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| December 22, 2010 |
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Knowledge based systems: Silver bullet or false security?
By Bill Lydon for InTech
Many product companies believe extracting knowledge from experienced people and incorporating it into automation systems is a silver bullet for dealing with the skills crisis. While this is valuable technology, it is just one of the tools bridging us to the future and is not the single silver bullet to solve the skills crisis.
Significant Financial Gains Come with Upgrading an Aging Control System to More Modern Technology
By Ed Sullivan for Automation.com
By upgrading aging control systems, manufacturers and processing companies are optimizing production flow and enjoying significant gains in productivity and ROI on their control system investments.
Sustainable manufacturing workforce development
By Blake Moret for InTech
A smart, safe, and sustainable manufacturing sector relies on the knowledge, skills, and innovation of its workforce. A cohesive workforce development plan is essential to an effective U.S. industrial strategy for competitiveness that will advance the economic recovery and strengthen our nation.
'Twas the Night Before Last
By Rick Zabel for Automation.com
In the spirit of the Holiday Season, I'd like to share with you some new lyrics (written in 2007) to the well-known poem, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Happy Holidays to you and your families!
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| Application Stories |
Invensys controls Inner Mongolia Power Plant
Advanced process control (APC) project helped save energy, reduce emissions, and double the ramp up rate for electric power plant units #1 and #2 in Baotou, Inner Mongolia.
_thumb.jpg) Laser Scanning Saved 60 hours in Upgrade to Steam Turbine
NVision’s laser scanning provided highly accurate measurements, reducing engineering time and eliminating the need for field machining of valves and other hardware.
Cutler MAX APC controls World's Largest Ammonia Plant
SAFCO's Jubail Saudi Arabia Urea plant, the largest in the world, has been running the MAX APC controller since April 2010. |
| Resources |
 Advanced Temperature Measurement and Control
This book provides a comprehensive view of what is needed to take advantage of the latest developments in smart and wireless temperature measurements and control strategies. A fundamental understanding of the capabilities of temperature sensors and the advances in wireless technology are provided.
_thumb.jpg) FCI releases Flow Calibration Laboratory Video
Video gives tour of the Flow Calibration Laboratory at FCI, including an overview of the calibration process, and the importance of flow meter calibration.
_thumb.jpg) General Monitors publishes Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detector Handbook
Handbook provides engineers with valuable "how to" information for integrating ultrasonic gas leak detectors into new oil and gas installations or when retrofitting existing facilities.
HART Foundation Releases HART 7 DDL Update
DD-IDE Version 4.0 supports the HART enhanced Device Description Language (DDL) Specification, HART 7 and the development of Device Descriptions (DDs) for WirelessHART devices.
_thumb.jpg) Parker ToolSpec App Selects Equipment for Tube Assembly Operations
Determining the appropriate equipment for an operation is much easier with ToolSpec because it applies basic information supplied by users to find a suitable match.
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| New Products |
_thumb.jpg) National Instruments announces two PXI Express chassis
PXIe-1078 nine-slot and NI PXIe-1071 four-slot chassis take advantage of the latest PXI Express modules and controllers and are backward compatible with existing PXI modules. |
_thumb.jpg) Advantech announces RTD and Analog Input Modules
I/O modules includes APAX-5013 8-channel Resistive Thermal Device (RTD) module and APAX-5017H 12-channel High Speed Analog Input module. |
_thumb.jpg) Softing enhances PROFIBUS Diagnostic Suite
With a single mouse click a user is able to initiate a full analysis of a PROFIBUS network including electrical signal and protocol analysis. |
_thumb.jpg) Balluff announces IO-Link Analog Plugs
IO-Link Analog Plugs connect directly to the sensor and convert the analog signals into IO-Link signals before transmission. |
_thumb.jpg) Banner adds Housing to DX99 Wireless Nodes
A compact metal housing rated for Class I, Division 1 hazardous locations is available for the intrinsically safe DX99 Wireless Node product line. |
Invensys Introduces HART Migration for Fisher PROVOX
Fisher PROVOX users can upgrade to the Foxboro I/A Series DCS, taking advantage of HART field communications functionality, without the need for rewiring. |
Longwatch Releases Version 5.2 of Video Management System
Enhancements in Version 5.2 include a Value Edition of the Console Recorder, a low-power XLP version of the Video System that delivers surveillance in remote areas with limited power budgets, and improved database functions. |
_thumb.jpg) Siemens introduces Sinamics G110D distributed drive
Sinamics G110D is suitable for installation in close proximity to motors located throughout facilities where dust and water ingression are a concern. |
_thumb.jpg) Emerson introduces Raptor tank gauging system
Raptor tank gauging instrumentation includes non-contact radar level gauges, temperature and pressure transmitters plus water interface sensors and inventory management software. |
_thumb.jpg) Belden announces OCTOPUS 10TX Ethernet switch
The switch supports automation protocols such as Profinet, EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP, and has ten twisted-pair ports (10/100 BASE-TX). |
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| Company & Organization News |
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PLCopen and AutomationML sign Memorandum of Understanding
Both organizations adapted the PLCopen XML Specification to the 2.01 version and generated a part of the AutomationML data exchange format.
