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| March 2011 |
| Sponsor - Softing NA |
 Be Flexible - Independent Industrial Ethernet Solution
Softing’s FPGA-based evaluation kit is a perfect starting point for any integration project. Out-of-the-box the evaluation kit supports EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, and Modbus/TCP. The kit includes a complete tool-chain, the industrial Ethernet Evaluation Board, demo projects, and documentation to facilitate the straightforward development of custom Ethernet field devices. |
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| Featured Articles |
OPC UA is Frictionless Bridge to New Automation Architecture
Automation.com, February 2011
OPC UA elevates automation systems to the level of current computing technology by leveraging web services and Internet Protocol (IP), enabling automation systems to deliver increased value.
Prototyping autonomous robots with FPGAs
South Africa Instrumentation & Control, February 2011
As more and more sensors are required for robotic development, it becomes imperative that engineers use prototyping tools and platforms that allow them to design and iterate quickly.
Intel's Multi-core Technology Consolidates Controls
Automation World, December 2010
By C. Kenna Amos
Instead of deploying multiple system boards for control and human-machine-interface (HMI) functions, multi-core processors enable consolidation of applications onto a single board.
The next big thing is really small
South Africa Instrumentation & Control, January 2011
By Kim Roberts
One of the biggest scientific trends of the 21st century is centred on something incredibly small: nanotechnology. This is the engineering of functional systems at the molecular level and involves building sophisticated products on a nanometre scale.
Instant replay for multicore systems
Embedded Computing Design, November 2010
By John A. Carbone
Real-time event analysis is critical for multicore success, but gaining visibility into these types of events is difficult using traditional debugging tools. A new type of tool specifically made to facilitate multicore analysis provides new capabilities for seeing what’s really going on.
Using an IEC 61508-certified RTOS kernel for safety-critical systems
Industrial Embedded Systems, November 2010
By Chris Hobbs, QNX Software Systems
Designing Safety into industrial systems requires starting at the basic level of an operating system kernel that addresses the appropriate safety needs. Here are the key points of IEC 61508 and how a kernel can assist with system compliance.
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| Product Sponsor: Tridium |
 Solutions for Connecting Devices to the Enterprise
As a universal, reusable software platform, the Niagara Framework develops smart applications, smart devices and device-to-enterprise solutions on a common platform rapidly and easily. There’s no need to spend time, resources, and money building your own platform when you can develop on Niagara and immediately build on it. |
| Product Announcements |
_thumb.jpg) GE introduces single board computers with latest Intel processors
2nd Generation Intel Core i7 processors, a sophisticated inbuilt graphics capability and Intel’s AVX (Advanced Vector Extensions) technology makes these SBCs ideal for challenging applications in industry and telecommunications.
_thumb.jpg) Nexcom releases NISE 2110 fanless computer
NISE 2110 fanless PC is based on the Intel Atom D525, which boasts up to 50% better performance than the previous generation of Atom N270 CPU with only a 1% rise in power consumption.
_thumb.jpg) National Instruments Introduces Industrial Touch Panel Computers
NI TPC-2206 and TPC-2212 feature a -20 to 60°C operating temperature range, 4 GB solid state drives for reliable operation in extended vibration environments, and Windows Embedded OS.
Other Product Announcements
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| Resources |
C&K Components publishes switch Catalog
The 754-page catalog highlights pushbutton, tactile, detect, toggle, rocker, DIP, slide, snap, rotary, switchlock and thumbwheel switches.
Wilbrecht publishes LEDCO Catalog
24 page color catalog features LED, neon and incandescent indicator lights.
Acromag offers Technology Community Web Page
The community page contains white papers, tech briefs and articles on signal conditioning, industrial PCs, high speed networks and embedded I/O processing.
Baseblock Software offers free Modbus RTU test software
Free utility for Windows XP, VISTA and 7 allows users to test and troubleshoot modbus RTU device communication over serial and Ethernet networks.
3S-Smart Software Solutions publishes CoDeSys Device Directory
The CoDeSys Device Directory provides a comprehensive overview of almost 400 devices.
