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| Product Sponsor - EMX Industries |
 Manage and Verify Color Quality on any Material
ColorMax View™ specifically developed for high-speed, in-line color verification. Specs and applications at www.emxinc.com.
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_thumb.jpg) SICK STEGMANN introduces SEK/SEL52 capacitive motor feedback systems
SEK/SEL52 motor feedback systems are ideal not only as an alternative in applications currently using resolvers, but where users need higher performance final positioning. |
_thumb.jpg) GE Fanuc enhances Proficy Workflow
Enhancements in version 1.2 include a new form designer, ActiveX Task List, a Dynamic Task List, and one-click deployment. |
_thumb.jpg) Emerson announces Model 6081-C wireless conductivity transmitter
Rosemount Analytical Model 6081-C is compliant with the WirelessHART communications standard making it fully compatible with a host of other wireless devices.
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_thumb.jpg) Banner seals PresencePLUS P4 vision sensor to IP68
With its new IP68 rating, the vision sensor withstands demanding washdown conditions, as well as dust and debris common in harsh-duty environments. |
_thumb.jpg) Beckhoff releases CP6 to replace Allen-Bradley VersaView panels
CP6 series control panels and panel PCs permit simple drop-in after removal of Allen-Bradley VersaView panels from machines and electrical cabinets. |
_thumb.jpg) AutomationDirect releases CPS pneumatic position switches
The solid-state electronic switches are available in 3-wire DC PNP and NPN normally open and PNP normally closed configurations. |
_thumb.jpg) Advantech releases EKI-2725-BE and EKI-2728-BE Ethernet Switches
These models feature an energy efficient design, resulting in 10% to 15% power savings as compared to previous models and similar models on the market. |
_thumb.jpg) Rockwell Automation adds HMI to PlantPAx control system
Additions include two visualization servers and an operator workstation, and pre-installed software and a pre-configured operating system to reduce the time needed for installing equipment. |
_thumb.jpg) Microscan announces QX Hawk liquid lens barcode imager
QX Hawk reads any barcode or 2D symbol, including 2D direct part marks (DPM), within seconds of installation. |
 TURCK adds 2-Wire DC cylinder sensor
TURCK expanded BIM-UNT cylinder position sensors with a 2-wire DC version, along with a NAMUR option for intrinsically safe applications. |
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_thumb.jpg) Linear guide feeds robots in pill sorting application
PBC Linear’s Redi-Rail linear guide was installed as a replacement positioning system for Manchac Technologies’ fully automated pharmaceutical robot.
 Emerson's pH sensors monitor wastewater at Belgian metal plant
Umicore Precious Metals Refining (UPMR) uses Rosemount Analytical PERpH-X 3400HTVP pH sensors to monitor waste water at its Hoboken plant near Antwerp, Belgium.
Xcel Energy SmartGridCity power grid uses OSIsoft PI System
The PI System stores, in a single database, electricity usage meter data for households, substation performance and status data for all four Boulder substations.
ABB silica analyzer at power plant pays for itself in three days
Analyzer provides real-time readings of steam silica content during warm start-ups of a combined cycle power plant, delivering savings of thousands of dollars per day at PPL Generation’s gas-fired plant in eastern Pennsylvania. |
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The Web of Things
By Tridium
Whitepaper discusses the state of device networks and how IP and Web technologies can become enablers to tap the huge potential of smart devices. |
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| Resources & Literature |
_thumb.jpg) Misumi publishes 2009 single axis actuator catalog
Catalog has new products plus an extensive array of actuators, specifications and technical information to aid in the selection process.
Emerson publishes Commercial Service Regulator DVD
DVD provides principle of operation animations, product cross references, and product literature. Multiple language versions are available in English, French and Italian. |
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PAS to supply Invensys with Integrity documentation software
PAS will provide Invensys clients with a comprehensive suite of system documentation and configuration management tools and services.
ABB to update Sun Paper's China mill with System 800xA
Industrial IT System 800xA and 11 operator workplaces will be installed to control and improve the output of the mill’s new fine paper machine PM23, supplied by Metso. |
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_thumb.jpg) Opto 22 to sell N-TRON products
Opto 22 will sell N-TRON's line of industrial Ethernet network switches and wireless access points.
_thumb.jpg) ARC says investments in infrastructure will help AC drives market
Once global economic stability is restored, the use of high power AC drives will increase at a faster rate across all industrial segments.
_thumb.jpg) WAGO celebrates 30th anniversary
Established in 1979 in a small suburban Milwaukee office by one employee, WAGO operates out of a 75,000 sq. ft manufacturing complex in Germantown, WI.
Software Toolbox joins Siemens Premium Add-on Program
Software Toolbox products listed in the Siemens catalog include TOP Server and TOP Server UCON for Siemens Simatic WinCC and WinCC flexible products.
Rockwell Automation Automation Fair expects 8,000
Rockwell Automation expects to host more than 8,000 attendees in Anaheim, CA, Nov. 11 and 12 at its 18th annual Automation Fair event. |
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_thumb.jpg) Siemens Answers for Industry
October 20-22, 2009 Minneapolis, Minn
The event offers seminars, hands-on technology demonstrations, networking and best practice sharing to help attendees answer the toughest questions facing their industries today.
Other Upcoming Events & Training:
- EtherNet/IP Proven & Complete Introductory Seminar: October 22, 2009
- ARC's Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) at ISA Expo 2009: October 6-8, 2009
- SOUTH-TEC: October 6-8, 2009
- ISA EXPO 2009: October 6-9, 2009
- Filtech 2009: October 13-15, 2009
- Fieldbus Foundation North American End User Seminar: October 15, 2009 & November 3-4, 2009
- Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS): October 19-22, 2009
- PLC Troubleshooting Workshop: October 21-23, 2009
- ControlLogix and RSLogix 5000 Training Seminar: October 26-29, 2009
- Using WirelessHART Technology in Process Industries: October-November, 2009 - various cities
- Invensys OpsManage'09: November 3-5, 2009
- Practical TCP/IP and Ethernet Networking for Industry: November 9-10, 2009
- Automation Fair: November 11-12, 2009
- Practical Boiler Control and Instrumentation for Engineers and Technicians: November 16-20, 2009
- Practical Instrumentation for Automation and Process Control: November 20-24, 2009
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