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CR:245 - A new weatherproof noise monitor

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Cirrus Research have raised the bar on environmental noise measurement with the latest version of their CR:245 portable outdoor monitor. Before the first generation of the Cirrus outdoor monitors became available, users were reduced to either putting a hand-held sound level meter into their own waterproof case or faced with seriously huge costs for complex and often unusable equipment.

TK temperature sensor

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Cool little temperature switch from ifm electronic

The latest temperature switch from ifm electronic has to be one of the neatest designs around, not just because it looks great, but it’s so easy to use, too.

New Cameras Feature Higher Resolution and DSP Coprocessors to Provide More Options for Machine Builders

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Sept. 3, 2008 – National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) has announced the extension of its NI Smart Camera product line with the introduction of three new products. The NI 1744, NI 1762 and NI 1764 Smart Cameras deliver faster processing speed and higher image resolution to offer more powerful options for engineers requiring an embedded machine vision solution.

With Owamat 11, BEKO Technologies have extended its range of new generation Oil Water separators.

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Owamat11 can be used on compressors up to 230 m3/hr capacity- around double that of the existing Owamat 10, which remains in the line-up. The new model offers a cost effective solution for condensate treatment in one of the most popular compressor size ranges.

Kepware Releases Plant Floor Connectivity Suite for Oracle® Discrete Manufacturing and Oracle Manufacturing Operations Center

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Portland, ME – Kepware Technologies, the leader in Communications for Automation and member of the Oracle® PartnerNetwork, announced today that it has released its latest product delivering device connectivity from plant floor equipment to Oracle’s manufacturing applications including Oracle Manufacturing Operations Center, and Oracle Discrete Manufacturing components of the Oracle E-Business Suite.

Two New Modules Support Ever Expanding Capabilities of PACSystems RX3i

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT

RTD and Thermocouple Units Deliver Advanced Diagnostics To Process Industries; Ideal for Applications Requiring High Data Throughput and Advanced Diagnostics.

Echternach, Luxembourg – September 2008 – GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions, has announced the availability of two new modules for its popular PACSystems RX3i that reduce downtime, provide high resolution for improved process control and high performance sampling of data to improve throughput.

RedLab-TC USB Thermocouple DAQ device at a Red Hot price!

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Available from Audon Electronics is the RedLab-TC, a new, low-cost USB based thermocouple data acquisition unit. The RedLab-TC provides eight temperature inputs, 8 bits of digital I/O, 500 V of isolation, and built-in ambient temperature sensing, for only £239.

Mclennan P5 series ovoid gearheads provide more benefits after design enhancements

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Ash Vale, Surrey, UK – September 2008: Mclennan’s P5 series high precision instrument gearheads, based upon the international ovoid gearbox standard, have undergone some design enhancements resulting in improved delivery times and increased application durability.

New: Toothed belt drive for quick positioning

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Maintenance-free and lightweight

igus® have developed a lubricant-free toothed belt drive, specifically for the low-cost sector for the fast positioning of small loads of up to 15kg.

Maintenance-free polymer ball bearings in new materials and dimensions

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT

"xiros" against friction and wear

The plain bearing specialist igus® has recently expanded the new “xiros” plastic ball bearing range. The positive feedback from customers’ has resulted in the "xiros" maintenance-free polymer ball bearings becoming an independent product line.

4K model added to high sensitivity Spyder 3 dual line scan range

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT

FIRSTSIGHT VISION has extended its portfolio of high sensitivity dual linescan cameras with the addition of a 4096 pixel resolution version of the popular DALSA Spyder camera.

New: Lubricantion-free

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Tiny tribo-plastic components

Igus®, experts in durable machine components and systems made of tribo-plastic (tribologically optimised special plastic), have further stretched the bounds of possibility further than ever.

New Flange and pedestal bearings with polymer ball bearings

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Lubricant-free with angular compensation

The polymer bearing specialist igus® have expanded their range even further by introducing lubrication-free flange and pedestal bearings with plastic ball bearings.

THE COST OF CONTAMINATION To industry & business

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Every time a product fails, jams or decays slightly, someone has to pay the price.

The single biggest cause of this is water, oxygen, hydrocarbon or other vapours seeping in through a seal, barrier or package.

High-Tech Dust Extraction Including Toxic & Explosive Materials

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Suction extraction equipment for the continuous removal of dust and chip contaminants from production machining and process line operations can be supplied by M Buttkereit Ltd.

