Nick Denbow, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Bluetooth",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Processingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release SKF wireless machine condition detector from
SKF UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "SKF has developed the Wireless Machine Condition Detector (WMCD), which can be used with its Marlin handheld data manager to provide a system for carrying out operator inspections quickly and
safely".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Handheld ATEX Zone 1 machine monitoring system from
SKF UK: "SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has launched an innovative and intrinsically safe hand-held data collection and analysis system, for use in all ATEX Zone 1 operating environments".
In January 2008, we covered the news from SKF UK
concerning its Maintec
- take a look at Latest maintenance technology on show at Maintec
which says: "SKF will launch the latest generation of Asset Efficiency Optimisation technology at Maintec 2008, the leading UK exhibition for the maintenance and asset management industry".
Take a look also at the news release from Megatech, New low cost portable thermal imaging camera,
as well as Bio-pharma plant wireless automation conference from Read-Out Publications,
and Pan-European wireless programme with workshops from Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente.
See also:
Furnace thermometer makeover tunes in to Bluetooth
(August 2007)
Land Instruments International has updated its dedicated Cyclops FurnacePro portable infrared thermometer for measuring temperatures in gas and oil fired furnaces
Telit revolutionizes M2M market with dual CPU
(July 2007)
The new GE863-PRO3 GSM/GPRS module simplifies M2M design for POS terminals, fleet management systems and AMR applications
C-Cubed launches the TDS Nomad hand-held
(July 2007)
C-Cubed announces the TDS Nomad, the most powerful and versatile rugged handheld computer on the market, with built-in GPS receiver, 2-megapixel digital camera and 1-D laser bar code scanner
Litre Meter introduces portable flowmeter
(July 2007)
Aylesbury-based Litre Meter has introduced into the UK a new, fully field portable ultrasonic flowmeter, using the latest developments in digital signal processing for high accuracy metering
New 'Polaris' Panel PC generation for Ex areas
(July 2007)
Polaris - the new Bartec panel PC generation with wireless communication - has been approved for applications in Ex areas, for zones 1 + 2 as well as 21 + 22: see this on the stand at OE 2007
Digi MaxStream modules enable robots to swarm
(July 2007)
SRV-1 robot 'swarms' are being used by researchers and educational institutions in a quest to better understand sophisticated control and automation techniques using very low-cost robots
I/O modules wirelessly connected via Bluetooth
(May 2007)
Phoenix Contact has expanded its wireless IO product pallet, their IP20-compliant multi-channel modules can now be connected wirelessly via Bluetooth to the Fieldline system
Atlas 4: a durable portable label printer
(May 2007)
Extech, a leading developer of portable printers, introduces the Atlas 4 range of rugged, 4 inch portable thermal printers, ideal for label printing, as well as for receipts, maps, and schematics
Twelve I/O wireless functionality with Bluetooth
(April 2007)
connectBlue extends its product portfolio with Bluetooth I/O Modules, which can be purchased either as OEM modules or as a Bluetooth I/O Developer kit
MAINTEC Exhibition 2007 Report
(March 2007)
MAINTEC 2007 was an impressive event, with major presence from IR instrument suppliers, wireless machine monitoring equipment and service providers, as well as steam system experts
Analogue and digital multifunction Bluetooth I/O
(March 2007)
The MFC-4422 is a analogue and digital multifunction i/o Bluetooth interface for professional wireless control applications in data acquisition, automation and facility management applications
New multi-tasking IR camera for clearer images
(March 2007)
With Bluetooth voice recording and a detector resolution 45% higher than standard, the TP8 thermal imager sets new standards wherever IR is used to inspect plant, buildings, structures etc
Barco features PlantMaster at Total 2007
(March 2007)
At this year's Total Processing and Packaging show in Birmingham (NEC 15-18 May), Barco will showcase its PlantMaster Manufacturing Execution System for packaging
Portable gas analyser with laboratory performance
(March 2007)
Quantitech launch the world's first truly portable FTIR multi-component workplace gas analyser, allowing site measurement of gases after chemical spills, leak alarms and for industrial safety surveys
