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Automation.com, January 2012 By Bill Lydon At the recent PI North America General Assembly Meeting, Bernie Anger of GE Intelligent Platforms discussed why they chose PROFINET as the backbone for their Programmable Automation Controller portfolio. The PROFINET philosophy fits with GE's evolving legacy of high performance distributed systems.

The SOMANET modules are a central component of the Synapticon GmbH portfolio. These are hardware and software components for the realization of robotic control systems.

The unnamed high pressure sensor is ideal for valve control and hydraulic cylinder cushioning applications.

The websites focus on the USA, the UK and Germany.

The self-learning LECo function compensates for periodic disturbance variables in the process, and restores the process and product quality.

Pneumatic rod lock can be mounted to a NFPA cylinder, or as a stand alone unit.

Kenesto is seeking companies whose work processes can be completed successfully in the beta version of Kenesto, a cloud-based system that allows users to create processes and manage work easily.

Air-LINE Quick has a stainless steel adapter plate and stainless steel push-in connectors for hygienic applications.

The plug-in, called motorBench Development Suite, is a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based tool with automatic tuning of feedback control gains and offline accurate measurement of critical motor parameters such as resistance, inductances and the back electromagnetic force (EMF) constant.

TOP Server Version 5.7 passed the OPC Server Certification tests administered by the OPC Foundation’s Independent Certification Test Lab.

Model 2850 multi-stage in line static mixer sequentially mixes multiple fluids. It is modular, easy to take apart and clean, and can be equipped with virtually any type of flanges.

Designed as stand-alone controllers with expansion capabilities, these micro PLC units are available in four distinct form factors: M series (no onboard I/O), 10-point series, 18-point series and 36-point series.

NITRA line of pneumatic products includes air pilot valves, foot pedal valves, and manual control valves.

Maven Systems will distribute AirLive's wireless transmission devices and IP surveillance solutions in India.

Emerson will provide a DeltaV automation system, AMS Suite asset management software, and smart field devices using Foundation fieldbus and WirelessHART.

The Model 71821 is designed for engineers building a Digital RF Memory (DRFM) applications.

Rotron regenerative blowers can achieve flows up to 1800 SCFM; pressures up to 264 IWG; and vacuums up to 13.4 in. Hg., depending on blower style.

Automation.com, December 2011 By Gregory Wilcox, Mike Hannah and Mark Devonshire, Rockwell Automation The rise of Ethernet and emerging technologies such as integrated plantwide architecture and Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) have lead to the increased popularity of converged network infrastructures . These infrastructures allow innovative designs, specifically layer switches, that allow manufacturers to combine the simplicity and maintainability of many individual networks with the power and flexibility of a single network design.

Servo-Flo 704-PGM is a continuous flow dual-gear meter system which precisely proportions, mixes and dispenses two-part polyurethanes, epoxies, silicones and acrylics.

The ST R17HS uses brushless servomotors and boasts an effective reach of 750mm, a repeatability of 0.2 mm and a maximum speed after acceleration of 480 deg/sec.