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ARC's Asia Forum,
July 20 in Tokyo, is an industry-leading networking and learning event attracting both the automation supplier and end user communities.

Sessions cover a wide range of timely manufacturing and industrial automation and IT-related issues for Japan's automation industry, including recovering from the damage inflicted by the 3/11 disaster.

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The New Kollmorgen Engineer's Library

One definition of an engineer is someone who's always curious about the way things work, and how to make them work better. Just for those people, we've created a new Engineer's Library, with resources to help you envision, design and realize a better machine.

First up, we have three white papers on servo drive technologies, full-frequency auto-tuning and solutions for flexo printing. We'll be updating the Engineer's Library several times per year, so check in often.

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Sales Engineer –
Motion Control Products

Nationally recognized leader in high-tech motion control and automation industry looking for a Sales Engineer in a number of offices (link to this job posting will show AZ, but similar positions are available elsewhere within the US). Must have experience with sales of motion control products.

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Process Controls Engineer

Opportunity in the engineering services division of a global company providing automation solutions for clients in Life Sciences, Refining, Food and beverage and other industries. Must have DCS experience. Opportunities in CA and OR.

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Mechanical hardware for accurate machine control
By Clint Hayes for InTech
Achieving high-precision motion requires a combination of advanced motion controllers and linear mechanical elements engineered for accuracy. Selecting the right size components to handle the load is essential to controlling precision.

Trends and Products from Hannover Messe 2012
By Bill Lydon for Automation.com
Hannover Messe provides a unique event to directly see a wide range of automation technology, its application on a wide range of equipment, and the opportunity to talk with users. These are trends and products from the fair that I think are worth noting.

Change is afoot in the Data Acquisition Market
By J Timothy Shea for Automation.com
VDC partnered with Automation.com to develop market intelligence studies for Data Acquisition Solutions comprised of external chassis & module, plug-in data acquisition analog I/O boards and standalone (non-bundled) data acquisition software.

Sensors Expo Report
Over 4,000 engineers, scientists and industry professionals gathered at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL June 6-7, for the Sensors Expo & Conference.

2012 Salary Survey ready for your input, Win an iPad.
Automation.com is again collaborating with ISA and InTech to survey automation, process control and instrumentation professionals about career, salary and company information. Please take a couple minutes to participate in this important survey. Survey results will be available in Fall 2012.

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BP upgrades radar level measurement on FPSO vessel
BP Exploration replaced unreliable level transmitters previously used on a floating production, storage and off-loading (FPSO) vessel with guided wave radar transmitters from Emerson.

Strothmann installs assembly line for Klingelnberg
Strothmann implemented an assembly line for five series of precision measuring centers at Klingelnberg's in Hueckeswagen, Germany.

Barking Power uses Emerson's Wireless in power plant
Emerson’s Smart Wireless technology helps identify potential problems and improve plant availability and efficiency of its Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power station in London.

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Automation Made Easy: Everything You Wanted to Know about Automation - $79.00
Whether you are a student just starting out or are a top-level executive or manager well-versed in one domain, but have limited knowledge of the industrial automation industry, it’s easy to find yourself adrift in this evolving industry. That is where this easy-to-read book comes in; it provides a basic functional understanding in the field of industrial automation.

Factor 1 Sensors: The Evolution of Metal Detection
By Turck
White paper compares proximity sensors to Turck's factor 1 sensors, discussing performance capabilities, mounting options and cost-efficiency.

Sercos publishes Product and Manufacturer's Guide
This 44-page document lists hundreds of SERCOS II and Sercos III products and services from dozens of manufacturers around the world.

QA Graphics simplifies dashboard bid spec process
To help simply the bid specification process, QA Graphics has prepared a standard set of dashboard specification details that may be modified.

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Pepperl+Fuchs introduces CVM42H CANopen Encoders
CVM42H feature a robust stainless steel housing and use magnetic sampling to provide reliable operation in applications with high mechanical stresses.

Emerson adds Beamex calibration software to AMS Suite
Using the AMS Suite Calibration Connector, AMS Device Manager populates the Beamex CMX Calibration Software with intelligent device data.

ASI releases UL489 Three Pole Circuit Breaker
Three phase branch protection applications can now be addressed in the same 13mm per pole package as the rest of the series.

