller (AMPC) that is optimizing production and improving profitability at SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Bergen op Zoom facility in The Netherlands.
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 Linear motors improve speed, positioning
By Siemens
Brief description of how linear motors work, advantages in machine applications, and typical applications.
Omron STI announces Asset Relocation Assessment services
Program helps companies determine the federal and local compliance level of its machines that qualify for relocation, and the cost to bring those machines into compliance. |
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 Growing a Successful Building Controls Business Webinar
May 28, 2009 10-11 am CDT
Whether you are an existing dealer in the building controls business or thinking about starting a business in the field, this webinar will contain information to help you take your business to the next level.
_thumb.jpg) Siemens Answers for Industry conference
June 9 – 11, 2009 Long Beach, CA
Free event features seminars, hands-on technology demonstrations networking and best-practice sharing to help attendees answer the toughest questions facing their industries today.
IEC 61131 Programming training
Eaton's Training Services is a PLCopen certified training center for the IEC 61131-3 programming language standard. |
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- AB PLC Training Workshop: June 1- 3, 2009
- SICK Machine Safety Seminar: June 1, 2009
- Automation Shanghai 2009 Exhibition: June 2-4, 2009
- Sensors Expo & Conference: June 8-10, 2009
- International Robots, Vision & Motion Control Show and Conference: June 8-11, 2009
- Honeywell User Group Meeting: June 14-18, 2009
- Hazardous Areas Conference: June 17-18, 2009
- Principles of Web Handling: June 17-18, 2009
- Rockwell Automation RSTechED: June 21-26, 2009
- Regional Forum: Electrical Engineering: July 1-2, 2009
- PLC Troubleshooting Workshop: July 22-24, 2009
- ControlLogix and RSLogix 5000 Training Seminar: July 28-30, 2009
- Critical Machine Maintenance-Switchgears, Circuit Breakers & Transformers: July 27-28, 2009
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TURCK obtains FM Approval for quick disconnect sensor cordset
Quick disconnect sensors may be used in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D environments when equipped with a TURCK lokfast guard.
SICK joins PTO
SICK joined the PROFIBUS/PROFINET Trade Association (PTO) North America.
Emerson acquires Scientific Instruments' analyzer product line
The product line includes silica, sodium, phosphate and hydrazine monitors that are used to control and safeguard critical plant processes.
FRABA joins Rockwell Automation Encompass program
FRABA is the North American unit of the FRABA Group, a producer of specialized industrial sensor equipment for automation applications. |
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_thumb.jpg) ABB to control solar power project in U.S.
ABB will provide a System 800xA to control the Sierra commercial demonstration facility in California.
Wonderware to supply SCADA system to China National Railway
The project involves the automation of all power monitoring points for a majority of the Chinese railroad system and will feature 3 million I/O points.
ABB to supply controls for new combined cycle plant in Thailand
ABB will supply a System 800xA for PTT Chemical’s Electrical Power and Steam (EPS) Project.
Emerson to supply Ovation SCADA System to wind farm in Oregon
In addition to collecting data from Vestas and Siemens subsystems, the Ovation SCADA system will gather data from substation controls and switchgear.
SICK to supply cameras to USPS packaging processing project
SICK will provide Ruler E 3D cameras as part of continuing improvements to the United States Postal Service’s Automated Package Processing System (APPS).
ABB to supply System 800xA for new power station in New York
The order includes operator consoles, AC800M Controllers, System 800xA and S800 I/O with HART. |
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