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Hello everyone,
In the last two issues of this e-news, we've, OK I've, been sounding off about vendor-specific conferences compared to national trade shows. I have one more comment regarding national trades shows and then I'll move on to another topic...maybe.
If national trade shows are losing steam, wouldn't it make sense for ISA and NMW to start focusing more on regional shows? I'm not talking about the local (city-wide) ISA shows, which are pretty lame. I'm talking about picking 5 to 6 cities each year and doing a smaller regional scale of the national shows/expos. How about getting local distributors/reps involved? Wouldn't it be cool, if users could attend these regional shows and meet with the distributors...the guys that actually sell the products in that territory? The exhibits could be a joint effort between the manufacturers and the resellers. Of course, the cost of exhibit space must come down, but that should be inherant to a smaller venue. Overall, the costs for everyone would be lower. Ultimately, these events should be more customer-centric. Am I way off-base here? Send me your feedback via e-mail or post your opinions in our discussion forum at: Vendor-Specific Events vs. Major Trade Shows.
On to another topic. Jim Pinto wrote another thought-provoking article, this time about energy sources. A new book, The Bottomless Well: The Twilight of Fuel, the Virtue of Waste, and Why We Will Never Run Out of Energy, by Peter Huber and Mark Mills, changed Jim's views on energy conservation and usage. Maybe it will change your views also. As the demand for energy increases, more efficient energy sources will be realized. Oil is not the dominant fuel and we shouldn't be so concerned about the price of oil. Yes, we all feel the pinch right now. But, ultimately new technologies will emerge and our oil consumption will decrease. Read this article in full.
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Energy – The Bottomless Well
For two centuries of industrial history the technologies used to find, extract, or capture energy from the environment have improved much faster than the estimates of supply has receded. New energy sources have always been developed to meet burgeoning demand. It is this– the belief in human ingenuity and progress – that generates the concept of “the bottomless well”.
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- Beckhoff Automation Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary of Beckhoff Bus Terminal I/O 4/19/05
- Advantech Releases New High Performance Industrial ATX Motherboard 4/19/05
- Moxa Introduces New EDS-726 Series 26-Port Modular Redundant Gigabit Ethernet Switch 4/19/05
- Moxa Ethernet Switches and Media Converters Receive DNV Certification for Offshore Applications 4/19/05
- Fluke Introduces the 725Ex Intrinsically Safe Multi-function Process Calibrator for Use in Explosive Environments 4/19/05
- Foxboro Introduces Embedded Virus Protection for Windows-based I/A Series System Workstations 4/19/05
- International Electrotechnical Commission Approves ETHERNET Powerlink 4/19/05
- Measurement Computing Introduces New USB-based, High-voltage, High-current, Digital I/O Module 4/19/05
- ASI, Inc. Introduces New VDC Series Pluggable Terminal Blocks 4/19/05
- JAI PULNIX 3-CCD Camera Offers Precise Color Rendition 4/19/05
- OMRON Introduces Enhancements to E5_N Series General Purpose Digital Temperature Controller 4/18/05
- K-TEK Introduces Redundant Level Measurement System 4/18/05
- Wieland Electric and Transtector Systems Partner to Develop an Advanced Industrial Din Rail Surge Suppressor 4/18/05
- Kurt Manufacturing Company Introduces USB Building Blocks for SPC/Data Collection 4/18/05
- TC Communications Introduces New Ethernet, Phone & Data Multiplexer 4/18/05
- Adept Technology Announces iSight, Integrated PC-based Vision Guidance Products 4/15/05
- ABB Expands High-performance Drive Series with Launch of Fully Integrated Regenerative AC Units 4/15/05
- Wieland Introduces Wieplot 500 Plotter for Cutom Markin DIN rail Terminal Blocks 4/15/05
- Wieland Announces Wieplan v1.7 Software for Creating Customized DIN Rail Assemblies 4/15/05
- Rockwell Automation Introduces With New Allen-Bradley SensEject IEC Selector Switch 4/14/05
- PPT VISION, Inc. Adds Ethernet/IP Communication Protocol to IMPACT™ Intelligent Cameras 4/14/05
- WAGO Introduces New IP 67/68 Control Cabinet I/O Extensions 4/14/05
- Dynics Introduces DYNIworx NEW “ITX2” Integrated Workstation 4/14/05
- Empire Magnetics Introduces Waterproof AC Induction Motors for Exotic, High-End Applications 4/14/05
- Emerson Proves Advancements in EDDL (Electronic Device Description Language) Technology 4/14/05
- Bud Industries Introduces Tool-Less Shelf for Cabinets and Rack Assemblies 4/14/05
- Foxboro Coriolis Mass Flowmeter Now Certified for International Custody Transfer Applications 4/14/05
- austriamicrosystems Introduces Low-cost 8-bit Incremental Magnetic Rotary Encoder IC 4/14/05
- Acrosser Technology Announces New Fanless Pentium III Micro-box Internet Security Solution 4/14/05
- ICS Triplex ISaGRAF Announces Automation Software with IEC 61499 Function Block Compliance for Distributed Measurement and Control Systems 4/13/05
- Banner Engineering Introduces New Ultra-miniature Universal Photoelectric Sensor 4/13/05
- SimSci-Esscor Releases Enhanced Steady-State Simulator For Safety Systems and Pressure Relief Networks 4/13/05
- Cognex Announces Powerful Two Megapixel Vision Sensor 4/13/05
- Danfoss Bauer Announces Geared Motor Solutions Ideal for Harsh Application Environments 4/13/05
- GE Fanuc Automation Announces Discover 2005 Users Conference 4/19/05
- Gemba Solutions Offers Free OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) On-site Training Seminars 4/19/05
- ISA Announces Details of 51st Annual Instrumentation Symposium 4/18/05
- MAP Quality Engineering's Mustang Driven by John Baucom Finishes 4th in Long Beach Grand Prix 4/18/05
- Schneider Electric Completes Acquisition of Leading Energy Management Provider Power Measurement, Inc. 4/14/05
- Rulmeca's JOKI Motorized Pulleys Get New Name 4/14/05
- ATS Further Strengthens Senior Management Team with Executive Appointments in Sales and Business Development 4/14/05
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