• Digital Temperature Transmitters

    Updated: 2011-11-07 20:05:37
    Omega’s new PRTXB and PRTXAL series are 2-wire transmitters that provide 4 to 20 mA signal representing temperature linearized.

  • HMI Control via Tablet/Mobile Devices

    Updated: 2011-11-07 20:01:45
    AutomationDirect's new C-more remote HMI application is available through the iTunes App Store for $4.99 and provides remote access and control to mobile users who have a Wi-Fi or cellular connection.

  • ERD Rod-style Electric Actuators

    Updated: 2011-11-07 19:49:53
    Tolomatic has added a new size to its line of ERD rod-style electric actuators to provide higher forces and longer stroke lengths to serve more application requirements.

  • Microchip MCP6N11 CMOS Instrumentation Amplifier

    Updated: 2011-11-07 19:11:15
    Microchip Technology introduced their MCP6N11 CMOS instrumentation amplifier. The Microchip MCP6N11 chip features mCal technology, 1.8V operation, 500 kHz gain bandwidth, hardware shutdown pin, and rail-to-rail input and output. The Microchip MCP6N11 instrumentation amplifier is available in an 8-pin SOIC package and an 8-pin 2mm x 3mm TDFN package. The IC is priced at $1 [...]

  • Save BIG on Smarthome Brand Products

    Updated: 2011-11-07 19:00:55
     

  • The Automation Conference Debuts May 22-23 in Suburban Chicago

    Updated: 2011-11-07 10:02:43
    Summit Media Group announces The Automation Conference - a new event for industrial automation professionals.

  • Adaptive Gripper

    Updated: 2011-11-06 08:59:10
    Festo develops bionic adaptive gripper for handling of pressure sensitive products such as tulip bulbs and chocolate eggs.

  • Embedded Power Architecture Platform Requirements Specification v1.1

    Updated: 2011-11-04 15:47:09
    Power.org announced that the latest version of the Embedded Power Architecture Platform Requirements (ePAPR) specification is available for download. ePAPR version 1.1 includes some incremental changes and clarifications to ePAPR 1.0 and adds a new chapter on virtualization. The ePAPR specification defines standards for Power Architecture system regarding how a boot program starts a client [...]

  • Pack Expo 2011: V-Series AC Motor Line offers 2x more torque

    Updated: 2011-11-04 07:55:02
    The new V Series from Oriental Motor uses a gear cut and an extra machining step with the motor’s output shaft, which produces minimal noise. (Approximate Time – 1:05)

  • Motion and Machine Controllers

    Updated: 2011-11-03 23:00:00
    Trio Motion has expanded its Motion Coordinator range with two new motion and machine controllers based on the latest 533MHz ARM11 processor - flexibly and economically providing new levels of multi-tasking servo or stepper control for high performance automation.

  • Voltage-to-Frequency Converters

    Updated: 2011-11-03 23:00:00
    WAGO Corporation's two new 0-10VDC 859 Series Voltage-to-Frequency Converters provide output frequencies of 0-1.5KHz or 0-25KHz for pulse generation.

  • VIA EITX-3002 Em-ITX Board

    Updated: 2011-11-03 15:46:09
    VIA Technologies introduced the EITX-3002 Em-ITX form factor board. The VIA EITX-3002 features VIA VX900H media system processor, 1.2GHz VIA Nano X2 E-Series or 1.0GHz VIA Eden X2 dual core processor, 17cm x 12cm Em-ITX form factor, onboard DC-to-DC converter, HDMI port, VGA port, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, dual COM ports, two USB ports, two [...]

  • National Instruments Picked as One of World's Best Workplaces

    Updated: 2011-11-02 23:00:00
    With the launch of its inaugural list of the " (http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2011/fortune/1110/gallery.best_companies_global.fortune/19.html)World’s Best Multinational Workplaces," (http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2011/fortune/1110/gallery.best_companies_global.fortune/19.html) the Great Place to Work Institute has ranked National Instruments number 18 among the top 25 multinational companies to work for in the world.

  • Triple-level Screw-clamp Terminal Blocks Conserve DIN Rail Space

    Updated: 2011-11-02 20:10:19
    Phoenix Contact's UT series of screw-clamp terminal blocks now comes in a space-saving, three-level version.

  • EtherNet/IP Interface

    Updated: 2011-11-02 20:00:03
    Omron Industrial Automation expanded the industrial communication options for compact Omron 3G3MX2 AC Drives to simplify integration into production lines and work cells.

