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    <title>Process Controllers: PAC, PLC, Loop control latest news on Processingtalk</title>
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      <title>Single plc controls expanding tank farm site</title>
      <description>Mitsubishi plc-based control system ensures optimum materials management at Kingspan Building Products - an ancient application story passed on from Buildingtalk!</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems</category>
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      <title>GE completes MTL Process Technology acquisition</title>
      <description>GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has completed the acquisition of the assets of the MTL Open System Technologies (MOST) product lines including the MTL8000 product range</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK</category>
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      <title>Rockwell Automation promotes the CSIA</title>
      <description>Rockwell has helped promote the CSIA (Control System Integrators Association) to expand their capabilities as a system integrator association in the US end-customer community</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Emerging economies drive PLC market growth</title>
      <description>Strong economic growth in Asia and Eastern Europe significantly boosted the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) market in 2007: future market growth will be at 6.5% pa</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>ARC Advisory Group</category>
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      <title>Control panel building and design</title>
      <description>Angel Controls can design, build and test control panels to meet your specifications and budget, to suit most applications.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Angel Controls</category>
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      <title>Rockwell ''One of world's most ethical companies''</title>
      <description>Rockwell Automation is recognized as "one of the world's most ethical companies" by the Ethisphere Institute, a think tank that studies business ethics and corporate responsibility</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tools for more efficient machine design</title>
      <description>The Connected Components offering from Rockwell Automation delivers a simple, affordable control solution for machine builders and OEMs</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>New computer controlled valve timer</title>
      <description>Warner Instruments has introduced the VT-8 Valve Timer, a low-cost, easy-to-use eight channel microcontroller-based unit that communicates with Windows-based computers via the high speed USB 2.0 port</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Warner Instruments</category>
      <link>http://www.processingtalk.com/news/wai/wai103.html</link>
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      <title>WINCC increased functionality and performance</title>
      <description>Siemens Automation and Drives has expanded the functionality of its visualisation system, Simatic WinCC, in the new version 7.0</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Siemens Automation and Drives</category>
      <link>http://www.processingtalk.com/news/sie/sie217.html</link>
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      <title>Rockwell Automation celebrates 20 Years in China</title>
      <description>Rockwell Automation marked the achievement of 20 years of successful business in China with a series of events held at the Shangri-La Hotel in Beijing</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Rockwell Automation</category>
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      <title>Action Instruments announces RoHS compliance</title>
      <description>The newest products from Action Instruments, a leading Eurotherm brand of signal conditioners for industrial applications, are now compliant with European Union (EU) Directive 2002/95/EC on RoHS</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Eurotherm</category>
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      <title>Combined PLC with touchscreen HMI</title>
      <description>Gefran launches GF-VEDO series PLC with touchscreen HMI, a complete machine control solution for small to medium process and automation applications</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Gefran SIEI UK</category>
      <link>http://www.processingtalk.com/news/ghw/ghw109.html</link>
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      <title>Eurotherm combats OEM intellectual property theft</title>
      <description>An advanced security feature on the Eurotherm 3500 and Mini 8 controllers prevents the unauthorised cloning of control configurations, to protect the OEM and distributors intellectual property rights</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Eurotherm</category>
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      <title>Simple controller includes data-logging and USB</title>
      <description>West Instruments has launched an innovative temperature controller that combines simplicity of use with functions that have only previously been available from far more expensive high end devices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>West Instruments</category>
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      <title>Mitsubishi expands with a new office in Scotland</title>
      <description>Mitsubishi Electric has opened a branch of its Automation Systems division in Scotland in order to better serve existing customers and support developing industries in the region</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems</category>
      <link>http://www.processingtalk.com/news/mit/mit131.html</link>
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      <title>Smart controller supervises temperature zones</title>
      <description>The compact DIN rail RFS single-loop temperature controller from Eurotherm is a cost effective solution that is ideal for use as a slave PID loop to a programmable logic controller (PLC)</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Eurotherm</category>
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      <title>Siemens low voltage controlgear stock catalogue</title>
      <description>As leading suppliers of Siemens Controlgear, LC Automation announce that the 2008 Siemens low voltage controlgear stock catalogue is now available, free of charge!</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>LC Automation</category>
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      <title>User-programmable control to IEC 61131-3 / PLCopen</title>
      <description>With IndraLogic L10, Rexroth now offers a mini PLC as a new member of its scalable programmable logic controller (PLC) system family, IndraLogic</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Bosch Rexroth</category>
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      <title>Xinneng Energy implements Proficy Process Systems </title>
