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Low-cost industrial control
May 2008, Phoenix Contact
The nanoLine control solution from Phoenix Contact is a widely-configurable and easy-to-program control platform. The modular product can be used in a variety of industrial sectors to perform simple control ...

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Compact PC performance
May 2008, Beckhoff Automation
With the introduction of the CX9000 Embedded PC series, Beckhoff took PC-based control technology to its most compact form in a bus-coupler style housing. The new CX9010 differs from the CX9000 with a ...

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Siemens adds isochronous interfaces
May 2008, Siemens South Africa
A wide range of Simatic controllers now communicates via high-speed IRT (isochronous realtime) Profinet. The Siemens Industry Automation Division has therefore equipped the devices with the relevant interfaces. ...

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Sturdy new controller
May 2008, Siemens South Africa
The Siemens Industry Automation division is extending its Simatic Embedded Automation portfolio to include Simatic S7-mEC modular controllers. The new open product is especially sturdy, powerful and highly ...

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Controller offers high bandwidth
May 2008
National Instruments has introduced the industry’s first VXI-MXI-Express controller using cabled PCI Express technology to deliver a high-bandwidth, low-latency VXI interface. Cabled PCI Express greatly ...

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32-bit electro-hydraulic controller
May 2008, Hytec South Africa
The BODAS RC36-20 controller from Rexroth utilises 32-bit TriCore technology to increase the functionality and performance of electronic control in mobile hydraulics equipment applications.    The controller ...

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Mini-drive has embedded PLC
May 2008
PIM2401, the new Technosoft intelligent plug-in mini-drive, is designed specially for motion control applications where space is limited. Its miniature size (39x44x14 mm) and weight (15 g) allow it to ...

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Twenty years' experience
May 2008, Valmet South Africa, Flow Control
Since its introduction 20 years ago Metso Automation’s fibre line and recovery line optimisation controls have been installed in more than 120 pulp mill processes around the world. These supervisory ...

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WIKA unveils new controller
May 2008, WIKA Instruments
Very high specifications of precision, reliability and control stability are satisfied by the new, CPC8000-H high-pressure controller, showcased by WIKA at Interkama 2008. Thanks to its concept this ...

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Communication controller
May 2008
The ADAM-6500 from Advantech is a fully functional Ethernet-enabled controller for industrial automation and control. It provides an ideal environment to develop applications converting RS232/485 device ...

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Beckhoff water treatment: intelligent automation of water and wastewater treatment systems
April 2008, Beckhoff Automation
Beckhoff can realise open automation systems on the basis of PC-based control technology for almost all industry sectors. With innovative automation solutions Beckhoff sets new standards for the automation ...

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Sweet production
April 2008
German based VIVIL is a family business into its fourth generation. The company has 222 employees worldwide, responsible for the sale of the company's range of chewable sweets. Automatic process sequences, ...

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An automation yarn
April 2008
Mortex Knits were experiencing costly breakdowns on their knitting machines, a situation aggravated by difficulty in controlling the take-off tension causing large variances in product quality. Elonics, ...

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Wonderware integrates Echelon technology
April 2008
Echelon, a leading provider of networking technology, has worked in conjunction with Munich Software in Germany to develop a technology interface that enables the Wonderware and Echelon applications to ...

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Visual control panels
April 2008, Phoenix Contact
When it comes to adding specialised functions such as visualisation to the standard tasks of controllers, PC-based solutions are the perfect choice: The S-MAX 412/415/417 CE PN controller from Phoenix ...

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L45 controller offers expanded scalability
April 2008, Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation has announced the launch of the Allen-Bradley CompactLogix L45 controller that offers expanded scalability and integrated motion control capabilities. Controlling up to eight axes ...

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Automation platform for plastics production
March 2008
Honeywell has released MXProLine Foundation, a pre-configured version of the company's MXProLine automation system for the plastics, film and non-woven fabrics industries. The system features a robust ...

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FlexiLOG replaces Dow systems
March 2008
Safripol has implemented ApplyIT’s FlexiLOG to support a wide range of its business processes and make use of a structured data model for detailed report development. Safripol produces 160 000 metric ...

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Asset Master software improves productivity
March 2008, ABB South Africa
Launched in late 2007, Asset Master is generating widespread interest throughout the automation industry for successfully integrating more features, functionalities and system compatibilities than previous ...

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Integrated production control system
March 2008, Yokogawa South Africa
Yokogawa Electric Corporation has announced the release of CENTUM VP, a new integrated production control system that will become the platform for the VigilantPlant Operational Excellence initiative. ...

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