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Industrial Encoders for Dummies US manufacturer BEI has teamed up with the iconic "For dummies" brand to produce an innovative tutorial guide on industrial encoders. Aimed at novices and experts alike, "BEI industrial encoders for dummies" reaches beyond the primer to provide an interesting, informative and very readable 42-page reference covering optical encoder technologies and applications. This free guide, available from BEI's exclusive UK and Ireland distributor, Variohm EuroSensor, provides a detailed overview of incremental and absolute optical encoders and how they are applied in real world applications; with hints and tips on key specifications, system design information, installation procedures and environmental considerations. There is also a "things to know about your manufacturer" chapter that aims to deal with true cost of ownership issues and supplier evaluation. The book also takes time to entertain with some fascinating and surprising

HVAC Market Benefits From Building Boom Rising competition is squeezing electric drive manufacturers' profit margins, especially with the rising demand for smaller and low-cost HVAC drives. The boom in the construction business has rippled into the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry in Europe, which, in turn, has buoyed the electric drives market This is because HVAC accounts for nearly 10% of its total market revenue. New analysis from Frost and Sullivan Electric Drives Market in the European HVAC Industry, finds that the market earned revenues of US $292.5 million in 2007 and estimates this to reach US $456.5 million in 2014. The HVAC industry's status as one of the major consumers of electrical energy among industries in Europe and the recent hike in energy costs have compelled electric drive manufacturers to develop energy-efficient systems. The passing of standards and directives stressing energy conservation bolstered this development. However, the

Asia-Pacific To Lead Machine Safety Expansion The worldwide market for machine automatic safeguarding products is forecast to reach US $2504.3 million in 2012, increasing at a compound annual growth rate of 8.7%. A new market study by Venture Development Corporation (VDC), covering 27 types of machine automatic safeguarding products, finds the worldwide 2007 market for these devices to have been US $1647.1 million. Product categories covered in the study were: emergency-stop controls (two types); presence-sensing safety sensors (five technologies); programmable safety systems (safety PLCs) - both stand-alone and integrated with machine controllers; safety controllers/modules/relays (six types); safety interlock switches (10 types); and two-hand safety controls (two types). The worldwide market for these products is forecast to reach US $2504.3 million in 2012, increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. Via the implementation of these products users gain cost savings in

For over 50 years, Entrelec® by ABB has been one of the leading manufacturers of terminal blocks, with products in use all over the world. All terminal blocks are manufactured using only the highest quality materials and carry UL, CSA, VDE, IEC and other worldwide approvals. Entrelec® by ABB offers space savings, industry standard DIN rail mountable terminal blocks and a variety of colors, functions and connection technologies that customers demand. Product Offering AMS 500 Marking Systems PCB Connection Devices ATEX Terminal Blocks PLC Wiring System Blocks for 5.08mm Connections Power Terminal Blocks Cable Management System Screw Clamp Terminal Blocks Distribution Terminal Blocks Specific Terminal Blocks IDC (ADO) Terminal Blocks Spring Clamp Terminal Blocks Accessories Mini Terminal Blocks Test Connectors The industry’s most identifiable termination technologies are: # Screw Clamp technology remains the most popular in connection devices. # Spring technology

The Future For Programmable Logic Controllers PLC applications cut across discrete, process and hybrid automation segments, and are poised for steady growth across all manufacturing. Strong economic growth in Asia and Eastern Europe significantly boosted the programmable logic controller (PLC) market in 2007 And although economic expansion is expected to continue, future growth will be at a slower pace The worldwide market for PLCs is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% over the next five years. The PLC market reached nearly US $9.0 billion in 2007 and is forecasted to grow to over $12 billion in 2012, according to a new ARC Advisory Group study. Robust investments in manufacturing and infrastructure industries continued worldwide. "Emerging economies, such as those in the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) and Eastern Europe, helped propel the growth of the PLC market, which was driven by increasing consumer demand from the growing middle class in those countries, ad

Measurement Systems Spot Problem Components The ability to integrate multiaxis systems and controllers allows different faces of the parts can be simultaneously measured, matching the production timing. Automotive industry parts and assembly quality standards have moved from sigma level sampling to zero defect requirements This can be achieved through a combination of containment through 100% inspections (eliminating bad parts) and correction through immediate feedback and adjustment Manufacturers of critical parts and assemblies such as airbags, wheel bearings and pistons have achieved this by adding SMAC XYZ measurement systems to their inline manufacturing process. These linear motor based systems incorporate a "softland" capability that removes the need for expensive probes. Volumes up to 100mm3 can be covered by a single system. Robust guiding and the direct drive linear motor greatly reduce the need for periodic offsets, which are a major problem with standard commercia