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From One Techie to Another:
Reality Check on Immigration
Featured Article:
Network security for device servers
Product Announcements:
Coriolis flowmeters, 2-phase Power Supplies, SNAP motion control subsystem, ADAM-5550KW Programmable Automation Controller, PAC Project software, and much more
Resources & Literature:
Industrial Connectivity & Automation Products CD, Bioprocess modeling book, Ethernet switch selector guide, and more
Events, Seminars & Training:
Supply Chain Trends and ID Technologies Webinars, ISA EXPO Canada, Hannover Fair, and more
Company News:
Halliburton moves HQ to UAE, Emerson to be automation supplier for Qatargas, B&R open Spain office, and much more
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Reality Check on Immigration I usually try to avoid bringing up social and political issues in this e-newsletter, because I don’t want to offend anyone. But this week I watched a 13 minute video presentation by Roy Beck who is the President of NumbersUSA; and I feel compelled to share it with you. In the video, Beck demonstrates the population consequences of current U.S. immigration policies. Let me first start by saying that I have nothing against immigration. My ancestors are immigrants (after all, who’s are not?) and I have a lot of good immigrant friends and neighbors. But I do have a problem with the sheer number of immigrants now allowed to enter the U.S. every year. In the 40 years prior to 1965, we had an average of 178,000 immigrants enter the country per year. Today, there are well over 1,000,000 immigrants coming to the U.S. every year. Remember this with what you are about to read and hear...don't get angry at the immigrants, get angry with our politicians. As a result of these huge immigration numbers, the U.S. has had to double core infrastructures (schools, roads, sewage plants) required to support our current population. Could this be part of the decline of America’s school systems? And what’s going to happen to our already dwindling natural resources? This serious problem is about to become very critical if Congress doesn't’t make changes to our immigration policies. Without change, every community in our country will be facing the same problems facing many communities in California today. The video goes on to explain how allowing too much immigration to the U.S. won't help the impoverished countries of the world. If we want to help them, we have to help them where they live. We can’t possibly bring them all here or we will erode the fabric of our country and threaten our standard of living. Please take 13 minutes to watch this video. Of course, the question that comes to my mind is why isn’t our government responding? That opens up a whole can of worms. Could it be because our government is distracted with the war in Iraq? Do we have a government capable of doing what’s best for the American people? Unfortunately, I don’t have answers, just questions. What can you do? To start, how about sending a fax to your Senators? I did…it’s quick, easy, and online. In the last election, we all had an opportunity to speak out. Many Americans spoke and now we have a new majority. Next election, I implore you to vote on the issues that really matter to our country’s long-term health and stability. Don’t just vote the party line. Don’t just vote on a single issue…there’s much more at stake here. Don’t assume our politicians have your best interests in mind, because some do not. Take action and vote for our future! With this influx of immigrants to the U.S., there is at least one resident with plans to leave. Halliburton Chairman, President and CEO Dave Lesar is moving to their new corporate headquaters in Dubai. It seems a large chunk of their business is in the Eastern Hemisphere where all the oil is. Imagine that! Read the official full story on our site at Halliburton moves their corporate headquarters to United Arab Emirates. Enjoy the rest of this eNews! Rick Zabel |
2007 Salary Survey
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Network security for device servers
Device servers deliver the appropriate network connection and physical interface for industrial device applications. Providing this function in a secure fashion is becoming a major concern for industrial IT managers as burgeoning numbers of industrial devices receive a real or proxy Ethernet connections. Security-related features have become one of the main factors in device server selection.
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Emerson announces F-Series Coriolis flowmeter for corrosive environments - 3/13/07 Micro Motion F-Series Coriolis flowmeter is available with Hastelloy C-22 construction, making it suitable for use in corrosive applications where the process fluid is incompatible with stainless steel. |
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ASI announces CSB and CSW 2-phase Power Supplies - 3/13/07 CSB and CSW series DIN rail mounted power supplies operate using only 2 legs of a 3-phase circuit, thereby saving space, cabling and circuit protection costs. The CSB series has a universal input of 340-550 Vac, whereas the CSW series has a universal input of 185-550 Vac in both single and 2-phase. |
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Opto 22 releases SNAP motion control subsystem - 3/12/07 SNAP Motion Control Subsystem offers a cohesive development platform for applications that require motion control along with analog, digital, and serial control. The system combines a SNAP Motion host communication module in a SNAP I/O form factor, a SNAP Motion breakout board, and the OptoMotion command library. |
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Advantech unveils ADAM-5550KW Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) - 3/8/07 ADAM-5550KW Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) is for control tasks that require the features of both PLCs and Industrial PCs. It has an AMD Geode GX533 CPU along with control specific features such as a watchdog timer, battery backup RAM, deterministic I/O, IEC61131-3 programming languages and Windows CE 5.0. Prices start at $995. |
