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Sponsor: Beijer Electronics May 6, 2008 | Edited by Managing Editor: Wes Iversen

CONTROL COMPLEX INDUSTRIAL MACHINES AND PROCESSES>>

New Embedded industrial PCs absorb shock, provide more power and networking flexibility.

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SELECT & PAY ONLY FOR THE HMI FUNCTIONS YOU NEED>>

The H-Series offers 3 levels of HMI functionality for affordable, off-the-shelf technology that fits like a glove.

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THE ULTIMATE WATERPROOF OPERATOR PANEL>>

This high resolution 6.5 inch TFT display ensures optimal viewing in all conditions—and features a sun-readable display.

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EXTER™ OPERATOR TERMINALS: INTELLIGENT DESIGN>>

Powerful Intel Xscale processor. Multiple communication ports. 13 models: 7 touch screen; 6 keypad control. Test it!

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STAY SHIPSHAPE WITH NEW NAUTICAL MONITOR SERIES>>

New nautic monitors enable automation and navigational tasks with quality displays of machine data, nautical charts.

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FEATURED STORY

Siemens' Traveling Expo Set to Enter the U.S.

ExiderDome will travel by barge down the Chicago River then on to the St. Lawrence River as it begins North American tour.

Trade press editors sampled the Siemens ExiderDome traveling technology expo on April 15 in Monterrey, Mexico. Constructed from cargo containers, the building is assembled at each site after transportation via truck convoy or by barges. The display will travel by barge via the Great Lakes and the St Lawrence River, for example, enroute from Chicago to New York City during the first leg of its North American tour.

Don't expect to see a “dome” at the site, though. In German, it's “ExiderDom.” “Dom” is used colloquially in German to mean something to the effect of gathering together. Sometimes it is used to describe forums. It is assembled into a three-story structure, with two stories for visitors and displays... Read more

WEB EXCLUSIVES

Rockwell Automation to Acquire Incuity Software

The deal brings new enterprise manufacturing intelligence capabilities to Rockwell's FactoryTalk software suite, advancing the company's plantwide information strategy... Read more

Emerson Introduces Advanced Modeling Tools

The company unveils new software for the pharmaceutical market, along with a Chinese pharma plant contract... Read more

OPC Foundation Targets System Integrators/Distributors

By creating a new membership class for integrators and distributors, the Foundation hopes to help head off some OPC compatibility problems... Read more

Phoenix Contact Invests in Brazilian Plant Expansion

A recent $7 million expansion in São Paulo underscores the company's commitment to serve the Brazilian market... Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT

Automation Professionals -- Don't miss a unique educational and networking opportunity!

Automation World is partnering with Packaging World to sponsor a Forum emphasizing automation strategies, controls, standards and integration with enterprise systems. The event, also known as Packaging Automation Forum, is Tuesday May 20 at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg (O'Hare area).

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Packaging Automation Forum 2008
Automation World is partnering with Packaging World to sponsor a Forum emphasizing automation strategies, controls, standards and integration with enterprise systems. The event, also known as Packaging Automation Forum, is Tuesday May 20 at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg (O'Hare area).
Schaumburg, IL, May 20.
EASTEC 2008
For nearly three decades, EASTEC has been an East Coast manufacturing tradition. Each year, some 14,000 manufacturers, plant managers, and shop owners visit EASTEC to evaluate advanced technologies.
Springfield, MA. May 20-22.
Robots 2008: What's Next --
Small and medium-sized companies share how to be successful in business with robots at Robots 2008 “What's Next” — a business symposium produced by Robotic Industries Association. Leading suppliers provide technology briefings and special displays to help you understand how to automate successfully with robotics. Boston, MA. June 10-12.

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