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Siemon Labs Tests Low-Cost Generic Fiber Optic Assemblies
Lab tests show that generic fiber jumpers from assembly houses are least likely to pass tests, which can result in product failures and costly network down time. Siemon, of course, passed all its own tests. -
MatrikonOPC opens office in Central America
MatrikonOPC announces the opening of its Costa Rica office. -
Sercos announces Safe Motion Profile for CIP Safety
The Safe Motion Profile guarantees that the safety-related functions of the peripheral devices are available across the entire Sercos network in a uniform and manufacturer-independent manner. -
Kepware Technologies signs Southeast Asia Distributor
Kepware Technologies signed Allied Solutions in Singapore as a distributor throughout Southeast Asia. -
What’s EtherCAT?
Automation.com, June 2012 By Jason Goerges, ACS Motion Control EtherCAT is becoming increasingly popular for control and system engineers as a robust, high-speed real-time network for machine control solutions. Here are some of the most prominent benefits of EtherCAT as they relate to motion control systems. -
Approaching the Risks and Benefits of an Evolving Security Landscape
Automation.com, June 2012 By Rick Kaun, Honeywell Process Solutions By understanding the evolution of today's IT and control systems and proactively implementing a program to reduce vulnerabilities, plants can better position themselves to protect their assets, increase uptime and secure their critical infrastructure. -
HART Communication Foundation Expands in China
The Foundation appointed Minhui Wu as General Manager, HCF China Operations, and moved its office to a new location in Shanghai. -
SUBNET Provides Substation Automation for EPRI Project
SUBNET provided substation automation solutions for the Electric Power Research Institute's Secure Remote Access project, to help create a more intelligent and secure grid. -
Cool Stuff for Geeks & Industry at Hannover Messe
Automation.com, June 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor Each year at Hannover Messe, I see some really interesting, innovative and cool applications of technology. Here are a few reviews of some examples that grabbed my attention, complete with videos of each application. -
Sercos publishes News #1-2012
This 24-page news magazine includes a feature article on Electronic Image Processing with Sercos, several applications articles, and an interview with Wago Corporation. -
Emerson to automate BP's North Sea oil production
Emerson will supply integrated control and safety systems for two new bridge-linked platforms for the Clair Ridge project, in the North Sea to the west of the Shetland Islands, U.K. -
Molex Brad HarshIO PROFINET I/O Modules certified by PNO
The I/O Modules are now certified by the PNO (PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation) in accordance with PROFINET specifications meeting all requirements for conformance class B. -
ISA and Automation Federation Drive Engineering Agenda Forward
ISA and Automation Federation Drive Engineering Agenda Forward -
Pepperl+Fuchs publishes Buyer’s Guide to AS-Interface Products
200+ page guide provides detailed specifications and features for the company’s family of AS-Interface solutions. -
Rittal joins HP ProActive Insight Architecture Alliance
The HP PIA Alliance brings together the collective value of the world’s leading technology innovators to complement HP ProLiant Gen8 servers. -
TR Electronic Adds ProfiNET to LE-200 Distance Measurement System
The LE-200 is also available with a variety of protocol options including EtherNET/IP, DeviceNET, Profibus, Interbus and CAN interfaces. -
Echelon Embraces Open Architecture on New Terms
Automation.com, May 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor As Ethernet has gained popularity in the industry and systems have evolved, the nature of Echelon's business has changed. The company has been building a business position centered on energy metering and smart grid. -
HART Seeks Nominees for HART Plant of the Year Award
End users and manufacturers from all world areas are encouraged to enter their plant or customer’s plant for recognition. Nominations will be accepted through 15 July 2012. -
Zigbee certified product availability surpasses 500
There are now more than 500 ZigBee Certified products available to the market, a 60 percent surge since August 2011. -
Eaton to Acquire Cooper Industries
Eaton will acquire electrical equipment supplier Cooper for $11.8 Billion. Eaton and Cooper will be combined under a new company incorporated in Ireland, where Cooper is incorporated today.