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PAT, APC, and beyond
By Jonathon Thompson and Larry Balcom for InTech
APC is the next natural step in the evolution of PAT, but it is certainly not the last. After all, the intent of process innovation is to continue to innovate and optimize. If the life sciences are to be successful, the solutions they choose will need to be open platform, modular, expandable, and flexible.

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Participants of the Pharmaceutical Automation Roundtable discussed the use of data, modeling and other automation technology for Intelligence-based Manufacturing. The goal is to move from responsive and reactive actions to preventative and proactive manufacturing strategies. This is part 6 of a 6 part article series.

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ABB connects control system to Atlas Copco's mining equipment
The solution is currently installed at the Atlas Copco test mine in Kvarntorp, Sweden. It will offer future mine operators process control opportunity and information.

Micro-Epsilon thermal imager identifies defects in injection-moulded parts
A thermoIMAGER TIM thermal imaging camera is installed in the injection moulding machine from Kunststoff-Zentrum SKZ KTT to detect defective parts.

M.G. Bryan uses cloud computing for remote asset management
M.G. Bryan Equipment is using cloud computing for remote asset management of high-tech fracturing equipment, including engines, generators, industrial pump units, and oil field service equipment.

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Automation Applications in Bio-Pharmaceuticals - $99.00
This book is a guide for engineers and designers new to the field of bio-pharmaceutical process control. For the experienced automation professional, this book outlines the unique design and application issues for the bio-pharmaceutical industry. For those already familiar with this industry, the book provides specific advice for automating these processes.

Sensorex releases iPhone app for PH-1 Meter
App measures pH accurately, presents the data in an easy-to-read format and supports email transmission of critical readings.

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Honeywell announces Experion PKS Orion
Orion uses Universal Channel Technology to remotely configure process and safety systems without the need for additional hardware, and it has a complete virtualization solution.

Honeywell updates Asset Manager and Field Advisor
Asset Manager R410 now integrates with IBM’s Maximo and SAP enterprise asset management and computerized maintenance management systems.

Emerson adds Electronic Marshalling to DeltaV SIS
Electronic Marshalling greatly simplifies design, installation, wiring and commissioning of SIS projects, while at the same time increasing capacity and reducing footprint.

GE announces PACSystems VersaSafe machine safety solution
VersaSafe distributed safety system provides a TÜV-certified SIL3 machine safety solution that focuses on the critical control requirements of the production environment.

ProComSol Releases COM-TABLET HART Communicator
COM-TABLET is a PC-based HART Communicator on the Tablet PC platform.

Endress+Hauser Releases Proline t-mass 150 gas flowmeter
The flowmeter measures mass flow, gas temperature, free air delivery, and corrected volume - all without the need for pressure or temperature compensation.

Rockwell Automation introduces Foundation Fieldbus Linking Devices
Allen-Bradley 1788-EN2FFR and 1788-CN2FFR provide a direct link from EtherNet/IP or ControlNet networks to the Foundation Fieldbus H1 device-level network.

Banner Engineering releases EZ-LIGHT K50
K50 Touch allows users to easily change the light from green to red with the touch of a finger, hand or whole palm-with bare hands or work gloves-for bright, clear indication.

Progea adds alarm notification
Notifications can be sent by SMS, e-mail or text-to-speech directly to a user’s telephone device.

Siemens updates Simatic PCS 7
Enhancements in V8.0 include improved data exchange, an easier engineering workflow and redundancy-related and fault-tolerant functions.

AutomationDirect releases WERMA audible and visual signal devices
WERMA audible buzzers and optical beacon lights can be used on control panels and enclosures.

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Honeywell showcases "Sustain.Ability" at Users Group Symposium
The 2012 Honeywell Users Group (HUG) Americas Symposium informed attendees on how process automation and controls can help manufacturers sustain their performance and lifecycles.

Honeywell forms Industrial IT Solutions group
The Industrial IT Solutions group specializes in the design, performance assessment and protection of networks used in the process industry, including wireless instrument and SCADA platforms.

