Calibrate up to ten sensors at the same time. - An enhanced version of Knicks sensor management software for Memosens technology is now available. MemoSuite Advanced allows for the calibration of up to ten sensors at once.

Low cost, semi-rigid SMA RF connector. - A new range of SMA Male connectors for 0.141 and 0.085mm diameter cables is now available from Intelliconnect.

Safety lifecycle management suite. - The aeShield® V4.0 with aeFacilitator®, the latest version of their Safety Lifecycle Management platform has been announced by AESolutions.

Computer in your pocket! - Mouser Electronics is now shipping the Intel® Compute Stick with Ubuntu Linux, a new generation of computer from Intel Corp. The Compute Stick is a revolutionary new device that enables any screen with an HDMI interface to become a fully functional personal computer.

Ethernet switches with compact 16-port versions. - Harting has extended its Ha-VIS eCon range of "plug & play" industrial Ethernet switches with the introduction of new versions incorporating 16 RJ45 ports.

It's not a Cable, It's an Antenna! -

Providng building owners with real-time data from their buildings! - Processcomponent in Sweden has found a way to quickly connect M-Bus sensors to the OptoEMU Energy Monitoring System. By using the Anybus M-Bus to Modbus-TCP gateway from HMS, they can provide building owners with real-time data from their buildings so they can do monitoring, logging and invoicing.

USB enabled motor controller. - Ealing Catalog has introduced a new USB enabled motor controller can control up to two open or closed loop DC servo motors.

Testing access barriers. - Yokogawa's PX8000 Precision Power Scope is playing a key part in production tests being carried out by Magnetic Autocontrol Group of Schopfheim, (D): a major global supplier of vehicle and pedestrian access barriers for installations as diverse as access barriers at Frankfurt Airport, the Paris Metro ticket control systems and the Kuala Lumpur Petronas Twin Towers.

Protecting IoT &embedded devices against cyber-attack - Floodgate Security Manager (FSM ), a security management software suite specifically designed to protect IoT and embedded devices against cyber-attack has been launched by Icon Labs.

Absolute feedback systems for efficient drives. - The BML series from Balluff offers rugged, precise and quick absolute position and angle measurement systems, which are ideal for installation or direct integration into drive and positioning systems.

Control training course for Scotland. - Registration is now open for the Advanced Control Systems Training Course being held on the 22nd - 25th September 2015 in Glasgow City Centre (GB). This four day training course will introduce control systems design techniques for applications that are severely nonlinear, requiring control that is more advanced than classical PID.

Wide-area plant network deployment simplified! - A Wi-Fi access point that connects WirelessHART® sensors to the control network has been introduced by Emerson. Jointly developed as an integral part of Cisco's IoT Systems, the 1552WU Gateway is a fully-featured mesh access point that simplifies Wi-Fi and WirelessHART installations,

The executive board of IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH has appointed Daniel Seiler as CEO.

Multiphysics software speeds the optimisation of electrical machines. - A powerful new version of the Opera electromagnetic and multiphysics design software has been launched by Cobham Technical Services.

Protecting fragile portable instruments! - GB Wild Water Racing (WWR) have chosen to transport their timing equipment, to and from races throughout Britain & Europe, in the safety of a Nanuk portable waterproof protective case from Leafield.

Moisture calibration subject of new e-books. - Michell Instruments has issued two e-books which cover different aspects of humidity and moisture calibration. The e-books are available for free from Michell's website.

Bob Swanson and Bob Dobkin, co-founders of Linear Technology, have received the EDN and EE Times ACE Lifetime Achievement Award.

Adapters allow different mounting options for Ethernet switches. - The new Ha-VIS MK3000 range of mounting adapters from Harting offers a number of different mounting options for the company's Ha-VIS eCon 3000 family of Ethernet switches.

Collaboration ends - but still good friends! - Industrial camera manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems and Stemmer Imaging, IDS partner of many years, are bringing their collaboration to an end.

Optical & wireless comms laboratory. - Tektronix, and IRCICA, a major French research laboratory, have opened a new optical and wireless communications innovation laboratory at the University of Lille (F).

Proportional valve with an external sensor input. - A new proportional valve VPPX with an external sensor input has been launched by Festo. It offers users improved performance, maximum flexibility and excellent process quality.

Positions available in supplier to environment & occupational health sectors. - Leading designer and manufacturer of gas detection equipment for the environment and occupational health, Ion Science has announced a recruitment drive across a number of departments at its facility in Fowlmere, Cambridgeshire (GB) as a result of recent growth.

