​Siemens Healthcare launches three new scalable hematology systems: the ADVIA 360 System, ADVIA 560 System and ADVIA 560 AL System. Owing to the different laboratory sizes and varied testing environments, there is a need for accurate results, streamlined workflow, and easy-to-use automated processes. These lower capacity systems offer state-of-the-art hematology testing capabilities for small to mid-sized laboratories and can also be used as backup systems for larger diagnostic setups.

​The calibration cycle of devices starts in the factories, ensuring that devices measure accurately from the first day after installation. In order to maintain this level over the entire device life cycle, calibration services can help operators.

Endress+Hauser (E+H) offers on-site calibration services with mobile flow calibration rigs using the same calibration standards as in their production centers. The service includes the on-site advice from service technicians on how to adjust the instruments for perfect measurement.

Siemens has simplified its Windows PC-based offline programming software for machine tools, and equipped it with new, practical functions. In the new workbench interface, the previous selection list has been replaced by a clear home page with animated images. This enables the user to quickly obtain an overview as if he were in a virtual machine hall.

At Wimbledon this year, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams have shown superior technique in their tennis game and took the titles. But behind the scenes of the famous tennis court, modern pump technology works relentlessly to enable these spectacular performances.

The staff responsible for the lawns on the tennis courts face the year-round challenge of keeping the grass green, dense and correctly irrigated, making sure that all courts look and feel the same, despite being different.

​Liquid analyzers are used in the oil, petrochemical, iron and steel, electric power, water supply, wastewater treatment, and many other industries. These analyzers are necessary to control the quality of raw materials and products, monitor reactions, and manage water treatment. Conventional liquid analyzers are composed of a sensor and a transmitter that converts the sensor's analog signals into digital signals for transmission over communications networks and the real-time display of data.

Rockwell Automation has released its new Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 7 Performance graphic terminal to help simplify and streamline visualization in large, complex applications. The PanelView Plus 7 Performance terminal expands on the recently released PanelView Plus 7 Standard model with a larger screen option, more processing power, expanded connectivity and greater software support.

New capabilities in the PanelView Plus 7 Performance model include:

The FieldComm Group announced release of the first update to its newest tool deliverables, the FDI Package IDE and the FDI Common Host Components. Version 1.1 of the development tools introduce exciting new capabilities for FDI product developers including an automated device package test tool, support for PROFINET based device packages, and support for developing device packages capable of offline configuration, including upload and download features.

IBM is unveiling a new set of services for IBM's platform-as-a-service (PaaS), Bluemix, that enable developers to quickly infuse new analytics capabilities into cloud-based applications.

The new IBM Cloud tools are designed to help developers broaden the capabilities of their applications to give users a more robust cloud experience that enables integration of data analytics and visualization seamlessly in their apps. They include:

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Adds Option Card and Programming Software to 800 Series VFDs

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. introduces the FR-Configurator2, a new generation of variable frequency drive (VFD) programming software, plus plug-in type option cards and stand-alone accessories for its FR-A800 and FR-F800 series inverters. These additions are designed to provide more flexibility in order to help maximize the inverters' performance and application efficiency.

The PACTware consortium announces the release of its latest version of software, PACTware 5.0, that is fully based on the FDT2 standard. This is the first FDT2 product from the organization consisting of 22 member companies in the device and automation solution industry. The consortia members commonly develop an FDT-based Frame Application and have chosen to leverage the improved performance and security offered by the FDT2 technology. PACTware 5.0 is open source to the members of the PACTware Consortium.