Microswitches - Pickering Interfaces is expanding its range of 3U PXI Microwave switch solutions with the introduction of the 40-784.

First ISO 21287 standard compact cylinders to incorporate air cushioning - Festo's popular ADN family of compact pneumatic cylinders now includes models with pneumatic end-position cushioning, which adjusts automatically to suit the prevailing speed and load conditions.

Towards a more flexible cable layout! - A universal hood and a mixed adaptor frame have been added to the range of housing and insulator components for use with Harting's innovative Han-Yellock ® industrial connector system.

Fast power quality problem resolution - Outram Research tells us that its PM7000 power quality analyser helped Southern Company, the premier energy company serving the Southeast USA, to resolve a power quality problem quickly and easily.

White paper on saving energy - A new white paper from PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) concerning PROFIenergy describes the results of measurements in real-world applications and highlights the potential benefits for manufacturers,

New alarm service from wastewater and contaminated soil labs - ALcontrol has launched a new version of its @mis online analytical data reporting tool that features an 'Alarms and Triggers' module. This means that in addition to access to live laboratory results, users will also be able to set alarms so that they are warned when wastewater or soil samples reach a pre-specified level for any analyte.

New website for publication - Automation World have just updated their website and the following comments from their Digital Managing Editor, Grant Gerke gives the thinking behind this redesign

Burglar resistant enclosures! - Developed especially for high MTBF applications requiring protection against vandalism, a new double-walled WK 4 outdoor enclosure is now available from Rittal.

Rugged, portable, multiband recording and playback system - The RTR 2726, latest in Pentek's turnkey Talon recorder family, is a complete workstation, data acquisition, and solid-state RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) recording system in a box for the capture and playback of signals up to 700 MHz in shock- and vibration-prone environments such as vehicles, ships, and aircraft.

Limit controller - The newest addition to the Yokogawa UTAdvanced family, the UT35A-L Limit Controller has been introduced in the US.

High resolution imaging with no compromise on speed - Stemmer Imaging can now offer the new Prosilica GX3300 camera from AVT. The GX3300 combines 8 Mpixel resolution with high speed (240MB/s) data transfer and a frame rate of 17 fps at full resolution, meaning that it is no longer necessary to compromise resolution for speed.

The elegance of climate monitoring - The new HUMLOG20 data logger from E+E Elektronik does not need to hide in any application. The state-of-the-art, elegant housing and the large display make the data logger a real attention-grabber.

Mini high performance low-cost sensors forecast! - The global demand for highly selective, sensitive and cost-effective sensors is rising - Miniaturization and choice of materials will be key factors says a report from Frost & Sullivan

Building automation - A new Technical Division, the Building Automation Systems Division was approved at the ISA's annual Fall Leaders Meeting in October in association with Automation Week. The new technical division will launch January 2012.

Brussels event launches smart energy initiative -

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New VP Elect - John Metcalf, of the Spain Section has been elected as VP-elect for ISA's District 12, which covers Europe, Middle East and Africa. His term, as D12 VP, will start on 1st January 2013 when he will succeed Jean-Pierre Hauet.

New 515 nm picosecond pulsed diode laser - The Photonics Division of Edinburgh Instruments, has announced the availability of the EPL 515 picosecond pulsed diode laser.

Flow measurement in safety-critical applications - The new RAGN Glass Rotameter®reg; from Yokogawa is designed for the continuous flow measurement of liquids and gases in safety-critical applications where extended operating life and virtually maintenance-free operation are required.

Linear actuation - A new version of Thomson's Linear MOTIONEERING®reg;, their powerful, free of charge web-based sizing and selection tool has been released.

System partners! - HMS new partner program enables system partners to leverage on HMS gateway and remote management solutions

Energy efficient enclosure climate control - Rittal continue to improve the energy efficiency of enclosure climate control solutions by incorporating ever more innovative technologies into their cooling products.

Reproducible emissions measurements - Teseq has introduced a new line termination clamp which meets CISPR 16-1-4 and CISPR 16-2-3 requirements over frequency range 30 MHz to 200 MHz

New release PACTware - PACTware Release 4.1 is now available for download free of charge. Using the new Topology Scan Addin of this release it is possible to automaticly build a project of a given plant for the first time.