  • Partnership Produces Powerful Video Surveillance via FPGA

    Updated: 2011-11-02 07:15:44
    Altera Corporation and Eutecus come together to offer a single-chip solution that performs video analytics at 1080 pixels and 30 frames per second (fps) resolution.

  • SpaceStudio Virtual Platform Technology Supports ARM-based FPGA Design

    Updated: 2011-11-01 19:04:16
    Space Codesign® Systems announced the support for ARM-based FPGA design in its SpaceStudioTM 2.2 virtual platform technology. Pioneering hardware/software codesign technology enables electronic engineers to enjoy a higher level of abstraction and executable representation for embedded systems design in commercial multimedia applications. System architects and design engineers can now efficiently exploit the high performance ARM [...]

  • HMI and Industrial PCs for Water/Wastewater

    Updated: 2011-11-01 17:32:33
    Beijer Electronics showcases HMIs and Industrial PCs for rugged environments to withstand extreme temperatures; NEMA-4 & IP 66 certified. (Approximate Time - 2:19)

  • Soft Start Drives to Control Pumps

    Updated: 2011-11-01 17:26:24
    Eaton Corp.'s soft starter's open chassis and user-friendly interface makes commissioning process quick and easy. A water/wastewater pump algorithm gradually brings pump to rest, minimizing or eliminating water hammer effect. (Approximate time - 4:47).

  • Automation Products for Water/Wastewater

    Updated: 2011-11-01 17:22:37
    Mitsubishi showcases a wide variety products at the Weftec Show, Los Angeles, Calif. Video includes variable frequency drives, HMI, SCADA, and PLCs through a complete process automation controller. (Approximate Time - 1:08).

  • Process Control: Water Quality Instrumentation

    Updated: 2011-11-01 17:14:23
    Memo Sense by Endress + Hauser replaces typical Ph sensors which usually have cables that can suffer impedance loss under water. User can disconnect sensor with no chance of moisture getting in sensor, send to lab, then return to field. Also stationary and portable samplers. (Approximate Time - 2:11)

  • Improve Communication to Field Devices

    Updated: 2011-11-01 17:10:31
    Wago Corp.'s To-Pass Device sends SMS text messages to control device and confirmation messages. 8-channel digital/analog input allows you to set threshold (i.e. tank level) and you will receive a text message when state is achieved. (Approximate Time - 1:40)

  • Machine Vision for Factory Automation

    Updated: 2011-11-01 10:40:12
    Replacing human inspection with machine vision can go far in automating factory operation, but implementers need to carefully match machine vision options with application requirements. Learn how to choose the right system for your needs.

  • Video: ID Reader and Verification Tool

    Updated: 2011-11-01 10:37:59
    BOA IDR offers robust 1D and 2D capabilities for part traceability, but it also offers trainable character and pattern recognition tools which customers can combine to satisfy a variety of identification and verification needs.

  • Primer: Putting the Screws to a Challenging Vision Application

    Updated: 2011-11-01 10:35:13
    BOA vision system provides highly accurate knurled parts inspections.

  • Flexible Smart Camera Technology

    Updated: 2011-11-01 10:31:04
    BOA smart cameras offer a full suite of vision tools and capabilities for inspections tasks requiring positioning, identifying, verifying, measuring and flaw detecting.

  • Primer: BOA Smart Cameras Solve a Pressing Problem

    Updated: 2011-11-01 10:28:26
    100% reliability is achieved for aluminum billet inspection.

  • Identity Automation The Identity Data Access Management Company

    Updated: 2011-11-01 09:26:08
    , Identity Automation My Account Register Login Products Access Request Mgmt System ARMS Overview ARMS Account Management ARMS Application Access ARMS Group Management ARMS Sponsorship ARMS Workflow Data Synchronization System DSS Overview DSS Adapters DSS CLI Adapter DSS Database Adapter DSS EDI Adapter DSS Exchange Adapter DSS Google Apps Adapter DSS GroupWise Adapter DSS KeepnTrack Adapter DSS LDAP Adapter DSS Live EDU Adapter DSS Office 365 Adapter DSS Text Adapter DSS V-Soft Adapter DSS Web Services Adapter DSS Zendesk Adapter DSS Zimbra Adapter DSS Reporting Federated Identity Mgmt System Solutions Account Validation EDI Processing Identity Management Multi-Factor Authentication Privileged User Management Visitor Management Services Identity Consulting Infrastructure Consulting

  • Interferometer Plays Key Role Onboard New Satellite

    Updated: 2011-11-01 07:58:52
    A new generation of meteorological satellites employs industrial sensor technology to help advance weather predicting capabilities and provide new data on weather-related phenomena such as El Nino and La Nina.

