Discover smart, safe, sustainable manufacturing at the 20th Anniversary of Automation Fair 2011

Attend technical sessions, hands-on labs, visit more than 100 exhibits and displays. Learn best practices at specialized industry forums all for free. Learn more at www.automationfair.com

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FCI's ST100 Series Air/Gas Flow Meters Are Future-Ready

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ISA Technician Training Boot Camp
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Siemens Contributes to Toy Story Attraction's Magic
By Bill Lydon for Automation.com
Toy Story Midway Mania! is one of the most technologically sophisticated attractions yet developed by Walt Disney Imagineering. It marks the company's first use of industrial Ethernet for a ride's control system which takes advantage of Siemens products.

Redundancy in EtherNet/IP systems
By Alain Grenier for InTech
Article explores the balance between the cost of ensuring systems redundancy in an EtherNet/IP network and the cost of failure within a system and inevitably lost production.

CSIA recertification drives growth
By Ed Diehl for InTech
Successful operation of a thriving system integration business requires discipline and planning for the future and being open to learning about new best practices for all segments of the business. And there are industry resources available to help.

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OMS manages pipe measurement for Subsea 7
OMS avoided any pipe fit-up problems, providing Subsea 7 with fast, good pipe fit-ups ready for the welding stage.

Impax uses Alpha HG+ Gearbox for Case Packer
The HG+ gearbox used in this application aids in precise motion, but it had to be nickle-plated to survive.

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Instrumentation and Control Systems Documentation, 2nd Edition - $79.00
This book provides the reader with knowledge needed to understand and apply the symbols and documents used to define a modern industrial instrumentation and control system.

Thomson introduces web-based ball and lead screw sizing tool
Linear MOTIONEERING sizing and selection tool simplifies machine design by quickly identifying the best ball and lead screw options for application requirements.

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Advantech Upgrades IPPC-9150G Industrial Panel PC
Advantech upgraded the processing power of the IPPC-9150G to an Intel Atom N450 low energy power processor.

Phoenix Contact announces Quint UPS-IQ Industrial UPS
The rail-mounted uninterruptible power supply (UPS) monitors a scalable battery solution and provides the user with critical data.

Teledyne DALSA Enhances Spyder3 Cameras
Enhancements include an improved graphical user interface for better ease of use and intuitive camera set-up.

Opto 22 announces SNAP-OMR6 mechanical relay modules
SNAP-OMR6-A and SNAP-OMR6-C power relay output modules offer four separate channels of switching for up to 250 VAC or 30 VDC, 6 amp loads.

Falcon Electric Adds Lithium-ion Batteries to SSG UPS
Lithium-ion chemistry offers several advantages over including less weight, longer runtimes and higher energy density.

ABB releases PSE softstarter family
PSE is a compact softstarter with two-phase torque control, suitable for all common applications including centrifugal pumps, fans, blowers, chillers, compressors and conveyor belts.

GE announces Wolverine III Rugged Flat Panel Computer
Wolverine III can operate within a temperature range of -20° to +60°C and withstands extreme shock and vibration.

P+F introduces PosiTrack PCV Data Matrix Positioning System
This 2-D, camera-based system uses data matrix technology for linear feedback applications common to automated storage and retrieval systems, overhead monorails, lifts and rotary turntables.

Dwyer Instruments releases AT1ADPS Differential Pressure Switch
Flame-Proof, ATEX approved Series AT1ADPS is designed for pressure, vacuum, and differential pressures.

Chipkin Releases Mitsubishi UPS Gateway Device
Gateway Device monitors and controls UPSes that support SEC protocol using BACnet, Modbus or Web.

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Manufacturing technology orders up 102.9% from 2010
July U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $506.97 million, up 7.3% from June and up 92.7% when compared with the total of $263.14 million reported for July 2010.

Five Companies Join Rockwell Automation Encompass Program
Two companies joined the Rockwell Automation Encompass program in the Americas region, while an additional three companies have been named global partners.

