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FCI publishes gas flow meters applications guide
- 10/28/08
Green Energy Applications Guide highlights critical factors that process and plant engineers must consider to achieve optimum flow meter performance. |
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Short Tutorial: Differential pressure flowmeters
Control Engineering Europe, October 2008
While electronic technologies are displacing traditional approaches to flow metering, differential pressure (DP) based devices continue to be among the top five most popular flowmeters.
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MTS announces sensor test kit for hydraulic cylinders
- 10/16/08
Portable test kit for CAN protocol versions of M-series linear position sensors assist cylinder manufacturers and equipment OEMs to verify functionality of the sensors after they are installed. |
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Elobau offers online configurator for level indicators
- 10/16/08
On-line configurator helps process engineers select the ideal level indicators. |
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Perpetuum offers wSNAK vibration evaluation system
- 10/16/08
wSNAK kit confirms the significant advantages and simplicity of condition monitoring systems powered by vibration energy-harvesting.
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Omron publishes Industrial Automation product catalog
- 10/09/08
The catalog contains 800 pages with more than 4,800 products, including hundreds of new items. |
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Allied releases 2009 Catalog
- 10/07/08
Catalog has over 115,000 products plus technical information and product photos. |
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BEI announces E-Commerce Web Site for sensors
- 09/11/08
The site includes a variety of cable assemblies and connectors, displays, motor adapters, couplings and power supplies. |
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Flow Dynamics expands flow laboratory calibration capacity
- 09/09/08
Flow Dynamics added a 300 GPM positive displacement primary standard calibrator (PDCL) that increased its calibration capacity throughput and allow it to calibrate Cox turbine flow meters. |
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Brooks opens Regional Support Center in Austin, Texas
- 08/29/08
The Austin Support Center will offer one-week turnaround on calibration, reconditioning, and reconfiguration of Brooks Instrument Thermal Mass Flow Controllers. |
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Endress+Hauser opens Gulf Coast calibration and service center
- 08/28/08
Service Center in LaPorte, Texas, provides calibration for flow, temperature and pressure instruments. |
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Emerson publishes brochure on Liquid Analysis Sensors
- 08/25/08
Brochure describes Fit for Purpose sensors designed for the biopharmaceutical and food and beverage industries. |
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SICK STEGMANN offers guide to encoders for Wind Power Systems
- 08/21/08
Illustrated guide highlights encoder and motor feedback solutions for both onshore and offshore applications.
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FCI idioma español anuncia sitio web
- 08/19/08
Translated flow and instrumentation technical information is available on the searchable Spanish-language web site. |
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IMI Sensors publishes brochure on Vibration Monitoring Instrumentation
- 08/06/08
Brochure covers accelerometers, vibration transmitters, switches, meters, cables, connectors and accessories for machinery condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. |
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Booklet explains 10 fatal PR errors
- 07/23/08
Booklet describes the 10 most common and costly errors that companies make when preparing product news releases. |
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Industrial Encoders For Dummies
Process and Control Today, July 2008
Aimed at novices and experts alike, BEI Industrial Encoders For Dummies reaches beyond the primer to provide an interesting, informative and very readable 42 page reference covering optical encoder technologies and applications. Free. Registration required.
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McCrometer publishes flowmeter CD
- 07/15/08
The A-Z Flow Meter Literature CD is a comprehensive tool for engineers and technicians for researching the best flow instrument to meet process application requirements. |
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Emerson publishes Pressure Regulator Application Guide
- 07/07/08
Application Guide provides information on the principles of various products and applications such as liquids, process gases, fuel gases, sanitary, and tank blanketing.
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Sierra provides On-line Flow Meter Selection tools
- 07/03/08
Flow Meter Selection Tools help research and identify the best Sierra flow meter for gas, liquid or steam applications quickly and efficiently. |
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Banner updates website
- 07/02/08
The site showcases Banner’s offerings, including sensors, machine safety products, vision equipment, wireless devices and indicator lights. |
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ISA publishes book, "Sell More Through Effective Technical Presentations"
- 06/26/08
This easy-to-read guide offers updated information on presentation materials and styles and to help you become a more competent speaker.