  • Automatic Code Generation for Safety

    Updated: 2011-11-01 07:16:56
    LDRA integrates MISRA Autocode for use in safety standards compliance in the automotive, aerospace, rail, military and medical industries.

  • X-FAB XP018 Technology Platform

    Updated: 2011-11-01 06:59:02
    X-FAB Silicon Foundries introduced their XP018 technology platform. The foundry process features the industry’s lowest mask count for the modular combination of digital, analog and high-voltage features with embedded Flash. The X-FAB XP018 technology is available now for tape-ins. It includes pre-released IP for the memory options. Full qualification will follow in 2012. Read more: [...]

  • Powerlink Protocol Grows, 100,000 Axis Systems

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    POWERLINK is the world's most widely used Industrial Ethernet protocol in applications where plant productivity depends on fast axes and machine and sensor data is transmitted in hard real time.

  • Industrial Ethernet Switch with 10GbE Connectivity

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    New 10 Gigabit Ethernet industrial core switch (ICS) product portfolio, the ICS-G7000 series, reportedly provides greater reliability, extensive power and network redundancy for non-stop operation, and long-term durability via a fanless design.

  • Terminal Block with Push-Button Operation

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    The 2060 Series 2-pole SMD-Terminal Block provides push-button termination/re-terminations for a broad range of solid/stranded conductors.

  • Modbus TCP/IP to IEC 61850 Gateway

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    The Modbus TCP/IP to IEC 61850 gateway provides a distributed solution for interfacing smart-grid-compliant IEC 61850 Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) at the process and bay levels with Schneider Electric PLCs and SCADA systems at the substation level.

  • Ethernet-based Sercos III Controller for Motion

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    PacDrive™ 3 is a Sercos III-based motion controller for multi-axes coordinated motion solutions and the latest addition to the company’s MachineStruxure line of automation solutions for machine builders.

  • 15-in. Touch Panel Computer

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    This 15-in. touch panel computer with Intel Atom processor designed to operate in very low and very high temperatures.

  • Transient Recorder System

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    TraNET EPC transient recorder system provides up to 64 channels in one system.

  • DAQ Platform With Single-Slot Chassis

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    New single-slot NI CompactDAQ chassis supports wireless, USB and Ethernet buses, giving engineers and scientists the portability of a data logger with the performance and flexibility of modular measurements.

  • Data Acquisition and Display Station

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    New model series of data acquisition and display stations comes with a touchscreen operator interface.

  • Pressure Gauges and Thermometers

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    ProSense mechanical dial pressure gauges are available in a variety of configurations for use in most pneumatic, hydraulic, HVAC, plumbing, industrial and commercial applications.

  • Shopping for Microstepping Technology

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    The affordability and reliability of step motors—“steppers”—has made this technology highly popular among machine builders in many industries, ranging from electronics to aircraft controls to CNC equipment.

  • EDDL Enables Wireless Device Integration

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    With all the new types of WirelessHart devices now becoming available, a facility’s control system must be able to handle the integration of a great mix of devices that already exist and stay up to date with new WirelessHart devices as they become available.

  • Precision Metalformers Make Headway Despite Government Actions

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    Bill Gaskin says, unhesitatingly, that the biggest challenge facing American manufacturing remains uncertainty. Causes include current domestic and European economic situations, and political bickering and failed leadership in the U.S. government, he says. Gaskin is president of the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA, www.pma.org (http://www.pma.org)), Independence, Ohio.

  • Adapting Packaging Machines to PLC Control

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    An Automation World LinkedIn group member seeks advice on how best to convert his packaging machine designs for PLC control and avoid technology supplier pressure to buy all system components from one source.

  • Manufacturing with a Big “M”

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    Celebration of the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Research Center’s 20th anniversary is marked by a plan to advance manufacturing in the U.S. through development of “collaboratories.”

  • German Conference Shows HMI Technology Potential

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    Keyboard, mouse and touchscreen dominate the realm of human interfaces to machines. Once again the world of information technologies could be a valuable provider of ideas for automation.

  • Automation Rises at Pack Expo 2011

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    Automation World editor-in-chief Gary Mintchell talked with more than 35 exhibitors at the most recent Pack Expo Show and came away with these impressions.

