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CIP Network family specifications are updated

New editions bring a range of enhancements to the specifications aimed at delivering increased ease of configuration for users.

News from ODVA ( 3 December 2007)

Sercos III is recognised by IEC standards

With the third generation, Sercos not only increases speed, but now also enables the use of Cat5 copper cables in addition to optical fibre waveguides.

News from Sercos North America (30 November 2007)

Polish universities receive fieldbus help

Donated equipment will be used by both undergraduates on general engineering and production courses and postgraduates studying robotics and automation in greater detail. Brochure available

News from CC-Link Partner Association (26 November 2007)

University centre wins research award

Boeing and Rolls-Royce plan to use the AMRC as a model for future research centre partnerships with universities.

News from University Of Sheffield (16 November 2007)

Academy is dedicated to design and PLM

Birmingham City University's Technology Innovation Centre (TIC) has gained a significant new educational role in industrial product design and development.

News from Technology Innovation Centre ( 2 October 2007)

University trains network installers

The CompTIA-certified training, offered by TIC, produces technicians who will be designated a Digital Home Technology Integrator +.

News from Technology Innovation Centre (27 September 2007)

Fieldbus provides secure communication

CC-Link Safety enables the communication of information relating to the operation of safety devices, such as emergency stops and light curtains, on production machinery. Brochure available

News from CC-Link Partner Association (25 September 2007)

Flame retardant receives safety check

A recent risk assessment report identified no risk for TBBPA when used as a reactive, such as in the epoxy resins of printed circuit boards.

News from BSEF (20 September 2007)

Lasers measure classic car to the last micron

WMG's Craftsmanship team, based at the University of Warwick, is using a GBP 250,000 laser measurement machine to develop a computer model of a Porsche 911.

News from University of Warwick (18 September 2007)

New standard links applicances

The IEC's new standard links audiovisual and PC equipment with appliances.

News from IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) (17 September 2007)

Training course targets Fieldbus sales

Fieldbus For Sales Professionals aims to give controls and instrumentation sales professionals a general understanding of Foundation fieldbus technology.

News from Fieldbus Center ( 7 September 2007)

South Korean University wins US $2 million grant

Seoul National University (SNU) will use its US $2 million grant for the prediction of nonlinear hydrodynamic loads coupled with structural responses.

News from Lloyd's Register (23 August 2007)

Researchers develop smart sail boats

The Roboat is able to autonomously navigate towards any given target and the best route is calculated by weighting drift co-ordinates against weather parameters.

News from De Montfort University Leicester (23 August 2007)

EtherNet/IP publication provides guidance

ODVA's new publication provides an introduction to the network infrastructure used in EtherNet/IP networks

News from ODVA (23 August 2007)

New Fieldbus course launched

Students attending "Course 101: Introduction to Fieldbus" will become familiar with the basic concepts and new terminology related to the Foundation fieldbus automation infrastructure.

News from Fieldbus Center (16 August 2007)

Engineering website redesigned

Those that work in engineering can now log onto the MEIRG website for details of training courses to help upgrade their existing skills.

News from MEIRG (26 July 2007)

Government-funded training courses offered

With the help of Train to Gain and Alliance Learning, employers are able to identify training courses that address their business' specific needs.

News from Alliance Learning (20 July 2007)

French students work on underwater exploration

Four French students came to Wales to work on a series of ongoing projects at the Mechatronics Research Centre in the University's Departments of Computing and Engineering.