Wireless is utilized now more than ever in control architectures. It is flexible, versatile and can be cost effective; however, concerns with the security, reliability, and capacity of wireless continue to prevent conservative end users from reaping its benefits. Are these concerns valid? This article will address these points head-on, disentangling the misconceptions from genuine challenges, providing insight about how to overcome obstacles now and down the road with proper understanding, planning and execution.
AQUACIAT Power, the range of new-generation chilled water units and air/water heat pumps from CIAT, now includes a High Energy Efficiency (HEE) option. Available in 300 to 650 kW power outputs, the HEE version makes the most of all the experience we have acquired, with 600 units in operation around the world since the market launch in 2008. The class A High Energy Efficiency (HEE) version can reduce energy consumption by a further 10%. The multi-purpose AQUACIAT Power HEE is particularly suited to air conditioning for large buildings, hotels, industry, offices and shops.
Souriau has extended its RoHS Zinc Nickel protection to its latest range of miniature circular connectors, the micro38999 series. This gives the range three key advantages: record compactness on the market of connections for harsh environments (-50% of compactness as compared with size 9), specifications in line with a military standard and an environmentallyfriendly RoHS protection.
ISaGRAF and infoteam Software are proud to announce that they have signed a strategic cooperation agreement. Under the terms of this agreement, infoteam Software becomes a distributor of the ISaGRAF product and a preferred Engineering Services provider in Europe, Germany and China, gaining access to advanced tools for IEC 61499 and IEC 61508 safety. This agreement will also allow ISaGRAF to bundle infoteam services with their products to make much more complete offerings to customers worldwide.
Latest innovation from Gravograph, this new engraving material gives incomparable results. Just 0.25mm (0.01 in.) thick, Flexilase™ is ultra-flexible and the ideal solution for all your internal engraving needs on curved surfaces.
In situations where fastening components are needed, design and development departments in the automobile and electronics industries are faced with the challenge of reducing costs by using innovative fastener technologies. Along with the availability of innovative products, access to design data in electronic form is increasingly important. This is essential for the time- and cost-efficient implementation of the design process (Figure 1).