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May 2010 |
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FM Approved IM21 Rotational Speed Interface Module
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| Sponsor: Clasma Events |
ConnectivityWeek 2010
Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara Convention Center
May 24-27, 2010
ConnectivityWeek 2010 blends Information Communication Technology (ICT) with an array of vertical applications, technical discussions and application strategies into a cohesive understanding of how smart, connected devices and systems will shape our future, spanning all the major industries and energy consumption areas of commercial, residential, industrial and infrastructure.
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| Featured Articles |
Robot aids in an automated world
Manufacturers’ Monthly, April 2010
As intelligence technologies develop, such as vision and laser systems, robotic machine loaders and tenders are revolutionising the factory floor, virtually eliminating operators and with them, labour costs.
Measuring Performance
Managing Automation, April 2010
By Julie Fraser
When it comes to measuring production performance, specific analytical applications can be a platform for success. Quite a few applications are available, with varied scope and approaches. Here are some of the approaches that manufacturers use. |
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How to get the most out of your ERP system
Manufacturers’ Monthly, April 2010
By Matt Sheard, Microsoft Australia
It’s not uncommon for manufacturers to view ERP as an endless drain on resources. In some instances, we see that the source of this is manufacturers who are unsure or unaware of how to get the most out of their existing ERP investments.
New Name For Existing Tools
Automation World, April 2010
A new buzzword has been coined to describe the range of effects plant operators use to improve asset uptime and extend asset life: Asset performance management, or APM.
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| Sponsor: ISA |
ISA Training: 3-for-2
To help you and your colleagues get the training you need during these difficult economic times, ISA is offering three registrations to any classroom training course for the price of two registrations: 3-for-2!
As an added bonus, you can still take advantage of ISA’s regular group pricing on the second registration. That’s an additional $100 savings on your total registration!
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| Application Stories |
Cutting costs with energy auditing
Reliable Plant, April 2010
24-7 Power, an electrical consulting and engineering service company, uses a three-step approach to help a company lower its energy bills. With the right tools and knowledge, your company can follow the same process using your own personnel.
How .NET Helps Transitions Optical to See Better
By CimQuest
Transitions Optical has successfully applied off the shelf .NET technologies in manufacturing using programming tools from CimQuest INGEAR.
Six ways outsourced maintenance saves
By Ron Hoffman, MAG Maintenance Technologies
Manufacturers of all sizes can benefit from outsourced maintenance. There are six primary areas where a maintenance partner can optimize the capital investment and provide cost savings through lower total cost of ownership and increased return on investment.
Rexroth Brings Servo Precision to Web Converting Machine
By Rexroth
A Rexroth SYNAX 200 control system, servo drives and SERCOS control Summit Machine’s web converter, a 20-axis converting machine that takes material compounds and precisely forms them against a substrate to create the final product.
System Prevents Defects in Motorcycle Wheels
Assembly, March 2010
By John Sprovieri
Force and stroke are monitored during the entire motorcycle press operation, and these variables can be graphed for detailed process tuning and analysis. The machine can identify abnormalities during the pressing operation, thereby preventing damaged components. It can also identify nonconforming parts after assembly.
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| White Papers |
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Integrating Your ERP and MES to Improve Operations
Integrating the top floor with the shop floor in real time can help companies drive increased operational efficiency, faster responsiveness to changing customer demands, and tighter inventory control—value-added results that enable a sustainable competitive advantage.
Defining the Requirements of a Machine Vision System for Factory Automation
By Dalsa
Implementing a cost-effective machine vision system is not a casual task. The selection of components and system programming must accurately reflect the application’s requirements. In addition, selection decisions need to consider more than the initial component costs. Here’s what’s involved.
Managing Information throughout the Asset Lifecycle
By Russ Novak, ARC
Sponsored white paper explains how Mustang Engineering’s AVEVA NET solution is gradually replacing the old warehouse model of data collection with a modern information management solution.
How data loggers fit into pharmaceutical applications
By Darren Barratt, Omniflex
White paper gives an overview of how data-loggers can be applied in the pharmaceutical industry, and provides advice on important factors to consider when evaluating different data-loggers for an application.
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| Resources & Literature |
Aberdeen announces automation assessment tool
The on-line tool utilizes data collected and analyzed from more than two hundred manufacturing organizations participating in Aberdeen's primary research.
Rockwell Automation publishes EtherNet/IP design guide
Design guide provides engineers and IT professionals with detailed guidance on deploying plantwide EtherNet/IP, a standard Ethernet and IP network technology
Automation Network Selection: A Reference Manual
Book by Dick Caro
Are you trying to make sense of all the different industrial automation networks on the market today? Whether you're a novice industrial network user or someone who simply needs to brush up on the technology, Automation Network Selection will help you better understand and select the "right" network for a given application.
