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Neutral building management system in facilities of German federal authorities
By Wonderware
A Wonderware FactorySuite system, based on OPC, provides a building management system for Bundesanstalt für Immobilienaufgaben (Federal Institute for Realty Projects) in Berlin, Germany

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OPC UA: 5 Things Everyone Needs To Know
By Eric Murphy, Matrikon
What exactly is OPC UA and what does it mean to you? When will products be ready? Can you implement it and should you be doing it now? Not to mention questions about security, scalability and backwards compatibility. These questions are best summed up in the five things everyone needs to know about OPC UA.

Facilities Management Solutions
By Jim Bishop, Wonderware
The biggest problem in building automation, identified by organizations like LonMark and Echelon, is the proprietary distribution models offered by established Building Automation System (BAS) suppliers. This white paper describes Wonderware’s Facilities Management Software Solution.

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Integration Objects releases free OPC Server testing tool  
OPC Server Simulators include both an OPC DA/HDA server and an OPC A&E server simulator, allowing users to test any third party OPC Client application using simulated data and messages.

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OPC & DCOM Diagnostics
February 2, 2010 - February 3, 2010
Location: El Segundo, CA, USA
Students learn how OPC works and how to troubleshoot and repair DCOM problems. The class covers all the OPC specifications. Then, students learn how to troubleshoot and repair OPC communication problems. Specifically, the workshop enables students to delve into DCOM configuration and diagnostics.

Level 1: OPC & DCOM Diagnostics
February 16, 2010 - February 17, 2010
Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States
Introduction to OPC: Students learn the fundamental concepts and vision of OPC. Students compare traditional connectivity methods to OPC and discuss the strength each method offers. All the OPC specifications are briefly discussed and the class delves into OPC Data Access (OPC DA) for real-time data access.

Level 2: OPC Security
February 18, 2010 - February 19, 2010
Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States
Learn how to secure OPC systems for IT policies and government (SOX) regulations. Set access control lists and learn how to configure DCOM with hands-on problem solving and learn data exclusion prevention. Configure Windows firewall to enable OPC communication and learn how a demilitarized zone (DMZ) helps satisfy security requirements.

Level 3: OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA)
February 22, 2010 - February 23, 2010
Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States
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.

OPC Foundation - OPC Seminar Houston
February 24, 2010
Location: Houston, TX, USA
This vendor sponsored seminar will include an overview of OPC Classic including Data Access, Historical Data Access and Alarms and Events all with hands-on demonstrations. The seminar will also include an introduction to the new OPC Xi and a review of OPC Compliance.

Level 4: OPC Integration Projects
February 24, 2010 - February 25, 2010
Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States
Learn about Machine, Plant, and SCADA communication, and understand regulatory compliance (how federal, industrial, and plant regulations affect the project deployment with security and tracking). Set up effective Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT & SAT) at you plant. Data transportation requirements that involve reliability, availability and recovery are discussed.

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PLCopen and OPC Foundation join standards  
The first step for the joined working group was the mapping of the IEC 61131-3 software model to the OPC UA information model.

OPC releases Analyzer Devices Integration (ADI) specification  
OPC ADI Specification serves as an information model for analyzer devices which enables true plug-and-play multivendor interoperability.

Automation Systems Market is coming back very slowly
ARC says the short term forecast for discrete automation systems looks bleak, but moderate market growth is expected five years from now. China and India are doing well, of course.

Matrikon buys out its India partner
Matrikon purchased the remaining 51% of Matrikon-SoftDEL India Private Limited for CAN$575,000.

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Matrikon to supply oil field monitoring solution to Statoil
Matrikon will supply a Well Performance Monitor, an Equipment Condition Monitor, and tools for collaboration and workflow management.

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ARC's 14th Annual Orlando Forum
February 8, 2010 - February 11, 2010
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Operational Excellence Forum covers collaboration tools and technologies that enable businesses to move beyond integration and begin to have people, teams, and organizations work together more effectively.

Hannover Messe 2010
April 19, 2010 - April 23, 2010
Location: Hannover, Germany
The world's leading showcase for industrial technology is staged annually in Hannover, Germany. Italy to be featured as its official Partner Country. In 2010 the spotlight will be on industrial automation, energy, technology, industrial subcontracting and cutting-edge technologies.

4th Annual Global Refining Summit 2010
May 17, 2010 - May 19, 2010
Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
The Global Refining Summit should be attended by all senior executives working within the hydrocarbon refining and processing industry

Automation/Robotics World Show 2010
August 27, 2010 - August 29, 2010
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Automation & Robotics World Show 10, the country's most awaited exhibition gives a way to success to the new innovations and opportunities for that vast industrial segment comprising of power, Pharmaceutical, Terminal Automation, and Tank Farm Automation.

International Manufacturing Technology Show
September 14, 2010 - September 17, 2010
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
IMTS - The International Manufacturing Technology Show management will host the first-ever Industry Inspiration Day as part of the September 13 kick-off for the all-new IMTS Industry & Technology Conference.

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