EPSG openSAFETY now available for PROFINET
The protocol, which has been certified by German testing authorities TÜV Rheinland and TÜV Süd, allows for communication cycles at the microsecond level.
Invensys opens Engineering Centre of Excellence in Cairo, Egypt
Invensys expects the number of engineers operating from the Cairo Centre to increase to 500 within two years.
HMS Industrial Networks becomes Profinet Competence Center
In addition to providing user support HMS plans to specialize in helping device manufacturers add PROFINET to their products.
49% of manufacturing plan to increase hiring in next six months
Senior management at U.S. manufacturing companies is once again optimistic, according to a Grant Thornton November survey.
Manufacturing technology consumption up 83.2%
With a year-to-date total of $2,477.06 million, 2010 is up 83.2% compared with 2009.
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| Project News |
MatrikonOPC to supply OPC servers to CNL
CNL Software will use the OPC Servers in its IPSecurityCenter – a software-based integration and management platform.
ABB to power vessels for Petrobas
ABB will provide power supply infrastructure and equipment for several floating, production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels.
Emerson to supply control valves to China for nuclear power plants
Emerson will supply critical Fisher control valves to be used in Westinghouse AP1000 pressurized water reactors at both the Sanmen 2 and Haiyang 2 nuclear power plants in China.
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- Control Systems Engineering Manager, PE: BL Technology, Inc. - Houston, TX
- Controls Engineer: TEC Systems Group/TEC Engineering - Fargo, ND
- Process Control Engineer: FutureFuel Chemical Company - Batesville, AR
- Director of Engineering & Automation: Gen9, Inc. - Cambridge, MA
- SIS Business Group Leader: Primatech, Inc. - Columbus, OH
- Factory Automation Engineer: John Deere - Waterloo, IA
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| Events, Seminars & Training |
Real World Studies: Productivity in Manufacturing using Automation
January 18, 2011
12:00 PM - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada), Bogota, Lima Time Zone
Manufacturing productivity has been driven by automation over the past 20 years. Current automation technology, cost, and benefits from several automation benchmark studies of the pharmaceutical and biotech industries will be presented. This webinar will look at current technology levels, automation costs, benefits to manufacturing, and best automation practices.
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ISA Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®) Level I Review Course (TS00)
January 18-20, 2011 - Houston, TX USA
This is a fast-paced review of the knowledge and practical skills necessary to install and maintain standard measurement and control instrumentation. This course is intended for practicing technicians preparing for the Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®) Level I exam. Practice certification-type exams and an explanation of the examination process are provided.
ISA Certified Automation Professional® (CAP®) Online Exam Review Course (EC00E)
January 24 - March 25 (2011 Winter Semester)
This online course provides an intense review for the Certified Automation Professional® (CAP®) certification program. The course includes a copy of the CAP Learning System - a comprehensive and effective CAP exam preparation and professional development tool - and the additional benefit of access to an expert instructor and many valuable exam preparation tools.
If you are planning to take your ISA CAP or ISA CCST exam in 2011 Testing Window 1 (March 1 – April 30), you must submit online or postmark your exam application by 14 January. Submit your application now!
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