Bottom-Line Automation
Book by Peter G. Martin
This newly revised edition helps today's manufacturing companies face the challenges of a global marketplace where every part of the operation must become more efficient to enhance the bottom line. Based on the results and conclusions of an applied research project of process manufacturing operations directed by the author, Bottom-Line Automation presents an overview of more than 30 years of industry trends, pointing out the strengths and pitfalls of each.
ISA publishes book on Reasoning Machines in Factory Automation
The authors predict future production platforms will adapt to market changes with a minimum of human involvement. The book targets reasoning machines that are able to collaborate and automatically reconfigure themselves.
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| Featured Training |
Strain Analysis and Load Measurement
May 10, 2010 - May 12, 2010
Location: Oxford, UK
The Stress Analysis and Load Measurement course provides instruction on the siting of strain gauges and the choice of gauge systems; it covers strain measurement, the correction of measured data, the determination of stress and yield load, the principal features of common load cells and refinement of the bridge circuit.
Principles of Web Handling Webinar
May 18, 2010 - May 19, 2010
Location: Philadelphia, PA
This seminar focuses on fundamentals and know-how needed to handle any web handling issue. Participants will be able to diagnose and treat existing problems and accurately identify specifications for new webs. Critical areas of tension control, web tracking, roller choices, machine alignment and web defects will be covered.
ISA Understanding and Applying Motor Controls and Drives
May 18, 2010 - May 20, 2010
Location: Houston, TX
This course give you a broad perspective of DC motors, AC motors (single & three-phase), and Variable Speed Drives (for AC Induction Motors and DC Motors). Industrial applications of Variable Speed Drives for constant torque, constant horsepower, and variable torque/variable horsepower are included.
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.
Picking the Right Bus: A Comparison of Field & Device Networks
June 17, 2010
Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA
The seminar gives an in-depth look at today's dominant fieldbus technologies and compares their technologies and features. The basic strategy behind each system is outlined, including the applications where each is best and least suited.
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| Company & Organizational News |
Frost & Sullivan: competition is driving growth in European MES market
With increasing competition among different end users, companies need to re-evaluate and enhance their product offerings to meet the ever-changing consumer demand.
Schneider Electric acquires SCADAgroup
SCADAgroup is an Australian-based provider of telemetry products and solutions for the water and waste-water, oil & gas and electric power end-market segments.
ARC says automation increasing in Food and Beverage
Automation expenditures in the food and beverage industry are expected to reach $6 billion by 2013.
Australia fears power rate increases
Manufacturers’ Monthly, February 2010
By Rebekka Wake
The ongoing debate over Australia’s proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme has generated widespread uncertainty inside the factories of industrial Australia. According to a recent report by the state's pricing regulator, electricity prices are set to rise between 58 and 62% over the next three years.
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| Project News |
Schaeffler to supply condition monitoring system to steel fabrication plant
Corus will install DTECT X1 online vibration monitoring systems on saw lines at its Medium Section Mill in Scunthorpe, UK, to get around safety restrictions.
Software Toolbox to provide graphics to Rockwell Automation
Software Toolbox will provide its Symbol Factory technology to users of FactoryTalk View Site Edition and FactoryTalk View Machine Edition from Rockwell Automation.
Metso to control paper machine at Aylesford Newsprint
Metso will supply a distributed control system, hardware, applications software, project management and commissioning for the PM14 newsprint machine.
Flexpoint to develop nip sensor for Sensor Products
Flexpoint Sensor Systems will develop a “nip sensor” to measure actual contact (interfacial) pressure and distribution between two mating or impacting surfaces.
Ubisense to supply RFID to Airbus
Ubisense location solutions will provide Airbus with a real-time view of business operations such as the tracking of components and assembly processes.
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| Featured Events |
Safety Control Systems Conference
May 11, 2010 - May 13, 2010
Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
IDC Technologies is proud to host the Canada's foremost gathering of Safety Industry Professionals. This conference will focus on the technology and application of safety-related control and instrumentation systems in the chemicals, energy, mining and manufacturing industries.
Deacom User Conference
May 11, 2010 - May 12, 2010
Location: Philadelphia, PA
The 2010 Deacom User Conference will review the latest software releases, including DEACOM 12.1, as well as future development plans for the ERP software system.
ARC China Forum: Winning Strategies and Best Practices for Sustainable Manufacturing
May 13, 2010 - May 14, 2010
Location: Beijing, China
Senior analysts from ARC, senior experts from technology providers, and senior experts from end users will be gathering here to discuss the crucial issues related to new trends in technology development and market dynamics, the best practices in industry application, and strategic choices in new economy.
Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show
May 17, 2010 - May 19, 2010
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
MMTS allows side-by-side evaluations of equipment, accessories and supplies from machine tool manufacturers and distributors in Canada. MMTS also includes a factory automation focus including control systems, software and hardware, assembly technology and test/inspection.
ABB Automation & Power World 2010
May 18, 2010 - May 20, 2010
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Automation & Power World was designed with a specific focus - to provide engineers and business leaders with a single event where they can experience and learn the latest in Automation and Power technology, and more importantly how it can benefit their business' profitability.
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