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ISA publishes patent reference book
- 06/23/08
The book describes the various types of intellectual property, how to protect the property, retain it as an asset, and respect the intellectual property of others. |
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National Instruments offers 6,000 drivers for control
- 06/10/08
Instrument drivers make it easy for users to connect to and control stand-alone instruments from more than 275 vendors.
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Moore Industries announces SNAP custom signal interfaces
- 05/15/08
SNAP provides customers with customized solutions to meet unusual signal interface needs in industrial process control, systems integration and factory automation applications.
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Pepperl+Fuchs publishes Sensors Catalog
- 05/11/08
900-page catalog covers P+F's family of capacitive, inductive, weld immune, special application, NAMUR, ultrasonic and photoelectric sensors. |
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IMI Sensors updates Website
- 05/07/08
Improvements to the website include a new look and better functionality and product search capabilities.
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Banner publishes sensor catalog
- 05/06/08
Catalog showcases Banner’s industrial product line, including photoelectric and special-purpose sensors as well as measurement and inspection sensors. |
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PCB Piezotronics publishes intrinsically safe Pressure Sensors brochure
- 04/09/08
The brochure highlights specific sensor and instrumentation available for pressure monitoring, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and control applications in hazardous factory environments. |
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AirSprite introduces WirelessHART OEM program
- 03/25/08
AccelerATE gives HART field device manufacturers a simple, quick, and low cost path to enable product lines with the WirelessHART specification.
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Tutorial: Guided-wave radar level sensors
Control Engineering Europe
March 2008
There are two main types of radar level sensors: through-air and guided-wave. Both technologies are very versatile, but guided-wave designs have some useful advantages.
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Tutorial: Conductivity sensors
Control Engineering Europe
February 2008
There are three liquid characteristics that are often thought of together, although they are different and use different sensor technology. Conductivity, ORP, and pH all have to do with specific chemical characteristics, but measuring each in a process stream requires its own approach.
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Endevco Publishes Dynamic Test Handbook
- 03/14/08
Handbook provides a convenient and complete reference for a wide range of commonly used data to assist in effective and efficient testing operations. |
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TURCK publishes welding sensor catalog
- 03/13/08
Welding Solutions catalog covers sensors, cordsets and accessories able to withstand the abrasion, physical impact, weld slag and splatter created by welding cells. |
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Free Electrical Design Trial Software
EPLAN improves the engineering design times, costs and quality of Electrical Control Systems, Fluid Power Systems, and Instrumentation & Control Systems. |
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MTS publishes brochure on mobile hydraulic sensors
- 03/12/08
Product selector guide covers the entire mobile hydraulics line of Temponsonics sensors. |
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Wilcoxon Research publishes vibration sensor catalog
- 03/06/08
Sensor catalog has a sensor selection guide to help choose the right accelerometer or 4-20 mA sensor for the application. Also included are technical notes.
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ASM Sensors publishes position sensing catalog
- 03/05/08
Catalog covers cable actuated position sensors, magnetoresistive and magnetostrictive position sensors, and magnetic angular and inclination sensors. |
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ISA Releases ISA20 instrument specification forms on CD-ROM
- 02/21/08
ISA20 Instrument Specification Forms cover most instrument types used in the pharmaceutical and other industries. The CD has 73 fill-in-the-blank forms.
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ISA publishes guide to Automation in Bio-Pharmaceuticals
- 02/13/08
"Automation Applications in Bio-Pharmaceuticals" by George Buckbee and Joseph Alford helps scientists and engineers improve process control and on-line availability of information. |
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Pepperl+Fuchs publishes Intrinsic Safety Specification Guide
- 02/08/08
This illustrated manual has information on successfully installing, using, maintaining and repairing intrinsic safety systems. |
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Agilent offers Temperature Measurement Tips
- 02/06/08
Practical tips and hints based on real applications and test scenarios. |
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Flow Technology launches website
- 02/05/08
Website has detailed descriptions of liquid & gas flow measurement equipment, product data sheets, manuals and application notes. |
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Selecting Photoelectric Sensors
- 02/05/08
White paper covers all the information necessary to select the right sensor for a particular application. |
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Order Analysis for Machine Monitoring and NVH
By National Instruments
Webcast technical tutorial will help you understand signals generated by rotating and reciprocating components of mechanical systems (gears, blades, bearings, pumps, etc.). Measurements used to analyze these systems and the theory behind them is discussed.
