May 24, 2011 – The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces the PEC-3710 integrated I/O controller. Featuring an AMD LX800 500 MHz controller with 16-channel analog input, 4-channel analog output and 32-channel isolated digital input/output, the PEC-3710 is a standalone automation controller that not only greatly shortens customers’ development time but also offers rich networking interface for function extensions

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May 24, 2011 — Rockwell Automation purchased Lektronix, an independent industrial automation repairs and service provider in Europe and Asia, headquartered in Cannock, U.K. Lektronix provides automation repairs, spares and other maintenance services for most industrial automation products, including programmable logic controllers, electric motor drives, industrial computers, and computerized numerical control equipment. Customers include a broad range of manufacturers from food and beverage to heavy process industries

May 24, 2011 – Northwire Technical Cable came to the rescue when operations at one of the world’s largest casino’s underwater entertainment venue were waylaid by failed underwater cable. Faced with liquidated damages, the contractor responsible for the installation contacted Northwire for an expedited custom solution.

May 24, 2011 – National Instruments signed a definitive merger agreement under which NI will acquire AWR Corporation (AWR). AWR is a leading supplier of electronic design automation (EDA) software for designing RF and high-frequency components and systems for the semiconductor, aerospace and defense, communications and test equipment industries. Upon the closing of the transaction, AWR will continue to operate as a wholly owned NI subsidiary under the leadership of the existing management team

May 24, 2011 – Advanced Micro Controls (AMCI) added Modbus TCP/IP to NR25 series encoders. These heavy duty rotary sensors provide an overall measuring range of 16 bits (single-turn resolution) plus 14 bits (number of revolutions), or 30 bits total. With both single-turn and multi-turn versions available, the NR25 Modbus-TCP encoders are compatible with Schneider Modicon PLCs that support Modbus-TCP

May 25, 2011 – DPD Dynamic Parcel Distribution installed AXIOM-X omnidirectional laser barcode scanners from Accu-Sort for its distribution center in Neufahrn, Germany. The investment in automated sortation equipment will further enhance DPD’s reputation for fast, accurate parcel processing

May 25, 2011 – Animatics has been acquired by Moog Incorporated, a motion-control leader with a market capitalization of over $1.8 Billion.

May 25, 2011 – Kistler introduced CoMo Injection Firmware version 2.2.3, designed for greater functionality and enhanced zero-defect process monitoring capabilities within supported automotive, medical, electrical and two-shot injection molding operations.   Developed in response to customer demand and with direct compatibility to Kistler CoMo Injection versions 2869A and 2869B, version 2.2.3 firmware software includes real-time curve display and cycle capabilities, with legacy cycle displacement via CoMo MIS and continuous background information collected as prior data is displayed.

May 25, 2011 – Bodine Electric published its latest standard product catalog.  A downloadable version is available online. New Products New additions to the Bodine product line featured in this catalog include two all-new gearmotors; dual voltage variable speed AC products; and new brushless DC 34B/FV INTEGRAmotors. The all-steel gearing of the WX gearmotor produces up to 65% more torque than previous models