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September 8, 2010 |
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Steps to PLM success
By Ed Shinouskis for InTech
By taking advantage of existing technology and by building in flexible business processes and solutions, manufacturers, with their integrator partner and PLM software vendor, can infuse more exacting standards into their product life cycles to reduce time to market, cut down on product costs, and increase yields on their new product investment.
Cimquest INGEAR Finds Eclectic Customer Base to Assist in Automation
By Thomas R. Cutler for Automation.com
I recently interviewed eight distinct companies about technology, efficiency, and automation trends. While the numerator was different, the technology solution selected by each company, the denominator, was remarkably consistent. Each of these individuals interviewed performed one act in common. Each Googled the phrase ".NET PLC driver."
Collaborating partnerships: Filling the pipeline with skilled workers
By Bob Crigler for InTech
How can we reach students with the message that technology careers are relevant, interesting, and available? Currently, many people and organizations have dedicated their efforts to working together to promote technology careers. This is a story of one regional partnership that has been successful and is being replicated across the U.S.
Acoustic fibers create, hear sound
By InTech
Researchers have created new plastic fibers that can detect and produce sound, according to TechNewsDaily. When stretched, these strands could be used to make clothes that act as a microphone or generate electricity. |
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 ERP Software Feature Checklist
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This detailed Excel spreadsheet outlines the core features that you should consider as you develop your ERP software requirements. Rate ERP software systems against each feature based on the detailed definitions of each feature to create a side-by-side comparison matrix.
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| Resources |
PAS Publishes 2nd Edition of Alarm Management Handbook
PAS updated the book to incorporate ideas presented in the ANSI/ISA-18.2-2009 standard, including a summary of the standard’s scope, regulatory impact, requirements and other details. Price: $89.95
_thumb.jpg) TM Robotics publishes free guide to robot payback
Called ‘The Formula for Automated Payback,’ the guide contains all the details needed to create a simple procedure that demonstrates payback on an installation.
_thumb.jpg) Industrial Controls publishes controls catalog
The 1,200 page full color catalog covers HVAC Controls, Actuators, Pressure Gauges, Humidity Sensors, Temperature Assemblies, Analytical Instruments, Combustion Controls, and Automation Systems.
_thumb.jpg) DSPRobotics offers free FlowStone programming software
A free copy of FlowStone Graphical Programming Language for real-time Digital Signal Processing (DSP) can be downloaded online.
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| New Products |
_thumb.jpg) Rockwell Automation releases Kinetix 3 servo drive
Offered in models as small as 50 watts, the drive provides the flexibility to tailor axes to a machine’s actual power requirement, which will minimize system size and cost. |
_thumb.jpg) Canary Labs updates Enterprise Historian
Version 9 can now log more than 3.6 million updates per second, with sub-second updates, easily accommodating high-speed applications. |
_thumb.jpg) Endress+Hauser Introduces Deltapilot FMB 70 Level Transmitter
The transmitter has a watertight measuring cell and 316L stainless steel housing to withstand harsh washdown environments in food, beverage, dairy and pharmaceutical applications. |
_thumb.jpg) Meriam enhances M200 Smart Manometer
Enhancements include the addition of two differential pressure ranges, four gauge pressure ranges, and two absolute pressure ranges. |
_thumb.jpg) GE Intelligent Platforms updates PACMotion motion controller software
PACMotion 1.5 can now control up to 40 axes of synchronized motion at extremely fast loop rates, independent of the number of motion axes. |
_thumb.jpg) Acromag releases two CAN bus modules
IP560 and IOS-560 CAN bus modules interface network network sensors and actuators to embedded monitoring and control systems. |
_thumb.jpg) Cognex announces DataMan 8000 Handheld ID Reader
DataMan 8000 Series supports both RS-232/USB and Industrial Ethernet communication. |
_thumb.jpg) Saelig introduces SGD 24-M 2.4" TFT color display
Display has built-in touch screen, dual analog inputs, alarm outputs and SPI and I²C bus capabilities, ready-made for creating a wide range of display instruments. Price: $95. |
Byres Security announces Tofino OPC Enforcer firewall
This module locks down any industrial network using the previously hard to secure OPC Classic protocol. |
_thumb.jpg) Deeter introduces Multi-channel Wireless Sensor System
The system permits monitoring of greater numbers of remote devices and can display the state of up to eight analogue sensors and up to thirty two switched inputs. |
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| Company & Organization News |
GE to develop water software for EPA
GE will develop a software-based platform based on Proficy software and PACSystems controllers that improves decision making capabilities across a water system.
