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Programs (software) used with computer systems involved in the creation and manufacture of products; and hardware and software involved in the storage and transfer of information during design and production processes. Includes design and manufacturing software, process control, computer hardware, wireless devices and data acquisition and analysis.
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GPEG offers 29in panoramic TFT panel for applications such as digital signage weblink
GPEG International has introduced a purpose-built 29in panoramic TFT panel designed to offer high-resolution images in applications such as digital signage, advertising, transport, and casino gaming installations.
Delcam set to host webinars dedicated to the design and manufacture of electrodes weblink
On 23 May 2013, Delcam will host two 20-minute webinars dedicated to the efficient design and manufacture of electrodes. The webinars will describe how Delcam Electrode enables the faster and more reliable production of electrodes.
Powerinspect 2013 offers dual-device option to reduce inspection times weblink
Delcam has introduced the 2013 release of Powerinspect. The hardware-independent software offers dual-device inspection options that allow measurement with two portable devices from different manufacturers at the same time.
Emerson offers remote-mount digital valve controller suitable for harsh environments weblink
Emerson Process Management’s Fischer Fieldvue DVC6205 remote-mount digital valve controller is suitable for applications where accessibility, extreme temperatures (up to 120°C/250°F), extreme vibration or confined space make integral mounting difficult or impractical.
Microscan set to demonstrate Autovision track, trace and control at Packology weblink
At the Packology trade show in Rimini, Italy, on 11–14 June 2013, Microscan will demonstrate its Autovision range of track, trace and control technology, including machine vision, smart cameras and software. The company’s products are suitable for packaging lines in industries such as food and beverage, consumer goods and pharmaceuticals.
Kistler set to present range of injection moulding instrumentation at PDM 2013 weblink
Kistler Instruments will showcase the latest versions of its injection moulding instrumentation for ‘zero-reject’ quality control at Plastics Design and Moulding (PDM) 2013, which is due to take place on 18–19 June at the Telford International Centre.
Thermal analysis tool from TES International now available through Altair Partner Alliance weblink
The Altair Partner Alliance (APA) has announced that current partner TES International has made its third thermal analysis tool available through the programme. TESuite uses a hybrid approach to combine the capabilities of TES’s other software, Electroflo and Thermoflo, to provide an even more efficient product.
Spectrum Metrology releases compact digital projector featuring precise measuring stage weblink
Schneider Messtechnik’s compact, low-cost DP digital projector — available from Spectrum Metrology — is designed to deliver ultra-high-precision measurements.
Application note: Fluke UK investigates the costs of poor power quality downloadweblink
Productivity is the key to survival in today’s globally competitive environment. When you think about the basic inputs to production — time, labour and materials — you can see there isn’t much room for optimisation. You have 24 hours per day, labour is costly and you don’t have much choice in materials. As a result, every company must use automation to gain more output from the same inputs, or perish. So we rely on automation, which in turn relies on clean power. Power quality problems ...
White paper: understanding the role of auto ID in the FDA’s UDI initiative downloadweblink
The Unique Device Identification (UDI) programme is a US Federal Drug Administration (FDA) initiative. The goal is to improve the nation’s health by standardising the marking on medical devices so that all of those involved in their production, distribution, stocking and usage can readily identify the device in question and get reliable access to critical data concerning its use and history. Some might think that medical device identification will be easy — just put a barcode on the ...
Technical article: Omicron looks at useful tools for substation commissioning download
This technical article from Omicron focuses on useful tools for substation commissioning, including the CMC 256 secondary test set and Test Universe 2.0 software. The use of the latest testing technology ensures the safe and reliable operation of power system equipment by comprehensive testing of all technical functions prior to the regular operation in the shortest time possible.
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Data sheet: Panametrics XDP explosion-proof display from GE Measurement and Control download
The Panametrics XDP explosion-proof display from GE Measurement and Control provides the measurement of per cent of ppm oxygen or hydrogen gas.