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30/3/2012 29/3/2012
    PRODUCT Test measurement capability expanded - Keithley Instruments is continuing to enhance the capabilities of its S530 Parametric Test Systems, the semiconductor industry's most cost-effective solution for high speed production parametric test.

    PRODUCT Coriolis meters for Europe - Litre Meter s distributing a range of coriolis flowmeters from US-based manufacturer Tricor that is backed by the engineering expertise of designers involved in many of the original patents for coriolis technology.

    PRODUCT RFID reader for use outdoors or in harsh environments - The new Ha-VIS RF-R500 is a powerful, versatile and robust RFID reader designed for applications outdoors or in harsh environments from Harting.

28/3/2012 27/3/2012
    Publication Food texture analysis brochure - A new 24-page brochure detailing Lloyd Instruments' full range of food texture analysis solutions is now available for download from the company's website.

    PRODUCT Drive with intelligence - Technosoft's new iPOS3604 VX is a new addition to the iPOS family of intelligent servo drives.

    EVENTSSafety & Sustainability - RC Advisory Group's 8th Process Management Academy (PMA) took place in Antwerp, Belgium earlier this month (March 2012). Over one hundred process users and other automation experts joined the forum to discuss and learn about "Excellence in Safety and Sustainability".

    PRODUCT Combustion flue gas analyser - The latest solution for combustion flue gas analysis, the Rosemount Analytical Model 6888 in-situ oxygen analyser has just been launched by Emerson.

    PRODUCT Load cells for offshore - The CPA Series of Compression load cells from LCM Systems are often the sensors of choice for companies constructing Centre of Gravity (CoG) systems.

26/3/2012
    PRODUCT Intelligent softstarter - Carlo Gavazzi has launched the RSBS single phase, plug 'n' play Softstart motor controller that delivers a smooth start and long term reliability for single phase high pressure scroll compressors typically used in the growing heat pump market.

    NEWS Material testing outlookBLOG - The material testing market is currently undergoing a period of recovery and stabilization after significant losses sustained during the economic downturn. The recovery of its key traditional end-user industries has been pivotal in driving this revival according to this survey from Frost & Sullivan.

    NEWS High technology IndyCar platform - Mouser Electronics has just unveiled the No. 11 MOUSER ELECTRONICS/GEICO/KV Racing Technology Chevrolet Dallara to be driven by IndyCar Champion Tony Kanaan for the 2012 IZOD® IndyCar Series.

23/3/2012 22/3/2012
    PeopleTerry Biederman
    GE Intelligent Platforms have announced that Terry Biederman has been named Global Industry Manager for its Water & Wastewater industry
    NEWS European embedded computing sales team includes Ireland & Britain - Anglia Embedded has been appointed as Britain and Ireland embedded channel distribution partner for Advantech, a world leader in single board computers (SBC), with effect from 31 March 2012.

    PRODUCT Infrared thermometers - Ircon® has introduced the Modline® 7 Series of infrared thermometers. Combined with Ircon ModView™ Pro software and a variety of accessories, the Modline 7 Series provides best-in-class solutions for demanding industrial environments.

21/3/2012 20/3/2012
    NEWS Water analyser company scoops awards! - Two of the esteemed awards at the recent SFA Irish National Awards 2012 were presented to Biotector recently.

    PRODUCT Quality sensing solutions! - If you are involved in water purification or waste water treatment, the KROHNE range of products, which encompass the OPTISENS range of analytical instruments, MAC 100 Converter, as well as the WATERFLUX 3070 flowmeter may well come in handy!.

    EVENTS
    Greg B. Hale, chief safety officer and vice president, Worldwide Standards and Auditing, with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts will be the keynote speaker to open ISA Automation Week 2012 in September.

    Standards Wireless standards attract and detract!BLOG - The great potential for using robust industrial standards is somewhat offset, however, by competition between these standards that leads customers to fear that wireless is emerging as the next platform for the automation fieldbus wars, according to an ARC report.

    PRODUCT Precision Pressure Test Gauges - The Fluke 700G Series Precision Pressure Test Gauges has been introduced to the market. These are nine easy to use, rugged and reliable models that deliver highly accurate pressure measurements in the harshest industrial environments, providing pressure testing for virtually any application.

