Usability enhancements - The latest updates to its open, non-proprietary FOUNDATION™ fieldbus technical specifications have been announced.

Press force sensors have switchable ranges - Seven press force sensors from Kistler Instruments provide full coverage from 0.1 to 700 kN.

Endorsed for use with data historian - Ocean Data Systems has announced its new "Dream Report - Proven Partner" program with Canary Labs as its latest member.

Clever combination - Optical color band tracking used for driving, Data Matrix codes used for positioning and control codes used for navigation. The PGV positioning system from Pepperl & Fuchs, is the only product that offers this combination, making it the optimal solution for controlling automated guided vehicles

IS sensors - Monitran has launched two series of intrinsically safe sensors. Certified to ATEX and IECEx Group II, the MTN/2285IT and MTN/2200IT series are sealed to IP67, are available with integral cables or 4-pin connectors and are ideal for measuring vibration levels and temperatures in areas where explosive gases, liquids or dust may be present.

Modbus CO2 probe for demanding OEM applications - The EE871 CO2 probe from E+E Elektronik is designed for maintenance-free use in demanding OEM applications.

Safety switchgear for explosive atmospheres - Conditions like mechanical safety and explosion protection mean that two comprehensive sets of normative guidelines have to be taken into account at once.

Co-operation to deliver Integrated PLM-MES solution - PTC and GE Intelligent Platforms have announced an acceleration in their joint effort to bring to market a solution that helps manufacturers close the loop between product design and production execution on the shop floor.

A bomb waiting to go off! - A new book from the ISA stable declares that another Chernobyl or Fukushima-like catastrophe is inevitable unless nuclear power plants across the world adopt fully automated safety systems.

Distributor of the year in Europe! - Anglia Components has been presented with the European Distributor of the Year award for EPCOS brand products, after achieving the best business performance in its regional network.

Connector mounting frames in plastic - Harting has introduced plastic versions of its connector mounting frames for the Han-Port® front panel interface system.

ATE & mass interconnect system - The Peak Group is featuring its recently announced partnership with Simplicity AI to provide integrated test solutions based on National Instruments industry-standard platforms along with Peak's test hardware and fixturing technology and Simplicity AI's advanced test & measurement software at Southern Electronics.

White paper on the use of logic Solvers in tank overfill protection systems - Moore Industries-International has released a technical white paper exploring the possibilities available to designers of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) using logic solvers as part of a tank overfill protection system.

Global distribution of components - Arcol Resistors is increasing the availability of their power and specialist resistor range worldwide through closer cooperation with RS Components, widely recognised as the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products.

Interface board for industrial LCD monitors - Ginsbury has announced the introduction of the Digital View DD-1920-Dual-DVI interface controller. Designed and developed for industrial LCD monitor applications and high reliability display systems, the new DD-1920-Dual-DVI controller supports LVDS LCD panels up to 1920 x 1200 resolution.

Level radar range! - Invensys has introduced its Foxboro Eckardt™ LevelWave Radar Series measurement solution for liquids, including corrosive, sticky or difficult media.

Hannover goes to Canada! - For the first time in its company history, Deutsche Messe AG will organize an event in Canada. Hannover Fairs USA, Deutsche Messe's U.S. subsidiary, have established the Canadian Wind Energy Conference Partnership with with the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA), in which Hannover Fairs USA holds a majority share.

Source measure units range expanded - Two new instruments have been added to the Yokogawa GS610 and GS820 family of source measure units.

Modular power supplies - Gresham Power Electronics has announced the availability of its BL series of 200W pluggable, hot-swap, modular power supplies.

technical division symposia announced! - The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced the dates, locations and Call for Papers (where applicable) for its technical division symposia for 2014.

Olaf Kastens is central European account manager with KOE Europe

Automation partnership agreement for Canada - ACM Facility Safety and Autopro Automation Consultants have established an integration partnership agreement focused on providing real-time risk visualization solutions to process industries in Canada.

Operator Interface Solutions for the Industrial Internet - The first product in GE Intelligent Platforms' new line of Operator Interface (OI) solutions designed specifically to take advantage of the Industrial Internet has been announced. QuickPanel+ integrates process control, view and an option to run an embedded data historian with the latest touchscreen technology to provide the high performance, connectivity and user experience expected in today's increasingly connected world.

Integrated industrial solutions for the smart factory! - At Southern Electronics, Harting will feature its comprehensive range of integrated solutions for the smart factory of the future under the broad heading of "the fourth industrial revolution".

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Fast, easy, flexible: USB 3.0 board level Cameras - Baumer further adds on the MX camera series by the fast USB 3.0 interface and additional performance features, increasing added value for users.

Jerry O'Gorman is the new CEO with B&B Electronics.

Flexible, lightweight, precise climate control from Rittal - Rittal's thermostatic electric cooler offers flexible and lightweight cooling for a heating solution that offers precise climate control.

Profinet protocol added to automation system platform! - Bus protocol with drop-in migration interface now in DeltaV™ system widening motor centre, variable speed drive options and adding redundancy for high availability application.

Highspeed cameras for high speed attempt! - Stemmer has delivered a four camera system for testing on Bloodhound as the engineering team continues to develop the vehicle for its world land speed record attempt.

Too much stock for maintenance, repair and operations? - Lean Engineering and Training Consultancy MCP reports that its spare parts and materials' management audits show average scores of around 55% when compared to world the class benchmark of at least 75%!

Hygrometer exceeds the specifications! - Recent tests carried out on Michell's Optidew Chilled Mirror Hygrometer confirm that it meets the Code of Federal Regulations for Engine Testing: an essential requirement for any instrument used for emissions testing in the US and many other regions.

Keyance static eliminators! - Keyence's comprehensive range of static eliminators offers significant benefits. Featuring a differential method that eliminates the need for adjustments, they produce oppositely charged ions and create a high-precision ion balance.

pot.ie/2013/11/power-modules-utilise-split-output.html">Power modules utilise split output topology for superior dynamic behavior! - The body diode reverse recovery charge of a SiC MOSFET from Vincotech, is lower than that of an Si MOSFET, but still not as beneficial as with SiC Schottky diodes.

Design elements content package! - New "PAS-X MBR Design Elements" Content Packages based on industry best practice / process-specific and fast MBR creation for pharmaceutical production