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September 2010 |
| Sponsor: Softing NA |
OPC UA Toolkits
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| Sponsor: National Instruments |
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Engineers and scientists use virtual prototyping to design, optimize, validate, and visualize their products digitally and evaluate different design concepts before incurring the cost of physical prototypes. National Instruments NI SoftMotion for SolidWorks enables mechanical and control engineers to collaborate and gives them a way to assess the operation of moving parts and visualize realistic machine operations.
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| Featured Articles |
Smart machines provide more power
South Africa Instrumentation & Control, August 2010
By Sean Homan, Rockwell Automation
Machines with embedded intelligence offer an innovative way to wring more productivity out of the manufacturing operation. That is because these machines generate data and diagnostics that lead to meaningful analysis. This analysis then helps control engineers to identify how the processes can best be improved.
Using a Small Solar Cell and a Supercapacitor in a Wireless Sensor
Manufacturers’ Monthly, June 2010
By Emily Mobbs
Energy management has become a top priority for business managers and systems integrators responsible for controlling a manufacturing plant’s bottom line.
Four Ways to Enhance ESD Protection After Your Design Flunks Its ESD Test
Machine Design, July 2010
By Chad Marak and Jim Colby, Silicon Protection Arrays
You thought your electrostatic-discharge protection was bulletproof, yet the IC still fried in test. Now what?
MQTT manages devices, collects data
Industrial Embedded Systems, July 2010
By Wes Johnson, Eurotech
Embedded devices can use the MQTT protocol to collect data from multiple devices while using limited bandwidth.
Overcoming SoC design challenges moving to PCIe Gen3
Embedded Computing Design, July 2010
By Ali Burney, MoSys and Prasad Saggurti, MoSys
The PCI-SIG work group has delayed its final ratification of PCI Express Gen3 until early 2011, but designers can move forward on their System-on-Chip designs with assurance. Here’s a quick look at PCI Express Gen3 technical specifics.
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| Sponsor: ISA |
ISA CyberU Fall Semester starting this September
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| White Papers |
Choosing a Computer-on-Module Partner
By E-Con
Here is a checklist to help you determine the right Computer on Module Company to partner with.
Development of Highly Reliable Multilayer Piezo Actuators
By P. Pertsch, et al, PI Ceramic
White paper covers the development and lifetime tests of ceramic encapsulated actuators under different operating conditions (DC and AC).
USB Explained: An Introduction to USB and Its Future
Embedded Computing Design, July 2010
By Stephen Olsen and Colin Walls, Mentor Graphics Corporation
USB is ubiquitous on PCs and peripherals. This paper provides an overview of USB and the direction USB is currently moving for future development from the perspective of the embedded software developer. Registration required to view white paper.
Building Embedded Linux Systems Using System Builder
Embedded Computing Design, July 2010
By Christopher Hallinan, Mentor Graphics
Mentor Embedded Linux System Builder provides the foundation for building custom platform software that includes commercial quality Linux components, IP from semiconductor manufacturers, middleware from ISVs, and in-house developed code. Registration required to view white paper.
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| Resources & Literature |
Keithley releases CD of Nanotechnology Test Tutorials
Free CD includes technical papers, articles, data sheets, and links to online seminars covering a wide range of nanotechnology test applications.
Bourns publishes application notes on Port Interface Circuit Protection
Design documentation assists designers in selecting the appropriate circuit protection solution for a specific port interface.
Wieland offers Online configurator for connector selection
In a few simple steps, users can choose from 1,500 individual components to create their own application specific connectors.
Innovasic Semiconductor offers Industrial Ethernet Developer Portal
The portal is a secure and private workspace with tutorials, design and conformance testing resources, online access to evaluation hardware, comprehensive FAQs, and direct technical support.
Banner Publishes 2010 Catalog
Catalog covers sensors, vision, wireless, indicators, and machine safety products.
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| Application Stories |
Kollmorgen software controls Paper Processing Machine
Jakob Graphic Services used the Kollmorgen Automation Suite software package to control its jumbo roll collator.
Building an IP surveillance camera system with a low-cost FPGA
Industrial Embedded Systems, July 2010
By Judd Heape, Altera
A newly introduced reference design applies FPGA-based signal processing in an inexpensive solution for wide dynamic range IP cameras with some fairly sophisticated techniques inside. |
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| Featured Training |
Mission Critical Network Design Seminar
September 19, 2010 - September 22, 2010
Location: Orlando, FL, U.S.
The seminar is intended for system integrators; network design engineers with OEMs or Engineering Procurement and Construction firms; and anyone involved with the design, implementation and maintenance of mission critical Ethernet networks. Attendees will learn how to effectively reduce costs and installation time by implementing a highly resilient network design.
Web Seminar: Grounding in Instrumentation Systems
October 27, 2010
2:00 PM - (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.
Web Seminar: Noise Reduction in Signal and Power Circuits
November 3, 2010
2:00 PM - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada), Bogota, Lima Time Zone
Participants will learn about noise sources, methods to reduce signal noise, power noise sources (including harmonics), and techniques used both to reduce power line noise and maintain power quality.
Smart Sensors Systems Design
Online engineering course describes modern developments and design trends in the field of smart sensors systems. The course will focus on the novel measuring methods and techniques to build full intelligent sensor systems, digital sensors, data acquisition and measuring systems with self-adaptation and self-identification possibilities.
Smart Sensors Systems Design Web course
The course focuses on measuring methods and techniques to build full intelligent sensor systems, digital sensors, data acquisition and measuring systems with self-adaptation and self-identification possibilities.
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| Company & Organizational News |
Virus affecting Simatic WinCC SCADA systems
The Trojan, which spreads via USB sticks and uses a Microsoft security breach, can affect Windows computers from XP upward.
ARC says PLC and PAC Market May Rebound
The PLC and PLC-based PAC market declined significantly across the world in 2009 and ARC thinks it might be coming back--but it's not sure.
VXIbus System Specification Revision 4.0 Available
The key improvements to the VXIbus in Revision 4.0 are higher throughput, increased power, and better synchronization.
ISA Security Compliance Institute Publishes Test Requirements
The Lab Accreditation and Test Tool Recognition Requirements form a key element of the overall ISA Secure Embedded Device Security Assurance (EDSA) certification program.
ZigBee and Sunspec Alliance define Smart Grid standards
The ZigBee Alliance and the SunSpec Alliance are defining standards for renewable energy and microgrid management using the ZigBee Smart Energy version 2.0 standard.
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| Featured Events |
ISA Automation Week
October 4, 2010 - October 6, 2010
Location: Houston, TX, USA
ISA Automation Week 2010 will feature intensive educational and applications-based technical conference sessions delivered by subject matter experts. Discrete and process automation professionals will have a chance to learn innovative techniques and solutions for creating more efficient, productive, and economical manufacturing processes.
Industrial and Embedded Electronics 2010
October 26, 2010 - October 28, 2010
Location: Moscow, Russia
The exhibition is targeted at manufacturers of process and automated control systems, electronics for security and military applications, and various industrial devices.
Autotek Indonesia 2010
November 4, 2010 - November 6, 2010
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
AUTOTEK INDONESIA 2010 is the only specialized Industrial Automation event that brings together an international congregation of automation companies gathered in the capital city of Jakarta to showcase the latest developments in Industrial Automation technologies.
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