FlexTop 2231 Temperature Transmitter with Profibus Communication

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Aarhus/Staffanstorp/Swindon, August 29, 2008. With the FlexTop 2231, Baumer’s product segment Process Instrumentation offers a versatile temperature transmitter with Profibus communication.

Börger goes Mobile with its MIP Rotary Lobe Pump

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT
Börger can now supply its Rotary Lobe Pump as a multi-purpose Mobile Unit – to provide almost any number of customised solutions for a customer’s precise, yet flexible needs.

Emerson Announces New Communication Interfaces for Micro Motion® Coriolis Flow Transmitter

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT
Model 2400S transmitters are now available with DeviceNet and PROFIBUS DP communications, increasing the versatility of ELITE® Coriolis meters

Emerson Process Management has introduced new communication options for the Micro Motion® 2400S transmitter.

NEW JOHN CRANE TECHNOLOGY IS SET TO CREATE A REMOTE REVOLUTION

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT
The world’s leading designer and manufacturer of mechanical sealing technology is set to revolutionise seal support system monitoring with the launch of what is believed to be the first purpose-built wireless technology of its type to remotely measure the pressure, temperature and level of the barrier fluid in a system.

Rittal’s versatile and flexible HMI Quickline machine control panels

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT
Offering maximum flexibility and versatility, Rittal’s range of HMI (Human Machine Interface), IP55 Quickline machine control panels can be quickly adapted to the specific needs of the individual application.

GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms Launches Proficy® HMI/SCADA iFIX 5.0 Featuring Next-Generation Visualisation and Real-Time Information Management

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT
New Version of Best-In-Class Supervisory Control Software Is Packed With Advanced Capabilities Allowing Users To Transform Operations For A Sustainable Advantage For Their Business.

Emerson’s New AMS® Suite Release Simplifies the Set Up and Management of Smart Wireless Networks

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT
New functionality helps users easily plan, customise, visualise, and manage Smart Wireless networks

Emerson Process Management has announced AMS® Suite: Intelligent Device Manager 9.

An In-Line Flow Meter for Accurate Feedback in Critical Flow Applications

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT
Another innovation from sensor market leader ifm electronic comes in the form of the new SM Series Magmeter, a magnetic inductive flow meter that is designed to reliably detect the flow rate of conductive media up to 25 litres per minute.

NI Announces Industry’s Fastest PXI Embedded Controller and New PXI System Accessories

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT
New Dual-Core Embedded Controller, PXI Solid State Hard Drive and System Monitor Module Offer Increased System Reliability and Performance

Aug. 21, 2008 –National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) has announced the NI PXI-8108, the industry’s fastest PXI embedded controller, and two new PXI system accessories, a 32 GB solid-state hard drive and the NI PXI-8250 system monitoring module.

Compact, low cost pressure switches now certified for hazardous areas

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT
A range of compact, low cost pressure switches are now available that are ATEX-certified for use in Zone 0, Zone 1 and Zone 2 gaseous atmospheres.

The new 901 range of ATEX-certified pressure switches, from Aldermaston-based sensor specialist Impress Sensors, are ideal for monitoring overpressure, vacuum or differential pressure of both liquid and gaseous substances, including aggressive media, in hazardous environments.

New AirBox

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT
ifm electronic’s newest AS-i pneumatics block with quick mounting technology

Cutting air losses and speeding up reaction times are just two immediate benefits of using the latest AirBox from ifm electronic Ltd.

Rittal increase thermal output and efficiency of enclosure heaters

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT
Rittal have increased the efficiency and thermal output of their enclosure heaters by incorporating the latest technology and optimising the design.

Available with outputs from 10 to 800 Watts, the heaters prevent the temperature inside the enclosure from dropping below operational level and facilitate in the reduction of condensation.

Tomoe Extends Double Isolation Valve Range And Delivers Twice The Savings

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT
Newport, UK – 12 August 2008 – Tomoe, a world leader in the development of butterfly valves and associated actuation and control systems, has extended its range of double isolation and bleed facility valves in response to the process industries increased demand for an improved shut off solution for critical applications.

No pressure, we’ve got it covered - The Cerabar pressure range

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT
In any manufacturing plant in the life science industries, pressure is an important measurement variable. Reliable, accurate pressure measurement makes the difference between a plant running at full capacity to one that leaks money in downtime and poor productivity.

National Instruments Introduces 10 Wi-Fi and Ethernet Data Acquisition Devices

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT
Aug. 7, 2008 – National Instruments has announced 10 new Wi-Fi and Ethernet data acquisition (DAQ) devices, extending the world-trusted NI measurement hardware and software platform to wireless remote monitoring applications.