  • Omron Advances Integrated Logic, Motion, Vision Control

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    In an effort to distinguish itself in the arena of high-speed machine control, Schaumburg, Ill.-based Omron Industrial Automation, a division of Japanese electronics giant Omron, is releasing what it calls “a new category of machine controller” that seems to take the integration of high-speed motion, industrial vision and networking to a whole new level. High-speed packaging machines are the first target for the company’s newly designed, highly synchronized NJ-Series Machine Automation Controller (MAC).

  • Digital Diagnostics

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    Half of the respondents to a recent Automation World survey indicate that they do not use the smarts—the advanced diagnostics—available in their Hart and Foundation Fieldbus devices. The reasons: cost, complexity and training.

  • Tips For Good OEE

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    Users and vendors explain how they have been able to boost the efficiency of their equipment by monitoring and controlling those factors within their manufacturing operations that have a direct impact on cost.

  • Optimizing Maintenance through Information

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    Establishing an efficient and effective maintenance team requires sufficient and timely information.

  • MESA Conference Covers Industrial Software Trends

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    MESA (www.mesa.org (http://www.mesa.org/)), the organization focused on manufacturing execution systems (MES) and manufacturing operations management (MOM) software, held its annual conference in September and Automation World Editor in Chief Gary Mintchell attended.

  • Asset Management, Video and More Video

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    This issue looks to increase the spotlight on how innovative asset management strategies can improve plant optimization, and possibly find cost-savings for an organization.

  • Think With Perspective

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    Henry Blodgett has been running some of the best economic analyses this side of Alan Beaulieu, economist and Automation World columnist.

  • Mitigate the Risk of Fraud’s Devastating Impact

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    How devastating is fraud? The financial costs alone are staggering; $2.9 trillion lost annually to fraud by entities, worldwide; $155,000 median loss in fraud schemes involving an organization with 100 employees or less; $300,000 median loss for companies in the manufacturing sector.

  • Asset Management: Reliability Pays Big Dividends

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    The global process industries lose $20 billion, or five percent of annual production, due to unscheduled downtime and poor quality. ARC Advisory Group estimates that almost 80 percent of these losses are preventable. In fact, 40 percent of these losses are largely attributable to human error.

  • Continuous Process Challenges Controls Retrofit Team

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    Rendering is the process of recycling waste animal tissue into stable materials that are used as ingredients in making livestock and pet rations and other products.  Upgrades to a rendering plant are particularly challenging because the plant receives a continuous stream of waste tissue from processing plants that has nowhere else to go.  

  • Ten Tips for Generating Growth

    Updated: 2011-10-31 23:00:00
    Who can be so bold as to plan and budget for ambitious automation business growth in these uncertain times? Old growth mechanisms miss the new paradigms of global markets; these are exactly the times to plan for innovation and growth, to jump ahead in the competitive rankings.

  • Adaptive Gripper: Bionic Robotic Handling Solution

    Updated: 2011-10-31 20:17:23
    If tulip bulbs and soft chocolate eggs are gripped with conventional metal grippers or vacuum functions, the result is a high level of loss and damage.

  • Cables for Fiber-Optic Sensors

    Updated: 2011-10-31 20:07:02
    Omega introduces its new E32 series of shock and vibration resistant cables for fiber-optic sensors.

  • Smart Device Communicator Software for HART instrumentation

    Updated: 2011-10-31 20:01:56
    ProComSol, Ltd today announced the release of Rev. 4.7 of their popular DevCom2000 Smart Device Communicator Software for HART instrumentation. This revision adds a trending feature which allows users to trend the parameters of HART devices.

  • Turn up the Heat this Winter, and Save Money While Doing it!

    Updated: 2011-10-31 18:00:51

  • Texas Instruments Sitara AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 Microprocessors

    Updated: 2011-10-31 16:35:48
    Texas Instruments introduced their Sitara AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessors. The TI AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessor offers low power consumption, prolongs battery life, reduces heat emissions, and enables portable, pocket-sized, fanless applications. Pricing for the AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessors start at $4.99 (in 100,000 unit quantities). Application-specific reference designs based on the AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessors [...]

  • INSTEON Deal: Buy 6 SwitchLinc Dimmers and Get 1 FREE!