Control knobs! - Cliff Electronics have made some new introductions to their wide range of control knobs.

Greater Safety - Siemens Industry Automation division has improved its fault tolerant Simatic S7-400H high-performance controllers and equipped them with new functions.

Windy city was host to impressive 20th anniversary event! -

French & Spanish markets strengthened! - Hitachi Display Products Group (DPG) has strengthened its sales management team to enable continued sales growth in Southern Europe. Vincent Levigoureux has been appointed to the position of French and Spanish account manager and will provide sales support to key OEM and distribution accounts.

Wireless distributor in Pacific - LPRS has appointed Veloxity Components as their distributor for the Asia/Pacific region. Veloxity will principally sell the LPRS market leading easyRadio Advanced (eRA) industrial wireless communications modules as well as development kits and accessories.

Machine monitoring system - The Siplus CMS2000 from Siemens is a system for monitoring machines which helps companies to increase the availability of their plants and selectively plan maintenance work.

Management changes - Brennan Industries recently announced changes to its management team including staff additions in operations, customer service and sales.

30% increase in attendance in electronics show! - productronica, (international trade fair for innovative electronics production 15-18 November Munich D), closed its doors after four days having posted a substantial rise in the number of visitors. 38,500 visitors from more than 80 countries represent an increase of around 34% compared with the previous show.

Control moisture in your hydrogen coolant - Michell Instruments' on-line and portable dew point hygrometers provide a complete solution to monitor moisture levels and reduce the risk of explosion in hydrogen-cooled electricity generators.

Measuring caffiene concentration in decaff coffee! - While it may mystify those of us that need strong coffee to get through the workday, some people actually drink decaf (decaffeinated coffee), whether for health reasons (high blood pressure, hypertension, sleep difficulties), pregnancy cautions, or personal preference. The Applied Analytics' OMA-300 UV-VIS spectrophotometer is a way of measuring caffiene content!

Failsafe applications on portal! - The Siemens Industry Automation division has integrated the engineering of fail-safe applications into its engineering framework, the TIA Portal. Under the "Step 7 V11 user interface" the new engineering tool Step 7 Safety Advanced now provides the required configuration and programming tools for the creation of a safety-related program.

Controller application area extended - The AS-i master CM1243-2 communication module of the Siemens Industry Automation Division connects AS-Interface networks to the Simatic S7-1200 controller.

New standard for control integration in broadcast operations - DNF Controls has announced the release of a series of new applications for the Flex Control Network(R)reg;, DNF's modular platform of professional IP-based machine controllers.

PLC enhanced - Yokogawa has enhanced the FA-M3V range-free multi-controller - a PLC with the world's fastest CPU scanning speed - with new CPU modules and software.

New RF signal generator - The new TGR6000 RF signal generator from Aim-TTi is capable of sweeping from 10 MHz to 6000 MHz in a single range.

Smart wireless meets environmental requirements in Sweden! - Korsnas Gavle is using Emerson Process Management's Smart Wireless conductivity and temperature transmitters to collect critical leak-detection monitoring data at its board and paper production unit at Gaevlebukten, Sweden. Improved monitoring enables the company to verify its compliance with environmental monitoring legislation.

Is this an opportunity for you? - The instrumentation company Air Monitors has announced that it is sponsoring a new PhD project at King's College London to study ambient levels of Black Carbon. Applications for this important post must be posted online to the KCL Health School by Friday 2nd December.

Controller application area extended - The AS-i master CM1243-2 communication module of the Siemens Industry Automation Division connects AS-Interface networks to the Simatic S7-1200 controller.

Partnership with leading Japanese life science company! - QUMAS has just announced a partnership agreement with CTC Laboratory System Corporation (CTCLS), who will distribute, implement and support the QUMAS Compliance Platform in Asia.

Technical Division Awards - The recipients of its annual Technical Divisions Awards were presented with their awards at an awards luncheons during ISA Automation Week in Mobile, October 2011, names announced!

Automation & control for sun and wind! - ABB acquisition of Powercorp, an Australian renewable power automation company, strengthens their portfolio of control technologies used to manage the integration of renewable energy sources.

