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Unifying Recipe Management
By Bill Lydon for Automation.com
The Pharmaceutical Automation Roundtable group described the overall goal and vision of unified recipe management is to increase manufacturing productivity and accomplish zero day production releases. How far have they come?

Flexible safety solution
By Mike Carlson for InTech
Safety light screens offer advanced features and flexible machine guarding over alternative safety methods. By altering mounting, distance, and resolution, safety light screens can perform point of operation, area guarding, perimeter guarding, and access guarding to meet diverse safety requirements.

Changes to the NFPA70E Standard 2012 Edition
By Merson for Automation.com
NFPA 70E is the standard for electrical safety in the workplace, and explains in detail how to prevent electrical hazards. The white paper identifies and explains some of the key changes.

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HMS connects Chinese subway line
Guangzhou Metro Line in China connected various monitoring equipment to ControlNet using solutions from Rockwell Automation and the Anybus Communicator from HMS Industrial Networks.

Coriolis flowmeters help GF reduce filling times and improve accuracy
GF reduced filling times, improved accuracy, and enabled tighter tolerances for its filling machines by using Emerson's Model FMT filling mass transmitter.

Rotork valve assists efficient mineral grading
Mineral Engineering Processes uses Rotork CVA electric control valve actuators for flow control on heavy duty mineral processing machinery.

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Start-Up: A Technician's Guide, 2nd Edition - $69.00
This book explores and explains the crucial role a technician plays in the start-up process of a newly built or substantially changed manufacturing plant or control system.

ExperTune introduces Virtual Classroom for PID Training
The interactive training is provided by a live instructor, and includes hands-on practice using ExperTune's "Virtual Classroom."

Kollmorgen updates machine control website
Website helps machine builders quickly and easily find the motion and machine automation information they need to build machines with a competitive advantage.

Sercos releases diagnostic tool for Sercos III
The diagnostic tool allows a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the data traffic in Sercos III networks.

HART Foundation Enhances HART DDL/EDDL Host Test Suite
Enhancements in v2.0 include improved Encoded Test DDs updated to align with the current Test Specifications, test report spreadsheets for documenting test results, and more.

Other Resources:

• Davis Instruments releases Thermal Imaging Technical Resource
• Ingenia updates online tool for Servo drives customization

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Cognex introduces Explorer Control center for Vision Systems
Explorer displays a graphical view of all Cognex vision systems, ID readers and visualization systems connected to the network.

Siemens upgrades Teamcenter PLM software
Enhancements in Teamcenter 9 include support for the latest version of the S1000D standard used in aerospace and government documentation as well as the DITA (Darwin Information Typing Architecture).

ABB enhances AquaProbe insertion flowmeter
Enhancements in the AquaProbe include a choice of main-and battery-power options, plus a renewable power version which can draw power from either solar or wind-power.

Cisco releases IE2000 industrial switch
IE2000 switch series provides consistent network services between industrial networks and enterprise business applications, while also providing integrated security.

SEW-EURODRIVE adds MOVISAFE safety monitors
DCS 22B and 32B ensure reliable monitoring of drive function at the axis level according to DIN EN 61800-5-2 and comply with SIL3 and PL e safety levels.

Dwyer releases VPT Valve Position Transmitter
Series VPT Valve Position Transmitter allows for the monitoring of linear or rotary valve position with a 4 to 20 mA output signal.

R. STAHL announces widescreen HMIs for hazardous areas
Widescreen 22" and 24" HMIs replace and upgrade existing 15" and 19" operating stations for hazardous areas.

PCN adds Modbus to its IP-485 Ethernet networking routers
IP-485 Ethernet networking routers and switches allow deployment of Modbus TCP/IP data over existing operational and installed Modbus Serial twisted pair networks.

TRI-TRONICS introduces Ultrasonic Clear Label Sensor
Sensor has a OLED onboard display that provides a view of the sensor's performance, options, program modes, and simple instructions.

Servo2Go.com announces DZRALTE Digital Servo Drives
The DZRALTE Series are digital servo drives that control brushed & brushless servomotors in a compact form factor which make them ideal for embedded applications.

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Phoenix Contact wins HERMES award
The award is for a system that measures lightning surges in lightning conductors and conveys operational status evaluations via the Internet to the remote control center.

ODVA releases energy specification enhancements for 2012
ODVA expanded capabilities for the optimization of energy usage on EtherNet/IP and other CIP Networks.

SERCOS announces practical results of the machinery initiative
The first practical results of the machinery initiative, which was launched jointly by Sercos, ODVA and OPC Foundation in April 2011, was announced at the Hannover trade fair 2012.