    PRODUCT Comprehensive security with cost reduction and energy efficiency - "Rittal - The System" includes new IT infrastructure components, standardisation options and solutions for automated data centre operation that integrate enclo-sures and components for power supply, cooling, monitoring and IT-security in a comprehensive and ideally coordinated solution

19/3/2012 16/3/2012 15/3/2012 14/3/2011
    PRODUCT Devices for high-bandwidth applications - ADLINK Technology has announced a new family of high-performance PXI and PXI Express (PXIe) products for applications requiring fast data throughput, such as audio and image test. The three new products include:

    EVENTS Greentelligence at Hannover! - Siemens' exhibit at the Hannover Messe in 2012 (23 - 27 April , 2012) is focused on increased networking in industrial production; Greater productivity and efficiency through more strongly networked production.

    Video Safety trip video! - Moore Industries has produced a new video showing how its STA Safety Trip Alarm serves as a logic solver that goes beyond what customers would expect from a standard alarm trip.

    WEbsite Website to streamline info delivery! - The Mechatrolink Members Association (MMA) has updated its web site to streamline the delivery of information. The new web site improves the user experience by simplifying access to product and technical information.

13/3/2012
    PRODUCT Soil moisture! - MadgeTech has released the SMR101A, a soil moisture data logging system. Soil moisture data is essential in determining and scheduling irrigation for proper plant growth, care and research.

    PRODUCT In-pipe water quality - Intellitect Water has launched a new remote data collection and web display capability, known as 'Intellitect Gateway', that will enable the managers of water distribution networks to view water quality data in real-time.

    WEbsite Optical connectors! - Souriau has launched of its website devoted to optical connectors and fibre-optic technology

    EVENTS Dublin gets technical with graphical system design - Over fifty engineers and scientists congregated to learn about developing test, measurement and control applications using graphical system design (GSD) at the recent National Instruments Symposium.

    EventGreg Pope
    Gregory Pope will address ISA Safety and Security Division Symposium attendees on the topic of "Is it a Bug or a Feature?"

    PRODUCT New master data sets herald a new direction in mechanical design - The new version of of EPLAN Fluid revises standards for transparency and documentation, especially during interaction with the data sets. This master data can be of solid assistance in the struggle against ever-greater design complexity.

12/3/2012
    PRODUCT Changes in dry solids flowmeter line! - Siemens- Automation Industry Division is expanding its dry solids flowmeter product line with the new Sitrans WF100, Sitrans WF200, and Sitrans WF250 strain-gauge load cell based flowmeters. They are also rebranding Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT) based Milltronics flowmeters into the Sitrans WF300 series.

    PRODUCT Ruggedised USB isolators - B&B Electronics has expanded its family of USB isolators. Designed to isolate and protect connected equipment from surges, spikes and electrostatic discharges carried on USB cable. Their new one-port Ulinx™ UHR401 and two-port Ulinx UHR402 USB isolators also protect themselves by virtue of their rugged construction.

    PRODUCT LED driver! - The LT3791 is a new synchronous buck-boost DC/DC LED driver and voltage controller from Linear Technology, which can deliver over 100W of LED power.

    People Test engineers & consultants sought! - A.T.E. Solutions the test and testability consultants and educators, are looking for test engineers and consultants.

9/3/2012 8/3/2012
    PRODUCT EtherNet/IP Module is compatible with Coriolis meters! - Micro Motion® EtherNet/IP™ Module enables quick and cost effective access to plant-wide networks, providing plant and process data to improve availability and throughput

    APPLICATION Torque measurement aids vehicle development! - The Protean DriveTM is a unique in-wheel electric drive system for hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric light-duty vehicles, which can improve fuel economy, add torque, increase power and improve vehicle handling of both new and existing vehicles.

    PRODUCT Crisp action, long life tactile switch - Omron Electronic Components has announced a new IP67 sealed tactile switch offering long term reliability and a crisp clicking switch action.

    NEWSParticulate monitor passes test! - A new ambient particulate monitor from Air Monitors, that will be of particular interest to anyone involved in air quality, especially if that interest includes the health effects of emissions from industrial processes and engines.

