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Every solution requires the right tools to get the job done correctly. Danaher Motion has created a web page with descriptions and access to motor sizing/selection software, on-line servo technology database, an engineering toolbar for various calculations and more. The site even has more details concerning a Motion Control Handbook that will be a great resource when a computer with web access is available. Learn more. The MOTIONEERING® Application Engine Motion Control Handbook Engineer's Toolbar The Servo Handbook | | Sponsor: Omron STI | Machine & Process Safety Engineering Guide 
Omron STI's 1500+ page Engineering Guide to Machine and Process Safeguarding is now available. This two-volume set is the most comprehensive machine and process safety product and technical reference guide available in the industry today. In addition to detailing Omron STI's complete family of machine and process safety solutions, the guide contains more than 225 pages of educational resource material. Request your free guide. | | | In this Issue | | | New Products | _thumb.jpg) ASI announces H Series power distribution terminal blocks
H series terminal blocks are available in 24, 32 and 41 amp versions. |  TURCK enhances Q08 proximity sensors
Q08 now offers an extended range of 8 mm. | _thumb.jpg) Lanner releases FW-8860 network appliance
FW-8860 has up to 24 Gb Ethernet ports and optional Cavium Nitrox CN1620 security processor onboard. |  Honeywell upgrades T775 electronic standalone controller
Enhancements include continuous pump option for boiler applications, an override feature and domestic hot water on demand. | _thumb.jpg) Axiomtek introduces IPC121 barebone system
IPC121 barebone rackmount industrial computer is powered by the Intel Core2 Quad processor plus Intel Q45+ICH10DO express chipset. | _thumb.jpg) Red Lion introduces XCGSM cellular modem expansion card
Red Lion Data Stations or Modular Controllers equipped with an XCGSM card can send early warnings of process failures via text messaging and email. | _thumb.jpg) A2 enhances Exoscan portable FTIR
Enhancements allow FTIR to accommodate liquids, powders, pastes, as well as reflective and non-reflective solids. | _thumb.jpg) Toshiba announces NVS Series network video recorders
Recorders support up to 32 IP network cameras, including megapixel models, at speeds up to 30 pictures-per-second per camera with audio. |  Micronor releases MR318 fiber optic rotary encoder
The sensor's passive optical design and non-metallic construction allows operation in extreme electromagnetic fields. |  ASM Sensors introduces PCFP25 magnetostrictive position sensor
The flat profile PCFP25 series was designed for tight locations or for areas with limited access. | These are just a few new products introduced this week
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| White Papers |
Capital Ideas for the Times
By Wayne Filichowski, AVS Systems
Manufacturers must free working capital and re-commission fixed assets. This white paper discusses five capital ideas for optimizing manufacturing performance including: Pull working capital out of operations; raise fixed asset turnover rates; go green; optimize total cost of quality; and fully utilize human capital. |
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| Featured Article |
NPE 2009 International Plastics Exposition Show Review
Attendance was down, but the show floor activity indicated that attendees are cautiously optimistic about business improving. The trade show had 1,851 exhibiting companies occupying 977,660 sq.ft. (88,000 sq.m.) and an estimated attendance of 44,000 visitors. The show represented the entire plastics industry supply chain, including processors, machinery and equipment manufacturers, and raw materials suppliers. This review highlights a few of the interesting automation products tailored for the plastics industry. |
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| Resources & Literature |
_thumb.jpg) B&B publishes communication catalog
Catalog covers Vlinx low-cost, entry-level mini Ethernet serial servers, Elinx Gigabit Ethernet media converters, plus software enhancements to the Zlinx wireless I/O line.
_thumb.jpg) ServoSoft database adds gear motors
The gearbox shaft loads form adds new charts for axial, radial and tilting moment loads, clearly showing the maximum and nominal ratings as well as the application profiles.
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| Events, Seminars & Training |
Linux Embedded training
September 28 to October 1, 2009 Paris, France
Adeno offers a four day, in depth, technical hands-on training that provides an introduction to Linux Embedded development environment. |
Other Upcoming Events & Training - FOUNDATION Fieldbus Segment Design Seminars: July-Nov, 2009
- NIWeek Worldwide Graphical System Design Conference and Exhibition: August 4-6, 2009
- Hazardous Areas Conference: August 11-13, 2009
- Automation World Show '09: August 20-23, 2009
- Control Systems Technology - SCADA and PLC Training: September 1-30, 2009 ONLINE
- IT, Automation, Control & Communications Technologies (Power Industry): Sept. 1-3, 2009
- SPIE Europe Remote Sensing 2009: September 1-3, 2009
- ISA Marketing & Sales Summit: September 9-11, 2009
- 2009 IPS North America Client Conference: September 20-24, 2009
- Wireless Emergency Communications State of Technology Conference: Sept. 21-23, 2009
- PLM Road Map 2009: September: 22-23, 2009
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| Project News |
ABB to supply switchgear in South Africa
ABB will supply electrical solutions in two projects for the City of Cape Town Electricity Services Department. |
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| Company & Organization News |
ABB Q2 revenues down
Orders decreased across all divisions and regions compared to the second quarter of 2008 on a combination of lower volumes and price decreases resulting from both lower raw material costs and reduced demand. _thumb.jpg) Leonard W. Moore named Honorary Member of ISA
The highest honor bestowed by the International Society of Automation (ISA), Honorary Member, has been given to Moore Industries’ founder and President Leonard W. Moore.
CB Information Technologies Joins MatrikonOPC Integrator program
CBIT, a Mexican information technology company, helps customer to align their infrastructure to their business objectives. ARC says ABB has leading DCS market share worldwide
The ARC study reports that the explosive growth that characterized the DCS (distributed control system) market up until 2008 is gone due to the global economic crisis. PLCopen accredits Shenyang Institute of Automation as test laboratory
Accreditation is recognition that the test laboratory is competent to carry out tests in compliance with PLCopen guidelines for the certification of IEC 61131-3 related products. Emerson launches Quick Ship program for combustion analyzers
X-STREAM O2 combustion analyzer Quick Ship program helps customers get up-and-running quickly when the unforeseen occurs. |
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