• Intermatic KM2STU-1G–Mechanical Timer with Automatically Control Lights and Other Circuits

    Updated: 2010-12-31 16:00:26
    Intermatic KM2STU-1G In-Wall 24 Hour 20A SPST 2-Gang Dual Mechanical Timer Set Hot Deal $32.94 Price: Normally $46.58 The Intermatic KM2ST-1G In-Wall 24 Hour 20A SPST Mechanical Timer replaces a standard wall switch (toggle) to provide automatic control of outdoor or indoor lighting, fans, pumps, office machines, and other types of circuits. Captive trippers are [...]

  • Be Aware of Tax Consequences Before Restructuring Debt

    Updated: 2010-12-31 00:51:48
    Amidst economic difficulties, many manufacturers take steps to reduce or restructure debt loads.

  • A Look Back: 2010 Manufacturing in Review

    Updated: 2010-12-31 00:51:45
    Looking back at 2010, the analogy of a first-time experience with parasailing comes to mind.

  • Vanco International 120503–Extend an HDMI Cable with 3D Capabilities

    Updated: 2010-12-30 16:00:39
    Vanco International 120503 Pro Digital High Speed HDMI Male to Female Cable, 3 Foot Hot Deal $9.85 Price: Normally $20.00 Use the Vanco International 120503 Pro Digital High Speed HDMI Male to Female Cable to extend a pre-existing HDMI cable. The cable supports audio return channel functionality and allows 3D over HDMI when connected to [...]

  • U.S. Industrial Jobs Decline, Houston Tops List for Manufacturing Employment

    Updated: 2010-12-30 09:28:21
    Data compiled by Manufacturers’ News, a publisher of industrial directories, provides a state-by-state look at industrial employment.

  • China, India Challenge U.S. Manufacturing Competitiveness

    Updated: 2010-12-29 06:32:37
    One index places the United States fifth in manufacturing competitiveness among top 10 countries by 2015.

  • United Security Products 904PR 60lb–Weatherproof Mat Triggers Notifications When Stepped On

    Updated: 2010-12-28 16:00:50
    United Security Products 904PR 60lb Pre-Wired Pressure Mat 24″x30″ Hot Deal $75.07 Price: Normally $129.35 The United Security Products 904PR 60lb Pre-Wired Pressure Mat 6×24″ is an excellent choice for hard to protect areas. Features adhesive heat sealed, pre-wired, molded waterproof construction, it is also pet resistant. Simple operation, low cost, ease of installation, and [...]

  • AC drives support more networks

    Updated: 2010-12-28 07:30:04
    The options on Omron Industrial Automation's compact 3G3MX2 AC Drives have been expanded to simplify integration into a wide range of internationally accepted machine platforms.

  • Documentation - the MOST important tool

    Updated: 2010-12-28 07:27:28
     

  • DEAL OF THE HOLIDAY! TouchLinc – INSTEON Wireless Touchscreen Controller Kit

    Updated: 2010-12-25 16:00:01
    Take advantage of today’s DEAL OF THE HOLIDAY! Have the Ability to Wirelessly Access and Control Your INSTEON Home from a Simple-to-Use Touchscreen. If You Buy It Now You Will be Saving $139.98! Item# 2490C5 TouchLinc – INSTEON Wireless Touchscreen Controller Kit Hot Deal $249.99 Price: Normally $389.97 If you already own HouseLinc 2 software [...]

  • DEAL OF THE HOLIDAY! Intermatic HB800RCH–Add an Outdoor Timer for Convenience of Outdoor Lighting

    Updated: 2010-12-24 16:00:08
      Intermatic HB800RCH Outdoor Digital Timer Hot Deal $22.92 Price: Normally $42.96 Use the Intermatic HB800RCH Outdoor Digital Timer to automatically control security lighting, engine block heaters, pool pumps, and many other devices. The Timer adjusts to sunrise and sunset times for dusk/dawn settings. The color will blend into the landscape and the Timer is [...]

  • DEAL OF THE DAY! TouchLinc – INSTEON Touchscreen Controller Kit with HouseLinc 2

    Updated: 2010-12-24 01:00:58
    Take advantage of today’s DEAL OF THE DAY! With this INSTEON Product You Could Manage and Program Your INSTEON Home from Your PC and Control it from a Touchscreen. All While Saving $199.97! TouchLinc – INSTEON Touchscreen Controller Kit with HouseLinc 2 Hot Deal $349.99 Price: Normally $549.96 Take your INSTEON system to new heights [...]