    Updated: 2011-10-28 23:00:44

  • In-Stat Research: The Worldwide Emergence of Low-Cost Android Smartphones

    Updated: 2011-10-28 16:50:06
    In-Stat expects unit shipments for low-cost Android smartphones to reach almost 340 million worldwide in 2015. According to In-Stat, low-cost Android handset segment will cause some fragmentation in the Android platform. Low-cost Android smartphones will most likely be released with Android 2.2 or 2.3 because these versions offer a good blend of features with modest [...]

  • I/O System Earns ATEX, IEC Ex Certification

    Updated: 2011-10-28 00:00:00
    Nearly 30 couplers, controllers and I/O modules from WAGO Corporation's WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM now carry ATEX and IEC Ex Certifications for operating in temperatures up to +60°C.

  • Manufacturing Facility Overcomes Tornado Destruction, Wins Emerson OCE Award

    Updated: 2011-10-28 00:00:00
    On April 29 of this year, a weather front producing the largest number for F-4 and F-5 tornados ever recorded in such a short period slammed the southeastern United States.

  • Distributed Temperature Sensor

    Updated: 2011-10-28 00:00:00
    Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the DTSX200 Distributed Temperature Sensor (DTS) was released to the global market on October 19 and the Japan market in April 2012.

  • ARM Reveals Details of 64-bit ARMv8 Architecture

    Updated: 2011-10-27 17:47:29
    The new ARMv8 architecture will feature a 64-bit instruction set. The ARMv8 architecture will expand the reach of ARM processor-based solutions into consumer and enterprise applications where extended virtual addressing and 64-bit data processing are required. The ARMv8 architecture specifications describing all aspects of the ARMv8 architecture are available now to partners under license. ARM [...]

  • Emerson Exchange Day 2 - Intrinsically Safe CHARMs

    Updated: 2011-10-27 00:00:00
    Peter Zornio, Emerson Process Management chief strategic officer, reviewed Emerson's responses to two challenges it sees its customers facing in process industries--increasing complexity of systems coupled with less experienced employees.

  • Single Phase Energy Devices

    Updated: 2011-10-27 00:00:00
    Carlo Gavazzi is proud to introduce its new compact EM10 and EM 11 Series Energy Meters.

  • First-Pass Silicon Success: Synopsys DesignWare 96 dB Hi-Fi Audio IP

    Updated: 2011-10-26 17:36:43
    Synopsys’ DesignWare 96 dB Hi-Fi Audio IP has achieved first-pass silicon success in 65-nanometer (nm) and 55-nm process technologies for multiple foundries. The silicon-proven audio IP is ideal for consumer electronic system-on-chip (SoC) applications such as portable media players, smart phones, CD/DVD/ Blu-Ray Disc players/recorders, digital TV and digital cameras. The Synopsys DesignWare 96 dB [...]

  • Emerson Exchange News - Smart Energy Initiative

    Updated: 2011-10-25 20:30:00
    The Emerson Global Users Exchange has descended on Nashville's Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center this week--and brought record numbers with it.

  • Texas Instruments bq25504 Power Management IC for Energy Harvesting

    Updated: 2011-10-24 19:16:15
    Texas Instruments announced their bq25504 power management integrated circuit for energy harvesting. The boost charger for nano (ultra low) power energy harvesting features circuitry to protect the energy storage element from over voltage and under voltage conditions and to kick-start the system when the battery is deeply discharged. The TI bq25504 IC manages the microwatts [...]

  • Get FREE SHIPPING on any INSTEON starter Kit

    Updated: 2011-10-24 19:00:41

  • Improving Efficiency with Decentralized Machine Drive Topologies

    Updated: 2011-10-24 15:35:20
    Understanding how the use of decentralized frequency inverters along with motor gear sets can be used to solve simple machine applications and enhance the performance of existing equipment.

  • Closure Manufacturer Slashes Downtime with Omron’s FZ3 Vision System

    Updated: 2011-10-24 11:35:01
    To improve quality control and eliminate waste, a major manufacturer of injection-molded closures upgrades its vision technology. Previous vision systems lacked visual acuity to solve this difficult application.

  • Omron Helps Major Automotive Supplier Implement New Instrument Panel Assembly Line in Record Time

    Updated: 2011-10-24 11:35:00
    To achieve fast, accurate communications, ensure quality, and meet tight demands of major automakers, tier one supplier links Omron CJ2 programmable controllers via an EtherNet/IP network.

  • Machine Automation Controllers Emerge as Answer to Higher Performance Machinery Requirements

    Updated: 2011-10-24 11:34:59
    A look at why the MAC has emerged as a new category of controller, superseding PAC in the evolution of machine control. Packaging machinery to benefit most from MACs.

