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Hello everyone,
First, I'd like to say thank you to everyone who sent me some feedback regarding last weeks blog/forum request. Your input will help me determine what makes sense for Automation.com.
Last Thursday, I sent out a short survey regarding the ideal location for Messe Frankfurt's 2006 SPS Electric Automation trade show. We appreciate the input of those who responded. If you didn't have a chance to respond, please take the short (only 3 multiple-choice questions) survey at: http://www.automation.com/sitepages/pid1965.php.
So far, the responses to this survey are very interesting and somewhat predictable. I've also received a significant number of direct messages regarding the topic and everyone has a different opinion. I can conclude a few things from the responses so far. One is that people do care about the location of the next show presumably because they want to attend. Second, most people will only travel so far to go to these shows. And third, there is no one location where a show will draw attendees from all over the country, at least not yet. I think this show will have to alternate between a few different cities each year in order to accommodate all potential attendees.
Thanks again for your input! Stay tuned for more information regarding this show location in 2006.
Oh, and here's a Final Report from SPS Electric Automation America 2005 for your reference.
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SCADA/Business Network Separation: Securing an Integrated SCADA System
Global terrorism has the public and media concerned about the security of public utility companies’ critical infrastructure and their SCADA systems. Despite the public fears, there is no reason for utility companies to shun the immense benefits resulting from the integration of SCADA systems and the advantages of the Internet. The threat may be real, but the measures to protect SCADA systems are, fortunately, relatively easy.
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Hear all about it...industry news is published on our site daily. Here are the latest news headlines for your review...use the following links to read the full article. Check out our Daily News Headlines page frequently to stay up-to-date on the industry events.
- Forest Technologies Releases Three Training Modules for Project Management Series of 'A Practiced Guide to Revenue Recognition' 6/7/05
- Emerson Announces Support of Enhanced EDDL in AMS Suite and 375 Communicator 6/7/05
- Measurement Computing Introduces USB-based Device for Monitoring and Controlling Solid-State Relays 6/7/05
- austriamicrosystems Introduces 12-bit Resolution Magnetic Rotary Encoder IC 6/7/05
- Final Report from SPS Electric Automation America 6/6/05
- News from SPS Electric Automation America 6/6/05
- ISA Offers Emerson’s Latest Flow Measurement Software 6/6/05
- ASI Instruments Announces EasyTrak XP, Explosion-Proof Laser Transmitter for Dry Bulk Solids 6/6/05
- TURCK Introduces a New Catalog that Consolidates its Extensive Line of Instrumentation Products 6/6/05
- JAI PULNiX Introduces New High-Resolution Megapixel CCD Machine Vision Camera 6/6/05
- Fluke Expands Pistol-Grip IR Thermometer Line 6/6/05
- ASI Introduces GPM Series High Current Terminal Blocks 6/6/05
- Tracewell's New 5-Slot Full-Mesh ATCA Shelf Combines Performance with Small, Robust Design 6/6/05
- AutomationDirect® Launches Edison Fuse Line 6/3/05
- SIKO Introduces Programmable Non-Contact Linear/Rotary Magnetic Encoder 6/3/05
- SMA Technologie AG Expands Functional Range of PV Plant Control 6/3/05
- Emerson Introduces Rosemount Transmitter with Radar Echonomics Technology 6/2/05
- Lumberg Announces Fast Track – Industrial Wiring Solutions© In-Stock / Ready to Ship 6/1/05
- Alpha Wire Corporation Announces RoHS Compliance 6/1/05
- Weidmuller’s Design-Build-Deliver Services and Solutions Feature Quick Turnaround 6/1/05
- Banner Engineering Introduces Complete Catalog on CD, Features 3500+ Web Links to More Information 6/1/05
- Fieldbus Foundation Announces Latest Release Of Device DeveloperToolkits 6/1/05
- ISA Releases Updated Schedule of Automation + Control Web Seminars 6/7/05
- CSIA Announces Ray Bachelor is New Chairman 6/7/05
- Robotic Workspace Technologies, Inc. Opens Manufacturing Facility in Detroit 6/7/05