Smallest photomicrosensor! - Omron Electronics Components has launched what it believes is the smallest photomicrosensor on the market, a device that nevertheless offers exceptional sensing performance.

Factories of the future to meld high technology with evolving market demands -

Temp & CO2 - E+E Elektronik has added an additional passive temperature measurement function to the tried-and-tested EE85 CO2 transmitter for precise measurement of CO2 concentrations and temperatures in HVAC applications. CO2 and temperature measurement in a single device cuts installation costs for sensors.

Alarm switching unit - Status Instruments has launched the SEM1633, a unit that provides an accurate alarm/switching function when used with RTD or slidewire sensors.

Platform now available - After approximately 3,000 man-days in development and a beta test with more than 300 participants, EPLAN Platform 2.1 can now be downloaded from the support domain of the EPLAN homepage for all software service customers.

Energy management! - Siemens Industry Automation Division has equipped its modular, sector-independent Simatic WinCC/B.Data energy management system with new functions.

Automation scholorships! - Applications for its 2012-2013 ISA Educational Foundation Scholarships are now been accepted by the ISA. These scholarships are awarded to students worldwide in two- and four-year colleges and universities, and to graduate students, who demonstrate outstanding potential for long-range contribution to the fields of automation, instrumentation, and control

PXI controller - ADLINK Technology has released its first PXI Express controller, the PXIe-3975, a 3U PXI Express™ controller with Intel® Core™ i5-520E processor, for hybrid PXIe-based testing systems.

Vision in autumn! - The Autumn issue of the newsletter from the UK Industrial Vision Association (UKIVA) is now available for download.

Liquid & gas flowmeter - Yokogawa, "the home of the original Rotameter," has introduced the new Glass Rotameter RAGN, designed to offer an unlimited lifetime combined with safe and virtually maintenance-free operation.

Automation Symposia papers! - The dates and calls for papers have been announced for ISA Symposia taking place between April and October 2012 in various locations across the United States of America.

New tool detects blocking in test probes - A new tool for the detection of blocked or tight plungers in the test probes used in automatic test systems has been introduced by Peak Test Services.

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Process visualisation software - The Siemens Industry Automation Division has expanded its Simatic WinCC V7 process visualization software with the Simatic WinCC Event Notifier option for notifying selected persons of events in specified time slots.

IR thermomenter effectively free of charge! - Fluke is offering a new 1735-IR Kit in Britain until Until 31st March 2012. The kit contains a rugged Fluke 1735 three-phase portable Power Logger, designed for commercial electricians and industrial maintenance engineers, plus a Fluke 561 Infrared (IR) Thermometer.

New MD appointed - Andy Anthony has been appointed to the position of Managing Director of Monitron. Monitran is a world leader in the development and manufacture of sensors and systems for vibration and displacement measurement.

Ethernet-based switches for industrial automation - Harting has added three new models to its Fast Track Switching family of Ethernet-based switches for industrial automation applications.

Winners announced - The winners of the annual Invensys Operations Management OPEN competition. Contestants were nominated for their innovative use of Invensys products and solutions to generate significant business results in four categories of Operational Excellence: Asset Excellence, Control Excellence, People Excellence and Environment & Safety Excellence.

New Low-Power, Wireless Remote Monitors - Following the acquisition of ADCON Telemetry, the Austrian low power wireless communications specialist, OTT Hydrometry has launched a suite of instrument 'bundles' that bring new levels of simplicity to the remote collection of environmental monitoring data.

Fault insertion - Pickering Interfaces is expanding its range of over 20 PXI Fault Insertion solutions with the introduction of the 40-199. Fault Insertion (FI) modules are used within an Automatic Test System to simulate common fault conditions such as an open, short to ground or a short to other connections in a device under test.

New members announced! - To become a CSIA Certified member, a member company must pass an intensive audit process with stringent performance standards categories in nine categories: general management, financial management, project management, quality management, technical management, human resources management and marketing, business development and sales management.

Safe transfer of flammables! - An innovative new truck mounted Static Ground Verification System - the Earth-Rite® MGV from Newson Gale - enhances safety during transfer of flammable or combustible materials.

Software &engineering services improve plant operability and safety - Qatargas, the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer, has chosen PAS' PlantState Suite™ alarm management software and engineering services for an improvement project across all their units.

