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March 2010 |
Sponsor: Softing NA |
OPC UA Toolkits
The OPC UA Toolkits are designed to assist software engineers to elegantly implement effective OPC Clients/Servers or to embed high-performance OPC UA technology directly into target devices like PLCs, DCS systems, or operator panels. One of the major advantages of OPC UA is its independence from the Windows operating system.
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Sponsor: National Instruments |
Develop sophisticated industrial robotics systems with NI LabVIEW
NI LabVIEW Robotics 2009 provides a standard development platform for designing industrial robotic systems. The NI LabVIEW graphical system design platform is enabling new applications for industrial robots by integrating measurements, vision, robot control, and human machine interfaces (HMIs) into one, easy-to-use environment.
Explore the benefits of NI LabVIEW Robotics 2009.
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Sponsor: automationtechies |
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| Featured Articles |
A Little Simulation Goes a Long Way
Industrial Automation Asia, December 2009
By Mary-Anne Sotto, National Instruments ASEAN
Simulate the design or model that was created and do an initial testing in simulation mode. This is a much preferred method since you are able to test out the capabilities of a design without incurring too much cost.
Advantages of FPGAs
Control Engineering, February 2010
By Renee Robbins
FPGA design tools are increasingly available, allowing embedded control system designers to more quickly create and adapt FPGA hardware.
Three Bugaboos to Avoid When Designing a PC into Your Application
Design News, January 2010
By Franklin Flint, Dell OEM Solutions
Three common "gotchas" often show up too late: Planning for the PC form factor that best fits your requirement; Considering the reliability options available to the solution; Taking into account the long-term consistent supply of the PC hardware.
Verify control systems before committing to hardware
What’s New in Process Technology, January 2010
By The MathWorks Australia
Embedded control system designers are being pushed to provide better performance and more features, all while meeting tight deadlines and keeping costs down. As these demands grow, traditional design and verification methodologies are falling short.
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| Sponsor: ISA |
ISA Automation Week
Call for Papers
Enhance your professional reputation while gaining powerful market exposure for your organization by sharing your technical expertise at ISA Automation Week 2010. ISA is now accepting abstract submittals for consideration to present at this prestigious technical conference and product showcase. Closes: 16 April 2010
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| White Papers |
A Safe Passage through the Real-Time Maze
By Frank Iwanitz and Wolfgang Langer, Softing
Field device manufacturers are looking for solutions that facilitate the design of devices to support the multitude of communication protocols required in today’s automation systems. FPGAs (Field-programmable Gate Arrays) represent an answer to this search.
White paper examines database vendors' IMDS claims
By McObject
In-memory database systems (IMDS) have changed the software landscape, enabling "smarter" real-time applications. But IMDS' popularity has sparked a flurry of products falsely claiming to be in-memory database systems.
Smart screens for embedded industrial applications
Industrial Embedded Systems, January 2010
By Andy Gryc, QNX
QNX Software Systems evaluated different strategies and tools for building smart screens for embedded industrial applications. We found that Adobe Flash Lite meets all the requirements we identified as essential to our industrial smart screen development strategy. Registration required.
Using Decoupled Parallel Mode For Safety Applications
Embedded Computing Design, January 2010
By Markus Baumeister, Freescale Semiconductor
MPC564xL dual-core MCU can employ its cores either in lock-step mode or decoupled parallel mode. Lock-step mode provides a certified SIL 3 capability. This paper describes software architectures for building a safety-related system, how sensors and actuators should be accessed, and what other software measures are necessary. Registration required.
The Web of Things
By Tridium
Whitepaper discusses the state of device networks and how IP and Web technologies can become enablers to tap the huge potential of smart devices.
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| Resources & Literature |
Free NI Measurement and Automation Catalog
The National Instruments catalog is the leading virtual instrumentation resource for engineers and scientists seeking the most productive customer-defined software and hardware tools.
Fluke publishes test tool catalog
64-page catalog covers electrical, HVAC, mechanical, controls, general operations, building diagnostics, and energy management.