  • Ignition intro - Rethinking SCADA for modern manufacturing

    Updated: 2010-12-23 08:36:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar Not another Industrial software Blog What I really think Standards , networking , security , databases , open source , and topics related to the development of HMI , and SCADA . systems Thursday , December 23, 2010 Ignition intro Rethinking SCADA for modern manufacturing An informative 3 minute video of the Ignition concept from Inductive Automation , rethinking SCADA for modern manufacturing Posted by Nathan Boeger at 12:36 AM Labels : Ignition Inductive Automation interesting java OPC-UA web based SCADA 0 comments : Post a Comment Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom Blog Archive 2010 12 December 3 Ignition intro Rethinking SCADA for modern manuf . Industrial Security a reminder from Stuxnet Going mobile with industrial computing October 2

  • LAST MINUTE GIFT- Sony Splash-Resistant Shower Radio Offers AM/FM and Weather-Band Reception

    Updated: 2010-12-22 20:40:41
    Sony AM-FM-Weather Shower Radio Hot Deal $54.98 Price: Normally $64.99 Listen to your favorite radio station in the shower. The Sony AM-FM-Weather Shower Radio allows you to choose from the wide variety of radio talk shows and music programming and even weather-band broadcasts. Its splash-resistant design makes this radio ideal for the bathroom, shower, spa [...]

  • Great Gift For the Person Who Loves To Entertain Guests, the Sylvania Party Pack Is The Perfect Choice!

    Updated: 2010-12-22 13:00:23
    This is the perfect gift for the person who always entertains guest, they will be able to set the Mood for any Occasion with Color Changing LED Products from Sylvania. It will definitely make their party stand out from the rest! The color changing bowl can be used as a punch bowl, stuffed with candy [...]

  • Feed Forward: Building Better Automation Companies

    Updated: 2010-12-21 23:00:00
    I spent several years early in my career in product development. It was good training for many things. First, I learned much about engineering documentation procedures. And about working with marketing and customers to develop products that people might actually use. It's also where I first learned to sell—by selling the sales department on why our products were better than others.

  • EtherCAT Encoders

    Updated: 2010-12-21 23:00:00
    Measuring 80 x 58 mm, the new high-speed Absolute ATD EtherCAT encoders offer fast positioning, speed control and motor feedback due to communication between drives and control systems in multi I/O equipment.

  • Terminal Blocks and Interconnect Devices Earn 100 kA SCCR Rating

    Updated: 2010-12-21 17:44:21
    Select WAGO Corporation Through-Panel and Chassis-Mount Terminal blocks, as well as Interconnect devices have earned a 100 kA SCCR rating with appropriate fuses.

  • Logic Control for I-O

    Updated: 2010-12-21 17:38:42
    Flexible monitoring electronics means being able to be adapt to any kind of safety sensor system.

  • We Energies Bags Hart Innovative Achievement Award

    Updated: 2010-12-21 05:44:05
    The unit of Wisconsin Energy Corp is recognized by the Hart Communication Foundation for its outstanding use of Hart technology.

  • Process: Portable Test Instrument

    Updated: 2010-12-21 05:42:48
    With the functionality of a digital multimeter and 4-20mA loop calibrator, the CA450 Process Multimeter offers a single instrument for calibration and maintenance of process instrumentation.

  • Machine Safety Devices

    Updated: 2010-12-20 20:17:07
    AutomationDirect now offers machine safety devices for use in industrial applications.

  • New Series of RTD and High Speed Analog Input Modules

    Updated: 2010-12-20 20:11:11
    The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces two new I/O modules, an 8-channel Resistive Thermal Device (RTD) module (APAX-5013) and a 12-channel High Speed Analog Input module (APAX-5017H).

  • ID Readers Selected by Aerospace Industry Manufacturer

    Updated: 2010-12-16 23:00:00
    Cognex Corporation announced today that a leading manufacturer of components for the aerospace industry has selected Cognex DataMan®handheld ID readers to speed order processing and error-proof part handling at its production facilities worldwide.

  • Refrigeration Quick Disconnect

    Updated: 2010-12-16 23:00:00
    FasTest introduces its new Refrigeration Quick Disconnect (RQD) for reliable connections to refrigerant lines for charging or evacuating cooling appliances and applications under high pressure.

  • Ethernet to Serial Servers

    Updated: 2010-12-16 23:00:00
    Model Number: VESR9xxFor Harsh Industrial Environments with Total Fiber Network Options! Solve most any Serial to Ethernet conversion challenge with the VESR Ethernet to Serial Server.

