Irvine CA Sept 12 2006 -- Following on the success of last year's contest Lantronix continues to lead device networking innovation by announcing its second annual Wireless Design Contest With more categories and larger cash prizes this contest Learn more

Color Touchscreen Application Kit includes Reach Technology SLCD controller board 5.7 in TFT Hitachi color display Dynamic C development software and RCM3720 Ethernet RabbitCore with 512 K Flash/256 K SRAM and 4 serial ports Waterproof NEMA 4 Learn more

In recent years the world of CNC controls has seen a trend toward more open PC-based architectures Many of these control concepts however still require manufacturer-specific hardware such as axis controllers with their own intelligence or external Learn more

IEN What improvements are expected in motion-related technologies in customized solutions for optimal application form factors? Common standards for interfaces programming and physical connections? Smaller motion device footprints? Feedback Learn more

Dedham MA; May 2 2005: The worldwide market for Industrial Ethernet Devices is expected to grow at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 51.4% over the next five years The market totaled 840,000 units in 2004 and is forecasted to total just Learn more

Developments within the semiconductor industry constitute one of the most interesting subplots of the rapid innovation in the high-tech industry As pressure continues to achieve higher levels of device integration while reducing cost size and Learn more

Responding to IEN's questions are: Pradeep David, Business Manager HMI & Middleware Products Rockwell Automation Mark Hobbs, Product Manager RSView Machine Edition Rockwell Automation Don Anspach, VersaView Product Manager Information Platforms Learn more

Responses below were provided by the following ARC Advisory Group analysts: Dick Hill Vice President & General Manager Manufacturing Advisory Services Chantal Polsonetti Vice President Automation Consulting Team Dick Slansky Sr Analyst Lean Learn more

IEN How can/will this sector meet industry's higher benchmarks for automation and flexibility? Brandt Web-based and wireless technologies can help industries meet higher benchmarking standards by enabling them to have mobility with control Learn more

The author is Standard Products Marketing Manager 32-Bit Embedded Controller Division Transportation & Standard Products Group Semiconductor Products Sector Motorola Inc.IntroductionHuge increases in computing processing performance accompanied Learn more