- DENSO Wins Gold Medal at the 38th WorldSkills Competition 6/7/05
- ATS Survey Shows Looming Skilled Labor Shortage Will Cost Manufacturers an Average $50 Million 6/7/05
- FKI Logistex to Open Atlanta Regional Office 6/3/05
- ISA EXPO 2005 Announces Premier Technology Keynote Address 6/2/05
- Siemens Joins Grocery Manufacturers of America 6/1/05
- Growth-Growth-Growth is Focus, as U.S. Channel Partners Gather at ABB Low Voltage Products National Sales Meeting 6/1/05
- Invensys to Hold Business & Technology Seminar in Beijing on June 9th 6/1/05
- SAMSys Joins Intermec RFID Rapid Start Licensing Program 6/1/05
- ISA Releases Boiler Control Systems Resource 6/7/05
- Carrington Wire Chooses OEE IMPACT Software as Part of Their Lean Manufacturing Program 6/7/05
- ODVA Announces DeviceNet Recognized as Korean Industrial Standard 6/2/05
- Emerson Announces Copeland Scroll Modulor Compression Launched for Global Oil & Gas Applications 6/1/05
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Product & Supplier Search
Here's a list of new jobs posted on Automation.com:
- Vice President Marketing: Pompano Beach, FL - RTP Corp 06/06/2005
- Marketing Product Manager: Rohnert Park, CA - Parker Hannifin Corporation 06/06/2005
- Target Marketing Manager: Rohnert Park, CA - Parker Hannifin Corporation 06/06/2005
- BACnet Product Test / Support Engineer: Boston, MA - Cimetrics Inc. 06/05/2005
- Plant Automation Sales Consultant: CA, UT, AZ, CO, ID, NM, MT, WY - Western States Controls Group 06/03/2005
- Product Support Engineer: Bakersfield, CA - ProSoft Technology Inc. 06/03/2005
- Senior Field Service Engineer: Boston, MA - Siemens Energy & Automation 06/01/2005
- Software Engineer: Northern, FL- automationtechies 06/07/2005
- Electrical Engineer: Central, NY - automationtechies 06/07/2005
- Controls Engineer: Trenton, NJ - automationtechies 06/06/2005
- Maintenance Project Engineer: Spartanburg, SC - automationtechies 06/06/2005
- Electrical Engineer: Findlay, OH - automationtechies 06/06/2005
- Supervisor Electrical & Instrumentation: Manistee, MI - automationtechies 06/06/2005
- Manufacturing Engineer: Carbondale area, IL - automationtechies 06/06/2005
- HMI Developer: Northern, FL - automationtechies 06/03/2005
- Director of Engineering: Modesto, CA - automationtechies 06/02/2005
- Sr. Automation/Software Engineer: Bay Area, CA - automationtechies 06/02/2005
- CNC Programmer: Albany, GA - automationtechies 05/31/2005
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Understanding Motion Control Systems
Dates: July 12 – 14, 2005
Location: West Berlin, NJ
Cost: $975.00 US
Who should attend: Design engineers, automation and control specialists, and maintenance technicians
This practical 3-day course introduces engineering concepts of motors and drives that can be easily understood by both engineers and technicians unfamiliar with the technology and not accustomed to complex theory and mathematics. The course materials feature simple explanations, summaries, review questions, glossaries, and reference tables for formulas and conversions. The course begins with an explanation of the principles of DC and variable- frequency AC drive technology. It provides an overview of the different types of drive components with emphasis given to common motion control applications. The following topic will be covered:
- DC and AC motor and drive operation
- Stepper motors
- Vector motors
- Brushless servo motors
- Linear stepper and linear servo motors
- PWM stepper and servo drives
- Feedback devices such as tachometers, resolvers, and encoders that control speed and torque
- Drive system control methods, troubleshooting, and maintenance
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Other Training Courses & Seminars
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- Bar Code Training
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- Electrical Controls Training
- Fieldbus Network Training
- Flowmeter & Flow Transmitter Training
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- Machine Vision Training
- Motion Control Training
- OPC & Industrial Networking Connectivity
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Training
- Risk Assessment Safety Training
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