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We have an information-packed e-newsletter for you today. Our friend, Jim Pinto, wrote another thought-provoking article regarding the upcoming oil crisis. In the article, Jim points out that automation companies have the technology, knowledge, and experience to help design and develop alternative energy sources. Significant growth and success awaits those companies that can succeed in this area. Be sure to check out Jim's article. And don't forget to check out the news section for the latest new product announcements. On to the good stuff...

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Rick Zabel

AIT Training Courses Scheduled to Meet Demand

Due to popular demand, AIT has scheduled another series of training courses in West Berlin, NJ. Here is a list of courses scheduled for the next few months:

ECM105-Basic Electric Motors and Controls, June 2-4
PLC120-Understanding, Implementing and Troubleshooting PLC's, June 9-11
PLC210-Hands On Applications with PLC's, June 14-16
ICN110-Basic Instrumentation and Controls, June 21-25 (5 days with CCST Level 1 review, preparation for ISA Certification)
MCS120-Understanding Motion Control Systems, July 13-15

For more information or to register for these courses, please contact Steve Rosenfeld at SRRAIT@aol.com or 856-719-0280. Please reference this e-newsletter when registering for any of these courses. All of these courses can also be conducted on-site at your facility. For more information regarding on-site training, please use the following link: http://www.automation.com/sitepages/pid979.php.

Featured Article

The Coming Oil Crisis - Energy Alternatives

The world is running out of oil and the shortages will only get worse. Technology leadership is needed to develop practical energy alternatives. Automation companies have the knowledge and experience to get involved in this new and burgeoning market.

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On a Humorous Note...

Rick's Dilbert Comic Pick

'Management meets the reality of engineering'

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