Mouser publishes virtual catalog
Mouser’s e-catalog can be accessed by anyone who downloads the free Silverlight plug-in for IE6, IE7, IE8, Firefox, Safari, Opera, or Chrome
Open-source SERCOS III driver library available
An open source software driver library for the SERCOS lll real-time Ethernet communication system master implementation is now available via the web.
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| Application Stories |
Raima adds Softing OPC UA software to its RDM embedded database
Softing integrated its OPC Unified Architecture (UA) software into an OPC UA based application that communicates directly with Raima Database Manager.
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| Featured Training |
OPC Unified Architecture - Sydney
March 22, 2010
Location: Sydney, Australia
Students learn the fundamental concepts and vision of OPC UA (Unified Architecture). OPC UA specifications, performance and support are discussed in comparison to Classic OPC (DCOM). The results from OPC Interoperability tests are also discussed.
Overview of Grounding and Noise Reduction for Control Equipment
March 23, 2010
Location: Charleston, WV, USA
This course provides an understanding of grounding, both from an electrical systems relationship and from an instrument loops relationship. The purpose of grounding and electrical systems, grounding for safety, signal noise, signal wiring systems, and methods used to reduce noise will be covered.
RSTechED 2010
June 6, 2010 - June 11, 2010
Location: Los Angeles, CA
RSTechED is an advanced software training event in manufacturing automation. More than 120 unique technical sessions, hands-on labs and customer presentations are specifically designed for those interested in learning to effectively leverage existing automation investments and create the architecture for continuous optimization, competitive differentiation and sustainable production.
Web Seminar: Grounding in Instrumentation Systems
October 27, 2010
(GMT -5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada), Bogota, Lima Time Zone
This seminar covers grounding requirements, concepts, and applications in measurement and control areas. Terminologies, types of grounding systems, and shielding relevant to grounding are areas emphasized.
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| Company & Organizational News |
Energy harvesting materials draw interest in industry
Control Engineering Europe, February 2010
Frost & Sullivan research reports that new technical advances and rising energy prices are driving new research into energy scavenging solutions.
National Instruments and Tektronix host Embedded Design Seminar
Held from March 2 through May 18 in 11 cities, the seminar focuses on time-saving techniques for measurement and analysis using Tektronix oscilloscopes with NI LabVIEW software.
The market for industrial PCs remains fragmented says ARC
The industrial PC market structure is fragmented, with no dominant player on a regional or global level.
Market for operator panels to recover as OEMs and SIs die
ARC says the current economic situation has resulted in consolidation among companies that buy operator panels. For example, in 1988 there were roughly 30,000 OEMs and system integrators in the auto industry; by 2000, there were 5,600 suppliers left.
Sensors Expo to co-habit with Embedded Systems Conference
2010 Sensors Expo & Conference and the Embedded Systems Conference Chicago will share space in Chicago, June 7-9, 2010.
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| Featured Events |
IEEE ISQED 2010 Conference
March 22, 2010 - March 24, 2010
Location: San Jose, CA
The 11th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (ISQED2010) conference will feature nine multiple interactive tutorials covering challenging design issues. The conference will take place March 22-24, 2010, at the Doubletree Hotel, San Jose, Calif.
NanoManufacturing Conference & Exhibits
April 14, 2010 - April 15, 2010
Location: Mesa, AZ
How nanotechnology can improve your products, process and may even cut costs. Covers the latest applications and trends in top-down fabrication and bottom-up assembly techniques.
Real Time & Embedded Computing Conference
April 15, 2010
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Technical conference and exhibition for people developing computer systems and time critical applications.
Energy Harvesting & Storage Europe and Wireless Sensor Networks
May 26, 2010 - May 27, 2010
Location: Munich, Germany
Energy Harvesting & Storage Europe and Wireless Sensor Networks & RTLS 2010 features speakers including SNCF, General Electric, Philips, NASA, Northrop Grumman, and many more. Many end users will present on their needs and experiences and the second day of the event will be focussed on all the technologies.
Embedded Systems Conference India 2010
July 21, 2010 - July 23, 2010
Location: Bangalore, India
ESC India is specifically created for the embedded systems engineers and technical managers who are actively seeking for the solutions to upgrade their design expertise, knowledge and skills, as well as provide answers to their design challenges.
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