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  • Ethernet extenders for redundant ring support
    07/18/2008
     These Ethernet extenders provide integrated serial port and redundant rings support for critically demanding applications. They’re preconfigured for multi-drop applications, so simple installations can be done without configuring software. More
  • RoHS-compliant thermocouple terminal blocks
    07/18/2008
     The modular design of these RoHS-compliant thermocouple terminal blocks allow them to be used individually or in groupings and are available in popular thermocouple types. More
  • Touch-style graphic/text panels
    07/18/2008
     These touch-style 320 x 240 pixel graphic/text panels support bitmap files and can be used in either horizontal or vertical positions. Free panel configuration software includes a built-in project simulator. More
  • Motorola invests in Apprion wireless technology
    07/17/2008
     Venture capitalists join effort to expand industrial wireless in manufacturing More
  • Sun is shining on Mass. manufacturing facility
    07/17/2008
     New solar panel plant just opened -- and it's already at capacity More
  • The impact of imperfect manual testing on safety systems
    By Paul Gruhn, PE, CFSE, ICS Triplex - 07/15/2008
     Safety instrumented system standards (IEC 61508 & 61511) are performance based. Essentially, the greater the level of process risk, the better the systems needed to control it. A variety of techniques may be used to determine the level of performance (referred to as Safety Integrity Level, or SIL) needed of safety instrumented functions. More
  • Sustainable production commitment addresses manufacturing challenges
    By John Nesi, Rockwell Automation - 07/15/2008
     Multiple converging drivers are culminating in the move toward green manufacturing and sustainable production – and the global push for sustainability is demanding that companies manufacture their products in a more responsible manner. One such driver is consumer demand for products from companies involved in sustainable business practices. More
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