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February 10, 2010 |
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| Featured Articles |
Show your global colors
By Rick Zabel
There is no doubt that the global competitive landscape has changed over the past few years. As emerging economies continue to grow and their demand for consumer products increases, new suppliers will sprout up within those economies to help local manufacturers meet those demands. Those suppliers and manufacturers could, and likely will, be your next competitors. Of course, there are challenges to being global, including geography, language and finances. Fortunately, there are resources available to help you navigate the “unknown waters.” |
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| Application Stories |
_thumb.jpg) Saia Burgess uses horizontal carousels to store parts
Saia Burgess, a manufacturer of motion control solutions, replaced stockroom shelving with four KardexRemstar horizontal carousels, pick-to-light technology and FastPic inventory management software.
Dynasonics wireless flow meters save water
The Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company replaced open ditch irrigation with a closed pipe system and Dynasonics wireless flow meters communicating to a SCADA system, and is saving 1,000 acre-feet of water per year.
Mesh network supports data center energy efficiency system
Dust Networks' SmartMesh wireless sensor networking technology is being used by Federspiel Controls to monitor cooling systems in data centers and reduce energy costs by up to 25%.
Constellation Energy deploys Transpara Visual KPI
Management uses Visual KPI to monitor and manage operations, predictive maintenance engineering, vibration analysis, emissions tracking and daily reports.
Wireless transmitters monitor storage tanks at Nynas refinery
Emerson's wireless pressure sensors were installed by Nynas AB to upgrade an underground storage tank monitoring system, reducing installation costs by €10,000 compared to a wired alternative. |
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| Resources & Literature |
_thumb.jpg) Fluke announces live chat service for thermography
Live chat service quickly answers questions Fluke customers may have about thermal imaging and Fluke thermography tools.
Mountz releases torque measurement website
Mountz website provides a comprehensive overview of torque tools. |
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| Featured ISA Books |
 Fundamentals of Industrial Control, 2nd Edition
By D.A. Coggan
The second edition of this best-selling classic provides a unique balance between control system theory and effective application, covering every major control system element, from sensors to final control elements, in the context of overall control strategies and system design. Contributing experts give time-tested, practical advice on the application of each system element.
 Advanced pH Measurement and Control, 3rd Edition
By Gregory K. McMillan and Robert A. Cameron
This best-selling book provides a clear, concise, and comprehensive view of how to select, install, and maintain electrodes, control valves, and control strategies for pH applications critical for product and water quality in the process industry. The book covers every aspect of system design including the mixing and reagent piping requirements that are important for a successful application.
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| New Products |
_thumb.jpg) SIS-TECH announces AIB safety logic backup system
AIB provides SIL2 or SIL3 protection, without requiring any changes to the existing hardware or DCS software. It can also be used on new control systems at a lower installed cost than a Safety PLC. |
_thumb.jpg) Stellar Technology releases Series LWU subsea LVDT
Series LWU is for use in sea water and other submersible environments, including many corrosive liquids, to depths of 7,500 ft. |
_thumb.jpg) Brainboxes adds RS422/485 to USB to serial converters
US-346 and US-842 ensure new platforms with limited or no serial ports can continue to have connectivity to a wide range of RS422/ 485 devices via USB. |
_thumb.jpg) ifm efector introduces PQ Series pressure sensors for pneumatics
PQ Series pressure sensors are for pneumatic applications typically found in robotics and material handling applications. |
_thumb.jpg) Lenox Instrument announces Furnace Camera HD
Furnace Camera HD provides clear, high-resolution images of burner flames, material alignment, and other “high-heat” process conditions found in steel, glass, cement, and paper manufacturing. |
_thumb.jpg) SweetWilliam adds Ethernet/IP to ScadaMobile iPhone app
ScadaMobile 1.3 SCADA application software for the iPhone platform
now supports Allen Bradley Logix controllers through Ethernet/IP. Price: $74.99. |
_thumb.jpg) Planar announces Clarity LED video wall displays
The 70-inch rear projection video wall displays have 1920X1080 resolution, a rated life of 60,000 hours, and employ no consumable parts such as color wheels or lamps. |
_thumb.jpg) Kvaser releases Memorator Light for troubleshooting CAN-based systems
Memorator Light is an easy-to-use tool for logging serial CANbus data without configuration or software setup. |
_thumb(1).jpg) Net Safety adds HART to flame detectors
HART protocol permits remote access to the configuration, diagnostics, as well as maintenance and alarm records of any networked Net Safety flame detector. |
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Intertec announces steam heaters for field process instrumentation
Heaters are available for all common enclosure-scale freeze/condensation protection or temperature maintenance applications. |
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| Company & Organization News |
ISA issues Call for Papers for Automation Week 2010
ISA issued a Call for Papers inviting authors, experts, innovators, and automation professionals to submit abstracts for presentation consideration at the conference to be held in Houston, TX, 4-7 October 2010.