Opto 22 releases SNAP-SCM-CAN2B CAN communications module
With the SNAP-SCM-CAN2B module, engineers can incorporate data from CAN devices into their control application.

Kepware announces KEPServerEX 5.9 for the Oil and Gas Industry
Drivers ensure systems and devices supporting pipelines, wells, and drilling rigs can easily gather and share vital operational information.

OMEGA Introduces PX5100 Pressure Transmitter
The CE compliant, compact transmitter features a backlit display, all stainless steel wetted parts, and can monitor wet or dry media.

Rockwell Automation introduces fast I/O modules for ControlLogix
The modules can function in peer-to-peer mode, bypassing the controller entirely by establishing in-chassis connections that allow I/O modules to communicate directly with each other.

Endress+Hauser Introduces Proline Prosonic B 200 Ultrasonic Biogas Flowmeter
The Prosonic B 200 measures the flow and methane content of biogas for process control, emissions reporting and energy balancing in anaerobic digesters and other biogas producing processes.

Phoenix Contact introduces VL BPC 1000 industrial PC
VL BPC 1000 has an energy-efficient Intel Atom N455 1.6 GHz CPU, and is fanless, DIN rail-mountable and comes in a compact form factor that saves valuable panel space.

TURCK releases Rotary Single Axis CANopen Inclinometer
With a monitoring range of 360 degrees, the single axis inclinometer allows operators to easily monitor mechanical arms, such as tensioners or moving components.

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Phoenix Contact opens Technology Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Approximately 40 employees work in the 27,000-square-foot building.

Fieldbus Updates Technical Specs for Remote Operations Management
The latest release addresses key elements of Foundation for Remote Operations Management (ROM) technology, which enables manufacturers to begin developing Foundation for ROM devices.

Mazak to expand North American Manufacturing Plant
This expansion will allow for increased production of Mazak machine models in Kentucky, and increase the facility's potential production capacity to 200 machines per month.

Advantech holds Online Solution Forum
Advantech held its first online solution forum on June 19th, 2012 with the theme of Intelligent Automation, Seamless Integration.

IMS says PLC I/O sales grew, DCS I/O lagged
The market for Programmable Logic Controllers I/O modules recovered quite strongly after the recession with double-digit growth in both 2010 and 2011.

Other Industry News:

• Machine Vision Sales in North America Declined 2% in First Quarter
• HIMA Americas Appoints Roger Van Nuis President
• Intelligrated Earns Robotics Integrator Certification
• Meggitt adds to engineering team for Wilcoxon Research
• European Gearbox Manufacturers Challenged by Competition and Low Margins

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Honeywell to automate Petrocity's Greenfield Konza terminal
The project includes control of the pipeline receipt system, tank farm, truck loading system, and terminal automation, through Experion Process Knowledge System and Terminal Manager.

Siemens to supply vertical frame motors to water company in Israel
Siemens will supply ten 2,600kW vertical motors to Mekorot National Water Company to support one of the largest water infrastructure projects in Israel since the 1960s.

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New Job Postings

• Senior Controls Engineer: Brea, CA
• Field Application Engineer: Ann Arbor, MI
• Electronics Design Engineer: Huntington, WV
• Electrical Project Engineer: Chilhowie, VA
• Process Control / Automation Engineer: Houston, TX
• Senior Controls Engineer: Westminster, MD

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CSE PE Exam Review Part 3: Measurement II
When: Wednesday, 18 July 2012, 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. EDT
Course No.: EN00W3
This webinar will give you a quick review of the base primary measurements of flow, level, and temperature. The topics include units of measurement, sensor types, transmitter fundamentals, selection considerations, and applications. The correct installation considerations are also reviewed. Register or Learn More.

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Featured ISA Events:

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

Featured ISA Training:

• 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
• 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
• Industrial Networking & Security (Burbank, CA): 07-30-12
• Secure Your Control System (RTP, NC): 07-30-12

HCF Announces 2012 WirelessHART User Seminars
Free one-day educational seminars on WirelessHART technology are being presented by the HART Communication Foundation in Europe and North America during 2012.

Featured Events:

• 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
• Invensys Foxboro N.A. 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

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

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