Automation.com e-News - May 24, 2006

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May 24, 2006 - Volume VII, Issue 21
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In this Issue	Sponsored by National Instruments
From One Techie to Another: Another Networking Gem Featured Article: Network-Critical Physical Infrastructure for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Systems Product & Company News Featured Application Tool Machine Vision and Imaging Booklet and CD Featured White Paper 10 Commandments of Industrial Ethernet Featured Products: Industrial Ethernet Media Converters YAG Laser Marker MEGA POWER Fiber Optic Sensor IP/Ethernet Modem New Job Opportunities New Auctions & Classifieds Dilbert Pick of the Week	NEW! Complete USB Data Acquisition System – Free Data Logging Software Included NI CompactDAQ provides the plug-and-play simplicity of USB to sensor and electrical measurements on the benchtop, in the field, and on the production line. By combining the ease of use and low cost of a data logger with the performance and flexibility of high-speed data acquisition, NI CompactDAQ provides fast and accurate measurements in a small, simple and affordable system. Take a virtual tour of NI CompactDAQ.
From One Techie to Another
Another Networking Gem Today, I want to share with you some feedback regarding another great networking opportunity. My business partner, Alan Carty, who heads up automationtechies, our recruiting and contract staffing business, recently attended the CSIA conference and offered the following feedback: I liked your article last week, ”Networking is Key”. It really hit home with me since I had just returned from my favorite networking event of the year, the Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) Annual Executive Conference. This year’s conference was in Panama City, Florida and was packed with great presentations and plenty of opportunities for the members to network with each other. Automationtechies/Automation.com is a “Partner Member” of the CSIA. The Partner Membership was designed to allow vendors who do business with controls systems integrators to take part in this organization. Although we partners benefit greatly from having the ability to network with the owners and managers of over 200 system integration companies, the real purpose of the organization is to provide a venue for the control system integrators themselves to network and learn from each other’s individual strengths. Most of the communication that takes place among the members is informal; however the CSIA has also spawned a few formal alliances and peer groups. For example, the Automation Alliance Group formed when 10 CSIA members in different geographic regions decided to join forces and created a separate entity for marketing their collective capabilities as one “company”. The AAG offers client companies all the advantages that small system integrators offer (responsiveness, ownership, etc.) along with the cumulative resources that rival any large, multi-national engineering firm. If any of your readers work for or own a control system integration company and are not a member of the CSIA, they should strongly consider visiting their website to learn more about their member benefits. These benefits include access to affordable insurance tailored for their business, access to legal and other business related documents and, of course, the endless networking opportunities with people that do the same job and experience similar business issues. For your readers involved with the many manufacturers and service providers that sell to control system integrators, check out the list of Partner Members and see which of your competitors have already discovered this networking gem. Thanks for reading Alan (OK, I know you're obligated) and for your feedback! If you would like to share YOUR recent networking experiences, please don't hesitate to contact me. Enjoy the rest of this eNews! Rick Zabel Vice President, Editor-in-chief
Featured Article	Sponsored by AutomationShowcase.com
Network-Critical Physical Infrastructure for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Systems Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology helps automate a variety of business processes, improving their efficiencies. It generates a huge volume of data that needs to be filtered, processed and stored, and generally requires its own virtual local area network (VLAN). This paper provides an understanding of an RFID network and its components, identifies critical NCPI locations, and explains how to plan for high availability. Read full white paper by APC. 