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COX Instruments launches Turbine Flowmeter Website
- 01/29/08
Website has expanded product and application information for its precision turbine flowmeters and related flow electronics. |
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ISA offers online access to ISA Transactions
- 01/17/08
ISA Transactions, a journal of advances and state-of-the-art in the science and engineering of measurement and automation, will be available at no cost to ISA members. |
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ISA's books referenced by Knovel's online search service
- 01/14/08
Knovel is an online science and technical reference collection used by scientists and engineers to quickly locate relevant and reliable technical information. |
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Omron STI publishes Guide to Detection and Measurement Scanners
- 12/20/07
The Guide details Omron STI’s family of measuring light curtains, part detection scanners, area detection sensors and vehicle detection scanners.
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PI publishes brochure on Piezo Composite Patch Transducers
- 11/20/07
Brochure contains a tutorial and applications in fields such as noise & vibration cancellation, energy harvesting and high-dynamics force sensing. |
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FCI publishes Best Practices Engineering Guide for flow
- 11/08/07
Best Practices Engineering Guide provides installation recommendations for FCI's Thermal Dispersion Flow Meters. |
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Allied Electronics Releases 2008 Catalog
- 10/28/07
The 2008 Allied catalog showcases more than 100,000 products from 300 suppliers. |
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Endevco upgrades web site for vibration sensors
- 10/10/07
Enhancements include additional resources to help learn, evaluate and select the most effective sensing solution for specific applications.
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McCrometer releases online flow meter selection tool
- 09/30/07
The Online Flow Meter Selection Tool makes it easy for engineers to quickly identify the flow measurement technology best suited to their specific needs. |
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REOTEMP repairs transmitter seal assemblies
- 09/22/07
Technicians can service just about any assembly, whether it has a damaged diaphragm, seared capillary, calibration issue, or some other issue. |
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SICK STEGMANN introduces guide to Encoder Solutions
- 09/18/07
Each section provides technical/educational information on the given encoder technology, along with a selection guide that includes product specs. |
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ABB publishes brochure on Smart HART temperature transmitters
- 09/03/07
Four-page full-color brochure describes capabilities of two new smart HART temperature transmitters with universal sensor input. |
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Rotameter Sizing Program
Yokogawa’s RotaMASS/Rotameter sizing program allows users to enter process data and size either for the variable area Rotameters or the RotaMASS Coriolis mass flowmeters. |
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Water Flow Meter Calculator
Calculator works with Mc Propeller and Water Specialties Propeller Flow Meters for irrigation and municipal apps, as well as the Ultra Mag, Multi-Mag and Single-Mag Flow Meters for water and waste treatment projects. Requires registration. |
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Flowmeter installation DVD
Free DVD covers flowmeter location and orientation; mounting hardware connection; and installation practices for various Rosemount Annubar models. This is a great tool for anyone who wants to become acquainted with installation best practices for Annubar Flowmeters. |
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Sensors Resources
Web site maintains a list of on-line resources for sensors and instrumentation organized by industry (physics, biomedical, materials, standards, research centers, etc.) and topics, such as accelerometers, MEMS, sensor networks, etc. |
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Flowmeter movie
Two-minute video explains details of Universal Flow Monitors’ Cool Point cooling water flowmeter. |
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Sensor Info Web Site
Engineering Fundamentals (Efunda) site provides non-commercial descriptions, specifications, pros and cons, and selection guides for every type of sensor |
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How to specify liquid flowmeters...particularly for OEM projects
- 09/02/07
By Trevor Forster, Titan Enterprises
This article presents one view of the different techniques that can be used for liquid measurement; i.e., cost of ownership is often an issue for end users and suppliers but, for an OEM, maybe a better phrase should be “consequential costs of use.”
