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New Touchless Rotary Position Sensors

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54th Annual ISA POWID Symposium
June 5-10, 2011

This event will provide power generation industry leaders with information on the latest innovations in controls, instrumentation, cyber security, SmartGrid, regulatory issues and variable energy technologies, which impact the power generation delivery systems.

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Selecting the optimum motion control solution for the application
What’s New in Process Technology, March 2011
By Joseph Biondo, Festo
A machine with optimum motion control will help the end user improve the bottom line through labour reduction, higher throughput and faster return on investment. Motion control that is easy to use and set up, straightforward to troubleshoot, and backed by a quality support team adds to the advantages of the physical solution.

Getting ready to let go of EN954-1  
Control Engineering Europe, March 2011
By Paul Laidler, Laidler Associates
EN ISO 13849-1 machine safety standard adopts a totally different approach from EN 954-1. This means that achieving compliance with the new standard isn’t merely a matter of tweaking the existing documentation, instead it means starting over from scratch, and it’s by no means a simple task.

Rotary Encoder Selection  
Control Engineering, March 2011
By Tom Wyatt, Heidenhain
Consider accuracy, position or velocity control, speed stability, power loss, and bandwidth, and other attributes when selecting a rotary encoder or encoder technology.

Eliminating the Control Valve  
Control, March 2011
By Dick Caro
Valves are energy hogs; they stick; they're prone to mechanical failure. so why the reluctance to replace them with VFDs?

When VFDs Can't Detect A Ground Fault  
Maintenance Technology, February 2011
You may be putting your personnel and motors at risk. Driven by concerns over arc-flash hazards, more plants are converting to high-resistance ground (HRG) electrical systems.

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PMD enhances Prodigy motion cards
Enhancements include on-board non-volatile memory (NVRAM) to store configuration parameters, program variables, and other data items directly on the card.

Novotechnik multi-turn rotary sensor tracks position with no power
Designed for industrial, materials handling, and robotics, RSM 2800 tracks and permanently stores shaft rotation as well as position when power is lost.

Servo2Go releases 25A8 servo amplifier
The 25A8 PWM servo amplifier is designed to drive brush type DC & PMDC motors with & without tachometer feedback.

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

B&R expands 8LV servo motor series
All mechanical and electrical elements in the servo motors have been integrated into a compact unit, so the system is able to achieve the highest precision while taking up the least amount of space.

Other Product Announcements

• Omega introduces OMDC-MD DC Speed Control
• Honeywell introduces 2 Arc Configurations for SMART Position Sensor
• ABB adds 230Vac offering to ACS850 industrial drive module
• Servo2Go announces AMC’s 25A8 servo amplifier
• B&R enhances System Diagnostics Manager
• TURCK introduces IP67 rotary inductive sensor
• Applied Motion Products introduces the STAC5 step motor driver
• NK Technologies introduces ASXP current operated switches
• Baumer introduces compact FlexiDrive MSBA actuator
• WITTENSTEIN introduces RP+ Linear System
• NORD Drivesystems releases two-stage helical bevel gear-box
• Tolomatic enhances ERD electric rod-style actuators

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AMCI opens Web Store for Resolvers and Encoders  
Web store is a direct online source for purchasing size 11 resolvers and size 15 magnetic encoders.

igus publishes cable carrier catalog  
The latest edition features a completely revamped, easy-to-use layout and a number of either new or expanded product lines.

Schneider Electric offers 3D CAD drawings for automation products  
Customers can access and search the catalog directly from the Schneider Electric U.S. website and download the drawings into their designs, allowing shorter design time and faster time to market.

Dynapar updates Web Site  
Web site covers encoders, resolvers and accessories for motion feedback control.

Haydon Kerk publishes Linear Motion Catalog and Design Guide  
The 230 page catalog and design guide illustrates a wide range of products engineered to be used as building blocks in sophisticated linear motion assemblies.

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Upgraded Barrier Controls Protect Against Terrorists  
PD&D, February 2011
By K12 Defense Consultants
Military bases, embassies, government buildings and airports around the world are protected by hydraulically-operated vehicle barriers K12 converts them to electric operation thanks to servo actuators and rugged industrial PLCs from Phoenix Contact.

Switch to Servo Motors Makes for Faster Package Changeover  
Control Design, February 2011
By Peter Graham
Edson Packaging needed to develop a solution that would make product changeovers in minutes rather than hours. Doing that required a shift to servo motors.

Servocontrol Theater  
Machine Design, February 2011
By Don Labriola, QuickSilver Controls
Putting motion into art requires a different approach to motion control than typical machine-tool applications. Here’s how motion control is used in amusement parks, theaters and movies.

Baldor controls conformal coating machine  
Baldor's real-time Ethernet motion control system helped Advanced Coating Robotics create a conformal coating machine that combines three-dimensional spraying accuracy with high throughput.

Omron makes sleeving automatic  
South Africa Instrumentation & Control, February 2011
Packs of food with card sleeves are much in demand by major retailers, but applying those sleeves has, until now, been an inconvenient and labour-intensive manual process. Trajexia motion control products from Omron automated it.

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Field Oriented Control Deep Dive  
Automation.com, April 2011
By Chuck Lewin, Performance Motion Devices
White paper examines the most popular techniques for multi-phase motor control, with an eye toward determining what control techniques work best for a given application in positioning and high-speed spinning applications.

