3rd Generation Intel® i7/i5/i3 Processors & Chipsets

IEI Technology Corp. (IEI), the global industrial computing innovator, launched motherboards supporting the 22nm LGA1155 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor family.

Integrated dual HDMI and DVI-I on the Intel® chipset and Intel® HD Graphics support allow these advanced motherboards to deliver enhanced graphics performance and support three independent displays.

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Fluke Vibration Testers help you effectively maintain your equipment

With the Fluke 810 you can generate a diagnostic report of all your machinery to save time and money. Combine Vibration Testers with Thermal Imaging and you can see right into the heart of your machinery and immediately identify the root cause of mechanical failure. Are you intrigued?

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Beckhoff Panels, Now with Multi-touch Technology

The highly functional CP2xxx and CP3xxx Control Panel and Panel PC series feature innovative multi-touch technology as well as a contemporary and elegant device design. Familiar functions from the world of smartphones and touchpads, such as zooming, scrolling, object turning, flicks, etc. are now applicable to industrial applications.

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IEC 61131-3 industrial control programming standard advancements
By Bill Lydon for InTech
The IEC 61131-3 industrial programming standard, along with PLCopen extensions, continues to advance industrial programming, adding new functions to support the digital factory.

Cyber Attacks on Industrial Systems Increasing Rapidly
By Bill Lydon for Automation.com
Homeland Security's Lisa Kaiser gave a sobering presentation on cyber security issues and attacks. Kaiser emphasized that we are playing catch-up, noting that Foreign Cyber Espionage in the USA has been more intense in the last few years with a large black market for buying and selling information.

Troubleshooting FOUNDATION Fieldbus networks
By John Rezabek for InTech
Despite the growing evolution of specifications and the thoroughness and efficacy of product testing, there is a chance an end user will encounter a malfunction on their fieldbus networks. Here is a synopsis of steps that could get you to a quick solution.

2012 Salary Comparison Tables, Charts & Graphs
By Automation.com
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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SLM uses ABB robots to apply coatings
SLM uses 17 ABB robots to apply metal and ceramic coatings to a wide variety of OEM and repair parts and machine components to minimize corrosion and extend part life.

Synergy uses AVEVA Laser Modeller on offshore platform project
A true as-built model of the facility was not available, so laser scanning was used to generate an intelligent PDMS model.

Exele provides TopView Alarm Notification to Sunapsys
Sunapsys uses TopVew in its SCADA systems for municipalities using voice callout of alarms over standard dialout telephone technology.

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Alarm Management: A Comprehensive Guide - $89.00
In this second edition, various problems of alarm systems are covered with precise guidance on how they come about and how to effectively correct them. It is written by individuals with vast experience in the different plants, processes, and environments requiring effective alarm management.

ARC Introduces ARC STAR Supplier Selection Service
ARC clients can now make use of ARC's supplier selection process for Advanced Process Control (APC), Analytics, Batch Control, CPM/MES and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).

Invensys introduces Work Tasks smart phone app
The Apple iPhone or iPad app allows mobile access to important and time-critical work tasks assigned by the company’s Wonderware ArchestrA Workflow Software.

Guide for Selecting Track and Trace Technology
White paper provides a detailed comparison between RFID and vision identification technologies to assist manufacturers in selecting the ideal track and trace technology to meet their application demands.

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Fluke introduces CNX wireless electrical Test Tools
The CNX wireless system allows users to place electrical monitoring modules in hazardous or awkward places and then watch the readings from a safe distance.

Rockwell Software announces Studio 5000 configuration software
Studio 5000 software provides programming and configuration support for Allen-Bradley ControlLogix 5570 and CompactLogix 5370 programmable automation controllers.

Invensys updates Wonderware InBatch software
Enhancements include support for virtualization platforms with high availability and disaster recovery for InBatch recipe management and batch execution solutions.

IDEC releases HS7A non-contact interlock switches
HS7A-DMC safety switches work well in combination with the company's safety relay modules, making them a small Category 4 device.

AutomationDirect introduces TRDA encoders
TRDA stainless steel solid-shaft encoders provide a cost-effective solution for small applications. Prices start at $62.

Emerson adds PROFIBUS PA to digital valve controller
The Fisher FIELDVUE DVC6200p digital valve controller is certified to Profile 3.02 for PROFIBUS PA devices by the PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation a.V (PNO).

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ABB develops circuit breaker for high voltage direct current (HVDC)
The Hybrid HVDC breaker will be capable of 'interrupting' power flows equivalent to the output of a large power station within 5 milliseconds.

ISA working with NAMUR
ISA and NAMUR have identified five common working groups that offer immediate collaborative opportunities.

FRABA joins Rockwell Automation Encompass program
The POSITAL Programmable Potentiometer has been added to the list of products referenced by the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork.

Industrial Defender validated on 800xA platform
Industrial Defender's Automation Systems Manager (ASM) Monitor has been tested and verified for use with the ABB 800xA control system.

CABA and AEE to hold forums on intelligent buildings
CABA and AEE will establish forums about energy and intelligent buildings for regulatory organizations, energy service providers, and building automation vendors.

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• BAS Technician: King of Prussia, PA
• Controls Engineer I: Minneapolis, MN
• Controls Engineer II: Minneapolis, MN
• Automation Engineer - DeltaV: Philadelphia, PA
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Introduction to Industrial Automation and Control (FG07)
December 3, 2012 - December 7, 2012
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