  • ODVA Unveils New Editions of CIP Network Specs

    Updated: 2010-12-16 07:06:44
    Of the 44 specific enhancements, new QuickConnect functionality and IP address conflict detection for EtherNet/IP are expected to be of significant interest to end-users.

  • Video Management System, Version 5.2

    Updated: 2010-12-15 23:58:49
    New enhancements and upgrades come with the Video Management System, Version 5.2, such as a Value Edition of the Console Recorder and a extreme low-power (XLP) version of the video system that delivers surveillance in remote areas with limited power budgets. 

  • Complimentary 2011 Products Calendar

    Updated: 2010-12-15 23:00:00
    Sealevel makes hundreds of standard products, but often OEM customers need a solution tailored to fit their unique requirements.

  • Select Power Supplies Receive UL/cUL Certification

    Updated: 2010-12-15 23:00:00
    UL and cUL Certification is complete for 27 models within WAGO Corporation's EPSITRON family of advanced power supplies.

  • Rotary Actuators

    Updated: 2010-12-14 15:34:58
    Exlar’s SLM and SLG rotary actuators are now available with Class I, Division 2 Certification, meeting application requirements for use in hazardous environments.

  • Compact Metal Housing

    Updated: 2010-12-14 15:25:59
    Banner Engineering introduces a compact metal housing rated for Class I, Division 1* hazardous locations for its intrinsically safe DX99 Wireless Node product line.

  • Xtra-Guard® Performance Cable: Hazard-matched for the Harshest Environments

    Updated: 2010-12-14 09:40:14
    Alpha Wire's Xtra-Guard cable brings performance and reliability to the biggest challenges in the toughest environments. No matter what extremes your application faces, you'll find an Xtra-Guard cable that excels in meeting your requirements.

  • Online Cable Design Center®: Design your own custom cable online!

    Updated: 2010-12-14 09:36:48
    Use our specs as a base to create your own custom cable or create your original specs in detail. Either way, Alpha Wire will confirm your submission and contact you by the next business day – with a quote!

  • Alpha Wire Master Catalog

    Updated: 2010-12-14 09:32:19
     

  • How to Pick the Right VFD Cable: Reduce Problems and Increase Reliability

    Updated: 2010-12-14 09:26:36
    Variable-frequency drives (VFD) allow sophisticated control by AC motors, but also create several phenomena that can negatively affect the overall system. Thus, choosing the proper VFD cable is of utmost importance to prevent costly downtime.

  • Sustainability: The Best of Both Worlds

    Updated: 2010-12-14 09:24:04
    Implementing sustainable initiatives requires an in-depth understanding of what technologies are available and how to integrate them into your system. This article discusses cable constructions that aid sustainable systems, such as Variable-Frequency Drives.

  • Reports Show Improving Manufacturing Outlook

    Updated: 2010-12-14 09:21:47
    Nearly half of U.S. manufacturers surveyed plan to hire during the next six months, while strength in machine tool sales also bodes well, according to two new reports.

  • How to Stop the Noise with Shielded Cable

    Updated: 2010-12-14 09:18:45
    In industrial control systems, it's estimated that well over 50 percent of all system hardware failures are caused in part by electrical noise. Choosing the right shielding system for your cable is imperative – and is simply a matter of knowledge and foresight.

  • EcoWire™: Better Performing, Better for the Environment

    Updated: 2010-12-14 09:15:58
    EcoWire is the latest innovation in hook-up wire. A true engineering breakthrough, EcoWire is fully recyclable and halogen-free, yet features vastly superior performance characteristics to PVC-insulated wire.

  • Heat-Shrink Tubing: The Versatile Tools for Maintenance and Repair

    Updated: 2010-12-14 08:59:52
    Heat-shrink tubing is versatile, easy to use, and finds wide applicability in maintenance and repair. It can be used for preventive maintenance to avoid problems and is a wonderful tool for making minor repairs to cables and connectors.

  • To Flex or Not to Flex: How to Specify a Cable for Flexing Applications

    Updated: 2010-12-14 08:50:38
    In this white paper, we discuss the difference between a flexible cable and one that is designed for constant flexing. We also discuss the necessary parameters in specifying all types of flexing cables.

  • How to Specify High-Performance Cables: The Devil Is In The Details

    Updated: 2010-12-14 08:47:27
    Many of the problems that surround cable failure, especially in extreme and harsh operating environments could have been avoided by selecting the correct cable from the outset.

