Cisco develops switching, routing and wireless networking products for industrial manufacturing environments to accelerate industrialization of the Internet.The Fieldbus Foundation (www.fieldbus.org) announced its support for a new International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) report that provides guidance to end users for selecting an industry-standard device integration technology encompassing all host systems, field instruments and device protocols.Rice Lake Weighing Systems announces the purchase of Measurement Systems International, a scale equipment manufacturer based in Seattle, Washington. Advantech, a designer and manufacturer of multicore video processing platforms, announced a new family of video processing products based on Texas Instruments’ TMS320C6678 multicore digital signal processor (DSP). Responding to customer requirements for smaller size, higher power density intelligent servo motors, Dunkermotor has been able to shorten its Intelligent Brushless DC motors with integral 4-quadrant speed controls in the 45mm frame size by 25%, while maintaining the same power and torque capabilities and motor efficiencies.The new FCLTX series of free chlorine sensors feature amperometric measurement technology.The software integrates thermal imaging cameras with a wide range of temperature and gas-sensing technologies.Representatives from leading industrial Ethernet networking protocols will assemble for a panel discussion that will take place at The Automation Conference on May 23, 2012 in Rosemont, IL. Experts on behalf of EtherCAT, SERCOS, PROFINET, CC-Link, EtherNet/IP and Ethernet PowerLink will present.ODVA, the industrial network association responsible for the media independent network protocol CIP and the network adaptations of CIP—EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, CompoNet and ControlNet—has released its first round of specification enhancements for 2012, which include publication of expanded capabilities for the optimization of energy usage on EtherNet/IP and other CIP Networks.Initial results of the Machinery Initiative, launched jointly by Sercos International, ODVA, and OPC Foundation, prove the ability to use multiple Ethernet protocols to connect devices without additional cables.
PAC Project 9.2 is an upgrade to the PAC Project suite of software applications and utilities that provide control programming, HMI development, OPC connectivity, and database integration.The KVM extender allows computer and monitor to be separated by 1000 feet.ABB held its annual Automation and Power World conference April 23-26 in Houston attracting a record attendance of over 5,000.Fluke introduces five new infrared cameras with a broad range of powerful capabilities that are designed to be so rugged and easy to use they can become a regular part of troubleshooting and diagnostic routines. ABB, a power and automation technology group based in Zurich, plans to invest about $50 million to build new facilities in India for the manufacture of high-voltage products and transformers. The expansion is part of ABB’s strategy to locally develop, manufacture and market products that meet the needs of Indian customers.Motor runaway conditions not only increase expenses, but can also create dangerous situations. The incorporation of a Velocity Limited Torque Mode function on a servo system can mitigate runaway motor issues by allowing both the maximum velocity and maximum torque values to be specified and varied during the process.
VIA Labs introduced their VL812 USB 3.0 Hub Controller. The VIA Labs VL812 features four ports, a new low-power design and an integrated 5V DC-DC switching regulator. The single-chip solution reduces BOM by offering high power efficiency and greater system integration. The third generation USB 3.0 hub controller is available now. The VL812 is ideal [...]Lattice Technology Inc., maker of technical communication and digital mock up software for the manufacturing enterprise, released the latest version of XVL Player and XVL Player Pro.When it comes to automation technologies, most of the focus is on the devices inside the cabinet. However, selection and assembly of the box that contains your critical electronic devices is no less important.
Gary Mintchell, Co-found and Editor in Chief, reports from the ACP Thin Manager user conference in Atlanta. He asks the question, and offers a suggestion, about the future of industrial computing.Simatic ET 200SP distributed I/O provides an IP20 degree of protection and supports the Profinet network.The Avio F120 is the first in a new line of fiber-optic KVM extenders designed for graphics-intensive and visualization applications running on control room workstations. The Automation Federation announced that, in February 2012, the Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Measurement, and Control (SAIMC) signed a Memorandum of Membership, becoming the newest member organization of the Automation Federation.The lead feature article in June 2012 tackles Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and how companies manage multiple systems after mergers and acquisitions. This article will offer a glimpse into the wide range of MES applications and how best to integrate these applications into an effective solution for delivering actionable data. Other June articles include education and training for the next generation of engineers, and modeling and simulation for control systems. Also, our Packaging Automation Review supplement dives into Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). (Approximate Time - 2:20). Sinema Server software shortens troubleshooting and response times by quickly and easily identifying problems in Industrial Ethernet networks and connected terminal devices.These modems equip the company's RTU and SCADA products with 3G cellular communications.
National Instruments introduced Data Dashboard for LabVIEW mobile apps. The apps for iPhone, iPad and Android devices help engineers integrate the latest mobile technology into their applications. The NI Data Dashboard for LabVIEW mobile apps help engineers access measurement data from data acquisition and embedded monitoring systems. The new apps combine the portability, ease of [...]
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Suprema introduced their FaceStation face recognition terminal. FaceStation is an IP based biometric access control terminal. It features facial recognition technology that identifies individuals from their facial image features. FaceStation is the fastest face recognition access control terminal with patented adaptive IR illumination technology. Suprema is a provider of biometric technology and identity management solutions. [...]