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WWAC Symposium Call for Papers
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Siemens releases Facility To Go mobile app for building systems
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Emerson adds 16-inch connections to ELITE Coriolis flowmeter
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Siemens adds PROFINET interface to Simatic S7 400h controllers
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Softing enhances OPC UA .NET Development Toolkits
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Eaton introduces C441 Ethernet communications cards
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Belden announces CSA Tray-rated VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) cable
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Software Toolbox releases TOP Server 5.8 Connectivity Software
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Kepware releases KEPServerEX 5.8 software
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Red Lion Announces PAX2S Strain Gage Meters
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Beamex updates CMX Calibration Software
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ARC says Foundation Fieldbus is Number One
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ISA publishes President's Year in Review
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Douglas Peterson named President of Rittal
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Frost & Sullivan says debt crisis in Europe will affect PLC sales
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Eight companies join CSIA
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