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How Sensors Stand Up to Challenging Welding Conditions
Automation.com, June 2010
By Tony Udelhoven, TURCK
Conditions sensors must endure in welding environments remain consistently harsh: temperatures in excess of 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit, currents ranging from 15,000 to 35,000 Amps, and frequent weld flash occurrences.
Temperature instrumentation problems and solutions in industrial processes
InTech, July 2010
By H.M. Hashemian
This article examines some problems involving temperature sensors and offers practical ways to identify, assess, and resolve them.
Latest silicon pressure sensors show huge improvements
Automation.com, June 2010
By Sam Drury, Impress Sensors & Systems
The latest silicon pressure sensors have much-improved mechanically-sealed designs, which use only a fraction of the volume of oil compared to previous versions.
Wireless Sensor Use Is Expanding in Industrial Applications
Sensors, June 2010
By Rajender Thusu, Frost & Sullivan
While the technological evolution of sensors is reflected in sensors getting smarter, smaller, lighter, and cheaper, another key development taking place in the sensors industry is the growth of wireless sensor use in industrial applications.
What you really need to know about sample rate
What’s New in Process Technology, June 2010
By Total Turnkey Solutions
Everyone knows that you only need to sample at twice the frequency of your signal of interest to get good results, right? If you answered “right!” to that last statement, perhaps you should read on.
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Photoelectric sensors ensure the tomatoes are fresh
Process & Control Today, June 2010
When Het Kraaiennest in Holland expanded their tomato growing area from 25 to 47 acres they installed a sorting system with eight palletisers, which use discrete optical sensors and light scanners from Leuze electronic.
AMCI Encoders Improve Fire Truck Safety
By Advanced Micro Controls
Amity makes Ladder base swivels that allow for rotation of the aerial ladder on fire trucks. The position of the aerial ladder on a fire truck needs to be monitored for safety, so Amity replaced proximity switches with absolute analog DuraCoders.
Sensors work in harsh environment of Brickworks
Process and Control Today, May 2010
Leuze Electronic’s through-beam photoelectric LSR 25B sensors are used throughout an automation system for the production of ThermoPlan MZ8, which is a building brick that combines the clay brick with rock wool.
ArcelorMittal's end line inspection
South Africa Instrumentation & Control, May 2010
Steelmaker ArcelorMittal implemented an ELI (end of line inspection) facility based on Wonderware software to ensure pipes conform to alignment, rotation and ultrasonic requirements at its Vereeniging tubing plant.
WirelessHART Network monitors Mining Operation’s Movable Leach Fields
The system uses 44 Endress+Hauser Promag 53P flowmeters and Cerabar WirelessHART pressure transmitters to monitor flow and pressure in leach fields that are regularly relocated, and use movable, temporary piping.
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| Resources & Literature |
Meggitt publishes Microphone Selection Guide
Guide highlights precision acoustic sensors and instrumentation for vibro-acoustic testing, appliance noise evaluation, wind tunnel testing and other critical measurement applications.
Banner Publishes 2010 Catalog
Catalog covers sensors, vision, wireless, indicators, and machine safety products.
ISA publishes Embedded Device Security Assurance Specifications
The ISA Security Compliance Institute (ISCI) posted two of three key elements of the ISASecure Embedded Device Security Assessment (EDSA) certification specification on its website.
Macro Sensors launches LVDT Web Site
Web site makes it easier for design engineers to find LVDT linear position sensors and RVDT rotary position sensors that meet the performance criteria of applications in specific industries.
Endress+Hauser announces Applicator Tool for flow sizing
The Applicator tool helps instrument and control engineers select the appropriate flow instrumentation for various process conditions and for specific wastewater, potable water and cement applications.
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September 20, 2010 - September 24, 2010
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October 7, 2010
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November 11, 2010
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| Company & Organizational News |
SICK signs distributor in Mexico
SICK added Industrial Power, Automation, and Industrial Services S.A. (PIASISA) to the family of SICK Authorized Distributors.
K-TEK obtains SIL2 rating for BETA pressure and temperature switches
BETA switches are certified to the exacting IEC 61508 safety standard.
Direct-Industrial to sell surplus factory automation
Direct Industrial will buy automation parts in any condition (new or used) from any manufacturer including Allen Bradley, Siemens and Mitsubishi.
Hermetic Switch now HSI Sensing
Hermetic Switch will immediately begin operating under a new name: HSI Sensing.
BEI merges three divisions to form BEI Sensors
BEI Industrial Encoders, BEI Duncan Electronics and BEI Ideacod have combined to form BEI Sensors.
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Schaeffler to supply condition monitoring system to steel fabrication plant
Corus will install DTECT X1 online vibration monitoring systems on saw lines at its Medium Section Mill in Scunthorpe, UK, to get around safety restrictions.
Flexpoint to develop nip sensor for Sensor Products
Flexpoint Sensor Systems will develop a "nip sensor" to measure actual contact (interfacial) pressure and distribution between two mating or impacting surfaces.
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August 1, 2010 - August 5, 2010
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Answers for Industry (AFI) Conference
August 24, 2010 - August 25, 2010
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Designed for manufacturers, engineers, OEMs, integrators and end users, the AFI conference is two days of seminars, networking, best practice sharing and a technology showcase.
Automation & Robotics World Show 2010
August 26, 2010 - August 29, 2010
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Automation & Robotics World Show 10, 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.
International Manufacturing Technology Show
September 13, 2010 - September 18, 2010
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
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ISA Automation Week
October 4, 2010 - October 6, 2010
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ISA Automation Week 2010 will feature intensive educational and applications-based technical conference sessions delivered by subject matter experts. Discrete and process automation professionals will have a chance to learn innovative techniques and solutions for creating more efficient, productive, and economical manufacturing processes.
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