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Opto 22 announces PAC Project software - 3/7/07 PAC Project software suite includes all of the control programming, human machine interface (HMI) development, and connectivity tools needed to design, develop, and maintain industrial control, monitoring, and data acquisition applications. |
Other Product Announcements
- B&R announces open safety protocol for real-time Ethernet 3/13/07
- FCI’s GF90 and GF92 Mass Flow Meters Receive ATEX Approval 3/13/07
- Tendril supplies Network software to TI for Zigbee hardware 3/13/07
- MooreHawke's TRUNKGUARD passes fieldbus short-circuit tests 3/12/07
- RTI incorporates IPv6 in its Data Distribution Service middleware 3/12/07
- Axiom Analytical announces Model FFM-202I near-infrared gas cell 3/12/07
- Symbion Systems enhances software for analytical instruments 3/12/07
- Carlo Gavazzi releases CGDP Series Contactors 3/12/07
- P+F SBL series photoelectric sensors mount between conveyor rollers 3/9/07
- BEI introduces Model M58 Metric incremental encoder 3/9/07
- Ethernet Direct releases HMG-628G Gigabit Switch 3/9/07
- PM Bearings introduces FMB Series Bearing for Precision Positioning 3/9/07
- Aaxeon releases Devolinx Industrial USB to Serial Hubs 3/8/07
- HEIDENHAIN releases LIDA 500 small linear scale 3/8/07
- InSync releases Edgeware 3.1 for sensor-driven supply-chain execution 3/8/07
- Korenix releases JetNet 3010G unmanaged gigabit switch 3/8/07
- LM76 releases Micro Stages with up to 0.01 mm repeatability 3/8/07
- SAS Automation introduces Lift Degater 3/8/07
- Aleier and MACTEC combine their EAM and EMS software 3/8/07
- Inductive Automation updates FactoryPMI and FactorySQL 3/7/07
- Wonderware ugrades Equipment Operations Module 3/7/07
- SEW-Eurodrive releases MOVI-PLC controller 3/7/07
- Matrikon adds Mandarin to ProcessNet 3/7/07
- GE Fanuc enhances VersaMax Micro 64 Controller software 3/7/07
- Adept releases Viper Class 1 Clean Room 6-Axis Robots 3/7/07
- Advanced Motion Controls announces DigiFlexX servo drives 3/7/07
- ControlAir announces Type-590X I/P Transducer 3/7/07
- Invensys to resell Transpara Visual KPI software 3/7/07
- Pepperl+Fuchs introduces field junction boxes for Fieldbus 3/7/07
- Matrox Graphics launches TripleHead2Go for three monitors 3/7/07
- SigmaQuest updates SigmaSure 6.0 with repair insight module 3/7/07
- Green Hills MULTI ships in TI's Digital Video Evaluation Module 3/7/07
- Applied Manufacturing offers racking/unracking service
- Enea enhances Polyhedra Database for Network Equipment 3/7/07
Product & Supplier Search
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Featured CD: Industrial Connectivity & Automation Products CD
SIXNET has printed its twenty-first edition of their FREE Product CD, covering its entire line of Industrial Connectivity and Automation products. Key features of the new CD include SIXNET's latest products such as the Slim Line series, Rack-mount series industrial Ethernet switches and other new managed switches with up to 18 ports including gigabit. Also, new in the automation product line is the "Mini-IPm Plus" RTU enhanced with AGA gas flow calculations and DNP3 communications. This updated CD also includes the latest software and Linux development tools, along with new product solutions brochures. It's loaded with information and ready to test drive.
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Other Resources:
Featured Webinar Series: Supply Chain Trends and ID Technologies
Intermec has released the schedule for its 2007 Webinar Series, with information designed to improve efficiency and establish best practices with the latest technologies. The 60-minute live webcasts cover a range of topics, including RFID compliance and asset tracking, the proposed Electronic On Board Recorder (EOBR) rule, working in hazardous environments and the surge in 2D bar code use.
More information on Webinar Series
Other Events & Training
- TenAsys Webinar on March 20 covers Multi-Core Processors in Embedded Systems
- ISA EXPO 2007 in Canada on March 27
- Robo Expo + Programming Seminars in Ottawa on March 28th
- Hannover Fair offers live automation demos
- Hannover Fair includes 12 trade shows
- Toronto & Montreal Automation Fair & Expo April 17 & 19
- Deacom User Conference to be held May 16-17
- ASi-Tech 2007 to be held in UK May 22
Go to our Calendar of Events to see other upcoming events.
Here are the latest company and application 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.
Company & Organization News:
- Barco exhibits at UK Processing & Packaging show in May 3/13/07
- Dataforth continues to expand 3/13/07
- S2 Technologies appoints distributor in Korea 3/13/07
- Contemporary Controls Manager speaks at Building Automation Conference 3/13/07
- Halliburton moves corporate HQ to United Arab Emirates 3/12/07
- Matrox Graphics exhibits at Automation World Conference 3/12/07
- Honeywell exhibits in six Saudi cities 3/12/07
- B&R opens office in Spain 3/12/07
- Ethernet Direct adds 6 locations in China 3/9/07
- Aspectrics Establishes Professional Services Division 3/8/07
- Nick Moore promoted to Director of Strategic Planning at Moore Industries 3/8/07
- Invetech appoints Ian Fitzpatrick Manager of Manufacturing Innovation 3/8/07
- Irby named Allen-Bradley Distributor in Mississippi 3/7/07
- Schneider Electric's Jim Pauley elected vice chairman of ANSI Board of Directors 3/7/07
- FANUC Robotics receives Supplier Appreciation Award 3/7/07
Application News:
Here's a list of new jobs posted on Automation.com:
- Control Systems Engineer: Genesys Controls Corporation - Lancaster, PA 3/13/2007
- Manufacturing/Automation Engineer/Technician: Phoenix Closures, Inc. - Eastern, TN 3/12/2007
- Sales Account Manager: NovaTech - Baton Rouge, LA 3/12/2007
To view other recent job postings, please use our Job Search Function.
I hope you enjoyed this automation news update. If you have any comments or suggestions regarding the content in this e-newsletter or on Automation.com, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Rick Zabel
Vice President, Publisher
Automation.com
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