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Emerging Technology Benchmarking - Part 1 from Pharmaceutical Automation Roundtable (PAR) 2011
By Bill Lydon for Automation.com
These results of the Pharmaceutical Automation Roundtable (PAR) Emerging Technology Benchmarking Survey addressed major automation topics including DCS vs. PLC, Fieldbus Technology, Smart Devices, VFDs, PAT, APC, Wireless, Operator Interfaces, Computing Technology, Validation and Skills gaps.

Engineering objects
By Carlos M. Delgado, P.E. for InTech
One challenge for engineering companies is the need for the industry’s highly specialized, aging workforce to transfer knowledge to those replacing them as they enter retirement. Simple but structured interdisciplinary knowledge containers can help companies keep, transfer, apply engineering expertise.

2011 Salary Tables, Charts & Graphs - Oh My!
By Automation.com
The results of our 2011 Salary Survey are in. Because many of you are highly analytical, we published a number of salary-related tables, charts, and graphs on Automation.com, including a breakdown of average salaries by regions within the U.S. See how you stack up.

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Emerson supplies largest Dantorque actuator to Trinidad gas company
The actuator - 2.4 m tall and 1.64 m in diameter - will be used to isolate gas being supplied from Trinidad's northern offshore gas fields in the event of an emergency situation.

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Control Systems Safety Evaluation and Reliability, 3rd Edition - $109.00
This third edition provides the detailed background necessary to understand how to meet important new safety regulations and reliability engineering topics. Professional control system designers will learn to properly evaluate control system components, various system architectures, how to better communicate with vendors, and how to increase accuracy of life-cycle cost estimates.

EGE releases on-line sensor product finder
Using the product finder, customers can now make a pre-selection according to medium type, medium temperature, sensor material and design, voltage supply, connection type and ATEX category.

Pepperl+Fuchs publishes Application Guide for FieldConnex Fieldbus
This guide walks PROFIBUS and Foundation fieldbus users through a logical process to identify the proper application of all FieldConnex bus solutions.

Omron STI publishes brochure on Can Palletizer Safety
The brochure provides an overview of the palletizer process, guarding challenges and hazard analysis, and illustrates how simplified safety control can improve safety and profitability. Requires registration to obtain brochure.

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SoftPLC announces Allen-Bradley PLC Migration Kits
With these Migration Kits, users can upgrade an Allen-Bradley PLC CPU without re-programming or re-wiring.

AutomationDirect expands pneumatic tubing and fittings
Expansion to the NITRA line of pneumatic components includes tubing, fittings, blow guns and aluminum manifolds.

ASI announces SG4-Hand Safety Light Curtains
Light curtains for hand protection have a maximum operating distance of 19m, controlled heights ranging from 150 to 1800mm, and a 30mm resolution.

Endress+Hauser Introduces Installed Base Audit Program
The Installed Base Audit simplifies measurement device maintenance, helps a plant conform to various regulations and safety requirements, and reduces its Total Cost of Ownership.

Beckhoff Releases AM8000 Servo Motor with one cable
AM8000's single-cable technology has the power and feedback system combined into one standard motor cable.

ABB announces MicroFlex e150 Ethernet servo drive family
The drives are compatible with Ethernet protocols, and have a universal encoder interfacing capability, local motion control programming, and integrated functional safety.

Schneider adds EtherNet/IP to MDrive motion systems
MDrive EtherNet/IP motion system is ODVA conformance tested and will interface with many manufacturer's systems including Rockwell and Omron.

Phoenix Contact announces Inverted IPC 35 PCB terminal blocks
Inverted IPC 35 connectors can carry currents up to 115 Ampere (UL) and cable sizes of up to 2 AWG.

OMEGA Introduces SCE-ELSSLPPL Electrical Enclosures
These 304 stainless steel electrical cabinets provide protection from dust, dirt, oil and strong jets of water for weatherproof applications.

igus slims down System E6 Energy Chain cable carrier
System E6.1 is narrower, lighter and quieter than the previous model.

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WINA Webinar Presents Wireless Survey Results
WINA will present the results of its recent survey on the Application of Wireless Technology via a live webinar on February 9.