Theta and eLynx combine SCADA software
eLynx Technologies will integrate Theta’s XSPOC rod pump optimization and SCADA software with SCADALynx web-based SCADA application.
Siemens joins Algae@Work Alliance Network
The Alliance Network develops and commercializes a bio-secure, scalable, climate adaptive and cost effective system to recycle industrial CO2 emissions.
HSI Sensing to be on “World’s Greatest!” TV show
HSI Sensing will appear on the “World’s Greatest!” TV show on September 14 and 15, 2010.
Only 37% of manufacturing plans to increase hiring
Only 37 percent of manufacturing business leaders report that their companies will increase hiring in the next six months. |
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| Project News |
As One to supply Catalyst software to HallStar
Catalyst xM and Catalyst PDC will provide specialty chemical producer HallStar with the ability to fully automate batch execution and electronic batch record management.
ABB gearless mill drive system to power SAG mill
Newmont Mining Corporation selects ABB to design three gearless mill drive systems for their new high-altitude copper gold project in Peru.
ABB to maintain pellet plant in Oman
ABB to provide project planning, commissioning and long term maintenance management at Vale’s iron ore and pellet plant and distribution center in Oman.
Flow-Cal to Provide Flow Software to DCP Midstream
Flow-Cal Enterprise software will replace DCP’s legacy measurement system as well as combine gas and liquid measurements in a single system.
Lion Precision to develop valve sensor for NASA
Lion Precision will develop a smart sensor and the associated communication protocols to monitor valve position and wear. |
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| Featured ISA Books |
 Industrial Ethernet, 2nd Edition
By Perry S. Marshall and John S. Rinaldi
This best-seller is a convenient installation, troubleshooting, and reference tool on one of the hottest topics in automation and process control. It will help you understand Ethernet and TCP/IP terminology and provide important information about industrial protocols and standards. You will quickly gain a solid grasp of Ethernet basics, the constraints of the industrial environment, and the specialized requirements of machine control.
 Programmable Controllers, 4th Edition
By Thomas A. Hughes
This fourth edition of Programmable Controllers discusses all phases of programmable controller applications from systems design and programming to installation, maintenance, and start-up. Used as a resource by thousands of technicians and engineers, this applications-based book provides a clear and concise presentation of the fundamental principles of programmable controllers for process and machine control, increased coverage of all five standard PLC programming languages.
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| Events, Seminars & Training |
Registering for a one-day ISA Fall Training Institute (FTI) course below will help you fit a day of ISA training and at least one day at ISA Automation Week into your busy schedule and limited budget.
4 October 2010, JW Marriott Hotel, Houston, TX USA
7 October 2010, JW Marriott Hotel, Houston, TX USA
How? When you register for any ISA Fall Training Institute (FTI) course—including one-day and multi-day courses—you will have the option to register for ISA Automation Week at these special rates:
- FTI Student Single-Day Conference Rate: $250 (A $595 savings on the List pricing!)
- FTI Student Multi-Day Conference Rate: $500 (A $345 savings on the List pricing!)
Other Upcoming Events:
- Emerson Global Users Exchange 2010 - September 27 - October 1, 2010
- Substation Management & Reliability Conference - September 30, 2010 - October 1, 2010
- ISA Automation Week - October 4-6, 2010
- YAPFEST 2010 - October 5, 2010
- Remote 2010 Conference & Expo - October 18-20, 2010
- GridWeek - October 18-21, 2010
- Invensys OpsManage'10 - October 18-22, 2010
- SUBNET User Group Conference 2010 - October 24-28, 2010
- Safety Automation Forum - November 2, 2010
- Automation Fair - November 3-4, 2010
- Wireless Sensor Networks & RTLS - November 16, 2010 - November 17, 2010
Other Upcoming Training:
- GE's PACSystems high availability hands-on workshops - Through October 2010
- Using WirelessHART Communication in Process Industries - September 13 - October 28, 2010
- Introductory One-Day Seminar on EtherNet/IP and Industrial Ethernet - Sept. 22, Oct. 7, 2010
- How to Use Energy Monitoring to Improve the Bottom Line (Webinar) - September 23, 2010
- Scientific Automation Seminar - September 28 - October 1, 2010
- Controller Redundancy in PAC Control 9 (Webinar) - October 7, 2010
- OPC Foundation Training Class - Boston - October 12, 2010
- OPC Unified Architecture Developers' Workshop 2010 - October 18-20, 2010
- FOUNDATION Fieldbus 1-Day Seminar - October 19 & 21, 2010
- OPC Foundation Training Class - Atlanta - November 10, 2010
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