    PRODUCT New technology makes segmented flow analyser compact and easy-to-use - Building on its reputation for innovation, SEAL Analytical has launched the 'AA1' - a fully automated analyser employing new technology based on segmented flow analysis for rapid, accurate, precise analysis of parameters such as Ammonia, Phosphate, Nitrate, Nitrite, Total Nitrogen, Total Phosphorous and Chloride.

7/3/2012
    PeopleChampion is Britain's first! - Dr. Richard Thomas, a Certified LabVIEW Architect and Senior Systems Engineer at Product Technology Partners, joins a select number of forty five expert engineers around the globe to be honoured by National Instruments as a LabVIEW Champion.

    PRODUCT Release the bandwidth potential of your scope! - Tektronix has given customers the option to upgrade the bandwidth of their existing DPO3000 or MSO3000 'scopes to the full 500MHz according to a release from TTi.

    PRODUCT Tension/compression load cells ex stock! - A new initiative has been introduced by LCM Systems which will lower prices and ensure faster delivery for all customers.

    PRODUCT High performance compute blades! - ADLINK Technology has announced the aTCA-6200, a next-generation AdvancedTCA® (ATCA) processor blade that demonstrates their leadership in the development of high performance compute blades with flexible expansion capabilities.

    PRODUCT Subminiature Linear Hall Effect Sensor IC - Honeywell is extending its Linear Hall-effect Sensor Integrated Circuits (IC) product line with the addition of the new SS39ET Series to its SS49E and SS59ET portfolio of low-cost Linear Hall-effect devices.

6/3/2012
    PRODUCT Coriolis with Modbus - Yokogawa has extended the communication capabilities of the well-proven ROTAMASS 3 Coriolis flowmeter series by adding a Modbus interface. Modbus communications via an RS-485 connection will be available in both Modbus RTU and ASCII transmission modes.

    PRODUCT Earth monitoring - The recently upgraded Earth-Rite FIBC from Newson Gale is an effective way to ensure correctly specified Static Dissipative (SD) or Conductive materials are used in hazardous area applications involving FIBCS (big-bags or super-sacks) and other flexible or semi-rigid containers\

    Education and Research Scholorships awarded! - The Fieldbus Foundation has announced the 2011-2012 recipients of the James O. Gray-Fieldbus Foundation Scholarship Fund. The program honors the memory of James (Jim) O. Gray,

    Education and Research Excitement in engineering - - Michael Aivaliotis on an interview at last year's NI Week. "I sat down with a group of engineering interns at National Instruments. Now these intern positions were not typical. Hunter Smith and Ben James who managed this group of students, gave them the flexibility to do whatever project they wanted, as long as it was extremely awesome. How's that for some parameters to work within?"

    NEWSGlobal Gigabit Ethernet Test Equipment Market - The key factor driving the global gigabit Ethernet test equipment market is the need for extra bandwidth caused by a flood of video applications on smartphones that offer anywhere/anytime access. This trend is motivating carriers to change from synchronous technology over to Ethernet and is particularly visible in the mobile backhaul segment. New analysis now available from Frost & Sullivan.

5/3/2012

    NEWS Automation and the mining industry - Australia's Rio Tinto mine has been thrust in the spot light of mainstream media after it found an extremely rare pink diamond, weighing in at 12.76 carats, Australia's biggest ever rough pink diamond. But mine has recently caught the attention of those in the automation industry for a different reason. It has just announced massive expansion in its Mine of the Future programme, in which IT is used to drive automated exploration and production.

2/3/2012 1/3/2012
    Education and Research Handling pH probes - White PaperThis is a white paper that outlines the proper procedures for maintaining and calibrating pH sensors. All pH sensors in a process need to be inspected, cleaned and calibrated on a regular maintenance schedule to ensure accurate readings. In some companies, however, maintenance and quality control directives may not be specific enough when dealing with pH sensors.

    PRODUCT Reliable level detection with innovative frequency sweep technology - Baumer's LBFS level switch is a reliable alternative to widely used vibratory level switches. T

    APPLICATION Tested but untouched.. - TorqSense, a non-contact digital torque monitoring system that could guarantee an infinite lightness of touch has proven to be the only way to test the seals of super high performance vacuum systems.


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