products archive - January 2009

Strategic partnership yields powerful analytics
INSIDE Info has partnered with Greentree International in a joint strategy to deliver interactive analytics for medium-sized enterprises in Australia.
Bin-picking robot technology to do mundane tasks

ABB has introduced a bin-picking robot technology, said to be capable of reliably locating and disseminating jumbled and randomly situated materials from bins.
Analytics software to boost manufacturing efficiency

LAWSON Software has released analytics applications which can help manufacturing companies improve decision making and find cost savings.
MSI introduces fanless low-profile computer for embedded applications

IT MANUFACTURER Micro-Star International (MSI) is launching a fanless, ultra-low power embedded computing solution early 2009.
Digital display range suited for processing and manufacturing

BURKERT has released a range of digital displays suited for processing and manufacturing applications.
ABB launches lightweight robot

ABB Australia has launched a new industrial robot said to feature a compact and lightweight design with an upper arm of aluminium and sharp motion technology.
Fast network setup with single-board computer

DOMINION Electronics is distributing a new low-cost single-board computer with a Rabbit microprocessor and ZigBee and Ethernet capability.
Usability enhancements in new version of modular safety controller software

PILZ Automation Technology says the latest version of its Configurator tool for the PNOZmulti modular safety controller includes various enhancements and new features.
Sensor-based RFID forklift system eliminates manual data collection

M/A-Com Technology Solutions has released a new sensor-based RFID forklift system.
Click-in communications module for flow instruments

SIEMENS says it has developed a new communications module for connecting flow instruments to the Foundation Fieldbus.
New industry-class hard drives boost capacity, speed

SEAGATE has released two new units of its Cheetah enterprise-class hard drives, boosting storage capacity for the 3.5-inch medium.
Motion/machine control module makes drives intelligent

BALDOR has released a plug-in motion/machine control module for its Ethernet-compatible Powerlink drives.
Offers reduce risk of trying analysis software

INSIDE Info is offering a ‘try-before-you-buy’ free download of the QlikView analysis software, as well as a 30 day money back guarantee.
Autodesk releases three titles for Mac OS

AUTODESK has released the Mudbox, Toxik, and ImageModeler software for the clients running Mac OS X.
Laser support for nesting software

MTC SOFTWARE has released laser support enhancements for its advanced nesting software, said to improve productivity and part quality for laser users.
Siemens releases add-on components for HMI devices

SIEMENS Industrial Automation Division is releasing modular expansion units for its Simatic Human Machine Interface (HMI) device series.
New version for online PLM platform

DASSAULT Systemes (DS) has released the 2009 version of its V6 platform for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) 2.0 and online PLM.
AutoCAD bonus pack allows quick model turnover

RAPIDPRO is distributing a new bonus pack for AutoCAD 2009 subscription customers, which includes an online ordering capability for instant quotes and orders from material vendors.
Latest version of free CAD design suite released

CAD SCHROER Group (CSG) has released the latest version of MEDUSA4 Personal, a free personal use version of its 2D/3D CAD design automation suite.
Tough survey system uses satellite navigation

SPECTRA Precision has released a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) which uses GPS technology for precision surveying applications.
Quick installation with connectors

TURCK has released new four- and five-wire connectors said to speed up installation of automation and instrumentation systems.
Minimising waste and maximising asset use in difficult circumstances
HARDCAT has launched a program to help medium to large industrial clients better understand their assets and save money.
Siemens launches new version of CAE software
SIEMENS PLM Software has released a new version of its computer-aided engineering (CAE) and finite element analysis (FEA) software.
Industrial computer range based on low-power Atom

SOANAR is distributing a new range of industrial computers from IEI, based on the Intel Atom processor.