SCADA/HMI to Brazil! - AFCON is expanding its operations in Latin America. The company reports it has signed a distribution agreement with Altus, a Brazilian company, to distribute its SCADA/HMI software Pulse in Brazil.

Digital recorders - Pentek has released the first in a new family of COTS (commercial-off-the-shelf) turnkey high-speed digital recorders, the Talon™ RTS 2715.

Wastewater treatment down-time 'not acceptable' - Monitoring equipment of a pharmaceutical company's wastewater facility must be extremely reliable and this is why Shasun Pharma Solutions employs Hach Lange monitoring equipment at many locations around their manufacturing facility just north of Newcastle upon Tyne (GB).

Enclosures catalogued! - Rittal has released the latest main catalogue with over 800 pages of easy to read information on the extensive range of enclosures (both indoor and outdoor), power distribution, climate control systems, IT infrastructure systems, service packages and design and calculation software.

Short range radio appointments - LPRS has appointed Sandie Sharples to the board of directors to take on the role of Client Services Director. This new position reflects the great importance LPRS puts on customer service, from design to delivery and beyond. They have also appointed a new Design Engineer, Srikanth Ganji.

Transmitter with single channel interface & superior display - GF Piping Systems displayed the new Signet 9900 Transmitter at Automation Week 2011. The new device features multi-parameter capabilities and an innovative auto-sensing 'at-a-glance' display that allows easy visibility, even in dark conditions.

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Automation at science & engineering event - The Automation Federation and the International Society of Automation (ISA) is to exhibit at the 2nd USA Science & Engineering Festival (28-29 April 2012 in Washington, D.C.,USA).

Eye opener in London attraction - The EDF Energy London Eye capsules have been lowered safely and steadily thanks to an LCM Systems load cell in the major maintenace and upgrade programme in progress for next years Olympics!

New sensor catalogue - In recent years, the range of piezoelectric sensors from Dytran Instruments has increased dramatically and all of these products are now covered in their latest catalogue just released.

Increasing the tempo in car factory - Just as with road traffic, planning, movement and tempo are also decisive when manufacturing cars. Volvo Cars is using Beijer Electronics' HMI solution iX to optimize the flow and thus rationalize its bodywork factory. The intuitive iX system is being used not only by operators and other production staff, but also in administration.

Report from Nashville -

Automation e-books naw available - eBooks are now available from ISA. Initially they had a soft launch during ISA Automation Week 2011, where conference attendees had an opportunity to win Kindles loaded with ISA eBook titles. EBooks are available for sale here from ISA Publications, and also from Amazon, iBooks, Barnes & Noble and several other eRetail stores.

Valve actuator performance - Rotork Controls has established a global reputation for robust and reliable valve actuators, operating in some of the world's most demanding and critical applications. Thorough testing of the motors used in the actuators is one of the keys to this assured performance, with TorqSense transducers from Sensor Technology playing a vital role in the test process.

Photoelectric sensor - Carlo Gavazzi has introduced its third generation of M18 compact photoelectric sensors, bringing superior performance and higher functionality alongside lower cost and reduced sizes.

Web-based sizing tool - Thomson has launched a new version of Linear MOTIONEERING®, the company's powerful, free of charge web-based sizing and selection tool.

Fieldbus training facility in Europe! - The Fieldbus Foundation has announced that the STC-Group has opened new and renovated facilities at its premises in Brielle (NL). The improved process and maintenance industry training facilities at Brielle will enhance the training experiences of delegates attending the fieldbus training courses offered by STC-Group under the FOUNDATION™ Certified Training Program (FCTP).

New portable FTIR Gas Analyser detects almost any gas - Quantitech has launched a new version of the Gasmet portable multiparameter FTIR gas analyser which has brought laboratory grade gas analysis into the field.

Ultimate Storeroom Control And Information - The latest version of its Pro-Pod automated storeroom portal, which uses advanced RFID (radio frequency identification) technology and incorporates twin interlocking doors for enhanced control and performance was launched recently by Propeller GB.

PSUs for medical applications - Excelsys Technologies has successfully had its Xgen range of configurable power supplies approved to IEC 60601-1:2005 3rd Edition.