      <description>Xinneng Energy, a leading supplier of energy-chemical products and services, has implemented the new GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms breakthrough process control system, Proficy Process Systems</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK</category>
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      <title>System integrators are important!</title>
      <description>Schneider Electric is placing increasing emphasis on their System Integrator (SI) Alliance partnerships with selected independent businesses across the UK</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Schneider Electric</category>
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      <title>Take control with the Eurotherm T2550 processor</title>
      <description>The T2550 PAC from Eurotherm is a high performance, affordable control unit that maximizes ROI by offering automatic dual redundancy to guarantee process efficiencies and protect against failures</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Eurotherm</category>
      <link>http://www.processingtalk.com/news/eur/eur142.html</link>
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      <title>IDEC MicroSmart and Pentra PLC marine approvals </title>
      <description>With ABS* and Lloyds Register approval, the MicroSmart and Pentra PLCs are now certified for use in marine vessels and offshore structures</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Idec Electronics</category>
      <link>http://www.processingtalk.com/news/iec/iec134.html</link>
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      <title>RS announces a programmable automation controller</title>
      <description>RS Components announces the Modicon M340 Programmable Automation Controller from Schneider Electric, which combines power and compact design</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>RS Components UK</category>
      <link>http://www.processingtalk.com/news/rsc/rsc119.html</link>
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      <title>New Omron inverter and PLC products</title>
      <description>RS Components announces the immediate availability of two revolutionary Omron products, the V1000 drive, and the CP1L PLC series, giving ease-of-use in a variety of applications</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>RS Components UK</category>
      <link>http://www.processingtalk.com/news/rsc/rsc118.html</link>
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      <title>China PLC market to experience strong growth</title>
      <description>Buoyant foreign direct investment flowing into China, accompanied by rising consumer demand, is propelling the country's manufacturing sector, which in turn is driving the PLC market in China</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>ARC Advisory Group</category>
      <link>http://www.processingtalk.com/news/ajw/ajw150.html</link>
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      <title>Quick-Pick booklet for relay and control gear</title>
      <description>Hawco continues to make relay and control gear product selection easier with the introduction of its new Quick-Pick booklet, now available with special offers and free delivery details</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Hawco</category>
      <link>http://www.processingtalk.com/news/haw/haw105.html</link>
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      <title>Intelligent automation integrates manufacturing</title>
      <description>Mitsubishi has addressed today's business needs for more flexible, efficient and integrated processes with the introduction of the iQ Platform</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems</category>
      <link>http://www.processingtalk.com/news/mit/mit129.html</link>
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      <title>Maximising the process with the Mini8 controller</title>
      <description>The Mini8 controller from Eurotherm makes it possible to perform PID loops outside the PLC without compromising the benefits of an integrated solution</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Eurotherm</category>
      <link>http://www.processingtalk.com/news/eur/eur138.html</link>
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      <title>Simatic PCS7 process control system new features</title>
      <description>Siemens Automation and Drives has added additional functionality to its Simatic PCS 7 process control system and equipped it with a host of new features</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Siemens Automation and Drives</category>
      <link>http://www.processingtalk.com/news/sie/sie197.html</link>
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      <title>Red Lion controllers add Devicenet</title>
      <description>DeviceNet support now available for the Red Lion Data Station Plus and Modular Controller series</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Red Lion Controls USA</category>
      <link>http://www.processingtalk.com/news/rdl/rdl116.html</link>
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      <title>Expanded multiprocessor automation system</title>
      <description>Siemens Automation and Drives has refurbished and added new functions to its Simatic TDC multiprocessor system for automating large plants in process engineering, power generation and drives</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Siemens Automation and Drives</category>
      <link>http://www.processingtalk.com/news/sie/sie182.html</link>
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      <title>Improving PLC compatibility in OEM machines</title>
      <description>When OEM Weiler Engineering upgraded the drive systems on its aseptic blow-fill-seal machines, a problem with its existing controller compatibility was limiting the functionality of its equipment</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Siemens Automation and Drives</category>
      <link>http://www.processingtalk.com/news/sie/sie181.html</link>
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      <title>Flat world drives PLC market growth </title>
      <description>Rapid manufacturing growth is resulting in healthy growth for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and all segments of the automation products and services market, leading to forecast 7.3%pa growth</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>ARC Advisory Group</category>
      <link>http://www.processingtalk.com/news/ajw/ajw134.html</link>
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      <title>Scalable open-source highlevel language controller</title>
      <description>The Phoenix Contact new Controlpanel product line with HLC function and integrated Ethernet and USB can be simultaneously controlled and operated on a variety of tested hardware without licensing fees</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Phoenix Contact</category>
      <link>http://www.processingtalk.com/news/pho/pho185.html</link>
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