ISA names Juliann Grant social media community manager
Grant is a vice president of Telesian Technology, and has more than 20 years of experience developing marketing strategies for high-technology and industrial-automation companies.

Honeywell announces student competition in process automation
Honeywell launched its fifth annual competition for technical students in colleges and universities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

National Instruments Announces Promotions
David Fuller, Duncan Hudson and David Loadman were promoted to NI's executive management team.

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• Alpha Wire Adds CSA Tray Cable Rating
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• Flow-Cal promotes David Bushell to VP of Software Development
• Lenze promotes Gene Wood to Director of Electro-Mechanical Operations
• COPA-DATA launches student project to study data security

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Metso to control Allimand’s new paper machine in Spain
Metso will supply a DNA automation system, Process and Quality Vision for web inspection and web break analysis, and the IQ quality control system.

QA Graphics has symbolic relationship with Tridium
QA Graphics will develop a custom 3D symbol library exclusively for Tridium's NiagaraAX building automation platform.

ORTEC to consult for Shell on gas field production
ORTEC will consult on supply chain processes in gas field production capacity optimization, spare parts management, and cost estimating.

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Omron Expands eLearning to Include Introductory Courses
The eLearning portal features 10 introductory courses on types, functions and general knowledge of factory automation equipment.

Deutsche Messe to stage industrial trade fairs in Delhi, India
From 21 to 24 November, five fairs – CeMAT INDIA, MDA INDIA, Surface INDIA, Industrial Automation INDIA and Laser INDIA – will be held concurrently at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida.

HANNOVER MESSE covers sustainable efficiency
HANNOVER MESSE 2012, which runs from 23 to 27 April, provides an overview of all key resource-saving industrial technologies.

Upcoming Events:

• CoDeSys Users' Conference (Egerkingen, Switzerland): 3-13-12
• CoDeSys Users' Conference (Nürtingen, Germany): 03-15-12
• Ener.CON Europe 2012 (Berlin, Germany): 03-15-12
• CoDeSys Users' Conference (Herdecke, Germany): 03-20-12
• CoDeSys Users' Conference (Hamburg, Germany): 03-22-12
• Beijing International Building Technology: 04-02-12
• Hannover Messe 2012 (Hannover, Germany): 04-23-12
• ABB Automation & Power World 2012 (Houston, TX): 04-23-12
• ISA Safety & Security Symposium (Anaheim, CA): 04-25-12
• CSIA Executive Conference 2012 (Scottsdale, AZ): 04-25-12
• 58th Intl. Instrumentation Symposium (Lajolla, CA): 06-04-12
• Sensors Expo & Conference (Rosemont, IL): 06-06-12
• Honeywell Users Group Americas (Phoenix, AZ): 06-10-12
• Siemens Automation Summit (Washington, DC): 06-25-12

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• Excel Engineering 2012 Conference(Shoreview, MN) 02-12-12
• Safety Instrumented Systems (RTP, NC): 02-13-12
• PROFINET One-Day Training Class (Birmingham, AL): 02-14-12
• Tuning Control Loops (RTP, NC): 02-20-12
• Troubleshooting I&C Systems (RTP, NC): 02-23-12
• NERC CIP Compliance Training (Tampa, FL) : 02-23-12
• Industrial Networking & Security (RTP, NC): 02-27-12
• Model Based Control Strategies (Columbia, IL): 02-27-12
• Safety Instrumented Systems (Houston, TX): 02-27-12
• EPLAN Hands-On Workshop (Atlanta, GA): 02-28-12
• PROFIBUS One-day Training Class (Dallas, TX): 03-01-12
• EPLAN Hands-On Workshop (Houston, TX): 03-01-12
• Electronic Instruments (RTP, NC): 03-05-12
• CCST Level I Review Course (RTP, NC): 03-13-12
• PROFINET One-Day Training Class (Atlanta, GA): 03-13-12
• EPLAN Hands-On Workshop (Chicago, IL) 03-12-12
• PLC Training Seminar (Atlanta, GA): 03-20-12
• PROFIBUS One-Day Training Class (Greenville, SC): 03-29-12

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