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| December 29, 2010 |
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| Featured Articles |
IOM Management Strategy Momentum Increases
By Bill Lydon for Automation.com
Bhattacharya is still enthusiastic about the direction of IOM. Under his leadership, people at the company seem to have renewed energy, creativity and purpose. My view is based on discussions with a number of IOM employees, partners, and Wonderware distributors, many whom I have known for a long time.
Solutions for the China syndrome
By Jim Pinto for InTech
The previous "Channel Chat" article was about China attaining significant manufacturing market share and already moving strongly into high-tech. Meanwhile, America’s industrial base has eroded to a dangerous level, not only in the old segments, but in more advanced tech industries.
Here we will discuss what America can and should do to remain competitive in the face of the China syndrome.
What can we expect as a result of the Deepwater Horizon accident?
By Paul Gruhn for InTech
The Deepwater Horizon accident in the Gulf of Mexico likely represents the largest environmental disaster ever experienced in the U.S. Predicting the government and industry response to the accident does not require a great stretch of the imagination. History repeats itself, and as we have seen in the past, increased regulation and scrutiny follow accidents of this magnitude.
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| Application Stories |
SITEK installs large Siemens MES in Russia
The MES aims to improve optimization of production and reduce costs through better production processes management at Avtodizel (Yaroslavl Motor Works). |
| Resources |
 Project Management: A Technician's Guide
This text explores project management from a technician’s perspective. Subjects include documentation requirements, communication requirements, planning & resource coordination, monitoring & control, administration, and closeout.
_thumb.jpg) ABB brochure covers Endura AZ20 combustion gas analyzer
The brochure notes that this oxygen analyzer fits harsh applications in such industries as hydrocarbon processing, power generation, and process industries.
_thumb.jpg) Roboteq Publishes WiFi Robot Design plans
Mechanical CAD drawings, wiring diagrams, software and detailed assembly instructions for the robot can be downloaded free of charge from Roboteq’s web site.
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_thumb.jpg) AutomationDirect releases safety light curtains
YBB-14 and YBB-30 safety light curtains have Type 4 and Cat 4 PL e safety ratings and are IP65 rated. Light curtain sender prices start at $250.00 and receiver prices start at $275.00. |
_thumb.jpg) Software Toolbox Releases OPC Data Logger With UA Client Support
The addition of the most recent OPC specification, OPC UA, expands the options for OPC Data Logger connectivity, enabling it to connect securely to OPC data sources with the latest standards. |
_thumb.jpg) AMETEK introduces JOFRA temperature calibrators
JOFRA RTC-158 and RTC-250 calibrators combine a liquid bath and a large diameter insert and can calibrate odd sizes and shaped sensors or multiple sensors at once. |
_thumb.jpg) Haydon Kerk introduces SplineRail linear actuator
Programmable SplineRail combines mechanical drive, guidance, and control in a single, compact component. |
_thumb.jpg) BEI Kimco Announces tiny Model LA05-05-000A actuator
Voice coil actuator measures only 0.5" in diameter by 0.5" in length at mid-stroke, approximately 0.5" smaller than typical models. |
_thumb.jpg) Daily releases EPC RFID Gen 2 Label
The label operates at the frequency from 860MHz to 960MHz and complies with the global protocol of EPC Gen 2. |
_thumb.jpg) IDS Imaging enhances Global shutter CMOS cameras
Updated software driver allows cameras to handle four so-called "areas of interest," and be operated in line scan mode. |
_thumb.jpg) Winters Introduces Pressure Transmitters
The LE3, LIM, LIS and LTF transmitters have all stainless steel construction and ceramic sensors, making them suitable for all industrial and process applications. |
_thumb.jpg) Net Safety Monitoring releases Banshee343 Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detector
Banshee343 provides reliable, wide-area gas detection (toxic and/or combustible) coverage in any hazardous-area application where pressurized gas is present. |
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| Company & Organization News |
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Laser Design becomes Reseller of Renishaw Products
Laser Design will resell Renishaw multi-axis motorized and manual heads and touch-trigger measurement probe systems for CMMs.
WAGO Terminal Blocks earn 100 kA SCCR rating
Several WAGO Through-Panel and Chassis-Mount Terminal blocks and Interconnect devices have earned a 100 kA SCCR rating with appropriate fuses.
Meggitt signs Istec International as a reseller
Istec International is now an authorized reseller of the Wilcoxon Research product line in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
WAGO EPSITRON Power Solutions are UL/cUL Certified
27 models within the EPSITRON line of Electronic Circuit Breaker, PRO-Power Supply, Uninterruptible Power Supply and Redundancy modules achieved UL and cUL Certification.
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| Project News |
IFS Supplies ERP to Akzo Nobel Casco Adhesives
Casco Adhesives will implement IFS Eco-footprint Management, which will be used to analyze and document the environmental impact of its operations.
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Register for one of these expert-led, ISA fundamental training courses being offered in January:
Instrumentation Diagrams and Symbols (FG15C)
January 13, 2011 - Shoreview, MN USA
This short course presents the methodology for developing and applying instrument and control drawings and the ISA standards available to assist in this effort. You will develop actual documents for a simple project to aid your understanding.
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Introduction to Industrial Automation and Control (FG07)
This popular course combines lecture and hands-on labs to provide an overview of industrial measurement and control. Technicians, engineers, and managers are provided a foundation for communication with other control system professionals. Serves as a solid, fundamental course for introduction to other ISA courses.
Other Upcoming Events:
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- ARC's 15th World Industry Orlando Forum - February 7-10, 2011
- Smart Energy Canada 2011 - February 13-15, 2011
- SCADA 2011 - February 22-25, 2011
- European Chemical Manufacturing Masters 2011 - February 28 - March 1, 2011
- EWEA 2011 - March 14-17, 2011
- Hannover Messe 2011 - April 4-8, 2011
- Windpower 2011 - May 22-25, 2011
- 2011 Siemens Automation Summit - June 27-30, 2011
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