  • Industrial Storage Modules

    Updated: 2010-12-13 19:08:33
    The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech announces the expansion of its SQFlash product line with a new CFast interface (CFA standard) flash card, the SQF-S10.

  • EtherCAT Technology Group Announces New Safety Development Package for Automation Vendors

    Updated: 2010-12-13 19:02:35
    Safety-relevant functionality is in big demand, but can be difficult to implement for many users.

  • OPC-UA Embedded Device Server Software Stack

    Updated: 2010-12-13 13:20:42
    Demonstrated at the SPS/IPC/Drive 2010 show in Nurember, Germany, the company releases its OPC-UA Embedded Device Server Software Stack.

  • Synchronous Interface Module

    Updated: 2010-12-10 20:45:46
    The new SNAP-SCM-SSI I/O module from Opto 22 offers a communications interface between digital encoders and SNAP PAC System I/O processors or programmable automation controllers.

  • Inspection Monitor and Positioning Sensor

    Updated: 2010-12-10 20:29:40
    SICK, one of the world's leading manufacturers of sensors, safety systems, machine vision, and automatic identification products for factory and logistics automation, today announced it will launch two new products at the show: The Inspector Viewer and the Inspector P30 Positioning Sensor.

  • 20mm Captive Linear Actuator

    Updated: 2010-12-10 20:18:45
    Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc, a leading manufacturer of precision linear motion products, now offers the 19000 Series, 20mm captive linear actuator in a variety of stroke lengths.

  • Podcast Bytes: Bob Lowe on CSIA Certification

    Updated: 2010-12-10 19:17:34
    In this podcast interview, recorded on Dec. 10, 2010, Bob Lowe, executive director of the Control System Integrators Association, speaks with Managing Editor Wes Iversen about why CSIA certification is important to end-users.

  • Smart Camera

    Updated: 2010-12-09 23:00:00
    PPT VISION announces high-resolution M-390 Smart Cameras deliver greater accuracy for high-precision machine vision applications.

  • Gear motors

    Updated: 2010-12-09 23:00:00
    B&R Industrial Automation announces the addition of precision planetary gears to its well-known line of synchronous and stepper motors.

  • White Paper on Data Architecture for MOM: The Manufacturing Master Data Approach

    Updated: 2010-12-09 20:47:42
    Manufacturing companies' ability to adapt quickly to a changing business environment mainly depends on the agility of their corporate cultures, flexibility of their business processes and interoperability of their IT system(s) they employ.

  • WLAN Adapter for Industrial Applications

    Updated: 2010-12-09 20:43:14
    In order to provide cost-effective wireless solutions to machine builders and manufacturers in North America, Beckhoff Automation has introduced the new CU8890 WLAN adapter.

  • USB Isolators

    Updated: 2010-12-09 20:35:55
    At just 2.0 x 1.7 x 0.8 inches, these little isolators pack a powerful punch against electrical noises, surges and spikes – up to 4kV isolation.

  • Drive solution for low power applications

    Updated: 2010-12-09 20:24:50
    In addition to controlling stepper motors, the new variation of ACOPOSmicro from B&R now also offers support for servo motors.

  • Motor Controllers

    Updated: 2010-12-09 20:17:52
    Carlo Gavazzi has recently launched their RSQK Series high power intelligent soft starts, which are designed to improve performance of industrial applications.

  • Vantage Data Centers Chooses Mission Critical Facilities Management System

    Updated: 2010-12-09 20:09:22
    GE Intelligent Platforms today announced that Vantage Data Centers, a new wholesale data center operator, has chosen the company’s high availability mission critical solution to enable Vantage to deliver energy-efficient, scalable, data center solutions to enterprise customers.

  • Chip Path Design Systems Targets Architecture Tools for ASIC, FPGA, ASSP

    Updated: 2010-12-09 15:42:22
    Chip Path Design Systems announced its formation from Parallel Engines Corporation. Chip Path is focusing on a new set of Semiconductor-IP based Architecture tools for ASIC, FPGA and ASSP design. The company has developed a new “One Architecture” specification system that allows a single architecture to be mapped onto multiple implementation platforms. Company labels this [...]

  • WLAN Solution for OEMs

    Updated: 2010-12-09 13:51:24
    Beckhoff Automation introduces the new CU8890 WLAN adapter that offers wireless integration of Industrial PCs into an Industrial Ethernet network.

