Beckhoff Releases AM8000 Servo Motor with one cable
AM8000's single-cable technology has the power and feedback system combined into one standard motor cable.

ACCES I/O announces USB-104-HUB 4-port USB hub
USB-104-HUB makes it easy to add USB-based I/O to an embedded system or to connect peripherals such as external hard drives, keyboards, GPS, wireless and more.

Alerton introduces multiple building dashboard
Dashboard enables end users to display data from an unlimited number of individual buildings to as many as 450 concurrent users.

COPA-DATA launches student project to study data security
In co-operation with the University of Applied Sciences, Salzburg, students have six months in which to complete penetration tests of the zenon control system.

GAO RFID introduces model 216021 long-range integrated reader
Model 216021 has a built-in 12 dBi antenna and a maximum read/write distance of up to 15 m.

igus slims down System E6 Energy Chain cable carrier
System E6.1 is narrower, lighter and quieter than the previous model.

Lenze promotes Gene Wood to Director of Electro-Mechanical Operations
Since joining Lenze in 2003, Wood has held various positions within the company, including general manager, director of quality and service operations, and director of strategic programs.

Omron Expands eLearning to Include Introductory Courses
The eLearning portal features 10 introductory courses on types, functions and general knowledge of factory automation equipment.

Pepperl+Fuchs publishes Application Guide for FieldConnex Fieldbus
This guide walks PROFIBUS and Foundation fieldbus users through a logical process to identify the proper application of all FieldConnex bus solutions.

WinSystems announces PCM-DC-AT DC/DC power supplies
The input voltage range for the units is from 10 to 50V DC which allows them to work with 12, 24, or 48 volt battery operated or distributed DC power systems.

Omron STI publishes brochure on Can Palletizer Safety
The brochure provides an overview of the palletizer process, guarding challenges and hazard analysis, and illustrates how simplified safety control can improve safety and profitability. Requires registration to obtain brochure.

OMEGA Introduces SCE-ELSSLPPL Electrical Enclosures
These 304 stainless steel electrical cabinets provide protection from dust, dirt, oil and strong jets of water for weatherproof applications.

Phoenix Contact announces Inverted IPC 35 PCB terminal blocks
Inverted IPC 35 connectors can carry currents up to 115 Ampere (UL) and cable sizes of up to 2 AWG.

Honeywell announces student competition in process automation
Honeywell launched its fifth annual competition for technical students in colleges and universities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

National Instruments Announces Promotions
David Fuller, Duncan Hudson and David Loadman were promoted to NI's to executive management team.

Cobham introduces Machines Environment design system
Machines Environment design system allows precision finite-element analysis (FEA) models of motors and generators to be created and solved in minutes.

COOPER Crouse-Hinds extends explosion-proof nLLK 10 light fittings
The 2x35W version for fluorescent lamps is certified for use in Zones 2 and 22 in accordance with European Directive (ATEX) and IECEx standards.

Flow-Cal promotes David Bushell to VP of Software Development
Bushell has 15 years of gas measurement and software development experience. He holds a BS in Computer Science from Texas A&M with a Minor in Business Administration.

Frommelt releases Guardian Defender Safety Door
Guardian Defender guards machinery, contain processes and protects employees from robotic/machine movement zones.

Geometric introduces Glovius CAD viewer software
Glovius runs on Windows and as an app for iPad/iPhone and Android systems, and allows users to import CAD files from multiple platforms.

HANNOVER MESSE covers sustainable efficiency
HANNOVER MESSE 2012, which runs from 23 to 27 April, provides an overview of all key resource-saving industrial technologies.

Land Instruments announces Critical Vessel Monitoring System
System uses thermal imaging cameras to measure refractory surface temperatures in all parts of a vessel including the critical cone and dome sections.

Metso to control Allimand’s new paper machine in Spain
Metso will supply a DNA automation system, Process and Quality Vision for web inspection and web break analysis, and the IQ quality control system.

NUMERIK JENA introduces non-magnetic LIK encoders
The encoders can withstand a high magnetic environment without loss of accuracy or resolution and are mechanically stable.

SAS announces GSZ Sprue Plier Arm for injection molding
its spring loaded arm enables GRZ to absorb the ejector stroke of a mold. Spring loading allows individual sprues and runners to be secured prior to ejection.

ABB buys Thomas & Betts for $3.9 billion
T&B has a portfolio of more than 200,000 low-voltage products marketed under 45 brand names. The combined product portfolio will enable ABB to double its addressable market in North America to around $24bn.

