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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 Festo - take a look at Festo releases fieldbus-controlled valve regulator which says: "Festo has launched a fieldbus-controlled proportional valve regulator that mounts directly on to a valve manifold. ".
 
Take a look also at the news release from HepcoMotion, Hepcomotion updates single-edge slide system, as well as ESAB offers flux-cored wires from ESAB, and New cameras for industrial inspection from Stemmer Imaging.
 

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Datwyler develops modular distribution system (November 2008)

Datwyler has developed a modular distribution system in addition to its pre-connected copper and fibre optic trunk cables, by which a high packing density may be achieved in distributor housings.

Ricardo launches engine simulation product (November 2008)

Ricardo has announced the launch of WAVE-RT, the first version of Ricardo's engine simulation product.

Inertial offers sensor pin out and demo boards (November 2008)

Inertial Aerosystems has introduced a new range of low-cost pin out and demo boards for its small magnetic sensors

Warner Electric brakes to the stage (November 2008)

Warner Electric had the ability to provide a bespoke solution to a brake problem on hoists for stage and theatre applications.

Sierra shows engine air intake flow meter (November 2008)

Sierra Instruments' Emissions Systems Division will show its Air-Trak Model 628S Engine Air Intake Mass Flow Meter at the Automotive Testing Expo in Novi, Michigan on 22-24 October 2008.

Bevel helical gearboxes take to the bridge (November 2008)

Synchronised sets of Bonfiglioli industrial gearboxes are being used on Sydney's Harbour Bridge to drive two 60-tonne workmen's gantries.

Avoid robotics downtime through maintenance (November 2008)

ATM Automation explains why preventative maintenance is the single most important thing you can do to avoid problems with your robot system or automation.

Renold gears up for Lanchester replacement (November 2008)

When the gears used in the back axle of his Lanchester failed on a recent trip to France, Peter Noble turned to Renold Gears for replacement gears.

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