PROSOFT and Sierra Wireless are in negotiations for a joint initiative which would provide cellular solutions for industrial automation.
THE INSTRUMENTATION, Systems and Automation Society (ISA) has clarified its position regarding symbols to be used for wireless instrumentation-based automation systems.
CSIRO is developing new wireless technologies to locate, track, sense and communicate in areas where global positioning systems (GPS) do not work.
PROSOFT Technology has released two new industrial frequency hopping serial radios which are said to be secure, powerful, rugged and flexible.
BANNER Engineering has released a developer’s kit for its SureCross Wireless network with equipment and information on setting up wireless sensing and data transfer.
DATALOGIC Mobile claims all its mobile computers running Windows CE 5.0 and Windows Mobile operating systems are now certified under Cisco CCX Version 4 for secure and reliable wireless communications.
ARCH ROCK has released a module allowing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and system integrators to embed its wireless sensor network (WSN) technology into their products.
BANNER Engineering has released a wireless network platform with proprietary radio frequency (RF) design, power management and communications integrity.
TYCO Electronics has adopted a wireless radio frequency identification asset tracking solution to locate tractor trailers between its distribution centre and manufacturing facilities.
GLACIER Computer has released a rugged small form factor industrial computer which can be mounted on a forklift.