Automation Weekly - March 4, 2009 - Sustainable manufacturing, Cummins tracks engines, Manufacturing mobility guide, IPS to develop virtual reality HMI, ABB and Emerson new projects, Nuke Power 4U cartoon

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>>	Featured New Products
>>	Featured Article
>>	Application Stories
>>	Resources & Literature
>>	Events, Seminars & Training
>>	Company & Organization News
>>	Project News
>>	New Jobs
>>	Automation Groups & Discussions
>>	Humor of the Week

Featured New Products

	Canary Labs announces InfoLink Process Historian InfoLink combines trending and historian functions, data analysis, HMI graphics, on-line drawings and manuals, and aerial views into a single package that starts at $3,500.
	Tri-Tronics introduces XP10 UV sensor SMARTEYE X-PRO Model XP10 works as precision registration mark sensor or as standard photoelectric sensor for high speed parts detection and counting applications.
	Baumer upgrades Series 14 photoelectric sensors Sensors now have transparent rear housings and improved electrical connections including metal M8 connectors, molded M12 connectors, and a cable channel for restricted space applications.
	Rexroth introduces MKR linear actuators for food apps MKR hygienic version has an aluminum profile that is smoother than standard MKR bodies to prevent build-up of liquids and foreign debris.
	Rockwell Automation introduces FactoryTalk AssetCentre Machine Edition Software provides manufacturers with a tool for gathering, managing and securing data on up to 25 devices, such as control systems, drives and HMIs, using a single workstation.
	Bison Gear introduces TightDrive motor-mounted speed control TightDrive variable speed SCR drive attaches directly to permanent magnet DC electric motors and gearmotors to conserve energy while offering tighter speed regulation.
	Eltra releases EA120P 13 bit absolute encoder EA120P hollow shaft encoder carries an IP54 housing rating and operates from 0 to 60ºC.
	Eaton introduces M22 pushbuttons M22 line includes pushbuttons, selector switches, pilot lights, mushroom operators and E-Stops, palm switches, four-way buttons, buzzers and communicating devices.
	AutomationDirect adds wire stripping tool The self-adjusting cut-and-strip tool cuts flexible wires up to 8AWG and rigid wires up to 16 AWG.
	ASI introduces MRT 20 PCB terminal blocks Modular MRT 20 offers a 2 and 3 position interlocking housing in 6.35mm spacing and 9.52mm spacing.

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Featured Article

Winning Strategies and Best Practices for Sustainable Manufacturing
By Bill Lydon, Contributing Editor
The initial focus of the ARC Forum in Orlando was sustainable manufacturing strategies as they relate to environmental performance and resource management. Based on the recent economic downturn, the conference was expanded to address strategies for bottom line business sustainability of process and discrete manufacturing companies.

Application Stories

Cummins JEP uses Ubisense tracking to follow engines
By recording when an engine enters or leaves a test or work cell Cummins can see how quickly an engine moves through the testing process and identify any differences between engine types and options.

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Resources & Literature

Manufacturing Mobility Guide
By Motorola
Our manufacturing mobility guide features more than 150 pages that show you how to unleash the full power of mobility across multiple manufacturing segments — from high-tech and consumer packaged goods to automotive, pharmaceuticals and more. And our special Unified Voice and Data Architecture section shows how a unified voice and data network can reduce costs and improve overall business efficiency.

Techno publishes Linear Motion Products catalog
H835 catalog provides product specifications, detailed drawings, part numbers, suggested application designs, and a photo of the parts.

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Events, Seminars & Training

	RSTechED 2009 June 21-26, 2009 Orlando, Florida 110 technical sessions, hands-on labs and user presentations on plant-floor information strategies.
	Principles of Flexible Web Slitting Seminar April 29-30, 2009 Charlotte, NC Seminar provides attendees with an in-depth look at the various factors that are addressed when slitting flexible web materials.

Upcoming Events & Training

Netrino offers Embedded Systems Training Courses: through April, 2009
Opto 22 Intelligent Remote I/O for Allen-Bradley Logix Platforms: March-April 2009
PAS Users Conference: March 9-11, 2009
Conference on Human-Robot Interaction: March 11-13, 2009
PROFINET One-day Training Class-Detriot: March 11, 2009
MAINTEC 2009: March 17-18, 2009
SCADA & Industrial Automation Forum 2009: March 23-24, 2009
Troubleshooting AB PLCs 101: March 24-26, 2009
Image Sensors Europe 2009: March 24-26, 2009
ABB Automation & Power World 2009: March 24-26, 2009
WESTEC 2009: March 30-April 2, 2009
The Vision Show: March 31-April 2, 2009
Logichem Europe 2009: March 31-April 3, 2009
Hannover Messe 2009: April 20-24, 2009

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Company & Organization News

	ABB appoints Rick Dolezal Channel Partner marketing manager Most recently, Dolezal was Manager of the Process Market Development Group at Rockwell Automation.
	IPS developing Virtual Reality Process HMI Invensys unveiled its Immersive Virtual Reality Process technology, a next-generation HMI that will revolutionize the way engineers see and interact with the plant and the processes they control.
	Flying robots at HANNOVER MESSE UAVs (Unmanned Air Vehicles) will be a special highlight. This will be backed up by live demonstrations of glass façade-cleaning robots - also decidedly "aboveground."

Company & Organization News:

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Project News

	ABB to control iron ore pellet plant in Oman ABB will supply System 800xA for process control and system integration, a production management system, drives, motors, and power equipment.
	Emerson to replace outdated operator stations at Barking Power in the UK Emerson will replace ABB Bailey OI stations that are connected to the existing Bailey INFI 90 system. An Ovation expert control system will interface directly or via OPC to the existing controllers.
	ABB to supply ACS1000 variable speed drives to Mexican mine ACS1000 variable speed drive system will power High Pressure Grinding Rolls at the Peñasquito ore grinding plant in Mexico.
	eSimulation to expand simulation system at Enogex cryogenic gas plants The eSimOptimizer system will be maximizing asset value for five of Enogex’s cryogenic gas plants in Oklahoma.
	Emerson to supply digital valves for Saudi Kayan petrochemical complex Emerson will supply 780 Fisher digital control valves including the largest 42 inch Fisher antisurge valve ever to be built.

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Humor of the Week

Dilbert
Good marketecture versus good architecture

Automation Cartoons - March 4, 2009
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