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Data integration: See integrated automation information, use it, study it

Now you can see integrated automation information live and get new CAD tools to boot. A series of demos at ISA Expo is in the works from FDT Group, and new upgrades have just been announced from Lattice Technology Inc. for its 3D CAD conversion tools. Go deeper and study the Rockwell Automation/Cisco overview report on convergence trends, offering...
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OPC: Easier software, IEC 61131-3 programming for unified architecture

Newburyport, MA and Gorinchem, The Netherlands – Translating information by using OPC automation software tools has become easier with a new Easy Connect Suite from Softing TechInfo. Separately, PLCopen has reactivated a committee to work on application specific information models for IEC 61131-3 programming languages within OPC Unified Architecture (UA). OPC Foundation offers a seminar on Sept. 4 that...
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Radioland: Wireless spread spectrum, frequency hopping, data radio devices

Interest in wireless communications continues with the release of FreeWave's wireless spread spectrum offering and ProSoft Technology's new industrial frequency hopping serial units. A new, compact data radio product from Control Microsystems, a flexible option for many applications, including.... (See photos.)
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IEC, DIN-rail mounted: New IEC compatible terminal blocks from ASI

Mechanicsburg, PA – Automation Systems Interconnect Inc. (ASI) has launched a complete line of DIN-rail mounted IEC terminal blocks. EZ Jump Terminal Blocks are designed around the easy-to-install plug-in circuit jumper PTC. The PTC jumper system is a "comb" of plug-in jumpers that can be cut to any number of circuits by the user and modified to allow for.... (See photo.)
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AutomationDirect: Hammond Control Power Transformers, more industrial options

Cumming, GA – AutomationDirect presents the PG Series of 120 x 240/12 x 24 V ac HPS Imperator control power transformers as an addition to its 240 x 480 / 120 x 240 V ac MQMJ Series. The transformers meet industrial applications where electromagnetic devices, such as relays and solenoids, are used. See photo.
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In print: Automation in Packaging, Benchmark Study Part 2

Packaging Automation Benchmark Study, Part 2, a supplement in the Control Engineering August North American print edition, includes an article of survey results, and graphics called "Machine builders influence, interpret packagers' needs." It links to "Packagers speak out," a roundup of advice from packagers to packaging machine makers. Link to articles, results from Part 1 of the three part survey series, and...
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Online: ISA88 efforts, laser distance meters, instrumentation

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