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Microscan acquires Siemens' Machine Vision Business
2008-10-17 13:35:49.0
The acquisition added 60 technology patents and 10 product lines to Microscan?s portfolio. The acquisition was finalized on September 19, 2008. ...read more
RKC Instrument announces PG500 pressure indicator
2008-10-17 13:35:49.0
PG500 compact resin pressure indicator is capable of interfacing with a strain gauge type pressure sensor and any manufacturer?s pressure transducer. ...read more
AutomationDirect introduces Edison power distribution blocks
2008-10-17 13:35:49.0
Edison power distribution blocks and terminal blocks accept copper conductors and maintain an SCCR rating of 200kA with proper fusing. ...read more
Littelfuse releases 458 Series Nano2 surface mount fuse
2008-10-17 13:35:49.0
458 Series provides high inrush current withstand capability, while maintaining a small footprint for crowded PC boards. ...read more
WAGO releases LUMI-NUTS 873-903 Luminaire Disconnect
2008-10-17 13:35:49.0
873-903 is a safe electrical disconnect for linear fluorescent fixtures that use a dimming circuit or the Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) protocol. ...read more
Korenix releases JetNet 3008f fast Ethernet switch
2008-10-17 13:35:49.0
JetNet 3008f provides packet forwarding, can handle 64~1552 packet sizes, and stores into 2 priority queues. ...read more
Advantech releases ActiveX controls for I/O
2008-10-17 12:35:18.0
ActiveDAQ Pro from Advantech is a collection of ActiveX controls for performing input and output operations used to control Advantech data acquisition cards. ...read more
Safety: Software helps; SIL 2-certified pressure transmitters; safe wiring modules
2008-10-17 03:35:18.0
A new software partnership between Green Hills and 3S Smart Software targets industrial safety, while the new pressure line from IPS has achieved CEC Dual Seal Transmitter Certification. Additionally, Wago is introducing a modular wiring system. See photos. ...read more
HIMA Americas' HiMatrix subsea PLC controllers
2008-10-17 03:00:59.0
Safety-related SIL 3 PLC controllers are designed for sub-sea use ...read more
AMD Q3 financials improve, but losses still a concern
2008-10-17 03:00:00.0
Although financials are improving at AMD and the MPU maker's GPU revenue increased by 55% in the September quarter, analysts continue to expect losses in coming quarters. Looking to Q4 and noting the macroeconomic environment, CEO Dirk Meyer said he does not expect the quarter to have its usual strength, but "it does not seem like a disaster." ...read more

