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Mezzanine board adds two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces

Kontron is introducing a new mezzanine board that enables users to add two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces to boards with a PMC or XMC slot

Isagraf 6.0 features Managed Open Plug In environment

A new version of Isagraf offers users greater versatility for building standards-compliant automation control systems

LED power supplies are sealed to IP66

TDK-Lambda's latest power supplies are designed for LED and other 12V signage and industrial applications where IP66 ingress protection is required

Online configurator for HMI support arms

Rittal is introducing a new online configurator for generating designs and bills of materials for machine interface support arms

AC drives with Profinet interface

A new module from Parker Hannifin enables customers to connect AC890 inverter drives to Profinet and other Ethernet-based industrial fieldbuses

DC drives now rated at up to 2250A, 980kW or 1320HP

Sprint Electric's digital DC drives are now available with higher power ratings to suit a wider range of heavy-duty industrial applications

Embedded sensors generate their own energy

Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute are developing lightweight, self-powered sensors for detecting damage to an aircraft's skin

Tangoblackplus rubber-like 3D printing material

Objet Geometries says its new Tangoblackplus black material enables users to create 3D printed parts with rubber-like characteristics

GPS location processor ensures continuous location awareness

CSR's new SiRFstarIV GSD4e GPS location processor features a built-in CPU and SiRF Georecov technology that provides continuous location awareness

Torsional stiffness measurement system uses COTS components

RDP Electronics is now supplying complete systems for measuring torsional stiffness, assembled from standard products

ISO 28500:2009 - a new standard for the WARC file format

ISO 28500:2009 (Information and documentation - WARC file format) will help to ensure that web pages can be archived efficiently for future access

Unmanaged PoE switch offers high functionality at a low price

Belden is introducing the low-cost Spider II 8TX PoE unmanaged Power-over-Ethernet switch for industrial applications

Absolute and differential pressure sensor 'in one'

All Sensors believes that its BDS (Basic Dual Sensor) series pressure sensor is an industry first, offering the potential to save space and design time

Non-contact temperature sensor is loop-powered

Micro-Epsilon is introducing the thermoMETER CSmicro 2W sensor, a 4-20mA loop-powered device that measures temperatures from -30 to 1600 degrees C

Industrial connector gains Han-Quick Lock termination technology

Harting is now offering its Han Q8/0 industrial connector insert with the Han-Quick Lock termination technology that simplifies installation and saves time

Digital silicon photomultiplier improves photon counting

Philips has developed a new technology for measuring ultra-low light levels in applications such as medical imaging and diagnostic test instruments

2009-11-01

Networking: the key to ensuring process safety in the future

It can be easy for safety issues to slip off the business agenda, particularly when times are hard. According to Lee Allford, Operations Manager of the European Process Safety Centre, networking is key to helping organisations retain and expand their safety expertise

Microchannel technology applied to intensification of distillation

Microchannel process technology shows great promise for increasing efficiency and reducing energy use in industrial processes ranging from biofuels production to the production of chemicals. Now it is being applied to intensify distillation processes. Laura Silva explains how

Investing in glass reinforced plastics for tanks and vessels

The advantages of glass-reinforced plastic over metal and glass continue to make it a popular choice for process tanks and vessels. Sean Ottewell reports

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