Schneider adds EtherNet/IP to MDrive motion systems
MDrive EtherNet/IP motion system is ODVA conformance tested and will interface with many manufacturer's systems including Rockwell and Omron.

QA Graphics has symbolic relationship with Tridium
QA Graphics will develop a custom 3D symbol library exclusively for Tridium's NiagaraAX building automation platform.

Siemens releases Online Energy Savings Estimator
Energy Savings Estimator gives customers using drives, motors, couplings and gearboxes the ability to estimate potential energy savings across an entire drive train.

HARTING introduces har-flex PCB connectors
Based on a 2-row, 1.27-mm grid, har-flex offers all even-numbered models from 6 to 100 pins that allows for optimal utilization of PCB real estate

ECD introduces Ammonium pIon Sensors for water treatment
MVS10 and MVS17 pIon electrode cartridges measure the activity of “free” Ammonium ions in environmental water, potable water and waste water.

Belden introduces MIPP Modular Industrial Patch Panel
MIPP termination panel is for cables that need to be connected to equipment such as switches, Industrial Ethernet devices and any other device with an Ethernet link.

Hale Hamilton announces N11000 Series Cylinder Filling manifold
The manifolds are available for Inert Gas applications for single and multi-gas filling applications.

Mechatrolink Members Association Offers Free Upgraded Membership
Mechatrolink is the most widely used motion control network in Asia, and is gaining ground in the U.S. An annual Regular Membership in MMA normally costs $1,500, but until March 31, 2012, it’s free.

Open Automation Software announces SCADA website
Site promotes OPCSystems.NET as the complete SCADA solution for Enterprise Business Applications.

ORTEC to consult for Shell on gas field production
ORTEC will consult on supply chain processes in gas field production capacity optimization, spare parts management, and cost estimating.

Technosoft introduces iPOS3602 MX embedded Drive
All basic motor control functions, as well as motion control and PLC features, are embedded onto this tiny drive that measures 55 x 26 x 13 mm.

TR Electronic releases PowerGap Wireless Sensor System
PowerGap inductively supplies power and signals across an air gap, eliminating the need for cables, connectors and slip ring solutions.

ASI announces S7 SeriesFiber Optic Sensors
For long distances, S7 series has 10 bit resolution models with 500 µs response. For high speed, the series has 12 bit resolution models with 50 µs response.

ABB announces MicroFlex e150 Ethernet servo drive family
The drives are compatible with Ethernet protocols, and have a universal encoder interfacing capability, local motion control programming, and integrated functional safety.

SoftPLC announces Allen-Bradley PLC Migration Kits
With these Migration Kits, users can upgrade an Allen-Bradley PLC CPU without re-programming or re-wiring.

Emerson supplies largest Dantorque actuator to Trinidad gas company
The actuator--2.4 m tall and 1.64 m in diameter--will be used to isolate gas being supplied from Trinidad’s northern offshore gas fields in the event of an emergency situation.

Alpha Wire Adds CSA Tray Cable Rating
Per the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), this rating is required when installing cables into tray applications.

Chipkin releases CAS BACnet Object Monitor software
Windows-based software allows automation engineers to test and monitor connections to BACnet IP devices.

HABEY introduces BIS-6630 compact fanless embedded PC
BIS-6630 has 6 USBs, 6 COM ports, 2 Gigabit Ethernet, and support for Windows 7 Embedded, Windows 7, Meego, and Linux systems.

Intelligrated Expands its Ohio Headquarters
The expansion will accommodate 450 associates and is scheduled for completion in October 2012.

RheoSense describes viscosity test protocol
Application note describes a viscosity test protocol that achieves viscosity measurement using only 20µl (microliter) of sample fluid.

Sanyo Denki shrinks F2 Stepping Motor
With a compact frame of 0.55" and weighing only 1 oz, this tiny model allows for a space-saving end product design.

Servo2Go introduces SVAC3 Digital Servo Drive with EtherNet/IP
SVAC3 includes EtherNet/IP industry-standard network communication which simplifies connection to the supplied Windows PC software for configuration and tuning.

ABB introduces Cleanroom version of the IRB 120 6-axis robot
The robot will provide small footprint performance and lower production costs to industries requiring minimal environmental pollutants.

National Instruments adds 802.11ac to wireless Test Solution
WLAN test solution checks WLAN chipsets and devices at signal bandwidths including 20, 40, 80 and 80+80 160 MHz for both Tx and Rx for up to 4x4 MIMO configurations.

