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Pepperl+Fuchs introduces Aseptic Operator Workstations
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Siemens Introduces Simatic ET 200SP I/O
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AutomationDirect introduces Pneumatic Valve Cables and Connectors
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GE announces Work Process Management software
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Emerson Introduces 6888 Combustion Flue Gas Analyzer
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Binder-USA Releases Molded Eight-Pin M8 Cordsets
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ABB appoints Prith Banerjee Chief Technology Officer
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U.S. team captures first place in Phoenix Contact's contest
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FieldServer Technologies opens office in Berlin
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Eighteen companies join CSIA
The Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) announces that 18 companies joined as associate members.

Frost & Sullivan says Electric Drives growing in European Food & Beverage market
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ABB to supply control and drives for mine hoists in Sweden
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