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Intelligent, industrial UPS solutions
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A new generation of UPS systems gives the customer the ability to see the unit's current state of health, replace at the appropriate time in the battery's life, and avoid costly downtime.

Process Automation Vision at DuPont
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Yiannis Dimitratos of DuPont Engineering is charged with developing a competitive position in automation and process control technologies and shared his thoughts at the Siemens 2012 Automation Summit about future plant and automation developments.

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EPLAN speeds switchgear manufacturing process by 30%
W. Althaus delivers around 5000 switch cabinets per year all over the world. It developed a solution for the automatic production of terminal strips using robots based on EPLAN Pro Panel.

eLOG software monitors Caterpillar Aurora plant
Caterpillar uses eLOG software to monitor performance of 77 diverse manufacturing systems at the Aurora, Joliet and South Milwaukee plants.

CAS Dataloggers measure Machine Runtimes
The Wells-Lamont factory makes products from Kevlar and other materials. It uses CAS DataLoggers to monitor every machine on the factory floor.

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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.

Exida publishes book on SIL Risk Analysis
The book describes how to use risk analysis and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) target selection to evaluate process hazards and determine the proper risk reductions.

Metso announces free RapidDraw3D Valve Model Generator
RapidDraw3D Valve Model Generator allows users to create realistic, to-scale, 3D valve assemblies and export them to any CAD program for use in plant piping diagrams.

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Moore Industries releases SRM Safety Relay Module
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Beckhoff Automation Announces CX2000 Embedded PCs
These embedded controllers cover performance areas previously reserved for larger, cabinet-mounted industrial PCs including advanced multi-axis machinery and powerful graphical user interfaces.

Rockwell Automation releases Kinetix 6000M integrated drive-motor
Kinetix 6000M drive-motor combines the Allen-Bradley MP Series food-grade servo motor and Kinetix 6000 multi-axis servo drive into a single package.

Banner Announces SureCross Q45 Wireless Photoelectric Sensor
Models are available in Polarized Retroreflective, Convergent Visible, Remote Device Interface and Fiber Optic.

AutomationDirect announces UK1 Ultrasonic Sensors
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Mitsubishi releases FX3U-ENET-ADP Ethernet Adapter for PLCs
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Industrial robots survive economic slowdown
IFR says despite the weakening global economic situation, robot sales will increase about nine percent to 181,000 units in 2012.

Autodesk acquires Inforbix PLM software
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EPLAN Pro Panel added to Rockwell Automation’s Encompass Products
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Alliance Sensors acquires LVDT product lines from Everight Sensors
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ABB to electrify Norwegian platform
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Honeywell to train operators at solar power plants in Spain
Honeywell's UniSim Operator Training Simulator (OTS) and business support planning tools will help optimize the performance of three thermo solar power plants in Spain.

QA Graphics Provides Graphic Solutions for Data Centers
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Upcoming ISA Training:

ISA Inside: Training Sessions at Industrial Automation North America
September 13, 2012 - September 14, 2012
Location: Chicago, IL USA
ISA is collaborating with Hannover Fairs International to bring a multitude of ISA's one-day training and educational courses to the Industrial Automation North America (IANA) Global Automation & Manufacturing Summit and the IMTS 2012 Conference.
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Working Wireless Workshop
September 24, 2012
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Held in conjunction with ISA Automation Week September 24-27, this hands-on session will give attendees an opportunity to work with the tools and learn the methods used in performing wireless site surveys, as well gaining insight into configuring industrial wireless backbone networks for maximum performance.

Technician Training Boot Camp (TTBC)
October 15, 2012 - October 19, 2012
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
ISA Technician Training Boot Camp (not just for technicians) combines a unique technical training course - minimum lecture and maximum hands-on experience - with bonus features, including a plant tour, technical library, and social events, to enhance the learning experience and to maximize knowledge gained.

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Upcoming ISA Events:

ISA Automation Week 2012
September 24, 2012 - September 27, 2012
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
ISA Automation Week 2012 brings automation and control end-users and solutions providers together at Orlando's Orange County Convention Center.

Industrial Automation North America
September 10, 2012 - September 15, 2012
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
International Trade Fair for Process, Production and Industrial Building Automation. This world-class industrial automation event will provide an excellent platform for exhibitors and buyers from around the world to meet. Even more exciting is the launch of IANA in parallel with IMTS the international manufacturing technology trade show.

Emerson Global Users Exchange 2012
October 8, 2012 - October 12, 2012
Location: Anaheim, CA, USA
Exchanging Ideas...Creating Solutions is the theme of this year's conference, to be held at the Hilton Anaheim Hotel. Attendees overwhelmingly feel the different ideas and proven solutions from the presentations of users and experts at the conference is the main driving force to attend.

ODVA 2012 Industry Conference and 15th Annual Meeting of Members
October 16, 2012 - October 18, 2012
Location: Stone Mountain, GA, United States
Conference attendees can anticipate technical presentations, workshops and networking events that will focus on improving the usage of information and communication technologies in industrial automation. The annual meeting will include keynote speakers on topics of interest, including security, energy optimization and determinism.

OPC Technology Summit
October 16, 2012 - October 18, 2012
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
The OPC Foundation's OPC Technology Summit 2012 will be held October 16-18, in Orlando, Florida, USA, at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. For OPC developers and end-users, this multi-day event features presentations on OPC UA technology, solutions and value proposition. Learn from and network with the OPC experts!

Upcoming Training:

PACTware FDT seminars being held in October
The half day events will kick off with an overview of the technology, followed by user-oriented, vendor neutral workshops focusing on operation and maintenance benefits.

• EtherNet/IP Quick Start for Vendors (Raunheim, Ger.) 09-18-12
• CSIA Certification Boot Camp (Orlando, FL): 09-27-12
• DeviceNet Quick Start for Vendors (Ann Arbor, MI): 09-27-12
• PROFIBUS One-Day Training Class (Memphis, TN): 10-09-12

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