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June 28, 2006 - Volume VII, Issue 26
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In this Issue	Sponsored by Phoenix Contact
From One Techie to Another: Independence Featured White Paper: Understanding Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) in Industrial Automation Product & Company News Featured Application Tool Industrial Wireless Handbook Featured Webinar OPC and PI/RtPM Application Report Featured Products: Modbus Ethernet Serial Servers BL67 Modular System I/O New Job Opportunities New Auctions & Classifieds Dilbert Pick of the Week	Finally, Wireless Communication You Can Trust Wireless Ethernet radio, the next great innovation from Phoenix Contact, is a first-of-its-kind industrial wireless communication interface that delivers unprecedented protection for your company’s most critical data. The simple, IT-friendly embedded software allows any network PC with a web browser and proper identification the ability to configure the devices. Because the software is embedded, there is no software installation required, eliminating the learning curve. For more information go to: www.phoenixcon.com/wireless
From One Techie to Another
Independence As the 4th of July approaches and we start planning our Independence Day festivities, I think about what has really makes America great. The United States is one of the most diverse nations in the world. Where did our diversity come from? Different cultures. How were different cultures introduced in the US? Immigration. We are all children of immigrants. If not your parents, your grandparents and if not your grandparents, your great grandparents. I'm willing to bet that somewhere in your family tree there's an immigrant. Immigration has made this country great. Throughout our history, individuals from dozens of different countries immigrated to the US in search of some kind of independence, e.g. economic, religious, social, etc. Even in this global economy, when so many other countries are becoming economically strong, immigration rates to the US are still very high. This is possibly because of the American dream...to have a good job, own a nice home and raise a happy family. The US still has the geographic capacity and the economic infrastructure. Or do we? We probably have the geographic capacity, but can we economically support high immigration rates with so much manufacturing leaving our country? Why are US manufacturers having such a hard time competing in the global economy? With so many different cultures represented, shouldn't the US be in a better position to compete globally? Maybe in theory, but according to a quote by Jerry J. Jasinowski, President of The Manufacturing Institute, "Unfortunately, too many Americans are unaware of how dependent they are on manufacturing for their high standard of living, and too many policymakers are indifferent to the implications of losing our leadership in global manufacturing." In other words, many Americans don't seem to fully understand the significance of our declining positon in a global economy. I suspect that will take some time and perhaps a new administration. It's up to us (the US) to leverage our diversity, keep global perspective, and manufacture change. But, it's not just going to happen by itself. We all have to act...our future depends on it. For more information on US manufacturing and how you can help, check out NAM's The Manufacturing Institute. Let's get our manufacturing edge back! Due to the US Independence Day Holiday next week, we won't be publishing a newsletter, but we will continue to update the site with product and company news. Enjoy your Holiday and join us as we celebrate our diversity on this 230th Independence Day. Enjoy the rest of this eNews! Rick Zabel Vice President, Editor-in-chief
Featured White Paper	Sponsored by AutomationShowcase.com
Understanding Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) in Industrial Automation Automation manufacturers have responded to the modern industrial application’s increased scope of requirements with industrial control devices that blend the advantages of PLC-style deterministic machine or process control with the flexible configuration and enterprise integration strengths of PC-based systems. Such a device has been termed a programmable automation controller, or PAC. Read full white paper by Opto 22. 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: Mosaic releases web-enabled instrument controllers and operator interfaces 6/27/06 B&R introduces X20 analog modules with oscilloscope function 6/27/06 Datastick® Spectrum software for PDA-Based vibration analysis now includes predictive maintenance and troubleshooting 6/27/06 ASI introduces Allen Bradley and Weidmuller teminal block equivalents 6/27/06 Interneer and Itron partner on distribution design system for Electric, Gas & Water markets 6/27/06 Position sensor works with industrial Ethernet 6/26/06 Math Package supports OPC and free Visual Basic .Net 2005 Express Edition 6/26/06 Motion control retrofit kit replaces obsolete automotive machine tool controls 6/26/06 AD Products now offers a customizable enclosure for the packaging industry 6/26/06 QC at work: X-ray system improves quality of Coriolis flowmeter welds 6/26/06 Precision Meter Systems for high-volume, two-part dispensing 6/26/06 Website covers actuators, leadscrews, motors and switches 6/26/06 I/O Modules for DeviceNet and Profibus-DP Applications 6/23/06 Diagnostic tool alerts users to out-of-limits condition on mass flow