Ford engineer introduces "Cool Careers" to high schoolers
Local students from Cypress, Kennedy, El Toro, Tustin and Trabuco Hills high schools will be introduced to prototyping, tooling and additive manufacturing industries as prospective career choices.
M+W Americas acquires Global Automation Partners
Global Automation Partners has more than 130 employees in six offices who specialize in the definition, design, implementation and support of automation and manufacturing IT.
CSIA lists certified, recertified and new members
The Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) announced a list of companies that have been certified, recertified, or just joined.
National Instruments and Tektronix host Embedded Design Seminar
Held from March 2 through May 18 in 11 cities, the seminar focuses on time-saving techniques for measurement and analysis using Tektronix oscilloscopes with NI LabVIEW software.
European research initiative EUREKA presented at HANNOVER MESSE
European research initiative EUREKA will be represented with its own stand at Research & Technology, which forms part of HANNOVER MESSE 2010 (19-23 April). |
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| Project News |
_thumb.jpg) Siemens to tap Baton Rouge landfill gas
The project will tap methane gas at the Baton Rouge landfill and deliver it to ExxonMobil and Novolyte Technologies, where it will be used to fire boilers.
ABB robots to automate battery plant at A123 Systems
ABB Robotics will provide 15 robotic automation systems for the assembly and manufacturing of lithium-ion battery modules and packs.
Emerson to supply Roxar wetgas meters to Chevron
Roxar subsea wet gas meters are to be installed in the Greater Gorgon fields, one of the world’s largest untapped natural gas fields. |
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| Events, Seminars & Training |
Webinar - Hannover Messe 2010
February 16, 2010
(GMT -6:00) Central Time (US & Canada), Mexico City Time Zone
Under the new motto "Efficiency, Innovation, Sustainability", the next HANNOVER MESSE will be showcasing innovations, new developments and technologies. If you are looking towards international trade, this webinar will provide you with details on a leading platform which promises just that.
ISA March Training Courses
- Introduction to Industrial Automation and Control - March 1-5 - Houston, TX
- Safety Instrumented Systems: The Must Know for Implementation -
March 2 - Houston, TX
- Mathematics for Instrumentation Technicians - March 8-11 - RTP, NC
- Overview of Measurement and Control Fundamentals - March 9 - Houston, TX
- Safety Instrumented Systems: The Must Know for Implementation - March 9 - Cranberry Township, PA
- Project Management for Automation Engineers - March 11 - Saint Paul, MN
- Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®) Level I Review Course - March 16-18 - RTP, NC
- Overview of Grounding and Noise Reduction for Control Equipment - March 23 - Institute, WV
- Industrial Wireless Systems - March 23 - Wilmington, DE
- Introduction to the Management of Alarm Systems - March 23 - Wilmington, DE
- Safety Instrumented Systems: The Must Know for Implementation – March 25 - Wilmington, DE
- Introduction to Industrial Automation Security and the ANSI/ISA99 Standards - March 25 - Wilmington, DE
Web Seminars (Live)
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