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Stellar Technology releases PNC700 load cell

Model PNC700 general purpose tension/compression load cell handles ranges from 100 lbf to 100,000 lbf and survives in temperatures from -65F° up to +400°F. Full Article

Advantech announces IPPC-7158B 15” panel PC

IPPC-7158B has a passive backplane with up to 12 ISA/PCI expansion slots, a front-accessible design with water resistant cover, and a sealed front-panel. Full Article

Hannover Fair to host World Energy Dialogue

Confirmed as keynote speakers are Germany's Federal Minister of Economics and Technology, Michael Glos, its Foreign Minister, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and Russia's Energy Minister, Sergei Shmatko.
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Machine vision cameras used in animated feature film

Instead of shooting on film, director of photography Pete Kozachik acquired the movie’s frame-by-frame footage using three dozen 11-megapixel Princeton Instruments MEGAPLUS cameras. Full Article

Machine & Process Safety Engineering Guide

Omron STI's 1500+ page Engineering Guide to Machine and Process Safeguarding is now available. This two-volume set is the most comprehensive machine and process safety product and technical reference guide available in... Full Article

Automation Weekly - January 7, 2009

The January 7, 2009 issue of our Automation Weekly eNewsletter is online now. This issue a Subscriber update request, Machine vision cameras in film, Real-Time execution and Ethernet safety resources, Logix I/O... Full Article

Rockwell Automation Fair 2008 Review

By Bill Lydon, Contributing Editor
As usual, the Rockwell Automation Fair was an impressive event with over 11,000 attendees and over 90 Encompass partners. This is a very successful show that creates enormous... Full Article

Optimize Asset Lifecycle Performance through Better Asset Information Management

ARC's Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) Forum began with a keynote presentation from ARC Vice President Sid Snitkin who discussed Asset Information Management (AIM). Tom Fiske, ARC Advisory Group Senior Analyst discussed... Full Article

Wireless & Networking Dominate ISA EXPO 2008, Product Highlights

The emphasis on networked communications whether wired or wireless was visible at the event. We review the ISA Wireless Industrial Automation Standard (SP100) Committee meeting in Houston, which drew a standing-room-only... Full Article

Direct Selling Firms Look at Warehouse Automation

By Thomas R. Cutler
Due to lia sophia’s exponential growth, management recognized that the manual system in place at the Bensenville, Illinois, distribution center was unable to support its needs. In 2006, the... Full Article

Emerson User Exchange 2008: Where ideas become solutions

Emerson Exchange, held recently in Washington, D.C., attracted 2,643 attendees, 47 exhibitors. Our editor, Bill Lydon, reviews news and developments from the Emerson Exchange. Full Article

Do PLCs Eliminate Need for a DCS?

By Bill Lydon, Contributing Editor
In the past it was fairly easy to determine whether a PLC or a DCS was right for an application but in recent years this has become more difficult. It is argued that more powerful... Full Article

Automation Insights Network

By Rick Zabel, Publisher
Automation Insights Network is a select group of controls and automation professionals who agree to help us cover news, emerging trends and technologies on various automation topics. Every... Full Article

Invensys...Extreme Makeover - Review from IPS User Conference

By Bill Lydon, Contibuting Editor
After attending the IPS North American Client Conference it is apparent that the company is reinventing itself with a clearly defined strategy. IPS's (Invensys Process Systems)... Full Article

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GE Fanuc announces cables for servo and spindle motors

Cables are designed for use in the rugged environment common to most machine tool applications.

EPLAN upgrades E-CAD/CAE Software

Enhancements in Electric P8 Version 1.9 include a redlining function, where all project...

Stellar Technology releases PNC700 load cell

Model PNC700 general purpose tension/compression load cell handles ranges from 100 lbf to...

Ircon enhances Modline 5R IR thermometer

Enhancements include advanced signal detection and attenuation alarming capabilities.

Lanner Electronics releases FW-9100 network dual mainboard

The "Twin Turbo" FW-9100 supports core network applications like gateway security, load...

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Company & Organization News

Fieldbus Foundation announces Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF) specs

The latest SIF release includes the SIF final Technical Specification package, SIF...

ATS Automation sells Precision Components Group

PCG employs approximately 300 people at three facilities, two of which are located in Canada and...

Hannover Fair to host World Energy Dialogue

Confirmed as keynote speakers are Germany's Federal Minister of Economics and Technology,...

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Application Stories

Machine vision cameras used in animated feature film

Instead of shooting on film, director of photography Pete Kozachik acquired the movie’s...

Statoil pumps up production through information sharing and smart practices

By IBM Corporation
With oil and gas production the backbone of the Norwegian economy,...

OPC Drives Overall Equipment Efficiency from 65% to 75%

By Thomas R. Cutler
"Supporting OPC creates great new opportunities for collecting data...

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Project News

Honeywell to supply process simulation solutions to Casale Group

Casale Group will use UniSim Design Suite in the design of new chemical facilities around the world.

ABB to supply main electrical systems for drilling rigs

ABB won six contracts collectively worth more than $150 million to supply main electrical...

PAS to supply BASF with Alarm Management Software

BASF will deploy PAS PlantState Suite (PSS) software throughout its operating facilities...

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Resources & Literature

Navitar publishes Machine Vision catalog

The catalog has an extensive line-up of over 400 products including high magnification zoom,...

ISA publishes IEC 61499 and Safety Resources books

ISA published “Real-Time Execution for IEC 61499,” and “Safety Profiles for...

Omron STI publishes Guide to DeviceNet Safety Systems

Guide outlines the benefits of implementing a DeviceNet safety network in a variety of machine...

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NetrinoAR to use IAR software in embedded systems training

Netrino’s Embedded Software Boot Camp training course will use IAR Systems’...

Opto 22 announces Logix I/O seminar dates

The seminar describes benefits of adding SNAP I/O to Allen-Bradley PLC and PAC systems.

Honeywell offers TUV Rheinland security training

Through the TÜV Security Professional Manager training course, plant personnel can gain a...

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