Honeywell recognizes Channel Partners of the year
Channel Partner of the Year was AWC Incorporated, Southeast Division; the OEM Innovation Award went to Keith Company.

Honeywell announces winner of annual Americas Student Competition
Bryan Gene, a University of British Columbia engineering graduate who used advanced software to enhance a new process for plastic waste disposal, won the award.

ISA's 55th Annual POWID Symposium a success
This year’s symposium was held in Austin, Texas, USA, 3–8 June.

B&B Electronics acquires IMC Networks
Founded in 1988, IMC Networks is a provider of optical access and media conversion solutions for LAN, MAN and FTTx applications.

QA Graphics expands BAS graphic development services
QA Graphics hired several HVAC graphic specialists, allowing the department to expand their system graphic development services.

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• Frost & Sullivan says CNC market to boom
• Phoenix Contact employees embark on 'Ride to Innovation'
• Mechatrolink Members Association Exceeds 1,000 Companies
• SUBNET Passes DNP3 Level 2 Conformance Testing

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Metso to automate waste to energy plants in Europe
Metso will supply automation technology for greenfield waste-to-energy plants in Italy, Estonia and the UK.

Rotork supplies valves to storage expansion project in the UAE
100 Rotork IQ explosionproof intelligent electric actuators with Pakscan two-wire digital control have been installed at the Emarat Fujairah Terminal.

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CSE PE Exam Review Part 2: Measurement I and Signals
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ISA Automation Week Advance Program
ISA Automation Week international conference will take place 24-27 September 2012, at the Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse in Orlando, Florida, USA.

Featured ISA Events:

• ISA Automation Week 2012 (Orlando, FL): 09-24-12

Featured ISA Training:

• Digital Transmitters & Valve Controllers (RTP, NC): 06-25-12
• Boiler Control Systems Engineering (Columbia, IL): 07-09-12
• CSE PE Exam Review Course (Houston, TX): 07-10-12
• Burner Management Systems Eng. (Columbia, IL): 07-12-12
• Industrial Data Communications Systems (RTP, NC): 07-16-12
• Tuning Control Loops (North Brunswick, NJ): 07-16-12
• Safety Instrumented Systems (North Brunswick, NJ): 07-16-12
• Designing Model Based Control Strategy (RTP, NC): 07-17-12
• Troubleshooting I&C Systems (North Brunswick, NJ): 07-19-12
• Intro. to Industrial Automation & Control (RTP, NC): 07-23-12
• Batch Control Using ANSI/ISA88 (N. Brunswick, NJ0) 07-23-12
• Boiler Control Systems Engineering (Burbank, CA): 07-23-12
• Applying Motor Controls and Drives (RTP, NC): 07-24-12
• Sizing, Selecting & Applying Control Valves (RTP, NC):07-24-12
• Burner Management Engineering (Burbank, CA): 07-26-12

Featured Events:

• Siemens Automation Summit (Washington, DC): 06-25-12
• ARC's Tenth India Forum (Hyderabad, India): 07-05-12
• Oil & Gas SCADA Roadshow (Tulsa, OK): 07-17-12
• Oil & Gas SCADA Roadshow (Houston, TX): 07-24-12
• Chem/Petro & Refinery Shutdowns (New Orleans, LA):07-31-12
• NIWeek 2012 (Austin, TX): 08-06-12
• N.A. Invensys Foxboro User Group (Boston, MA): 08-13-12
• 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
• OPC Technology Summit (Orlando, FL): 10-16-12
• Pack Expo 2012 (Chicago, IL): 10-28-12
• Yokogawa User Group Conference (New Orleans, LA): 10-30-12
• 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:

• NERC CIP Compliance Training (Minneapolis, MN): 07-12-12
• PROFINET One-Day Training Class (Indianapolis, IN): 07-12-12
• PROFIBUS One-Day Training Class (Kansas City, MO):07-24-12

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