Precision liquid injection! - The CHEM-PRO® M series diaphragm metering pump from Blue-White, is engineered and designed for precision liquid injection in municipal water treatment applications, exceeds industry standards.

Virtual information portal opens possibilities for automation sector! - A world class maintenance tool for the industrial automation market has been announced by Wunderlich-Malec Engineering Inc.

Display backlight lifetime extended. - Ginsbury has announced that Kyocera is to increase the LED backlight lifetime in twenty-six of its TFT LCD modules.

Ethernet switches permit flexible communication. - Siemens is expanding its range of managed Industrial Ethernet switches with a new product line. The cost-effective Layer 2 Scalance XB-200 switches provide high data rates up to 100 Mbps and a multitude of functions.

Radiometer/ Photometers range to be discontinued! - As a result of G&H Instruments' continuing effort to optimise the value and performance of their instrumentation solutions, we announce the immediate discontinuation of the OL 730 Radiometer/Photometer Series.

CO2 Detector launched! - Oldham has launched the CTX 300 CO2 detectorThe CTX 300 is a 4-20 mA analog detector designed for industrial applications in areas without explosion hazard classifications.

SEAL Analytical has announced the appointment of Rob Hardy as Sales Manager in Britain.

Data analysis and report generation software enhanced! - Ocean Data Systems (ODS) advises that their Dream Report version 4.64 is now available. This release is primarily focused on OEM partner enhancements for Schneider Electric, GE Intelligent Platforms, Mitsubishi and Yokogawa, but it also delivers feature and productivity enhancements to benefit all existing customers.

Set-up of automated cells made simple. - Sinumerik 828 controllers from Siemens offer a simple solution for connecting robots to machine tools. This represents an integral part of automated production cells set-up.

Ex position switch with analogue output. - The steute business division Extreme presents its Ex HS 98 position switch. The difference between it and other position switches in the extensive steute range for explosive environments is that this switch does not work with conventional "on-off" technology. Instead, it emits an analogue signal which corresponds to the position of the actuator or plunger.

VOC monitoring keep things on track! -

Craig Day is Product Specialist to support the introduction of Quantitech's tuneable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS) technologies in Britain & Ireland.

F-ROM in the process industries. - A hazardous area Remote I/O solution for the "Foundation for Remote Operations Management (F-ROM)" of the Fieldbus Foundation (now a member of the FieldComm Group) has been introduced by R. Stahl in co-operation with Softing.

Enhanced Rugged+ TFT display delivers high temperature performance. - The TX18D205VM0BAA, from KOE, features the latest generation of IPS (in-plane switching) technology, WVGA (800 x 480 pixels) resolution and a 15:9 wide aspect ratio, improved optical performance and an extended operating temperature range.

Brisk pre-registration for water & wastewater sympsium! - The International Society of Automation (ISA) tells us that pre-registration activity for the 2015 ISA Water/Wastewater and Automatic Controls (WWAC) Symposium has been brisk.

Bi-directional flow sensors. - The MFC2030 Bi-Directional Flow Sensor has been launched by Memsic. It is intended for a wide range of applications such as analytical instruments, anesthesia and other medical flow devices, process control, and natural gas measurement.

Renishaw has appointed Clive Martell MSc, CEng, MIET as Head of Global Additive Manufacturing.

Simple multi-point temperature monitoring. - The PyroMiniBus, a simple system of infrared temperature sensors and interface modules designed to make multi-point industrial temperature monitoring easier and more affordable, has been launched by Calex Electronics Ltd.

I/O connectors distribution in Britain announced! - MH Connectors has concluded a distribution agreement with Azcon CSL Ltd., a high-service distributor broadly specialising in electro mechanical technologies.

Connecting industrial outstations inexpensively and securely. - Siemens enables telecontrol applications based on the Sinaut ST7 telecontrol protocol with the new CP 1243-8 IRC communication processor. The new communication processor makes it possible to connect Simatic S7-1200 controllers as outstations (remote terminal units/RTUs) to higher-level ST7 stations with minimum effort and low costs.

Complete pressure portfolio. - With the release of the OPTIBAR series, KROHNE extends its range of process instrumentation to include pressure measurement.During ACHEMA 2015, a complete portfolio for process pressure, hydrostatic pressure and differential pressure was unveiled.

Explosion-proof HVAC system for process control system cabinets. - Intertec has developed an innovative ATEX-compliant HVAC system that provides a complete all-in-one climate control and personnel safety solution for walk-in style process analytical instrumentation shelters.

Servomex has appointed Dan Coruz as General Manager - Europe, Middle East, Africa and India (EMEAI).

