Automation Weekly - January 14, 2009 - Wireless oil field, New Honeywell president, Device data/design web portal, World energy dialogue in Hannover

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Beckhoff Automation Introduces eXtreme Fast Control (XFC) Technology

As the ultimate combination of the company’s PC-based and Industrial Ethernet technologies, Beckhoff Automation has introduced eXtreme Fast Control (XFC) technology. This ultra fast control solution is based on highly optimized control and communication architectures from Beckhoff.

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>>	New Products
>>	Application Stories
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>>	Company & Organization News
>>	Project News
>>	New Job Opportunities
>>	Automation Groups & Discussions
>>	Humor of the Week

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New Products

	Banner introduces IVU image sensor iVu Image Sensor combines the simplicity of a photoelectric sensor and the intelligence of a vision sensor to support inspections without the use of a PC.
	ASI introduces MRT 18 multi-level terminal block MRT 18 modular multi-level fixed printed circuit board terminal block is rated for usage in temperatures up to 110°C.
	Performance Motion Devices releases Stand-Alone motion card Stand-Alone provides the capability to download programs to a Prodigy motion card for onboard execution, off-loading or eliminating the PC host.
	EPLAN upgrades E-CAD/CAE Software Enhancements in Electric P8 Version 1.9 include a redlining function, where all project documentation can be converted to PDF format and subsequently made available for review and modification.
	Stellar Technology releases PNC700 load cell Model PNC700 general purpose tension/compression load cell handles ranges from 100 lbf to 100,000 lbf and survives in temperatures from -65F° up to +400°F.
	ACS Motion Control announces HSSI-HES absolute encoder interface HSSI-HES works with SPiiPlus and MC4U family of motion controllers.
	Advantech announces IPPC-7158B 15” panel PC IPPC-7158B has a passive backplane with up to 12 ISA/PCI expansion slots, a front-accessible design with water resistant cover, and a sealed front-panel.
	Axiomtek announces GOT-3571T touch panel computer GOT-3571T compact and fanless touch panel computer has a 5.7" high brightness (400 nits) VGA LCD with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels.
	Emerson adds LCD touchpad interface to FloBoss flow manager Touchpad makes information retrieval, configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting faster without the need for an external local operator interface.
	AutomationDirect updates ZIPLink cables ZIPLink cables eliminate the tedious process of wiring PLC I/O modules and terminal blocks.
	TURCK introduces S12 Quick-Connect connectors S12 connectors mate to any fully threaded M12 on the market, are rated for 250 Volts 4 Amps, and provide IEC IP 67 protection.

These are just a few new products introduced this week
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Application Stories

	System 800xA helps St. Regis Paper boost productivity by 17 percent St. Regis Paper achieved substantial benefits in one of its mills in the UK, including a 17 percent boost in production (without increasing machine speed) and 63 percent fewer errors.
	Wireless technology monitors Chevron oil field operations Chevron uses Emerson Smart Wireless networks to monitor its steam injection process and measure down-hole well pressures.

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Resources & Literature

	EPLAN announces Web-based Portal EPLAN Data Portal streamlines the integration of device data into the design process, providing the user with access to data from many major component manufacturers.
	Bison Gear releases Gearmotor Video The two minute video, which can be viewed online, describes Bison's 107 series Verdant Duty gearmotors.
	ISA publishes 2nd edition of pressure, level and density measurement book "Industrial Pressure, Level, and Density Measurement," Second Edition, by Donald R. Gillum, includes a new chapter covering equipment selection, mounting techniques, and specifications.

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Events, Seminars & Training

Upcoming Events & Training

Netrino offers Embedded Systems Training Courses: through April, 2009
Opto 22 Intelligent Remote I/O for Allen-Bradley Logix Platforms: January-February 2009
ControlLogix and RSLogix 5000 Training Seminar: January 19-22, 2009
ASHRAE 2009 Winter Conference: January 24-28, 2009
Logicon Europe 2009: February 2-4, 2009
ARC Advisory Group’s 13th Annual Forum: February 2-5, 2009
The Future of Wireless Solutions in Industrial Automation: February 5, 2009
Industry Automation & Control World Expo 2009: February 12-16, 2009
Principles of Web Handling: February 17-18, 2009
World of Industry 2009 - Automation Fair: February 26-28, 2009
ABB Automation & Power World 2009: March 24-26, 2009

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Company & Organization News

	Honeywell appoints Norman Gilsdorf president of Process Solutions Business Gilsdorf was formerly vice president and general manager of the Process Solutions business in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). He replaces Jack Bolick, who retired from Honeywell.
	Hannover Fair to host World Energy Dialogue Confirmed as keynote speakers are Germany's Federal Minister of Economics and Technology, Michael Glos, its Foreign Minister, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and Russia's Energy Minister, Sergei Shmatko.
	ABB acquires Finnish wiring company Ensto Busch-Jaeger produces wiring accessories and installation material such as light switches and sockets for the Nordic residential and commercial building markets.

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Project News

Yokogawa to supply DCS to Savannah River Project
Managed by the United States Department of Energy (DOE), the PDCF facility will convert weapons grade plutonium and uranium into fuel rods to be used for electrical power generation.

Other Project News:

Cameron to supply ultrasonic flow meters for Keystone Pipeline project

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New Jobs

Here's a list of new jobs posted on Automation.com:

Control Systems Technician: Medimmune - Fredrick, MD
Automation Engineer: Technical Marine Service - Portland, OR
Project Manager: Technical Marine Service - Portland, OR
E-I-C Engineer: RMT, Inc. - Madison, WI

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Humor of the Week

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