Sercos III Specification Update V1.3 Now Available
Specification V1.3 not only broadens the functionality and the range of applications of the globally accepted real-time standard Sercos but also includes new trends in machine and plant construction.

Endress+Hauser joins ODVA as principal member
Endress+Hauser will become a principal member, joining Bosch Rexroth, Cisco Systems, Rockwell Automation, Omron and Schneider Electric.

Other Company & Organization News:

• JAI acquires TVI Vision in Finland
• ARC predicts growth in Plant Asset Management
• MESA International appoints Michael Yost president
• Kepware signs distributor in Brazil

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ABB to revamp mine hoist for Boliden in Northern Sweden
ABB will provide mechanical and electrical equipment, and related installation services, to modernize the hoist.

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2012 Technical Division Symposia
By Graham Nasby for InTech
2012 brings a busy year for the ISA’s technical symposia. Focused on a wide variety of specific industries and technical aspects of automation, these events draw attendees from around the world.

Featured ISA Events:

• 58th Intl. Instrumentation Symposium (Lajolla, CA): 06-04-12
• ISA Automation Week 2012 (Orlando, FL): 09-24-12

Featured ISA Training:

• Introduction to HMI (RTP, NC): 05-07-12
• PLC/PAC AUTOMATION (Houston, TX): 05-07-12
• Instrumentation in Hazardous Locations (RTP, NC): 05-10-12
• Introduction to Automation & Control (RTP, NC): 05-14-12
• Standard I&C Documentation (N. Brunswick, NJ): 05-16-12
• Safety Instrumented Systems (Columbia, IL): 05-21-12
• Data Communications Systems (Burbank, CA): 05-21-12
• Transducer/Transmitter for Nuclear Safety (RTP, NC): 05-21-12
• Introduction to Automation & Control (Houston, TX): 05-21-12
• Nuclear Safety-Related Instrumentation (RTP, NC): 05-23-12
• Safety Instrumented Systems (Houston, TX): 05-29-12
• Secure Your Control System (Burbank, CA): 05-30-12
• Safety Instrumented Systems (Burbank, CA): 06-04-12
• Tuning Control Loops (Houston, TX): 06-04-12
• CSE PE Exam Review Course (RTP, NC): 06-05-12
• Troubleshooting I&C Systems (Houston, TX): 06-07-12

mGuard International Users Conference
mGuard International Users Conference, presented by Phoenix Contact and Innominate, will be held June 6-7 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.

Featured Events:

• E+H/Rockwell Process Summit (Chalfont, PA): 05-16-12
• Connectivity Week (Santa Clara, CA): 05-22-12
• mGuard Users Conference (Philadelphia, PA): 06-06-12
• Sensors Expo & Conference (Rosemont, IL): 06-06-12
• Honeywell Users Group Americas (Phoenix, AZ): 06-10-12
• ARC's Third China Forum (Beijing, China): 06-20-12
• Siemens Automation Summit (Washington, DC): 06-25-12
• ARC's Tenth India Forum (Hyderabad, India): 07-05-12
• Chem/Petro & Refinery Shutdowns (New Orleans, LA):07-31-12
• NIWeek 2012 (Austin, TX): 08-06-12
• Optimising Condition Monitoring (Brisbane, Australia):08-20-12
• Automation 2012 (Mumbai, India): 09-07-12
• Industrial Automation North America (Chicago, IL): 09-10-12
• IMTS (Chicago, IL): 09-10-12
• Remote Monitoring and Control 2012 (Denver, CO): 09-17-12
• Emerson Global Users Exchange 2012 (Anaheim, CA):10-08-12
• Pack Expo 2012 (Chicago, IL): 10-28-12
• Rockwell Automation PSUG (Philadelphia, PA): 11-05-12
• Rockwell Automation Safety Automation Forum (Philadelphia, PA): 11-06-12
• Rockwell Automation Fair 2012 (Philadelphia, PA): 11-07-12

Featured Training:

• PROFINET Training Class (Detroit, MI): 05-16-12
• Cyber Security Forum 2012 (Abu Dhabi, UAE): 05-21-12
• NERC CIP Compliance Training (Newark, NJ): 05-24-12
• PROFINET One-Day Training Class (Montreal, QC): 06-05-12
• PROFIBUS One-Day Training Class (Boston, MA): 06-05-12
• EtherNet/IP Quick Start for Vendors (Ann Arbor, MI): 06-07-12

See our Calendar of Events for other upcoming events and training. Add an event to our calendar.

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