Pentair announces Hoffman enclosures for Mexico
Enclosures are manufactured in Pentair’s 30,000 square meter facility in Reynosa, Mexico.

Haydon Kerk slims down its 36mm G4 linear actuator
An adapter plate allows the smaller 36mm OD unit to replace existing size 17 hybrid stepper motor linear actuators for mechanisms requiring high force in a small package.

Pickering Interfaces signs Scientific Devices as Rep for Australia
Scientific Devices Australia markets and supports test equipment for manufacturers of Electronic Test & Measurement Instrumentation.

Rotork valve actuators help keep offshore wind farm cool
Rotork IQTPro actuators are controlling the operation of butterfly valves in the cooling system for the power conversion plant and the fuel systems for emergency generators.

ABB to maintain paper mill in South Africa
ABB will manage all maintenance operations at the Rosslyn Paper Mill in Pretoria, South Africa.

Belden announces GarrettCom's enhanced Magnum 10KG Managed Switches
Enhancements include up to eight Gb ports to support data-intensive Smart Grid applications.

Phoenix Contact introduces white and blue wire duct
The colors, with UL and CSA approvals, are made from PVC material with a V0 inflammability rating as per UL 94.

Deacom updates its Website
Website outlines the capabilities of the DEACOM ERP software package offerings and explains the philosophies behind its development.

Eaton monitors its UPSes remotely using Netbiter
Through the HMS Netbiter Argos web interface, Eaton and its customers have web-based access to all UPS parameters.

Jervis B. Webb Names Tom Pawlowicz VP of Project Management
Pawlowicz has been in the industrial automation industry for 35 years and has spent 13 of those years at Webb.

Wasp announces WWS450 2D barcode scanner and computer
By plugging into the PC, the scanner can read barcodes up to 160 feet away from the base by using wireless connectivity. Price: from $695.

ABB to control energy on Viking Line ferry
The environmentally-friendly cruise ferry will use liquefied natural gas as its fuel, which will be a first for a passenger vessel of this size.

Balluff introduces BOS 50K series photoelectric sensors
With a 2m sensing range, this background suppression sensor and its highly-visible red light emitter can detect objects regardless of color.

Fieldbus Foundation To Hold 2012 General Assembly In São Paulo, Brazil
The 2012 General Assembly, March 6-8, will include an agenda consisting of fieldbus project case studies and tabletop exhibitions from leading automation vendors across the globe.

GarrettCom releases Magnum 10XTS Router Terminal Server for Smart Grid
Magnum 10XTS is for large substation installations with large numbers of serial and Ethernet instruments and the need for high-speed WAN access.

Magnetrol radar level sensor receives SIL 3 certification
Exida certified the Eclipse Model 705 Guided Wave Radar Transmitter as Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 capable per IEC 61508.

Stock Drive Products publishes D810 Inch Catalog
Catalog contains more than 87,000 components such as timing belts, pulleys, timing belt clamps, clamp kits, foot mounts, bearings, gearheads, couplings and vibration mounts.

Data Translation publishes Data Acquisition Product Guide
The 9-page Product Guide offers a comprehensive summary of all USB and Ethernet (LXI) data acquisition hardware and software solutions offered by the company.

Maple Systems Introduces HMC Combination HMI and PLC
HMC accepts up to five plug-in I/O modules with varying configurations of digital and analog inputs and outputs.

Precise Automation introduces PreciseFlex Sample Handler 4-axis robot
Typical applications include handling, loading and managing plates, test tubes and microscope slides.

Encompass appointed Robert Coolidge President
Coolidge will continue as President of Encompass Parts Distribution for which he has been responsible for sales, vendor relations and IT management and development.

OMEGA Introduces MWTC-D Wireless Temperature Data Logger
MWTC-D records over 65,000 process temperature data points and is available in standard J, K, T, E, R, S, B, C, or N thermocouple calibration.

Vistrian to supply MES software to NuvoSun solar manufacturer
NuvoSun is a manufacturer of thin-film photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules based on flexible Copper Indium/Gallium di-Selenide (CIGS) technology.

Vision Components releases VC Smart Inspect vision sensor for quality inspection tasks
VC Smart Inspect executes all image processing routines without an external PC.

GarrettCom becomes a Belden Brand
Belden acquired sed GarrettCom, a provider of industrial networking solutions for specialty and stressed applications, in December 2010.