controllers 6/23/06 PCI interface card for ETHERNET Powerlink 6/23/06 Downloadable guide to sensing technology for printing applications 6/23/06 Device management system continuously monitors UPS system status and health 6/23/06 Data Acquisition Board has 233 MHz Pentium processor 6/23/06 Compact 1000-watt, 3-phase power supply only 150 mm wide 6/23/06 Industrial PC with integrated DVD burner 6/22/06 Industrial connection box simplifies scanner replacement 6/22/06 Analog bench scales now available with FM certification 6/22/06 SCADA system monitors equipment via the Internet 6/22/06 Monolithic Push Buttons meet IEC standards 6/22/06 Load sensors use capacitive sensing technology 6/22/06 MES software is platform-independent 6/22/06 Pocket PC can operate submersible datalogging level transducer 6/22/06 Automated sorting system for layer pads 6/22/06 Embedded 3.5 in. biscuit SBC cuts power consumption 6/22/06 Economy control panels cut costs by 40% 6/22/06 Ethernet server handles remote digital and analog I/O 6/22/06 Safety instrumented system training available online 6/22/06 Graphics cards for thin clients handle multiple displays 6/22/06 Downloadable brochure explains multi-axis motion control system 6/22/06 Company & Organization News: Junot Systems and IMA Industrial team to provide SAP integration in South America 6/27/06 KUKA Robotics exposes students to high tech manufacturing techniques 6/27/06 Keithley to present test Industry Expert Seminar series at SEMICON West 6/27/06 Cleveland Motion Controls, Inc. is honored with the Governor’s Excellence in Exporting Award (eAward) 6/27/06 Wonderware takes leadership role in OPC UA standard development by applying vast connectivity expertise 6/26/06 Michigan Avenue goes French in July with a showcase of French technology 6/26/06 Citect expands Educational Service Centers 6/23/06 OSIsoft Webinars: Integrated Manufacturing Environment starts June 28 6/23/06 AMETEK acquires Land Instruments 6/23/06 JMP Engineering becomes Cognex Vision integrator 6/23/06 Beckhoff Automation hires new Central Region Sales Manager 6/22/06 Name Change for International SERCOS Trade Organization 6/22/06 InSync Software secures $7.5 Million in funding 6/22/06 Yokogawa incorporates its Canada office 6/22/06 Yokogawa establishes Yokogawa Vietnam 6/22/06 Application News: Honeywell wins Process Automation Contract with Kuwait-based EQUATE Petrochemical Co. 6/27/06 Dürr Paint Systems makes its robot control system SIL 3 safe 6/26/06 Managed wireless communications infrastructure installed at PPG Lake Charles chemical complex 6/26/06 Food giant tries out production benchmarking software 6/23/06 Linde Engineering to use Unisim™ Design Suite 6/22/06 Wireless solution helps power utilities save costs and improve distribution management 6/22/06 Material handling company streamlines manufacturing processes with CAD software 6/22/06 MOXA Ethernet server used by grand prize winner of 2006 ARCHI-TECH AV awards 6/22/06 Safety instrumented systems to be installed on nine PEMEX offshore platforms 6/22/06 Emerson to automate new coal-fired power plant 6/22/06
Featured Application Tool
Industrial Wireless Handbook The ELPRO Industrial Wireless Handbook has been designed to be a comprehensive, hands-on guide with everything to do with Industrial Wireless and ELPRO products. The Handbook uses diagrams, tutorials and detailed text to provide a cohesive presentation of practical information from the basics through to detailed installation guides. Click here to request your FREE Wireless Handbook
Featured Webinar
OPC and PI/RtPM Application Report - July 12, 2006 The OPC Foundation is an industry consortium whose objective is to define data access implementation standards for the manufacturing industries. The Foundation has defined standards to allow vendors of time series databases to expose their data through a common programming interface. This standard has enabled the development of generic applications that are capable of accessing any time series database, as long as its vendor supports an OPC Server. The existing OPC standards will be reviewed and compared with the OPC UA (Universal Architecture) standard currently in development. OSIsoft has integrated OPC technology into its RtPM platform in many significant ways. OSIsoft has been asked to add OPC capability to some of its client applications. While we agree with this in principle, we suggest a different implementation. This presentation will include a description of our recommended architecture for the visualization of OPC data in RtPM applications. In this Webinar you will see: History of the OPC Foundation Scope of the current OPC Standards Overview of Upcoming OPC Universal Architecture How OSIsoft's RtPM leverages OPC Click here for more information on this webinar
Featured Products
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New Jobs
Here's a list of new jobs posted on Automation.com: Controls Engineer: Hutchinson, MN - Hutchinson Technology 6/22/2006 Control Systems Engineer: Old Bridge, NJ - Primary Systems, Inc. 6/22/2006 Design Engineer/Project Manager: Ventura, CA - Instrument Control Services 6/21/2006 Outside Sales - Territory Account Manager: Kansas and Missouri, USA - WEG Electric Motors Corp. 6/21/2006 HMI Programmer: Maryville, TN - automationtechies 6/22/2006 Electrical Field Engineer: Madison, WI - automationtechies 6/21/2006 Controls/Project Engineer: Sabetha, KS - automationtechies 6/21/2006 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
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