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March 1, 2006 - Volume VII, Issue 8
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In this Issue	Sponsored by SIXNET
From One Techie to Another: Hannover Fair 2006 and Beyond Featured Article: Will Industrial Ethernet Render Field Bus Systems Obsolete? Product & Company News Featured Training PROFItech Certification Training Courses Featured Application Tool PLC & Motion Control on the PC (Free Software Download) Featured Products: Industrial PC-Based PAC Platform IQ-Sense Sensor Technology Relay Switches New Job Opportunities New Auctions & Classifieds Dilbert Pick of the Week	SIXNET Dataloggers - Capturing your Important Data Features of SIXNET Advanced Dataloggers: Redundant datalog transfers ensure no data is lost Client initiated transfers to a secure datalog server Up to 6 MB of memory with rates as fast as 20 mS Flexible & expandable up to hundreds of I/O and much more - Get your FREE CD for details
From One Techie to Another
Hannover Fair 2006 and Beyond This well-known international trade show is just around the corner on April 24 - 28, 2006. This year, I'll finally be able to check Hannover Messe (messe is the German word for fair) off my to-do list. I'm honored and excited to report that I and another colleague have been invited to join the U.S. Press Tour for Hannover Fair 2006. In essence, we will be hosted by the show organizers and able to attend multiple networking opportunities while in Hannover, Germany. I've wanted to attend this show in past years, but with two little ones at home, I wasn't able to commit to the long trip. Hannover Fair is comprised of ten different exhibitions including INTERKAMA+ (process automation), Factory Automation, Industrial Building Automation, Energy, Pipeline Technology, Subcontracting, Digital Factory, Industrial Facility Management & Services, MicroTechnology, and Research & Technology. For more information about the show we will be posting their relevant news releases in our Automation News Section --> News by Company --> Hannover Messe. Hannover Fair is truly a global event. Last year, there were more than 6000 exhibitors from 60 countries, filling a display area of 200,000 square meters. This year, Hannover Fair will be presenting India - one of the world's strongest growth markets - as its partner country for 2006. As the partner country, India will offer visitors the perfect opportunity to establish business contacts, strike cooperation agreements and conclude business deals. Later this year, I plan to attend Automation 2006, an automation exhibition held in Mumbai, India on September 27 - 30, 2006. I've read a lot about the automation activity in India and I'm anxious to witness it first-hand. This show alone is expecting over 500 exhibitors and 50,000 attendees. We are talking with show management about becoming a media sponsor, so we hope to offer our India-based audience more information about this show in the future. One of our goals in the upcoming years is to expand the Automation.com audience by increasing awareness in other parts of the world. I recently looked at a breakdown of our visitors and subscribers by country, and was very surprised to see how broad our reach is already. Needless to say, I am very excited to be a part of these two upcoming international events. Lookout China, here I come. Enjoy the rest of this eNews! Rick Zabel
Featured Article	Sponsored by AutomationShowcase.com
Will Industrial Ethernet Render Field Bus Systems Obsolete? Although it is universally accepted that Industrial Ethernet is transforming automation and process technology, this does not imply that it is the only feasible option, as Martin Müller, marketing manager of the Business Unit 'Automation Systems' of Phoenix Contact, points out. Read full article by Hannover Messe More articles and white papers More application stories	This industry-specific web site allows you to search the latest NEW automation, control and instrumentation products by product category, supplier, release date and keyword. Each product description allows you to contact suppliers directly for more information or a quote. Search New Products Online, Anytime.
