Honorable Mentions
POMStrace - Honeywell Process Solutions
POMStrace reduces efforts to maintain and track inventory records for supplies used in clinical trials, as well as managing patient kits and supplies required to execute trials.
ReDAQ SLX920 - Dataforth Corp.
ReDAQ supervisory control and data acquisition software combines with Dataforth’s isoLynx SLX200 data acquisition hardware to provide SCADA solutions for many rugged industrial applications.
EPLAN Electric P8 v1.9 - EPLAN Software and Services
Electrical CAD/CAE software for efficient and accurate controls design and documentation with integration to fluid power and process control design and third-party enterprise systems.
PanelMate ePro PS Classic Operator Interface - Eaton Corp.
The PanelMate ePro PS is the next generation’s operator interface and features increased memory, better display, faster performance and a variety of model options.
FactoryTalk ViewPoint - Rockwell Automation
Scalable, animated Web HMI applications remotely monitor plant-floor operations status: among the first commercially available, thin-client applications for manufacturing using the new Microsoft Silverlight technology.
APL3000 Series - Pro-face
Industrial PCs that include Core Duo CPU performance plus advance data protection via exclusive integrated factory alert system, hot-swappable hard drives, and RAID-enable data redundancy.
MCA 121 EtherNet/IP Option Card - Danfoss Drives
The MCA 121 is a powerful networking tool that enables Danfoss VLT AutomationDrive users to deploy standard Ethernet technology in manufacturing applications, while also enabling Internet and enterprise activity.
Q170MCPU stand-alone motion controller - Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.
The new Q170MCPU is a high-speed, high-precision, stand-alone motion controller with a built-in PLC and 1 to 16 axes of motion for packaging, material handling, printing, and many other applications.
Electric Monorail System - SEW-Eurodrive
This intelligent Electric Monorail System (EMS) for overhead trolley systems saves floor space. It uses Movitrans contactless (inductive) energy transfer and wireless Ethernet.
Net-Access Overhead Cable Routing System - Panduit
It is a modular, 2 piece injection molded design that installs quick and easily to the top of the NET-ACCESS cabinet, eliminating need for other supporting infrastructure. It provides a high capacity data cable pathway directly over the cabinet.
EK1501 and EK1521 - Beckhoff Automation
Fiber-optic EtherCAT Coupler and junction terminal for EtherCAT I/O networks enable extremely long distance networking up to 2 km (1.24 miles) with 100BASE-FX. The EtherCAT I/O Terminal system from Beckhoff supports all common wiring topology methodologies: line, ring, tree, and star.
750-871 Ethernet TCP/IP Programmable Fieldbus Controller - Wago Corp.
Integrated Ethernet switch functionality enables 750-871 Ethernet TCP/IP 2-Port Programmable Fieldbus Controller to optimize networking capabilities while streamlining associated costs.
IP67 Ethernet I/O Module - Molex
It controls simple input and output devices via industrial Ethernet networks and is said to be the most advanced and useful harsh environment I/O block. It communicates via three industrial Ethernet protocols. An integrated switch makes cabling easier. It has an M12 quick disconnect on each port; an LED scrolling display show errors and more.
SeaLink USB Serial Adapters - Sealevel Systems Inc
SeaLink software-configurable USB serial adapters offer 1, 2, 4, and 8 serial ports that are individually software configurable for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485.
EtherStax Analog Input Modules - Acromag
Units accept 32 differential dc current or voltage inputs and interface the signals to monitoring or control devices with Ethernet Modbus TCP/IP or UDP/IP communication.
ConnectPort X4 NEMA - Digi International
The ConnectPort X4 NEMA is an industrial–grade gateway that provides ZigBee to cellular (GSM) connectivity and is integrated into a NEMA 4X/IP66 enclosure for harsh weather conditions.
MatchPort b/g Pro - Lantronix
Secure WiFi for any electronic device: Embedded module, an application-ready device server, provides 802.11 b/g wireless connectivity for devices with a microcontroller serial interface.
OG-Cube - ifm efector inc.
Photoelectric sensor provides position detection in industrial applications: high optical performance in a compact metal housing with robust metal housing for harsh conditions.
NI Smart Camera Family- National Instruments
New NI Smart Cameras deliver faster processing and higher resolution to engineers requiring an easy-to-use, real-time machine vision solution.
Simantic ET 200S IM151-8 PN/DP - Siemens Energy and Automation
Distributed controller has Profinet communication interface built in: I/O module CPU is similar in power and performance to Siemens’ S7-300 line of controllers.
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CR6300 series transducers- CR Magnetics
Save energy: sense the phase angle difference between ac current and voltage.
Sitop power supply- Siemens Energy and Automation
Modular 3-phase 24 V dc / 20 A switched mode power supply.
Simatic Safety Matrix V6.1 - Siemens Energy and Automation
Simatic Safety Matrix is the comprehensive tool for the safety lifecycle engineering and management of the failsafe automation systems S7 F/FH Systems. It provides support during all phases of the safety lifecycle.
ST51 Flowmeter - Fluid Components International
ST51 Mass Flow Meter from FCI provides highly accurate and reliable gas flow measurement in green energy applications in the emerging methane-to-markets processes that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and use biogas in the co-generation of electric power.
Saveris - Testo Inc.
Saveris is the wireless temperature and humidity monitoring system for indoor environment and production process monitoring that is simple, accurate, secure, and flexible.
SmartSignal (PlantAPS) - SmartSignal
SmartSignal PlantAPS is a full-service solution for power gen that provides the intelligence to detect, diagnose, and prioritize developing equipment and process problems well before they happen.
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