Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Networking",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Zigbee products clear the cable clutter from
IDC - Intelligent Distributed Controls, which we summarised at the time by saying "IDC's family of ZigBee products is designed around the company's ZB108 OEM module, which features a complete system-on-chip (SoC)".
The day before,
we featured the news release Chemicals company receives efficiency boost from
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK: "Proficy Process Systems will be controlling Xinneng Energy's three process lines, producing one million tons of dimethyl ether per year".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Micromech
concerning its Micromech motion control products
- take a look at Ethernet eases motion control installation
which says: "Automation users want Ethernet to keep up with the higher-performance motion control systems now available, a desire that is sometimes at odds with the abilities of standard Ethernet".
Take a look also at the news release from Control Techniques, AC drive add on provides communication options,
as well as Frequency inverters help reduce motor size needed from Nord Gear,
and Electronic keys improve safety and accountability from Euchner (UK).
See also:
Conference to focus on biofuels expansion
(January 2008)
Event will bring together equipment providers and producers so that productive discussions can be had on how best to meet the world's growing biofuels needs
Digital metering supports Ethernet communication
(January 2008)
The Integra 1630 DMS with Ethernet module acts as a BACnet/IP server device and may be queried by a BACnet/IP client device which conforms to the BACnet/IP protocol
Institute opens its doors to new members
(January 2008)
The Institute of Road Transport Engineers has a new membership structure that will open the organisation's benefits to more people working within the road transport profession
DeviceNet module makes networking easy
(January 2008)
Module creates a powerful interface between DeviceNet scanners or slave devices and the backplane of the Schneider Electric Quantum/Unity processor
Servo drives combine reliability and flexibility
(January 2008)
The Digitax ST range has been designed to provide lean manufacturing environments with smaller, more flexible machinery
Control technology for future generations
(January 2008)
Ron Bernstein, Executive Director of LonMark International, offers a technical analysis of the LON protocol and the role of his own organisation
Consistent Ethernet use cuts automation costs
(January 2008)
Profinet is developing into the best performing Ethernet system in industrial automation systems
Online forum discusses engineering issues
(November 2007)
InterEC.NET discussion forums are vehicles for engineers to network and discuss various topics related to engineering and engineers
Amplifiers enable load cell networking
(November 2007)
Load cell amplifiers are each able to network up to 50 load cells with the added ability of logging to a PC or laptop with suitable logging software
Networking book reaches fourth edition
(November 2007)
Industrial Data Communications gives technical professionals the knowledge they need to understand, troubleshoot and maintain both legacy and leading-edge systems
Blender controller enters distributed control mix
(November 2007)
Three-term PID controller provides a cost-effective yet powerful and flexible solution for two-stream controlled rate or 'wildstream' blending and analyser trim applications
CAD/PLM training goes online
(October 2007)
Online engineering training portal is claimed to offer the best value in CAD/PLM software training anywhere on the planet
Servo drive eases distributed automation
(October 2007)
Measuring under 78 x 78 x 32 mm, the microMaxR intelligent servo drive can be mounted very close to the motor on any automated machine with short motor power and feedback cabling
Fieldbus suits low-density networks
(October 2007)
CC-Link is an industrial field-level network that processes both control and information data at high speed, to provide efficient, integrated factory and process automation
Dates announced for metal fabrication symposiums
(October 2007)
The metal fabrication symposiums will feature guest speakers from Pilz, Fox Valley Technical College, AWS, Servo Robot and Friction Stir Link
Date set for fastener convention
(October 2007)
The Fastener Fair Coventry's Gala Dinner will be held on the evening of Wednesday 11th June, featuring comedian John Moloney
Friction hinge provides constant torque
(October 2007)
Hannaya's new friction hinge provides constant torque throughout its 360-degree range of motion
Wireless servers offer flexibility
(October 2007)
Built-in ESD surge protection is added on every signal to safeguard serial devices from electrical interference, surges or spikes that could interrupt the system operation
Networking organisations collaborate on wireless
(September 2007)
Three leading organisations dedicated to control network technology have formed a Wireless Co-operation Team to collaborate on wireless technology in the manufacturing and process industries
WAN connects remote sites
(September 2007)
The ConnectPort WAN allowed Dorner to IP-enable remote construction sites
University trains network installers
(September 2007)
The CompTIA-certified training, offered by TIC, produces technicians who will be designated a Digital Home Technology Integrator +
Radio modules allow wireless networking
(September 2007)
Data is transmitted securely and reliably at a range of up to 2km, even in harsh industrial environments
New standard links applicances
(September 2007)
The IEC's new standard links audiovisual and PC equipment with appliances
New standard released for wireless communication
(September 2007)
WirelessHart technology addresses the needs of the process industry for simple, reliable and secure wireless communication in the real world industrial plant environment
Distribution deal reached for in-car systems
(September 2007)
Nematron Europe is expanding its industrial computing business into the Embedded PC Platform sector, with components from board level up to and including integrated systems
Positioning stage offers high throughput
(September 2007)
The ABL1500 air bearing linear positioning stage offers high vertical and horizontal stiffness for superior pitch, yaw, roll, straightness and flatness performance, even under heavy load conditions
Exhibition gathers fastener manufacturers
(September 2007)
429 exhibitors from 37 countries will be exhibiting at Fastener Fair Stuttgart
Companies co-operate to market products
(August 2007)
Westermo has built up a range of detailed application notes to ease the integration of communication equipment into Rockwell systems with a series of step by step application documents
Cable management system suits dense networks
(August 2007)
Panduit's 52 RU rack system enables 16% more rack space for network equipment in the same footprint as a conventional 42 RU rack
Conference aims to keep engineering sector healthy
(August 2007)
EAME 2007 will provide a platform for the sector's businesses to present their skills and expertise and share experiences of successes and of overcoming challenges
Motor controllers cut installation costs
(August 2007)
Users of Rockwell Automation's new ArmorStart distributed motor controllers benefit from lower installation costs, reduced engineering times and ease of maintenance
Conference programme posted
(August 2007)
3D Systems is set to discuss its vision for the future of its technology and its anticipated applications, share the latest information on its new products and unveil its V-Flash desktop modeller
Ethernet seminar addresses network needs
(August 2007)
Sessions will help specifiers to better understand the specific requirements of Ethernet in an industrial and mission-critical environment
Heater works in harsh process environments
(August 2007)
Intertec's smart heater consists of a heating element plus a networkable digital PID controller with encapsulated electronic circuitry