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Vision systems increase productivity
By Steve Maves for InTech
Advances in machine vision (MV) technology are creating new opportunities to increase productivity, quality, and efficiency in a wide range of applications. In the past, vision systems were expensive and difficult to use, but today, these systems are cost effective, have more capabilities, and are easy to apply thanks to advances in software.

Hannover Messe 2011 – More than 230,000 Visitors
By Bill Lydon for Automation.com
Hannover Messe 2011 was larger than any other in the last 10 years, with more than 230,000 visitors. More than 6,500 businesses from 65 countries came to Hannover to display their solutions. The attendance numbers represent a growth of 10 to 15 percent over the comparable 2009 event.

Opening ceremony at Hannover Messe 2011
Watch the video recording of the the opening ceremony - a pre-fair celebration complete with entertainment, political speeches, Hermes Award presentation, and reception. The 2011 partner country was France.

Taking control of your future
By PC Romano for InTech
There is a single, primary reason that system integrators under invest in their businesses. A comprehensive approach, using a variety of tools, will significantly improve your ability to control your own future. Here’s how to solve it.

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Toshiba Security Supplies IP VIdeo Surveillance to food distributor
Bernick's Beverages & Vending installed Toshiba IP cameras, network, and software to monitor its distribution center and offices.

Racine Federated improves manufacturing process with iPads
The EMAP system includes the deployment of several Apple iPads to the flow meter production line, including assembly, testing and shipping operations.

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Keithley Publishes E-Guide to Digital Multimeters
The e-guide provides an overview to Keithley's line of digital multimeters, including typical applications.

Parker SSD publishes AC/DC Drives Catalog
Product catalog covers AC and DC adjustable speed drives and accessories, as well as services.

ORMEC releases Library of Motion Control Videos
The videos cover the XD-Indexer, a single axis integrated controller and servo drive and its MotionSet table based software.

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• MIPS Technologies starts Developer Community on web
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Eaton introduces ESR5 safety relay
Rated for global applications, the ESR5 safety relay is designed in accordance with European standards EN 954-1, ISO 13849-1, and IEC 62061 and 61508, plus UL and CSA.

Siemens introduces Simatic RF200 compact RFID readers
Simatic RF210R, RF220R and RF260R are for applications in intralogistics and assembly lines where low to mid-performance range is necessary.

Omega releases RH511 Temperature/RH/IR/Thermocouple Meter
RH511 series is a low cost, rugged, high performance handheld temperature/relative humidity/infrared/thermocouple meter.

Phoenix Contact introduces modular ring lug terminals
Available in 9 and 13 mm profiles, the RSC/RBO family is smaller than most barrier blocks.

PPT VISION introduces IMPACT M500 line scan cameras
The series includes twelve cameras ranging from a 1024 pixel, 18.7 Khz model to a 2048 pixel, 29.2 Khz model.

Dwyer releases Series 3BV2FH Ball Valve
The stainless steel ball valve is designed to meet ANSI B16.34 flange standards and features ANSI 150# flanged ends for easy installation.

Cognex enhances In-Sight Explorer vision software
Enhancements in Version 4.5 inspection tools include an edge and surface inspection tool, bead width and position tool, and an ID tool that reads multiple codes at one time.

Rockwell Automation adds EtherNet/IP to CENTERLINE MCCs
The Ethernet connection allows CENTERLINE MCC users to access information remotely.

Exele adds Alarm Notification Message Templates to TopView
TopView 6.9.3 has Notification Message Templates that allow a user to define detailed notification message content that can be assigned to individual TopView alarms.

AMETEK releases Sorensen XG 1500 Power Supply
The unit is available with output voltages ranging from 8 V (187.5 A maximum output current) to 600 V (2.5 A maximum output current).

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Festo appoints Richard Huss CEO
Huss comes to Festo US from Bosch Rexroth, where for the past 10 years he was Vice President and General Manager.

GE Acquires CSense Systems analytic software
The CSense technology establishes an open programming workbench for advanced analytic technologies used to build solutions for prediction, root cause analysis and advanced process control.

Manufacturing technology consumption up 138.1%
February U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $329.43 million. With a year-to-date total of $699.16 million, 2011 is up 138.1% compared with 2010.

As One who? As One Technologies changes name to Savigent Software
Because the “As One” name has become confusing to potential customers, the company is changing its name to Savigent Software.

AMCI signs N.O. Holder as rep
N.O. Holder & Associates is now representing Advanced Micro Controls (AMCI) in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.

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• LumaSense names Tony Corscadden Vice President of Operations
• R. STAHL acquires camera line from Orlaco
  

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ABB to control coal gas seam project in Australia
ABB will supply a System 800xA control system as well as integrated safety, compressor protection, emergency shutdown, and telecommunication systems.

Honeywell to control Abu Dhabi fertilizer plant
Honeywell’s Experion PKS and Safety Manager will be used to fully automate a new fertilizer plant being built near Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.

ABB to update automation systems at paper mill in Scotland
System 800xA and cpmPlus software will increase product quality and overall efficiency at Arjowiggins Creative Papers Stoneywood Mill.

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