Welcome to the latest news update from LC Automation. In this months e-newsletter we have 2 brand new catalogues that are now available - so don't forget to request your copy today! We also have a great opportunity to increase your productivity with a new MES communication module from Mitsubishi, and announce that we will be exhibiting at both the Northwest Manufacturing Exhibition and AS-iTech 2007. As usual, just click the links for more details.

The New LC Automation Catalogue Has All The Sensors You Need - Have You Received Your Copy?

Our New Catalogue is full of Proximity & Photoelectric Sensors, Encoders, iDent Systems, AS-interface products with support products such as enclosures, power supplies, cables & connectors to complete your project.

With all your sensors and support equipment in one catalogue, it's easy to select the right products and everything is available from stock. Get your copy
Our Exclusive Siemens LV Controlgear Shortform Catalogue Is Now Available - Request Yours Today!

We also have copies of our exclusive Siemens Low Voltage Controlgear Shortform Catalogue now available, which include all the controlgear products you buy most often, along with full order codes and list prices.

It's easy to specify, select & order your controlgear from LC Automation - and we have the full range available from stock so request your catalogue today
Transparent Communication from Mitsubishi Offers 'Significant Increases In Productivity'

With 2 inexpensive new MES solutions, Mitsubishi now offer real-time exchange of production data between application & management levels, without a conventional gateway PC or complicated software.

Always first to put their money where there mouth is, Mitsubishi installed an MES based solution at their Nagoya Works - and the results were astounding more...
Northwest Manufacturing, Reebok Stadium 9th - 10th May

For the third year running, LC Automation will be attending the Northwest Manufacturing Exhibition, at the Reebok Stadium Bolton on 9th & 10th May - along with our sister company Functional Safety Engineering!

We'll be looking at Integrated Automation and Network Connectivity on stand F32, while on stand G22 FSE will be focusing on their range of Safety Services, Network Safety and specifically AS-interface Safety at Work. Click to register
AS-iTech 2007 - Manchester United 22nd May

For one day only on 22nd May, the AS-interface Group Roadshow will be arriving at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester for AS-iTech 2007 - and of course LC Automation will have experts on our stand.

With a packed conference programme and an exhibition featuring each of the 14 members of the AS-interface Group, this is a great opportunity to find out exactly what AS-interface networking can do for your company. More...
Pilz City & Guilds Accredited Machinery Safety Training - But Our Courses Are Filling Up FAST!

Few engineers know about all the regulations, standards & risk management techniques relating to machinery safety. Our City & Guilds Accredited training courses can change that - but places are very limited!

The courses are ideal for electrical and mechanical engineers or engineering managers, with practical exercises and examinations which can lead to a City and Guilds certificate. Download details or book your place today

 Siemens AS-interface Enhanced Safety Monitors

A safety monitor is the core of any AS-interface Safety at Work system. Siemens enhanced safety monitors offer even more functionality, features & programming capacity. See page 71 in our Sensor Catalogue for details.

This provides 16 additional software function blocks including failsafe timers, push button function, contact debouncing and logical OR and And functions. This is intended to improve the performance and flexibility of the system and assist in programming the safety systems. More details...
New Safety Technology Workshops - A Great Success!

Earlier this month we presented two New Safety Technology Workshops in Blackburn and Sunderland and the feedback has been excellent!

More technology workshops are currently being planned - and we would like your suggestions on subject matter (for example energy management, networks and communication, plant productivity etc.) as well as your preferred locations.
So please e-mail your suggestions and we'll do our best to tailor any future workshops to meet your requirements.
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