  • 2011 Emerson Global User Exchange Kicks-off with Steve Sonnenberg Keynote

    Updated: 2011-10-24 08:12:45
    Investment in people, plants and service centers, building a listening culture, transparency and trust set the tone for the record crowd of 2,850 in attendance at the Emerson Global Users Exchange in Nashville, Tenn.

  • Bus Controller

    Updated: 2011-10-24 00:00:00
    The extremely flexible configuration options offered by B&R's new POWERLINK X67 bus controller with IP67 protection make it an indispensable standard component for any demanding automation application.

  • Digital Pressure Gage

    Updated: 2011-10-24 00:00:00
    Omega’s new DPG409 series of high accuracy digital pressure gages feature a large backlit display makes it possible for user to read digits from over 10.7m (35 ft).

  • New Software Supports Vision Sensors

    Updated: 2011-10-24 00:00:00
    Red Lion Controls announces that their Crimson® 3.0 software platform is now compatible with Banner Engineering's iVu® Plus TG vision sensors.

  • Don’t Forget to “Like” our Facebook Page and Get 5% Your Order!

    Updated: 2011-10-21 21:57:07

  • Machine-mounted servo drive

    Updated: 2011-10-21 07:29:46
    Acoposmulti65 from B&R is an on-machine-mounted, IP-67-rated, servo motion controller rated to 4 kilowatts that has connections for servo motor, servo encoder, network cable, and connections to on-board machine I/O.

  • Configurable Digital Input/Output Module

    Updated: 2011-10-20 22:39:28
    Two new eight-channel, configurable Digital Input/Output (DIO) Modules have joined WAGO Corporation's IP67 SPEEDWAY 767 I/O-SYSTEM.

  • Fresco Microchip FM2150 Analog Silicon Tuner

    Updated: 2011-10-20 17:42:44
    Fresco Microchip launched their FM2150 analog silicon tuner. The Fresco FM2150 is optimized for worldwide analog television. The silicon tuner eliminates redundant functionality found in many silicon tuners and television system-on-chips (SOCs). The chip supports PAL, NTSC, and SECAM analog standards. It is available in an ultra-small 4mm x 4mm QFN package. The Fresco FM2150 [...]

  • Re-shoring and The Cloud: Two Supply Chain Strategies

    Updated: 2011-10-20 11:49:43
    Salvador Dali addressed it in his famous painting "Persistence of Memory," but manufacturers deal with varying perceptions of time as a day-to-day operational fact of life. Devising ways to better synch manufacturing and supply chain operations with customer demand is leading to the increased re-shoring of production operations and the use of cloud technologies.

  • FZ3 Vision Sensor Uses True Color Sensing for Stable, High-Speed Inspections

    Updated: 2011-10-20 05:34:56

  • EtherNet/IP Remote I/O Blocks with Both Short- and Open-Circuit Detection to Reduce Maintenance Down

    Updated: 2011-10-20 05:34:55

  • 3G3MX2 AC Drives Now Available with EtherNet/IP Interface

    Updated: 2011-10-20 05:34:54

  • B&R Sponsors Future Workforce with New Pavilion, Student Contest

    Updated: 2011-10-20 00:00:00
    'Investing in the future of packaging innovation' cites B&R's Marc Ostertag, is the reason why the automation provider sponsored the all-new PACK EXPO Education Pavilion and the Student Design Contest.

  • Folded-Over Motorized Linear Rail System

    Updated: 2011-10-20 00:00:00
    The Kerk® RGS/RGW linear rail platform by Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions now includes a 180o folded-over motorized design.

  • Brochure Details AC Powered Actuators

    Updated: 2011-10-20 00:00:00
    Exlar announces its Tritex II™ AC Powered Actuators Brochure is now available and can be conveniently downloaded from their website or delivered in print form upon request.

  • Pulse Control Module

    Updated: 2011-10-20 00:00:00
    Omega’s new PCM5 series module converts a 4 to 20 mA signal from a process/temperature controller or computer to a time proportional output.

  • Pack ML demo at Pack Expo 2011 Las Vegas

    Updated: 2011-10-19 20:15:00
    Mitsubishi (http://www.meau.com)'s David Kayle discusses advantages of Pack ML for packaging engineers.