Product Announcements & Company News
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. Product Announcements: B&R Automation Introduces New X20 Bus Controller for DeviceNet and other Fieldbuses 2/28/06 Emerson Introduces First Fully-integrated Wireless Remote Monitoring System for Inventory Management 2/28/06 Comtrol’s EdgeWare™ Edge Controller Integrates RFID Readers, PLCs and SAP® 2/28/06 PAS Launches Real-Time Application Platform for Optimization of Process Industry Operations 2/28/06 NI Extends Low-Level PXI Measurement Capability for Multimeters and DAQ Devices with Guard and Current Amplifier 2/28/06 Avantis to Demonstrate Comprehensive Asset Management Suite at Maintenance Conference 2/28/06 Azure Wireless Announces Orders for Universal Wireless Gateway 2/28/06 Green Hills Software Announces New Development Tools and Operating System for Texas Instruments’ DaVinci™ Technology 2/28/06 Siemens Adds Components to SIMATIC RF600 RFID System 2/27/06 B&R Automation Introduces IP20 Compact Distributed I/O Modules 2/27/06 Woodhead Industries Expands BradControl™ IP67 Discrete I/O Offering with Classic 60mm Wide Modules for PROFIBUS® 2/27/06 ASI Introduces High Density Shielded Twisted Pair Wiring Terminal Block 2/27/06 Datalogic Jet™ PDA Now Compatible With WINDEV Mobile Computer Development Environment 2/27/06 New Intermec RFID Purchase Programs Increase Accessibility to Gen 2 Technology 2/27/06 PMD's New Motion Control Software Provides Support for Entire Development Team 2/24/06 The AW Company Introduces Fuel Usage Monitor Software for Use with their Flow Meters & Monitors 2/24/06 Rockwell Automation Announces Latest Enhancements for Allen-Bradley SLC 500-Series Controllers 2/23/06 Beckhoff, Bosch Rexroth and Siemens Announce PackAL Software Library for Packaging Machines 2/23/06 Adept Technology Introduces Adept Desktop™ 4.0 PC-Based Productivity Tools 2/23/06 Emerson Adds Laser Shaft Alignment Capability to Its Machinery Health™ Analyzer 2/23/06 PAS Launches Third-Generation Process Alarm Management Software 2/23/06 Prosilica Begins Shipping GE-Series Gigabit Ethernet Cameras 2/23/06 Datastick Systems, Inc. Announces First Shipment of PDA-based Vibration Spectrum Analyzer 2/23/06 Advantech Launches Dedicated USB Thermocouple Module 2/23/06 ABB Packs Simple, Fast Set-up and a Host of OEM-friendly Features into New Micro Drives 2/22/06 GE Fanuc Automation Enhances Machining Point Control Unit with Detection & Control of Machine Vibration 2/22/06 Canary Labs Releases Version 6.1 Trending Software 2/22/06 Matrox Graphics Introduces Extio F1400, World's First Remote Graphics Unit 2/22/06 Invensys' Wonderware Business Unit Achieves 'Powered by SAP NetWeaver' Certification Status 2/22/06 Yokogawa Launches VigilantPlant Asset Excellence Initiative 2/22/06 Yokogawa Announces Cooperative Efforts with GE Energy for Integrated Asset Management 2/22/06 AXIOMTEK Launches Network Application Board, Supports Mainstream LGA775 Package CPU and Gigabit Ethernet 2/22/06 Azure Wireless Announces Contracts for Wireless IP Manufacturing Control Systems 2/22/06 Power of Mobile Warehouse Operations Now Available to SMB Users of Microsoft Dynamics GP Distribution Software 2/22/06 Company & Organization News: National Instruments Business and Technology Fellow Delivers National Manufacturing Week Industrial Automation Keynote Address 2/28/06 Schneider Electric Takes a Major Step into the Emergency Lighting Market 2/28/06 ISA Presents 6th Annual Fugitive Emissions-Leak Detection and Repair Training and Symposium 2/28/06 Schneider Electric Sells Mafelec Subsidiary to GET As Part of a Management Buyout 2/27/06 ICS Triplex Celebrates 40 Years of Incorporation 2/27/06 Invensys’ Hesh Kagan to Serve Second Term as President of Wireless Industrial Networking Alliance 2/24/06 Invensys’ Avantis Achieves Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status 2/24/06 MTS Sensors Now Offers Field Service Surveys, Training, Installation 2/23/06 OMRON Corporation Begins Full-scale Entry into Indian Market 2/23/06 KUKA Robotics Signs Automation Engineering Corporation as New System Partner 2/23/06 Colin Powell to Keynote Intergraph 2006 2/23/06 ABB Posts $735 Million Net Profit for 2005 2/23/06 OMRON Announces Increased Dividend Forecast for Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2006 2/23/06 Fieldbus Foundation Announces 2006 Recipients Of James O. Gray - Fieldbus Foundation Educational Scholarship 2/23/06 Yokogawa Launches Vigilant Integration Partners (VIP) Initiative 2/22/06 Nachi Robotics Systems Inc. Announces Quality Upgrade 2/22/06 ISA Announces Plans for 6th Annual NOx Emissions and Source Monitoring Training and Technical Conference 2/22/06 Application News: Cisco and RedPrairie Join Intermec RFID Forklift of the Future Initiative to Enhance Warehouse Worker Productivity and Efficiency 2/28/06 Emerson to Digitally Automate Peru's Largest Copper Mining Company 2/27/06 Lower Colorado River Authority Selects Invensys for Ash Handling Systems Automation 2/27/06 Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Equips New Operations Center With Clarity Display Wall 2/27/06 Major Petroleum Company Standardizes on Matrikon™ Control Asset Optimization Solution 2/23/06 Ethernet Motion Control Technology Catalyzes Breakthrough in Tube Bending Productivity 2/22/06 Students Use DryLin Linear Bearings to Turn Design Project Into One Company's Real-world Solution 2/22/06
