‘Machine Controllers’

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Start with the news release SoftPLC adds Enron drivers to PACs from SoftPLC Corp, which we summarised at the time by saying "SoftPLC has added Enron Modbus serial and Ethernet drivers to its SoftPLC Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs). ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Stealth.com releases mini PC from Stealth Computer Corporation: "Stealth.com has released a small form factor, or mini PC, designed specifically for in-vehicle/mobile/embedded applications. ".
 
In November 2008, we covered the news from Control Microsystems - take a look at Additions to telemetry and control devices which says: "Control Microsystems, a developer of advanced SCADA products, has announced the release of the SCADAPack 330E and 334E, two additions to the SCADAPack telemetry and control devices. ".
 
Take a look also at the news release from Sensor-Technik UK, Universal controller for vehicle hydraulics, as well as SKF introduces relubrication-free bearing unit from SKF UK, and ESAB launches welding power sources from ESAB.
 

Latest stories...
Igus to release the E4.350 plastic energy chain (November 2008)

Igus has developed what it claims is the largest plastic energy chain in the world for applications on offshore oil drilling platforms.

Roemheld to show five-axis workholding (November 2008)

Roemheld will showcase its five-axis workholding products at Autosport 2009.

Mollart extends subcontract service (November 2008)

The specialised development of precision small deep-hole machining techniques has led Mollart Engineering to expand its subcontractor machining operations.

Mayr celebrates 10 years of Smartflex couplings (November 2008)

Backlash-free shaft misalignment compensation couplings from the Smartflex series feature a direct clamping system for the flexible steel bellows.

Firstsight to be renamed Stemmer Imaging (November 2008)

From 1 January 2009, Firstsight Vision will be renamed Stemmer Imaging as part of a rationalisation of the Stemmer Imaging Group's activities throughout Europe.

Catalogue includes machine safety handbook (November 2008)

Jokab Safety is offering a machine safety handbook as part of its product catalogue, to help select the right safety products.

Symbion updates DX data system (November 2008)

Symbion Systems has released Symbion-DX Version 2.1.

Control Techniques offers digital DC motor drive (November 2008)

Control Techniques has launched a digital DC motor drive - the Mentor MP.

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