Versatile receipt printer from Extech
(February 2007)
Extech Data Systems, a leading developer of portable printers for enterprise-wide applications, announces its new portable S4000T four inch receipt printer
Portable thermal printer for receipts
(January 2007)
Extech Data Systems, a leading developer of portable printers for enterprise-wide applications, announces new developments for their 3'' printer portfolio, including machine readable bar code printing
S4500THS portable thermal 4'' receipt printer
(December 2006)
The new battery-operated portable thermal 4'' (112mm) receipt printer from Extech, the S4500THS, is ultra-light in weight, with high speed communications
Monitoring on/off valve performance by Tyco
(December 2006)
The following Editorial reports on product launch information presented recently by Tyco Flow Control about a new Tyco on/off valve actuator, the AVID XamineR, with its intelligent monitoring systems
Thermal printer with bar code capability
(November 2006)
Extech Data Systems announces new developments for their 3inch printer portfolio, including a bar code capability for machine readable receipts from a portable receipt printer
Portable receipt printer has wireless connectivity
(October 2006)
Extech Data Systems, a leading developer of portable printers for enterprise-wide applications, offers its new S2500THS Series thermal printer with wireless connectivity for receipt printing
Rotork wins Innovation and Design Excellence award
(October 2006)
Valve actuation specialist Rotork has won a prestigious 2006 Innovation and Design Excellence Award, a UK competition for companies that recognize the need for innovation to stay ahead of competition
Intelligent titrator plus intelligent sensors
(October 2006)
Universal titrator with intelligent sensors and advanced liquid handling - the Metrohm 854 iConnect is electrode cable and measuring amplifier in one, always calibrated together and recorded
Intelligent compact quarter turn actuator
(September 2006)
The new compact, intelligent, electric Keystone Epi-2 actuator range incorporates as standard all the advanced variables needed to provide effective control in the largest and most complex plants
Expanded range of TouchPanel HMIs
(September 2006)
The VIPA TouchPanel range of HMIs has expanded, with increased choice of operating systems, programming editors and fieldbus options for factory, process and building automation systems
Wireless Solutions Guide now available
(August 2006)
Phoenix Contact has published a new guide for Engineers about Wireless, Bluetooth and WLAN technologies, giving machine building, factory automation and process industry applications
New Wireless Technologies in Industrial Automation
(August 2006)
The use of the newer wireless technologies will grow significantly over the next 5 years, according to IMS Research
Barco features PlantMaster at PDM 2006
(July 2006)
At this year's Plastics Design and Moulding (PDM) show in Telford, Barco will showcase its Plantmaster Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for discrete plastics manufacturing
Phoenix Contact 2006 CD catalogue now available
(July 2006)
The latest 2006 Phoenix Contact catalogue is now available on CD, containing the Clipline range of DIN rail mounting terminals, wireless and Bluetooth communications, and RoHS compliant PCB connectors
A big hand for compact testers
(July 2006)
Rugged enough to withstand the toughest of on-site environments, the Megger new MIT400 series insulation testers are compact enough to allow easy one-handed operation with either hand
Wireless Ethernet communications in industry
(July 2006)
This paper by Ian Poulett describes how wireless Ethernet communications systems can be implemented in industrial environments
Two inch printer supplements delivery process
(July 2006)
Reliability and durability were the main factors that made Extech Data Systems the obvious choice for GBC Systems, when they needed a portable printer
Bluetooth integration with business DECT systems
(June 2006)
Ascom provides on-site wireless communications systems based on DECT, which can monitor building management, process control, alarm and other third party equipment, plus now Bluetooth
New concepts in telemetry reviewed
(June 2006)
Mike Knights of Pacscom looks at the changes which are coming and will inevitably effect and benefit the water industry in terms of telemetry systems
PlantMaster MES system for pharma manufacturers
(June 2006)
Barco is pleased to reveal its new PlantMaster Pharma manufacturing execution system (MES) for pharmaceutical and medical manufacturers, providing real-time operations data