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      <title>Visualisation software offers Vista compatibility</title>
      <description>Siemens Automation and Drives has expanded the functionality of its visualisation system Simatic WinCC in the new version 7.0.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>RFID software links controllers and terminals</title>
      <description>Simatic RF-Manager 2008 now links RFID data with automation data from Simatic S7 controllers. </description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Bottle debagging system offers large speed boost</title>
      <description>Knight Warner's debagging system provides bottle stability despite the fact the bottles move in single file and at a very high speed into a filling system. </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Control system migration minimises shutdown</title>
      <description>The PCS7 control system has migration platforms built in, and allows intelligent alarm handling techniques to be developed in a cost-effective way. </description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Backlights boost contrast for machine vision</title>
      <description>Nerlite LT430 backlights deliver high contrast for representing the contours of a component, detecting edges, or inspecting openings in, for example, drill holes.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Drive upgrade suits new bagging machines</title>
      <description>Engineers from Siemens AandD joined the Sandiacre team to carry out a detailed analysis of the company's new control system.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Simple controls ease process automation</title>
      <description>The PCS 7 system improvements give chemical, petrochemical, ethanol, glass and other process plants the tools to increase throughput and yield.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Modular safety system copes with changing needs</title>
      <description>Sirius 3RK3 modular safety system users can connect to seven expansion modules, allowing the system to keep up with the safety needs of changing applications.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Powerful processor takes control</title>
      <description>Panel PC provides plenty of computing power for industrial applications.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Italian aerospace firm cuts the cost of PLM</title>
      <description>Teamcenter will be used by Alenia Aeronautica to unify all new product development and introduction activities into a single source of product and process knowledge.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Electronics company rolls out PLM solution</title>
      <description>Siemens PLM Software's NX and Teamcenter will enable Canon to enhance innovation and collaboration, as well as speeding up the development cycle.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Photo-electric sensors spot small objects</title>
      <description>Siemens Automation and Drives' proximity sensors can  detect objects in a range of sizes, at ranges of up to 30m.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Seal manufacturer makes PLM choice</title>
      <description>Burgmann Industries is forging a link between the engineering and commercial departments in order to retrieve important product data via its ERP system. </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Factoring in whole life costs</title>
      <description>Plant managers are often distracted by the initial capital outlay required rather than the effect whole life costs may have on their profitability. </description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Are copper rotors the answer?</title>
      <description>The EFF1 and EFF2 motors use the same housing, leading to a reduction in spares required and a reduced amount of stocked parts. </description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Drive receives safety upgrade</title>
      <description>Added safety functions in the Sinamics S120 drive system V2.5 enable reliable monitoring of the drive during operation.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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