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| Application Stories |
Fedegari Autoclavi Selects Wind River for Industrial Sterilizer
Process and Control Today, January 2011
Fedegari Autoclavi standardized the control system for its Thema4 on Wind River’s VxWorks real-time operating system. This meets the needs of the pharmaceutical industry, including compliance with global certification requirements set out by the FDA and the European Union.
MVP supplies Inspection Systems to EControls
The two Supra Es provide complete inspection capabilities ranging from 2-D paste inspection to pre-reflow, post-reflow and post-wave inspection capabilities.
McObject provides Embedded Database for Solar Power Electronics
Azuray Technologies will include McObject’s eXtremeDB Fusion embedded database system in its communications gateway, a Linux-based device for solar power optimization.
eXtremeDB Embedded Database handles Nuclear Waste Processing
Baltic Information Systems (BIS) developed a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) product called BISMARC that relies on the eXtremeDB In-Memory Database System (IMDS) from McObject.
Softing Technology helps make Pizza
Softing integrated pizza production information in SAP R/3 via a Siemens S7 OPC Server to enable automated fault logging with precise time information.
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| White Papers |
Java based implementation of Communication Protocol Stacks
By Vinoo S Warrier, Kalkitech
Utility protocol master implementations like IEC and DNP managing numerous networks and network lines require scalable and stable architectures and platforms. This paper looks at the alternatives of implementing such a system using the Java technology.
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| Company & Organizational News |
National Instruments to sell GE Reflective Memory Module
GE signed an agreement that lets National Instruments distribute the GE cPCI-5565PIO Reflective Memory PMC and PMC Carrier Card for 3U CompactPCI systems.
IPSO Alliance adds five members
IPSO Alliance added BII Group, AvaLAN Wireless Systems, Tritech, Synapse Wireless and Ubilogix, bringing its total membership to 57 companies.
Companies Moving to Adopt Windows 7
Automation World, December 2010
By Gary Mintchell
More than 177 million copies of Windows 7 should be in place worldwide by the end of 2010, including more than 60 million in the United States.
I/O Module Market has Fierce Competition
The I/O module market is drive by fierce competition, which led to a rapid price drop across all segments of the market
Advantech Acquires ACA Digital Taiwan
ACA Digital specializes in industrial ruggedized portable products as well as design, manufacturing, and integration services.
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| Featured Training |
International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design
March 14, 2011 - March 16, 2011
Location: Santa Clara, CA, USA
This year the 12th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (ISQED) conference features several interactive tutorials covering challenging design issues, including systems and Intellectual Property (IP) design considerations for achieving low power and design quality.
CoDeSys Users‘ Conference Schedule
IEC 61131-3 training events in Germany, Italy, Russia, Sweden, the Netherlands, Switzerland and China are on this year’s schedule, which runs from March to November.
Windows Embedded Compact 7 technical training
Adeneo Embedded provides 3-day and 4-day Windows Embedded Compact 7 training based on Microsoft official training curriculum. Classes are held February through April.
Smart Sensors Systems Design
Online engineering course describes modern developments and design trends in the field of smart sensors systems. The course will focus on the novel measuring methods and techniques to build full intelligent sensor systems, digital sensors, data acquisition and measuring systems with self-adaptation and self-identification possibilities.
Browse more training and seminar opportunities on the Embedded Automation portal. |
| Featured Events |
Hannover Messe 2011
April 4, 2011 - April 8, 2011
Location: Hannover, Germany
With its line-up of 13 leading international trade shows, HANNOVER MESSE 2011 will be at full strength and will underline its global importance as a showcase for tomorrow's technologies and ideas. No other event presents as many ground-breaking innovations and integrated solutions. France is the partner country for 2011.
AUTOMATICON
April 5, 2011 - April 8, 2011
Location: Warsaw, Poland
AUTOMATICON is the most important trade fair for automation, control, measurement and robotics in Poland. The Fair is always accompanied by series of seminars, lectures and presentations which attract hundreds of specialists from all over the country.
CSIA Executive Conference 2011
April 27, 2011 - April 30, 2011
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
“Inspiring Performance” is the theme of your 2011 CSIA Executive Conference. This year’s conference provides systems integrator members with educational and networking opportunities to help your company put on an Inspiring Performance for your customers.
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