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	Siemens Acquires RuggedCom to Expand Ethernet Presence in Manufacturing
	The Canadian company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange is a leading provider of communications and networking solutions for harsh industrial environments...Read More  Tags: RuggedCom, Siemens

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	Schneider Electric Adds To Drives Sales ForceSchneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, announced investments in resources to enable the development of direct, deeper and more... Read More  Tags: Schneider Electric		Upcoming events ARC World Industry Forum 2012  This forum focuses on all industry challenges and can help you develop winning strategies. It provides the ideal environment for industry executives to collaborate, share ideas, and find new ways to attack their most pressing problems. Orlando, FL. Feb. 6-9, 2012 HANNOVER MESSE 2012  HANNOVER MESSE remains the world's leading showcase for industrial technology, boasting eight flagship trade fairs with exhibitors and trade visitors from all over the world. Hannover, Germany. Apr. 23-27, 2012 INTERPHEX 2012  INTERPHEX addresses technology solutions and education for all aspects of drug manufacturing, from process development through delivery to market. New Orleans, LA. May 1-3, 2012
Adept Technology Opens Office in ChinaWhile supplying China's end-users and channel partners with robotic solutions for the last ten years, the Pleasanton, Calif.-based Adpet Technology (www.adept.com) now plants a flag in China with the opening of its Shanghai office and technical center...Read More Tags: Adpet Technology
WinSystems Celebrates 30 Years in Small Form Factor, Embedded Board MarketStarted in 1982 by Jerry Winfield, WinSystems initially focused on CMOS, low power, extended temperature STD Bus boards built to operate in harsh and demanding applications. Today, WinSystems designs and manufactures...Read More Tags: WinSystems,
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Electrical Substation Communications Standard NEW! Starting in 2012, the AW staff will bring you brief summaries of new white papers, technical research or surveys in the automation space. This current Tech Abstract discusses the IEC 61850 standard for electrical substations,which supports the Smart Grid. Click here to read the Tech Abstract. Click here

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