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Sponsor: December 21, 2010 | Edited by Managing Editor: Wes Iversen

White Paper: Save Space and Costs with Compact Panel Meters Featuring Versatile Control Options >>

To make panel meters a viable option for today’s businesses, new, cost-efficient devices with more advanced capabilities were needed—and all in a smaller package to realize today’s miniaturization trend.

Red Lion Controls Inc.

White Paper: Applying Wireless to EtherNet/IP Systems >>

Wireless Ethernet can reliably reduce network costs while improving plant production, but applying these technologies is not a simple matter, as industrial Ethernet systems vary greatly in terms of bandwidth requirements, response times and data transmission characteristics. This paper explores these applications.

ProSoft Technology Inc.

New High-Efficiency Motors from SEW-EURODRIVE >>

SEW announces the new efficient DR Motor series available in three efficiency levels: standard, high-efficiency and NEMA Premium® efficiency. The modular DR motor offers a single series with millions of drive combinations. All three comply with worldwide efficiency and energy standards. Click ad to view whitepaper.

SEW Eurodrive

Festo’s EGC Electric Actuator >>

The EGC is designed for high dynamic speeds and high rigidity. Mount you motor to any of the four corners without a specific order code, thanks to our through-hole design. This modular actuator can be used with third-party motors or as a complete system provided by one source – Festo.

Festo

White Paper: One Gateway that can do it all >>

The question that motivated the development of Moxa's new MGate EIP3000 EtherNet/IP to DF1 Gateway is, "How can we leverage our customers' existing systems, including devices, wiring, topology, and configuration, to provide an integrated solution in the most optimal way?"

Moxa Americas, Inc.

Industrial Cyber-incidents Database Goes on Sale

Has all the recent news about Stuxnet got you worrying more about malware these days, and the risks to your company’s control systems? Well then, the Security Incidents Organization (SIO, www.securityincidents.org) has got a deal for you!... Read more

Tags: Stuxnet, Security Incidents Organization, Repository of Industrial Security Incidents

ODVA Unveils New Editions of CIP Network Specs

The ODVA (www.odva.org) announced recently that it will publish new editions of the specifications for ODVA networks, updating the EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, CompoNet and ControlNet technologies, and the CIP Safety extension to the EtherNet/IP and DeviceNet networks... Read more

Tags: Odva, EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, CompoNet

Frito-Lay, Pepsi and Kraft to Present at the 2011 Packaging Automation Forum

As manufacturers continue to search for ways to improve profitability by increasing efficiency, this year’s Packaging Automation Forum will offer practical information and insight from market-leading companies that are leveraging innovative new software and controls with great success... Read more

Tags: Packaging Automation Forum, Packaging World, Automation World

ABB Adds to Energy Portfolio with IKS Acquisition

ABB Ltd. (www.abb.com), the Zurich-based power and automation technology group, announced on Dec. 6 that it has agreed to acquire the business of Insert Key Solutions Inc. (IKS, www.insertkey.com)... Read more

Tags: ABB, Ltd., Insert Key Solutions Inc., Ventyx Inc., equipment reliability

Belden Acquires GarrettCom

Belden Inc. (www.belden.com), St. Louis, a global supplier of signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, announced on Nov. 23 that has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GarrettCom (www.garrettcom.com)... Read more

Tags: Belden, Inc., GarrettCom, smart grid

OptimizedAutomation.com

White Paper: How To Guide for the Most Common Measurements

Read this centralized resource portal for obtaining information about making common sensor and signal measurements.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

ATX West
See leading automation suppliers showcase the latest lean manufacturing, cost reduction, and enhanced productivity products and technologies.
Anaheim, CA. February 8-10, 2011

European Chemical Manufacturing Masters 2011
Event focus on strategic challenges in chemical production, operational excellence for increasing productivity, and reducing energy consumption.
Berlin, Germany. February 28-March 1, 2011

Sustainable Packaging Symposium 2011
The symposium will examine the role of packaging as a key enhancement to sustainability across the entire supply chain, featuring invited experts from the packaging, science and engineering industries.
Chicago, IL. March 16-18, 2011

INTERPHEX 2011
Attend the event for pharma and biopharmaceutical professionals that addresses pharmaceutical, biotech, generic and contract services.
New York, NY. March 29-31, 2011

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