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McCrometer publishes flow meter CD
- 08/21/07
A-Z Flow Meter Literature CD provides up-to-date flow technology, applications and product specification information in a handy format. |
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General Monitors opens Fire and Gas Systems Web Site
- 08/21/07
Site provides overview of fire and gas system designs, applications information, a SIL (Safety Integrity Level) resource center, how-to articles, answers to frequently asked questions and more. |
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Physik Instrumente publishes brochure on Nanometrology Sensors
- 07/27/07
Downloadable brochure features a tutorial on single and dual plate capacitive sensors and an applications overview. |
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Endevco releases online version of its Product Catalog
- 07/26/07
The catalog includes info on vibration, shock and pressure measurement products, plus a test handbook. |
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ISA releases CSE Exam Reference Manual
This practical reference manual, available in a downloadable PDF format, can be used to prepare for the Control Systems Engineering (CSE) examination. |
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Endress+Hauser offers free instrument selection and sizing tool
Applicator is available as a program running on the web-site or by request on CD. |
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A Useful Guide To Temperature Technology Selection
Process Industry Informer, May/June 2007
By Ben Pyne, UK Temperature Product Specialist for ABB
Author runs through the options available to engineers who are looking to measure that most fundamental of parameters - temperature.
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ControlAir releases catalog of Air Pressure Regulators
- 06/05/07
Short Form Catalog includes new products and industry approvals for Precision Air Pressure Regulators, Transducers and Relays. |
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HEIDENHAIN releases literature on Exposed Linear Encoders
- 05/31/07
50-page catalog has an overview of encoder technologies, dimensional and electrical information, mounting tips, and equipment to help obtain the optimal signal quality.
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MTS Sensors releases Liquid-Level Sensor Catalog
- 05/31/07
The catalog covers sensors for liquid-level applications such as oil and gas, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical. |
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TURCK publishes proximity sensors catalog
The 600-plus page catalog contains TURCK's proximity sensor line, as well as specialty sensors for non-traditional applications.
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Elobau publishes machine safety sensors brochure
- 05/09/07
Downloadable machine guarding products brochure includes non-contact sensors and control units for industrial machine safety. |
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OMRON launches Industrial Automation Business portal
The portal site is a 'one-stop-shop' for the latest information in English on OMRON's industrial automation products and services |
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Keithley publishes handbook on nanotechnology
- 04/05/07
The free handbook offers practical assistance in making precision low level DC and pulse measurements on nanomaterials and devices and provides an overview of the theoretical and practical considerations involved in measuring low currents, high resistances, low voltages, and low resistances. |
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InterTech provides on-line Industrial Leak Test Library
- 04/05/07
The InterTech Development Company web site has an online library of leak test and functional test applications. It explains how factors such as fixture design, systems integration, and customization of test instruments bear on Gauge R&R in real world applications. |
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Larson Davis updates sound and vibration webpage
- 03/30/07
The fully searchable site is broken down into various product groups: Sound Level Meters, Data Acquisition Systems, Human Vibration Meters, Spark Dosimeters, Acoustic Calibrators, Microphones & Accessories, and Software Products. |
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Aspectrics Application Note: Using EP-NIR Analyzer to monitor biodiesel samples
- 03/24/07
Application note describes how MultiComponent 2750 EP-NIR analyzer achieves precise, simultaneous measurement of water, methanol and total glycerin in B100 biodiesel samples. |
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Moore Industries releases Temperature Line Card Brochure
Temperature Solutions Line Card brochure describes the company’s full line of temperature sensors, transmitters, and complete assembles; precision monitoring solutions for hi-tech facility and process control; and assemblies for making reliable surface measurements. |
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Keithley publishes data acquisition, measurement and control handbook
The free 220+-page "Understanding New Developments in Data Acquisition, Measurement, and Control" handbook is a practical guide to high performance test and measurement. The handbook is divided into nine sections that discuss issues influencing the selection of data acquisition and control equipment. |
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ISA releases bioprocess modeling book
- 03/13/07
