Portable pressure mapping

Tekscan announced a portable solution for measuring pressure data, the I-Scan Handheld. This lightweight, Pocket PC system allows for quick interface pressure measurements on site or on the field and assembly line. I-Scan Handheld software displays a vivid, real-time 2D image of the pressure distribution, with color indicating different pressure levels. Snapshot recording is controlled either by touch screen or switches on the handle. I-Scan Handheld... 

ETO ERP Encompix Selected by Machine Tool Company

David Simonian, CFO, explained some of the problems Simmons experienced running an old, non-integrated Dbase system. “Each department had its own mini-system. The same data was entered multiple times—engineering, purchasing, job costing, and accounting. It was very difficult to extract any meaningful information to run the business,” he said. Simmons had known about Encompix for several years. “We looked at Encompix many years ago, but were... 

New HVAC drives from Rockwell

Rockwell Automation has expanded its Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 400 HVAC drives offering to include increased power ratings up to 350 horsepower. Optimized for commercial fan and pump applications, PowerFlex 400 AC drives feature built-in network connectivity for seamless integration into building automation systems, as well as flexible packaging options for easy installation and startup. PowerFlex 400 variable frequency drives deliver optimum speed... 

Pilz launches SW Tool–Safety Calculator

Pilz launches a software tool called PAScal, which verifies the functional safety of protection devices on machinery in light of current standards. The Safety Calculator supports manufacturers in the calculation of failure limit values, as required by standards IEC 62061 and prEN ISO 13849-1. The software tool enables a reduction in costs and the amount of time spent on the task, particularly as figures need to be recalculated each time the safety... 

ETO ERP Encompix Selected by Machine Tool Company

David Simonian, CFO, explained some of the problems Simmons experienced running an old, non-integrated Dbase system. “Each department had its own mini-system. The same data was entered multiple times—engineering, purchasing, job costing, and accounting. It was very difficult to extract any meaningful information to run the business,” he said. Simmons had known about Encompix for several years. “We looked at Encompix many years ago, but were... 

New version of emergency management system

Ness Technologies launched a new enhanced version of its AwareNess emergency management system. AwareNess addresses the needs of emergency services during all kinds of incidents, including mass casualty events, and provides support to medical, law enforcement and fire-fighting services with full command and control capabilities. It facilitates coordination and synchronization between emergency services from different regions and agencies, enabling... 

Termex safe operator panels for oil and gas applications

Pepperl+Fuchs introduces Termex – a family of intrinsically safe text and graphic panels. Termex operator panels feature a monochrome LC display for flexible and cost-effective PLC and computer-based operation and monitoring of machines and processes located in hazardous areas. Termex is suitable for fixed or mobile use in oil and gas applications. The system displays key Gravity Tool Interface, Inclination and Azimuth information from data... 

Thermal Transfer Labeling System prints industrial labels.

Automation Systems Interconnect, Inc. is pleased to introduce the MARKINGenius, an all new, high-speed desktop thermal printer for industrial labels. The MARKINGenius is ten times faster than a regular plotter system and can be quickly installed on your PC via LTP or USB ports. Using thermal transfer technology to produce identification and labeling media for wire marking, terminal blocks, cables, tubing, panel building components and equipment of... 

Position Control System from Advance Lifts

Advance Lifts introduced Position Control System for applications where a limit switch or proximity sensor is not accurate enough and/or not flexible enough. Position Control option can provide platform positioning to multiple positions with a precision and repeatability up to +/-1/16th of an inch on large deck platforms and up to +/- 1/32nd of an inch on smaller industrial tables. The system requires the use of a continuous duty rated power unit...