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: Rosemount® Radar Level Measurement Capabilities Help Users Enhance Safety and Efficiency in Extreme Environments 5/22/06 Report Lists Performance Specs for Off-The-Shelf Motion Products 5/22/06 Pick2Light Bin Picking System has unique, external mounting feature that requires less parts, cuts costs 5/22/06 ControlLogix/BACnet IP Communications Interface Module Connects BACnet IP devices and networks directly to ControlLogix PLCs 5/22/06 Datalogic Jet™ Version 5 PDA Manages Data on the Move 5/22/06 Expanded Sensor Cable and Connector Lines 5/22/06 Power Steering System Replaces Electric and Hydraulic Steering Systems 5/22/06 Honeywell Releases UniSim™ Design Suite R360 Process Modeling Tool 5/19/06 Westermo Announces Network Redundant Protocols to Lynx Ethernet Switches 5/19/06 Advantech Launches GPIB Interface Card 5/19/06 Emerson's DeltaV™ System Enhanced for Abnormal Situation Prevention 5/18/06 TopView for OPC Adds Remote Monitoring and Acknowledgement from Windows Mobile (Pocket PC) Devices 5/18/06 STI's New Light Duty Floor Stands Provide Low Cost Solution for Mounting Perimeter Access Guards, Safety Light Curtains 5/18/06 Phoenix Contact Introduces New Explosion-Proof Antenna Fitting 5/18/06 Emerson Expands Rosemount Conditioning Orifice Plate Offering to High Pressure Applications 5/18/06 Advantech Launches 3U CompactPCI Ultra Low Voltage Intel Celeron 650 MHz board 5/17/06 Sealant Equipment & Engineering Introduces New High-volume Heated Fluid-power Valve 5/17/06 Company & Organization News: Siemens Named Company of the Year By Frost & Sullivan 5/22/06 Cognex Acquires Assistware, Developer of Lane Departure Warning Systems 5/22/06 Honeywell’s 2006 Users Group Equips Industry Leaders To Meet Tough Business Challenges 5/22/06 Keithley Instruments wins Electronics Magazine Asia's Innovation Award 5/22/06 Intermec Named Cisco Solution Technology Integrator Partner For Second Year 5/22/06 Advantech Launches the eAutomation eXpress Mobile Exhibition Vehicle 5/19/06 LXI Consortium's First PlugFest in Europe Shows High Interest Among Vendors & Customers 5/19/06 ISA-SP100 Committee Announces Formation of Working Groups 5/19/06 ISA Extends Enterprise-Control System Integration Standards Series 5/18/06 B&R Automation Offers a Central Contact Person for Large International End Users 5/18/06 ABB Automation World 2006 Exceeds Attendance Projections 5/17/06 Invensys Appoints Jeffrey Larson Nuclear Quality Director 5/17/06 ATS Expands Automation Systems Capabilities in China Through Three Strategic Investments 5/17/06 Application News: Invensys Implements Operator Training Simulators and Process Models for EO/EG Project in Thailand 5/18/06 Emerson Helps Solutia Upgrade Plant Control System 5/17/06 ICS Triplex ISaGRAF Announces Success of Almega AX-V6 Welding Robot 5/17/06
Featured Application Tool
Machine Vision and Imaging Booklet and CD See how easy it is to create automated inspection applications. This booklet covers popular software functions and how to apply them; product information and selection guides; and valuable Web resources to aid you in specifying and developing your inspection system. An evaluation copy of National Instruments industry-leading configurable vision software is included along with a brief tutorial. Click here to request your Booklet & CD
Featured White Paper
10 Commandments of Industrial Ethernet Ten Rules of Smart Networking Practice offered by B&B Electronics. This easy-reading guide will help you avoid industrial Ethernet glitches of biblical proportions. Click here for download instructions
Featured Products
B&B Electronics: Industrial Ethernet Media Converters. Fiber data protection. Greater LAN distances. Extended voltage, temperature. Multi, single modes. More Information on Industrial Ethernet Media Converters Contact B&B Electronics for Product Information or Application Assistance
High-output YAG Laser Marker for metals and plastics. Maintenance-free, air-cooled dust-proof structure. Outstanding performance. More Information on YAG Laser Marker
MEGA POWER Fiber Optic Sensor. Industry’s most powerful beam. World’s first auto value tracking. More Information on MEGA POWER Fiber Optic Sensor
Depend on the HiPR-900™ IP/Ethernet Modem with Parallel Decode® technology for reliable, long-range communications! More Information on IP/Ethernet Modem Contact Dataradio for Product Literature or Application Assistance
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New Jobs
Here's a list of new jobs posted on Automation.com: Electrical Engineer: Barboursville, WV - SMC Electrical Products Inc. 5/17/2006 Field Sales and Service Engineer: Barboursville, WV - SMC Electrical Products Inc. 5/17/2006 Cross Automation Field Account Manager: Birmingham, AL - Cross Company 5/17/2006 Business Development, MES-Pharmaceutical: Philadelphia, PA - automationtechies 5/23/2006 Mechanical Engineer: Northern Twin Cities Suburb, MN - automationtechies 5/23/2006 Software Engineer III: Minneapolis, MN - automationtechies 5/23/2006 Automation Manager: Southern, MN - automationtechies 5/23/2006 Senior Engineer: Albany, OR - automationtechies 5/23/2006 Sr. Controls Engineer: Seattle, WA - automationtechies 5/23/2006 Electrical Controls Engineer: Salt Lake City, UT - automationtechies 5/22/2006 Quality Engineer II: Bay Area, CA - automationtechies 5/22/2006 Electrical and Controls Engineer: Modesto, CA - automationtechies 5/22/2006 Technology Manager: Alexandria, VA - automationtechies 5/18/2006 Electrical Technician: Salt Lake City, UT - automationtechies 5/18/2006 Director of Hydraulic Technologies: Minneapolis, MN - automationtechies 5/16/2006 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
Dilbert Pick of the Week
Meetings can be productive again.
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