Honeywell announces Scholarship program for Houston schools
The 2011-12 Engineer of the Future Scholarship program will challenge Houston's high school seniors to offer ideas for making industrial manufacturing facilities more energy efficient.

TÜV Certifies Mechatrolink Network Safety Protocol
Certification of the Mechatrolink field network for safety makes it possible for MMA members to build motion control and machine control systems for use in applications that comply with safety standards.

Yokogawa Seeks SIs for VigilantPlant Partner Program
The VPS Partners program seeks System Integrators to deliver industrial automation solutions to the process industry.

Phoenix Contact announces Nanoline Contest 2012
The contest challenges students in middle school, high school and technical school to design an original control system using Phoenix Contact's Nanoline controller.

Other Company & Organization News:

• Peter Reynolds Joins ARC Advisory Group
• Kaoru Sonoda joins exida as partner/principal engineer
• Real-time Process Optimization Market to Grow 9% Annually
• AMT Announces Safety Services Business Unit
• QA Graphics Introduces Partner Program  
• Barry-Wehmiller Design Group Names Three New Partners
• Flow-Cal Appoints Michael DeMasie COO

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ABB to control pulp and paper plant in India
ABB will supply automation and power equipment and related engineering and commissioning services to JK Paper Ltd for its expansion project.

Emerson to automate arthritis drug plant in Korea
A DeltaV system and AMS software will automate Hanwha Chemical's biotechnology process and support the compliance requirements for FDA approval.

Siemens to supply PCS 7 system to Polystar chemical plant
The plant, which was previously operated manually, includes 12 reactors ranging in size from 2,000 to 10,000 gallons.

RuggedCom to provide communications for Eastern Nebraska Smart Grid
RuggedCom will supply broadband wireless base stations and subscriber units to ENPPDC, making data collection and remote monitoring over large distances possible.

Metso to deliver biomass boiler in Wisconsin
The boiler is for a biomass-fueled cogeneration power plant at the Domtar Mill in Rothschild, Wisconsin, USA.

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New Job Postings

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• Controls Engineer-Packaging: Houston, TX
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• Process Engineering Manager: Minneapolis, MN
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Webinar: Best Practice DCS Migration
September 28, 2011
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Upcoming Events:

• ISA Automation Week 2011: 10-17-11
• Emerson Global Users Exchange: 10-24-11
• Invensys OpsManage'11: 11-08-11
• MTConnect-Connecting Manufacturing Conference: 11-08-11
• Automation Fair 2011: 11-16-11

Upcoming Training:

• CCST® Level I Review Course: 09-26-11
• Installing, Calibrating, & Maintaining Instruments: 09-26-11
• OPC & DCOM Diagnostics (Manchester, England): 09-27-11
• PROFIBUS One-day Training Class (Minneapolis): 09-29-11
• OPC Security (Manchester, England): 09-29-11
• FOUNDATION Fieldbus Seminar (Detroit): 10-11-11
• EtherCAT Industrial Ethernet Seminar (Boston): 10-11-11
• EtherCAT Industrial Ethernet Seminar (Chicago): 10-12-11
• EtherCAT Industrial Ethernet Seminar (Milwaukee): 10-13-11
• PROFINET One-day Training Class (Milwaukee, WI): 10-13-11
• Process Analyzer System Technology: 10-17-11
• Industrial Networking & Security: 10-17-11
• Process Analyzer System Technology: 10-17-11
• EtherCAT Industrial Ethernet Seminar (San Diego): 10-18-11
• OPC & DCOM Diagnostics (Houston): 10-18-11
• EtherCAT Industrial Ethernet Seminar (Phoenix): 10-19-11
• EtherCAT Industrial Ethernet Seminar (Denver): 10-20-11
• OPC Security (Houston): 10-20-11
• Advanced Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Selection: 10-24-11
• OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) (Houston): 10-24-11
• Developing and Applying I&C Documentation: 10-25-11

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