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Radar dual-zone sensor - superior detection
Banner Engineering has introduced a new FrequencyModulated Con-
tinuousWave (FMCW) radar sensor for reliable detection of moving
or stationary objects. Featuring a very narrow 11 by 13 degree beam
pattern, the R-GAGE Q240 sensor is ideal for monitoring a specific
area without detecting adjacent objects. With two independent ad-
justable sensing zones, the sensor
provides far and near proximity
warning signs with the capability to
detect objects over 40 metres away.
“Our new R-GAGE Q240 sensor
is extremely robust and provides
reliable detection capabilities,” said,
Brad Ragozzino,Technical Marketing
Engineer, Banner Engineering. “Re-
gardless of weather conditions such
as wind, falling rain or snow, fog,
humidity, air temperatures or light,
the Q240 easily detects moving or
stationary objects.This makes it ideal for outdoor applications, such
as port crane collision avoidance and overhead crane monitoring.”
The R-GAGE Q240 provides easy set-up and configuration of range,
sensitivity and output with simple DIP switches, avoiding the train-
ing and complicated PC interface required for many other products.
The sensor also features rugged IP67 housing to withstand harsh
environments and ensure reliable performance in temperatures
ranging from -40 to 149 ºF.
The sensor has no moving parts and a rugged design that resists
high-shock and vibration conditions. Combined with its robust
outdoor performance, the R-GAGE Q240 is a more reliable solution
with lower costs for purchase and maintenance than traditional laser
scanner solutions. For optimal outdoor performance, the optional
snap-on all-weather shield protects against extreme weather condi-
tions and helps shed liquid off the face of the sensor.
Enquiries: BrandonTopham.
RET Automation Controls.
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Acquisition: Distributor inTurkey
Yokogawa's subsidiary,Yokogawa Europe B.V. has acquired 100% of
the shares of its distributor inTurkey, Birle şik Endüstriyel SistemlerVe
Tesisler AŞ. (BEST), which is based in Izmir.The acquisition of shares
was carried out on 25 November.
With this acquisition,Yokogawa strengthens its focus onTurkey as
a market with substantial growth potential. It will allowYokogawa to
extend its position in promising segments such as the power industry.
Through the acquisition,Yokogawa will also enhance its relationships
with customers inTurkey.
“BEST has beenYokogawa’s distributor since 1977 and has already
built an excellent reputation in the oil and gas industries, where
it will continue to provide great value to customers,” comments
Yokogawa Europe’s president Herman van den Berg. “Yokogawa is
committed to working with customers as partners to help them get
maximum value from their plant operations, and this acquisition is
a major step forward in our plans to grow our footprint in emerging
markets, and specifically in target industries including the power
and energy sectors”.
Yokogawa celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2015, and is continuing
to create new value with its clients for a brighter future.The company
is now accelerating its efforts to bring about a transformation that
will allow it to sustain growth for another 100 years.
Enquiries: Christie Cronje.Tel. 27(0)11 831 6300
Acquisition of CD-adapco by Siemens
Siemens and CD-adapco have entered
into a stock purchase agreement for the
acquisition of CD-adapco by Siemens. The
purchase price is $970 M. CD-adapco is a
global engineering simulation company with
software solutions covering a wide range of
engineering disciplines including Fluid Dy-
namics (CFD), Solid Mechanics (CSM), heat
transfer, particle dynamics, reactant flow,
electrochemistry, acoustics and rheology.
Last fiscal year, CD-adapco had over 900
employees and revenue of close to $200 M
with software-typical double digit margins.
On average, CD-adapco increased its rev-
enue at constant currencies by more than
12% annually over the past three fiscal years.
Siemens expects this business to continue
to experience strong growth in the future.
“As part of its Vision 2020, Siemens is ac-
quiring CD-adapco and sharpening its focus
on growth in digital business and expanding
its portfolio in the area of industry software.
Simulation software is key to enabling cus-
tomers to bring better products to themarket
faster and at less cost. With CD-adapco,
we’re acquiring an established technology
leader that will allow us to supplement our
world-class industry software portfolio and
deliver on our strategy to
further expand our digital
enterprise portfolio,” said
Klaus Helmrich, member
of the Managing Board of
Siemens. CD-adapco is a
global engineering simula-
tion company with a unique
vision for Multidisciplinary
Design eXploration (MDX).
Engineering simulation pro-
vides the most reliable flow
of information into the de-
sign process, which drives
innovation and lowers product development
costs. CD-adapco simulation tools, led by
the flagship product STAR-CCM+, allow
engineers to discover better designs, faster.
Enquiries:
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