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Schneider Electric selects Coverity for software integrity
Coverity has announced Schneider Electric, one of the world's largest energy management providers, has selected Coverity Static Analysis to automatically find software defects across its automation and control software product portfolio. 
Plug+play electronic locking in a 1U package
The Emka CAN-BUS ELM cabinet locking and monitoring system is even simpler with their 3000 Program 19" RMU. This takes advantage of the ELM system modularity to provide a complete cabinet system in a compact 1U housing for quick and easy installation.
Major UK system integrator becomes ABB partner
ABB has signed a system integrator agreement with MacDonald Humfrey Automation (MHA), one of the UK's largest privately owned system integrators.
I/O Modules added to automation portfolio
Belden has added two new bus coupling and six new I/O modules to its range of Lumberg Automation LioN-Link I/O systems. These new products enable users to control electrical drives over Profibus, facilitate networking of intelligent sensors and actors, complete simple retrofitting or upgrading of machines, deliver safety applications and/or
HMI PC in use at Ardmore Distillery
Open HMI ET-456 the ATEX certified PC system from R.STAHL is now in use at Ardmore Distillery, following the requirement to expand the main still-house control system to include automated valves at its external tank farm. The fully automated control system allows the operators to control all aspects of the
Cable carriers minimise downtime costs
Reinforced plastic cable carriers from energy chain specialist igus have been selected by GÜDEL to help minimise downtime across its range of automated systems. The cable carriers guide and protect moving cables and hoses in systems ranging from multi-axis robots and press-transfer systems, to factory-automation equipment and gantry robots.
Revamped time switches raise control scheme accuracy
Finder has updated and extended its 12 Series of 16A time switches, commonly used in a range of lighting, heating and ventilation applications. Comprising mechanical and digital daily and weekly time switches, the 12 Series has been completely redesigned to increase the number of switching points and minimum interval settings
Intelligent energy management solution
Schneider Electric has announced the debut of its EcoStruxure solution architecture, an approach which unites its expertise in power, datacentres, process and machines, building control, and physical security to enable intelligent energy management solutions for customers seeking to optimise energy efficiencies across multiple domains of their business.