Invensys introduces Foxboro Model RTT80 Temperature Transmitter
Model RTT80 two-wire temperature transmitter has HART, FOUNDATION Fieldbus and Profibus PA protocols, dual sensor inputs, diagnostics and alarms.

FIPA publishes vacuum cups catalog
Vacuum cups catalog covers more than 2,100 different vacuum suction cups arranged clearly according to industry, applications and series.

KEP enhances Infilink HMI software for PLCs
Infilink-HMI provides machine builders a software package that is quick to install and easy to configure under Windows 7 and XP operating systems.

Heason announces Dover Motion DDM X-Y table for micropositioning applications
The DDM features direct drive ironless linear servomotors that provide positioning resolution to 0.1 micron (to 5 nanometres on request).

Invensys releases Foxboro Fieldbus Module 229
Fieldbus Module 229 DeviceNet Communication Interface Module enables customers to exchange data between an I/A Series DCS and DeviceNet I/O.

Wavelength announces PTC embedded temperature controller
PTC controllers operate from a single power supply between 5 V and 30 V and can be mounted on a printed circuit board.

Precitech adds remote device interface to UPx CNC controller
The UPx Remote Device provides the ability to remotely load program parameters and run programs.

Vishay Introduces 20 LHE Linear Position Sensor
With a life of 10 million cycles, the Hall effect sensor is ideal for short stroke measurements in industrial applications. Price: $15.00.

Perpetuum Joins ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute
Perpetuum designs and manufactures vibration energy harvesters delivering life-long power for wireless technology.

Energy Harvesters reduce wiring and battery costs for wireless sensors
Automation.com, January 2012
By Roy Freeland, Perpetuum
Energy Harvesters are now readily available to power most low power wireless installations.

Grace Engineered Products to be on 21st Century Business TV show
The show will cover Permanent Electrical Safety Devices.

Sierra Expands Liquid Flow Solutions with New Ultrasonic Flow Meter Models
The Innova-Sonic 205i is Sierra’s highest performing dedicated clamp-on instrument incorporating the latest developments in digital signal processing to offer excellent accuracy and repeatability for a wide variety of liquids. The Innova-Sonic 210i portable clamp-on ultrasonic meter has received a complete repackaging into a smaller more light weight, hand-held configuration including new brighter display and pushbuttons.

Echelon releases building energy management software
Software enables building professionals to integrate devices, applications, and building automation standards, including LonWorks and BACnet.

Video Explains Interface Detection for Air, Oil and Gas
Video demonstrates how a Flow Switch can be configured to detect the interface of air, oil and water in oil/gas production operations, refining plants and storage facilities.

Level instrumentation works in Nuclear Decommissioning
Vega level sensors are being used in the decommissioning of the Dounreay nuclear plant in north Scotland.

WAGO announces TeleControl PLC and PCs
TeleControl PLC supports IEC 60870-5-101 (serial transmission), IEC 60870-5-104 (TCP/IP-based communication) and IEC 61850 (substation protection/control).

TandD introduces TR-76Ui CO2 Recorder
TR-76Ui is a three-channel data loggerthat simultaneously measures and records CO2 concentration, temperature and humidity.

CONTA-CLIP introduces ZSTS touch-safe connectors
ZSTS 2.5 pluggable connectors and ZSTK 2.5 couplings are suitable for rated currents up to 24 A and rated voltages up to 500 V.

e-con announces e-CAM52_35x camera daughter card
Daughter card is based on OmniVision OV5640 HD CMOS Image sensor for AM37x/DM37x processors from Texas Instruments.

Andrew Vogl of Kollmorgen Named Motion Control Association Chairman
Andrew Vogl succeeds Bill Allai of National Instruments, who remains on the MCA Board as Past Chairman.

ABB controls world’s newest copper mine
ABB supplied gearless mill drives, process and electrical control systems, power quality systems, a substation and a System 800xA integrated operations center.

Aegis to supply MES software to Sigma Technologies
iLaunch software provides CAD/BOM import with error corrections, rapid conversion to intelligent data, and revision control for documentation and programming.

Connect One announces Commercial-Grade Nano WiReach WiFi
Commercial-grade modules deliver wireless connectivity for in-building or climate-controlled areas in a narrow temperature range (-10ºC to 65ºC).

autoVimation introduces Chameleon enclosures for cameras
Aluminum enclosures for cameras provide a sideways viewing direction and IP66 protection.