Demystifying the European Machinery Directive  
By Andras Szende, TUV Rheinland North America
The evolution of the Machinery Directive over the last decade has spawned new safety and compliance issues. This whitepaper will de-mystify and clearly articulate the requirements for manufacturers of both SEMI and Industrial Automation equipment and machinery.

SERCOS Energy  
By Jan Schlechtendahl
Using intelligent controls, axes and components that are not necessary in current production processes can be switched off. Especially with flexible production, the energy saving that can be achieved via SERCOS Energy is enormous.

The Case For Regenerative AC Drive Motors
By William Gilbert, Siemens
Improved operation, reduced maintenance, motor power savings and conservation of energy make AC regen drives a decided advantage for converting, packaging, printing, wireforming and other roll-fed machinery, where driven unwinds can be implemented.

Design and Verification of Motion Control Algorithms using Simulation
By Douglas Eastman, et al, The MathWorks,
Simulation allows verification of system performance in the development process, making it possible to identify problems early and optimize system level behavior to meet the design requirements. In this paper, Model-Based Design is applied to a motion control application where a load must be precisely positioned through a flexible shaft.

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Machine Vision Standards Play Increasingly Important Role  
Among the factors driving the rapid growth in the application of machine vision technology is the creation of new industry standards, according to industry leaders.

PMMI to help OMAC grow membership and develop standards  
PMMI’s support will enable OMAC’s volunteer leadership to expand its membership domestically and internationally, plus engage customer and supplier teams in further developing OMAC standards, including PackML.

Soaring Energy Prices driving Medium Voltage Drives sales  
Frost & Sullivan says the European market for Medium Voltage Drives was $176.9 million in 2010 and estimates this to reach $287.2 million by 2016.

ABB opens testing facilities in Italy  
These facilities will be used to test the load capacity and reliability of large motors and medium voltage drives used in oil and gas applications, from offshore platforms to remote production sites.

Bison Gear signs Canadian 3PL  
Canadian 3PL provides warehousing, inventory management and delivery of gearmotors, motors, reducers and accessories to the Canadian market.

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ABB automation takes copper mining to new heights in Peru  
The solutions include a mine-wide electrical package integrated with a System 800xA process control system, and gearless mill drives – all engineered to operate at the 4,600 meters above sea level.

Siemens to supply controls to Louisiana Sugar Refining  
Siemens will provide electrical and control technology to the largest North American sugar refinery, a joint venture set up with Sugar Growers and Refiners, Cargill and Imperial Sugar Company.

ABB to provide gearless mill drives to mine in Chile  
ABB won an order worth $47 million from Corporacion Nacional del Cobre de Chile (Codelco), the world’s biggest copper producer, to provide gearless mill drives and electrical systems.

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PLC/PAC Automation: Advanced System Integration, Programming & Design
June 6, 2011 - June 10, 2011
Location: Houston, TX, USA
This course defines Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Process Automation Controllers (PAC) architecture, configuration, and programming from out-of-the-box to actual installation.

PROFINET Certified Network Engineering Class
June 13, 2011 - June 17, 2011
Location: Johnson City, TN, USA
In this hands-on training you will dive into the installation, operation and maintenance of PROFINET products and networks. This course is an intensive, four-day training program.

Applying Motor Controls and Drives (SP15)
July 19, 2011 - July 20, 2011
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
This course gives you a broad perspective of DC motors, AC motors (single and three-phase), and Variable Speed Drives (for AC Induction Motors and DC Motors).

Online industrial vibration training courses  
Meggitt's industrial vibration training course videos explain vibration monitoring to beginner and intermediate users and help them understand how to derive the benefits of vibration analysis.

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.

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IMTOS 2011
May 5, 2011 - May 8, 2011
Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA
IMTOS 11, held in New Delhi, India, provides a look at the new innovations and opportunities for that vast industrial segment comprising of power, including machine tools, motion control, instrumentation, and more.

CoDeSys Users' Conference 2011
May 17, 2011
Location: Beijing, PR China
The CoDeSys Users’ Conference is the ideal information forum for all users of the number one manufacturer independent IEC 61131-3 automation tool CoDeSys.

SPS/IPC/Drives Italia
May 24, 2011 - May 26, 2011
Location: Fiere di Parma exhibition centre, Italy
SPS/IPC/Drives Italia is a new trade show dedicated to industrial automation manufacturers and suppliers and will chiefly be focused on energy efficiency, safety & security in automation and industrial identification.

India Machine Tools Show 2011 (IMTOS 2011)
May 26, 2011 - May 29, 2011
Location: New Delhi, India
India Machine Tools Show 2011 is the Mega Exhibition on Machine Tools & Automation Exhibition. The trade show will display the latest trends, technologies, products and services in its chosen sectors. IMTOS 11, India's most awaited exhibition gives a way to success for new innovations.

Automation & Robotics World Show 2011
May 26, 2011 - May 29, 2011
Location: New Delhi, India
Automation & Robotics World Show 11, the country’s most awaited exhibition gives a way to success to the new innovations and opportunities for that vast industrial segment comprising of power, Pharmaceutical, Terminal Automation, and Tank Farm Automation.

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