  • Industrial Cyber-incidents Database Goes on Sale

    Updated: 2010-12-09 13:28:56
    With the fearsome Stuxnet virus in the news, the non-profit Security Incidents Organization is offering access to its database of cyber-security incidents at a 25 percent discount.

  • Frito-Lay, Pepsi and Kraft to Present at the 2011 Packaging Automation Forum

    Updated: 2010-12-09 08:49:53
    Presented by Summit Media Group, the annual Packaging Automation Forum explores the benefits of leading-edge controls, software and information technologies for manufacturers, packagers and machine builders (OEMs).

  • SCADA Vulnerabilities Posted

    Updated: 2010-12-08 19:21:47
    In the interest of providing you with timely information on ICS and SCADA security issues, we have started a new service.

  • Product Development Partnership Announced

    Updated: 2010-12-08 19:09:31
    With a major new partnership announced at the 2010 SPS/IPC/Drives trade show in Nuremberg, Germany, Beckhoff Automation has made a significant investment in the future development and production of its drive technology.

  • Pushbutton and E-Stop Boxes

    Updated: 2010-12-08 18:54:03
    Carlo Gavazzi is proud to launch several additions to our pilot device offering, which expand and complement our already comprehensive lineup.

  • Standard CPUs Added to PLC Line

    Updated: 2010-12-08 18:41:13
    AutomationDirect’s line of CLICK micro brick PLCs now includes standard CPU units.

  • New Catalog on Panel and Board Mount LED Indicators

    Updated: 2010-12-08 18:30:40
    Wilbrecht LEDCO, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Microprecision Electronics, announces its updated product catalog is now available.

  • Cimentos Liz Chooses Proficy Process Systems

    Updated: 2010-12-08 18:16:35
    GE Intelligent Platforms today announced that it had received a $4.5 million order from Cimentos Liz, a leading cement company in Brazil, for the company’s breakthrough process solution Proficy® Process Systems.

  • Motivating Your Workforce

    Updated: 2010-12-08 07:35:22
    Each month, Automation World devotes a column to the workforce, called Automation Team.

  • Serial Synchronous Interface Module

    Updated: 2010-12-08 04:11:32
    Suited for motion control and position sensing, the SNAP-SCM-SSI I/O module offers two isolated serial synchronous inputs (SSI) for acquiring data from optical and mechanical encoders and other types of linear and rotary transducers.

  • Of Buying Cycles and Global Markets

    Updated: 2010-12-07 10:54:35
    I remember back when global marketing first came into prominence and people would use terms like “Pacific Rim.”

  • ABB Adds to Energy Portfolio with IKS Acquisition

    Updated: 2010-12-07 07:38:58
    The deal to acquire Insert Key Solutions further strengthens ABB’s software offerings to the power industry.

  • Enhanced Cables

    Updated: 2010-12-06 23:00:00
    Belden, a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, announces a series of enhancements to its Belden Infinity C-TC+ and FCC Cables.

  • Safety Laser Scanner

    Updated: 2010-12-06 23:00:00
    Banner Engineering Corp. introduces the AG4 Safety Laser Scanner, designed to deliver safety, simplicity and versatility in a single, compact optical device.

  • Ethernet Switches

    Updated: 2010-12-06 23:00:00
    The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces a new series of compact Ethernet switches to focus on machine and factory automation applications.

  • PFT Terminal Blocks

    Updated: 2010-12-06 23:00:00
    Phoenix Contact has expanded its offering of high-current, panel feed-through (PFT) terminal blocks.

  • Displays and Touchscreens Ready to Ship

    Updated: 2010-12-06 23:00:00
    HIS has always been committed to providing quick delivery of our products for those customers who need it.

  • Linear Actuators for Hazardous Environments

    Updated: 2010-12-06 23:00:00
    Exlar’s GSX and GSM linear actuators now offer Class I, Division 2 Certification, expanding the company’s actuator line for operation in hazardous environments.

  • Ethernet Expansion Card

    Updated: 2010-12-06 23:00:00
    Red Lion Controls, Inc. announces a new Ethernet expansion card for the Data Station Plus and Modular Controller series products.

  • Automation Trends: Continuous Manufacturing

    Updated: 2010-12-06 10:56:03
    As more global companies strive for lower costs and stronger efficiencies throughout their network of plants and factories, the term "continuous manufacturing" takes on more relevance. At its most basic level, continuous manufacturing strives to connect the whole manufacturing process within a company, such as processing, packaging and a supply chain within a food company. No data silos.

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