Home and factory automation online. - Mouser Electronics, Inc. has announced a new update to its Industrial Applications Site by featuring new resources devoted to the popular topic of home and factory automation.

Modern .NET interface for developing applications that control and communicate with control systems. - Industrial automation manufacturer Opto 22 has announced its new .NET Controller Software Development Kit (SDK) for writing custom Microsoft Windows software applications that communicate directly with Opto 22 SNAP PAC controllers.

Precise and fast! - In modern production processes, two things are critical: precision and speed. Time-based IOs such as Siemens' technology module TM Timer DIDQ enable microsecond- accurate signal acquisition and/or output based on accurate time information. As of now, these modules can also be configured using Simotion Scout and Simotion Scout TIA, increasing productivity and at the same time saving costs.

Trace moisture analyser. - Michell Instruments has launched its new trace moisture analyzer - the QMA401 - featuring the latest generation of quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) sensor and designed to provide consistently accurate measurements of trace moisture.

Important Food and Pharma event scheduled for Ireland in 2016. - 160 professionals within the automation and control field and the pharmaceuticals and food industries will gather in Dublin (IRL) next March to explore solutions to the critical challenges relating to automation in food processing and drug manufacture and distribution.

Tunable diode laser (TDL) gas analyser for ammonia launched! - The SERVOTOUGH MiniLaser Ammonia has been launched by Servomex. This is the world's smallest cross-stack Tunable Diode Laser (TDL) gas analyzer and only TDL analyzer specifically optimized for NH3 measurement.

Humidity & temperature transmitters with BACnet interface. - The EE210 and EE160 transmitters from E+E Elektronik are designed for highly accurate measurement of relative humidity and temperature. Both are now available with a BACnet MS/TP interface for easy integration into a network or bus system for modern building automation.

Harvesting wireless switches in production. - Energy harvesting wireless switches for industrial applications from CHERRY are now available in two standard versions: a rocker switch for actuation by hand or a snap-action switch for mechanical actuation typically by a machine as limit switch or position switch.

Round touchscreen. - andersDX has unveiled new round TFT touch screens aimed specifically at the growing market for wearable electronics, especially in the healthcare and fitness sectors.

AC load bank. - Intepro Systems has introduced the PEL Regenerative AC Electronic Load Bank. Built around a 60 kVA chassis, the system can be paralleled for higher power requirements.

Custom connectors and cable assemblies! - Intelliconnect's extensive in-house design experience and components enables the company to respond to customer enquires within 48 hours and begin production immediately on acceptance of design specifications.

Addressing design challenges. - Anglia Components, Analog Devices and Honeywell Sensing & Control on (stand E27) are exhibiting an extensive array of solutions for the addressing the key challenges in creating environmental monitoring solutions.

New monitoring network for Scottish ports! -

Compact time converter for reliable operation in harsh environments! - Siemens has expanded its portfolio of rugged network components with the Ruggedcom RMC8388 - a cost effective compact time converter designed to operate in harsh environments with widely varying climatic and environmental conditions.

The world's most accurate and stable power analyser! - Yokogawa has enhanced its WT3000 precision power analyser to produce the WT3000E: the most accurate and stable power analyser in the world.

Dr Melba Crawford has been elected to Headwall's Board of Directors.

Pinch valves for optimised processes. - Festo has launched a new pneumatic pinch valve - the VZQA - which provides reliable control and shut off in food and drink production processes.

Software tool for the centralised management of large amounts of data! - Version R3.20 of its Plant Resource Manager (PRM) software tool for the centralised management of large amounts of data from plant monitoring and control devices and manufacturing equipment has been released by Yokogawa.

Wayne Derbyshire is the new Sales Director EMEA Stadium United Wireless.

Integrated industrial cybersecurity courses and certificate programs. - Building on its global leadership in industrial cybersecurity and its commitment to help prepare a new generation of workers capable of preventing potentially catastrophic cyberattacks, the International Society of Automation (ISA) has introduced an expanded suite of industrial automation and control system (IACS) cybersecurity training, including three new technical training courses with associated certificate programs.

Vertical integration of production plants & #ERP systems for consistent Industrie 4.0 infrastructures. - A close collaboration has begun between COPA-DATA and COSMO CONSULT, the leading pan-European Microsoft Partner for the enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution Microsoft Dynamics NAV.

Plug-in DC modules for reactive loads. - The Reactive Load powerMod series of plug-in DC output modules that are optimized for driving DC motors and other reactive loads has been introduced by Excelsys Technologies.