"New Directions in Bioprocess Modeling and Control" focuses on the benefits that models offer before they are put online. Based on years of experience, the authors reveal that significant improvements can result from the process knowledge and insight that are gained when building experimental and first-principle models for process monitoring and control. |
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McCrometer updates its web site
- 03/02/07
The web site has a keyword search to help process, plant, municipal water and agricultural engineers find the most up-to-date flow meter information. Revamped top navigation and side toolbars make it easy to locate target information in one to two clicks. |
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General Monitors provides online SIL Resource Center
The online SIL Resource Center has examples of how to determine Safety Integrity Levels and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), links to associated standards organizations, an extensive Questions and Answers section on the background and requirements of SIL and SIS process industry practices, along with a Common SIL Myths section. |
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Measurement and Control Basics, 4th Edition
Ideal for classroom use or self-study, this newly revised best-selling book has provided thousands of students, technicians, sales people, and others with a practical introduction to the technologies, systems, and strategies involved in industrial process control. |
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MTS Sensors publishes linear position sensor catalog
- 02/26/07
Temposonics catalog for the fluid power industry covers R-Series products for motion control applications and G-Series products for upgrading and retrofitting legacy Temposonics products. |
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Hardy Instruments redesigns its website
- 02/22/07
The site features a new homepage, an overall fresh, professional look and feel, and a navigation menu allowing visitors to access almost any web page within one click, no matter where they are on the Hardy site. |
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ATi publishes application note on reagent-free residual chlorine measurement
The application note discusses how ATi's Q45H62 monitoring system measures free chlorine residuals without the need for chemical buffering traditionally associated with such measurements. ATi's pH corrected monitor uses a membrane-covered polarographic sensor that does not require the addition of costly chemical reagents. |
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MTS Systems redesigns sensors website
- 02/16/07
The website has a global look and feel, and top and left-hand navigation menus that make the site easy to use while retaining quick access to information and downloads. Content is customized for each region, maintaining the local business culture of each major geographical region. |
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TURCK releases DieGuard sensor catalog
- 01/17/07
In addition to several new product introductions, the DieGuard catalog features enhanced technical information for increased usability, including all dimensions to the thousandth of an inch instead of millimeters. DieGuard sensors are designed for feed, slug, stripper plate and part-out detection applications to prevent double hits and die crashes. |
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ISA releases fourth edition of Measurement Uncertainty book
- 01/12/07
The new edition incorporates the uncertainty technologies embodied in both U.S. and international standards with a focus on understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each. |
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SICK STEGMANN provides downloadable 2D and 3D CAD drawings for encoders
- 12/13/06
An online catalog of 2D and 3D configurable product models using SolidWorks 3D PartStream.NET allows customers to configure, view and download 2D and 3D CAD drawings directly into their designs to check for fit and function. SolidWorks product models are available for SICK STEGMANN’s absolute and incremental encoders, length measuring systems, and motor feedback systems.
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National Instruments releases downloadable catalog
Measurement and Automation Catalog 2007 describes software and hardware for test, control and design applications. For 2007, NI has made it even easier for customers to find what they need by providing the catalog in a searchable, downloadable eBook format. |
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OPC Tutorial
OPC (OLE for Process Control) is the world's fastest growing standard for the exchange of process control data. While many within industry have heard of OPC, not everyone knows what OPC is and the many benefits it offers. Matrikon, an OPC Foundation Charter Member, has produced a 30-minute online multimedia tutorial to explain the basics and vision of OPC and how to begin integrating it into new and current systems. |
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AutomationDirect Industrial Automation Product Reference Catalog
Have AutomationDirect's entire product line at your fingertips - it is more than a catalog...it is a Desk Reference containing detailed product descriptions complemented by plenty of technical illustrations, step-by-step procedures for selecting various PLC hardware and software, PC-based control, operatorinterface, motor contactors, drives, sensing equipment, connection systems, and much more. |
