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I hope everyone had a nice Memorial Day weekend. Of course it rained all weekend up here in Minnesota, but that's typical for us on this first holiday weekend of the summer.

Our friends over at I/Gear introduced me to an interesting new technology and product called a Data Transport Utility (DTU). I/Gear was actually started by Advanced Production Systems(APS), a systems integrator focused on the e-manufacturing extension of business-to-business e-commerce. While integrating numerous systems, APS found the need for a standard software product that could connect various technologies and applications, from the plant floor to enterprise systems. Whether you are a manufacturing end user or a systems integrator, I think you'll want to check out this technology and product. Without further a due...

Our guest article this week, Data Transport Utility (DTU): An Introduction and Overview, was written by Don Korfhage of I/Gear. The article provides a general overview of an evolving market defined as the Data Transport Utility (DTU) market. It also provides an overview of how this technology could be applied in various manufacturing applications. You can link to the complete article from the Featured Article section below. Along with this article, we are also highlighting their DTU product and evaluation CD in this issue.

And, as usual, don't forget to review the News and Job Postings added to our site in the last week.

On to the good stuff...Enjoy the rest of this e-news!

Rick Zabel

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Featured Article

Data Transport Utility (DTU): An Introduction and Overview

Most control engineers and system analysts are faced with the challenge of ensuring product quality and lowering manufacturing costs. This challenge is complicated by a number of issues. Data Transport Utility (DTU) is an emerging technology that provides a backbone or infrastructure for building solutions in a seamless fashion, integrating best-of-class technologies with existing systems, while at the same time cutting development and support costs dramatically.

Read full article by Don Korfhage of I/Gear.

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Automation & Process Control News

News Headlines - Automation, Process Control & Instrumentation News

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Application Tools, Guides, Demos & Literature

Data Transport Utility (DTU) Software Evaluation CD

I/Gear DTU enables every application and technology in a manufacturing operation to operate as if they were designed to work together from the very beginning. DTU interfaces seamlessly with PLCs, databases, spreadsheets, email/paging systems, barcode scanners, printers, marquee displays, torque controllers, weigh scales, HMIs, temperature zone controllers, plus many other serial, TCP, and OPC compliant devices. This is all done with unsurpassed ease and cost effectiveness. DTU is dedicated to quick, open, and reliable data transport, with no bias towards brands, models, or types of systems in place. Compared to custom software code, it is more cost effective to deploy, maintain, and expand. Hardware and configuration changes can be made with minimal impact on other parts of the data transport infrastructure, and it can be modified while running.

Request Your Free Evaluation CD of I/Gear DTU

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Product Showcase

Siemens SIMATIC WinCC flexible single HMI configuration software for text displays through PCs.

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I/Gear's Data Transport Utility (DTU) provides an infrastructure for seamlessly connecting technologies and applications.

More Information on I/Gear's Data Transport Utility

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Training & Seminars

Understanding & Troubleshooting DeviceNet Communications

This thirty-six hour, hands-on course will enable participants to understand and troubleshoot the DeviceNet Communications product. This course is designed for individuals engaged in the installation, programming and maintenance of the DeviceNet Communications product. The basis for this link is the CAN (Controller Area Network).

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On a Humorous Note...

Rick's Dilbert Comic Pick

So that's how companies pay for those expensive product recalls

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