  • OEE consulting service for flow wrapping lines

    Updated: 2011-10-19 19:54:27
    Bosch Packaging (http://www.boschpackaging.com/nrd) will audit line productivity, identify problems and offer solutions to boost OEE.

  • Conexant CX25828 8-Channel Video/Audio Decoder

    Updated: 2011-10-19 16:35:04
    Conexant Systems introduced the CX25828 eight-channel video/audio decoder. The system-on-chip features eight high quality NTSC/PAL video decoders, nine audio ADCs and one audio DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter). The Conexant CX25828 SoC is sampling now. Volume production is scheduled for this quarter. Prices start at $5 in 1000 quantities. The CX25828 video/audio decoder is ideal for high-capacity [...]

  • HART Communication Foundation Opens Office in Japan

    Updated: 2011-10-19 14:51:03
    Tokyo office to provide technology support for industrial network users and suppliers in Japanese marketplace. 

  • Video: December Issue Preview with Gary Mintchell

    Updated: 2011-10-19 14:24:50
    Watch this short video on what's coming in the December issue of Automation World. The December issue addresses workforce and workforce performance, with Renee Robbins Bassett kicking it off with a feature on how to build a continuous improvement team within your organization. Dave Greenfield looks at geographically dispersed workforces and offers tips on how to make it succeed and venerable automation writer, Jim Koelsch, delves into why it's important for engineers to be successful writers within their company. Ad closing date is November 18th, please contact George Shurtleff at 800-355-5595 to reserve space. (Approximate time - 2:40).

  • TTEthernet in Motion

    Updated: 2011-10-19 13:16:14
    TTEthernet from TTTech opens the use of Ethernet for all areas of application. From classic Web services to time- and safety-critical control systems, the network makes available all necessary services.

  • Safer Panelboard Gets U.S. Patent

    Updated: 2011-10-18 19:34:57
    ProLine Panelboard from ABB was designed for applications where increased uptime, power reliability and safety are critical. 

  • Digilent Cerebot MC7 Development Kit for Academia and Hobbyists

    Updated: 2011-10-18 17:18:13
    Microchip Technology and Digilent introduced a development kit for the Cerebot MC7 motor control board. The Digilent Cerebot MC7 Development Kit includes a demonstration board with four half-bridge circuits, eight RC servo motor connectors, support for Digilent Pmod peripheral modules, and an integrated programming/debugging circuit that is compatible with the free MPLAB IDE. The Cerebot [...]

  • Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence Rapid Deployment Solution for Batch Manufacturing

    Updated: 2011-10-18 13:36:12
    Would you like to improve your batch manufacturing operations in as little as 8 weeks and have pre-built integration to SAP ERP?

  • Machine Control: Integrated Logic, Motion and Vision Control

    Updated: 2011-10-18 00:00:00
    Atef T. Massoud, Omron Industrial Automation’s motion control expert, was involved in the development and validation of Omron’s NJ-Series controller and Sysmac Studio Software. Atef discusses motion simulation and other capabilities of the software at Omron's North America’s customer demonstration and testing lab. (Approximate time - 3:51)

  • AutomationDirect Expands Industrial Relay Line

    Updated: 2011-10-18 00:00:00
    AutomationDirect is greatly expanding their offering of industrial relays to accommodate a wider range of applications.

  • New Wire and Cable Products for the Pulp and Paper Industry

    Updated: 2011-10-18 00:00:00
    Alpha Wire is pleased to announce its wire and cable product offering for the Pulp and Paper industry.

  • PWM Servo Controller

    Updated: 2011-10-18 00:00:00
    Maxon's NEW ESCON 36/2 DC is a 4-quadrant PWM servo controller for use with DC motors up to 72 W.

  • Waterproof Digital Thermometer with Probe

    Updated: 2011-10-18 00:00:00
    Omega’s new DP8891 series of waterproof digital thermometer features a wide temperature range and can be used as a portable unit or a wall mounted large LCD meter.

  • Apple iPhone 4S Teardown

    Updated: 2011-10-17 17:26:38
    Chipworks recently posted the results of their Apple iPhone 4S teardown. Their analysis focused on the die level to provide information that is not readily available at the board level. According to Chipworks, iPhone 4S contains a lot of the same devices observed in the iPhone 4 and the iPad 2. The Apple iPhone 4S [...]

