Ships from all over the world travel through the Panama Canal every day In a single year over 14,000 vessels on international voyages representing approximately 4% of world trade pass through this famous waterway.In 1998 the Panama Canal Authority Learn more

IEN Please describe the pros and cons of the PROFIBUS and SERCOS specs.Zenner Right now the PROFIBUS profile is widely accepted in most parts of the world SERCOS which has its greatest application in North America runs on fiber optics and can be a Learn more

Optical industrial LC duplex system combines fiber optics with industrial environment endurance To ensure sealed connection assembly has push-pull insertion and bayonet-style mechanical latch Bulkhead adapter has sealed panel feed-through design Learn more

Post-9/11 security concerns remain top priorities for corporations and local governments alike The following examples show some of the complexities involved in addressing these issues and how end users have lessened the vulnerability of their Learn more

Rhode Island-based Ocean State Job Lot one of the nation's largest closeout retailers with 75 stores has implemented GE's Secure Perfect access control system at its new 1 million sq ft corporate headquarters and distribution warehouse."We Learn more

Connectivity cost and data sharing head the roster of issues confronting the automation sector today Notes Dick Slansky senior analyst/discrete industries at ARC Advisory Service "One of the major concerns facing factory automation today both from Learn more

IEN What are the major concerns facing automation and how can they be addressed?Lupo One of the major concerns facing automation still remains in the communication protocols and standards The "fieldbus wars" of the 90s have turned into the Learn more

Despite the concerns raised by the events of Sept 11 2001 total spending by U.S firms on terrorism-driven security has shown only a 4% median increase in the past two years according to a Conference Board study sponsored by ASIS Int'l "There are Learn more

IEN What are the major security concerns facing industry? How can they be addressed?Diodato Gone are the days of "rip it out and replace it money is no object."Now an evolutionary approach is needed to align the current security infrastructure Learn more

Harsh environments create unique challenges for fiber optics and especially for original equipment manufacturers who want to limit the traditional conditions associated with fiber systems.As a major suppler of fiber optic solution sets since 1983 Learn more