Featured Training
PROFItech Certification Training Courses The PROFIBUS Trade Organization (PTO) and the PROFI Interface Center (PIC) announced two new courses as part of the PROFItech Certification Training Course program for 2006. The two new classes added to the program include a PROFIBUS Installer’s Class and a PROFINET Certified Network Engineering Class. This year marks the sixth anniversary of PROFItech certification program and more than 300 attendees have been designated Certified PROFIBUS Network Engineers. “PROFItech certification training teaches users the appropriate installation, operation and maintenance of PROFIBUS and PROFINET products and networks,” said Carl Henning, deputy director of the PTO. “The industry is moving toward more advanced communication for plantwide operations and PROFItech classes teach users exactly what they need to know about implementing network communication in their facilities.” Click here for more information.
Featured Application Tool
PLC & Motion Control on the PC (Free Software Download) The Beckhoff TwinCAT software system turns any compatible PC into a real-time controller with a multi-PLC system, NC axis control, programming environment and operating station. TwinCAT replaces conventional PLC and NC/CNC controllers as well as operating devices with: open, compatible PC hardware embedded IEC 61131-3 software PLC, software NC and software CNC in Windows NT/2000/XP, NT/XP Embedded, CE programming and run-time systems optionally together on one PC or separated connection to all common fieldbuses PC interfaces are supported data communication with user interfaces and other programs by means of open Microsoft standards (OPC, OCX, DLL etc.) Click here to request your TwinCAT Software Download
Featured Products
NI's Industrial PC-Based PAC Platform features a wide variety of low-cost PCI boards. More Information on Industrial PC-Based PAC Platform Contact National Instruments for Measurement & Automation Catalog or Application Assistance
Siemens IQ-Sense Technology offers more sensor flexibility, reliability and intelligent integration with automation systems. More Information on IQ-Sense Sensor Technology Contact Siemens for Product Catalog on CD or Application Assistance
Low Prices on Relay Switches…Solid State, Cube, Card, Octal Relays, Sockets & More! More Information on Relay Switches Contact AutomationDirect for Product Catalog or Application Assistance
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New Jobs
Here's a list of new jobs posted on Automation.com: Controls Project Engineer: Uxbridge, MA - Flagship Automation 2/28/2006 Process Control Systems Engineer: Lima, OH - Hurst Technical Services, Inc. 2/27/2006 Process Control Specialist: Springdale, AR - Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies 2/23/2006 Regional Systems Coordinator: Folsom, CA - The Coca-Cola Company 2/22/2006 Electrical Engineer: Eddyville, IA - Cargill Incorporated 2/22/2006 Controls Engineer: Fairmont, MN - automationtechies 2/27/2006 Controls Engineer: Seattle, WA - automationtechies 2/27/2006 Product Manager: Harrisburg, PA - automationtechies 2/27/2006 Senior Engineer: San Diego, CA - automationtechies 2/24/2006 Location Manager - Control Systems Integrator: Austin, TX - automationtechies 2/23/2006 Application Engineer: Los Angeles, CA - automationtechies 2/20/2006 To view other recent job postings, please use our Job Search Function.
New Auctions & Classifieds
eBay hosts over 8000 auctions for industrial automation, control and instrumentation products. From PLCs to sensors, from motor controls to robotics...Use the links below to browse the latest new, used and surplus automation products by category: Control Systems & PLCs Drives & Motion Control Fieldbus, DeviceNet, Ethernet Instrumentation Operator Interface Panels Power Supply, Circuit Breakers Relays, Timers, Counters Robotics Sensors Switches Temperature Controllers Valves & Flow Controls Wiring, Connections & Cables Other
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