  • Pack Expo 2011: Process to Packaging Innovation

    Updated: 2011-10-17 14:22:24
    Mike Wagner, Global Packaging Business Manager, Rockwell Automation, talks about the company's offering at the largest packaging show in 2011. Topics include OMAC, PackML, plant-wide optimization for end-users and integrating process and discrete line operations for quicker time to market. (Approximate time - 1:50)

  • A Platform for the Internet of Things

    Updated: 2011-10-17 08:51:06
    NanoService platform handles application delivery and management of embedded Web services that are part of machine-to-machine applications.

  • Pack Expo 2011: Interpolated Motion with a Standard Motion Controller

    Updated: 2011-10-17 08:43:58
    This Siemens Industry, Inc., video, from Pack Expo 2011, showcases a variety of offerings: kinematic capabilities (interpolated motion), industrial protocols, and network remote control and diagnostics. (Approximate time - 2:54)

  • Pack Expo 2011: PAC Drive Controller Family for Machine Builders

    Updated: 2011-10-17 07:14:43
    The company offers four axes through 99 with rack-mounted power supply from this PAC drives controller family. Features include connection modules to integrated servo units and the Sercos 3 communication protocol. (Approximate time - 1:25).

  • Mintchell Video Report - Pack Expo 2011 Recap

    Updated: 2011-10-17 00:00:00
    Gary Mintchell, Editor in Chief, provides a recap of the 2011 PACK EXPO trade show, held Sept. 26-28 in Las Vegas, NV. Trends noted by Gary Mintchell include modular I/O, motion buses, modularity and Ethercat. Report also includes information on the OMAC packaging group. (Approximate time- 5:46).

  • Smarthome Clearance!

    Updated: 2011-10-14 20:00:04
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  • Imsys SNAP Stamp Module

    Updated: 2011-10-14 19:54:09
    Imsys introduced their Stamp module. It is the latest new member of its Simple Network Application Platform (SNAP). The SNAP Stamp module features IM3910 MCU, SDRAM, flash memory, 10/100 Ethernet PHY (plus RMII interface for a 2nd Ethernet port), 3 UARTs, SPI/I2C, RTC, 8 timers, 8-ch ADC (16 bit), 2 DAC (16 bit), and a [...]

  • How Social Media Is Improving Manufacturing Collaboration

    Updated: 2011-10-14 11:54:35
    Social media isn’t just for personal use any more. Businesses of all kinds, particularly manufacturers, are looking to leverage social media types of connections for easier access to needed expertise, business intelligence insights and new product ideas.

  • Pack Expo 2011 - Video Coverage

    Updated: 2011-10-14 00:00:00
    The Automation World staff attended the Pack Expo Las Vegas 2011 show in late September and shot video of the latest automation and control products at the show.

  • Call for Papers: 2012 CDNLive! Users Conference

    Updated: 2011-10-13 19:16:04
    Cadence Design Systems has issued a call for papers for their 2012 CDNLive! Users Conference. Papers considered should address new technologies and methodologies for realizing next generation systems, silicon, and differentiated IP. The deadline to submit a paper is November 11, 2011. The CDNLive! Users Conference helps design engineers stay on the competitive edge by [...]

  • Imec and Holst Centre Develop Ultralow Power IR-UWB Solution

    Updated: 2011-10-12 17:04:37
    Imec and Holst Centre developed a fully chip-integrated ultralow-power impulse-radio ultra-wideband (IR-UWB) solution for the 6-10GHz band, which is available worldwide. The radio features fade-resilient and interference-free operation. Imec and Holst Centre’s solution for the 6-10GHz band makes UWB communication available for battery-operated applications in the area of personal area networks and positioning sensors worldwide. [...]

  • Fieldbus Foundation Updates H1 Interoperability Test Kit

    Updated: 2011-10-12 08:40:19
    Interoperability test tool update addresses bugs with the NI-FBUS Communciation Manager software.

  • Summit Microelectronics SMB220 and SMB221 Buck Regulators

    Updated: 2011-10-11 17:13:10
    Summit Microelectronics introduced their SMB220 and SMB221 integrated 10A and 20A buck regulators. The new chips feature built-in MOSFET’s, digital programmability and non-volatile configuration. The Summit step-down DC-DC buck regulators are available now in a thermally-enhanced, RoHS-compliant, lead-free 5mm X 6mm, 28-pad QFN. The SMB220 is priced $1.80 each while the SMB221 is priced at [...]

  • Wireless Device Integration

    Updated: 2011-10-11 14:11:11
    How Electronic Device Description Language (EDDL) can be used to integrate hardwired and wireless devices into a control system for device diagnostics and device version updates.

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