• ABB enhances ServicePRO maintenance software
• National Instruments announces LabVIEW 2010
• GE Intelligent Platforms announces Proficy Accelerator for Weighing
• Byres Security announces Tofino OPC Enforcer firewall
• Endress+Hauser Introduces Deltapilot FMB 70 Level Transmitter
• SEQUI announces EncryptorPak to protect SCADA systems
• Elobau introduces E-stop switches
• Deacom adds mobile access to its ERP software

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Remove Water and Particulate Contaminants from Oil Efficiently
A majority of the failures and wear problems that lubricated machines experience are caused by oil contamination from particulates and water. In order to keep oil clean and dry, this white paper discusses advanced filter-dehydrator technology—which enables effective oil conditioning with a simple, low maintenance design—to enhance particle filtration and to remove free, emulsified and dissolved water.

The Case For Regenerative AC Drive Motors
By William Gilbert, Siemens
Improved operation, reduced maintenance, motor power savings and conservation of energy make AC regen drives a decided advantage for converting, packaging, printing, wireforming and other roll-fed machinery, where driven unwinds can be implemented.

Mitigate Condensation Damage  
By Hoffman
Electrical and electronic equipment are typically housed in an electrical enclosure to provide protection from the external environment. However, even with a sealed enclosure the introduction of moisture and water can result from a variety of circumstances.

Tuning the Forgotten Loop
By Steve Rubin, Longwatch
The “forgotten loop” has been the operator, who is typically trained to “average” parameters to run adequately under most steady-state conditions. “Advanced tuning” of the operator could yield even better outputs, with higher quality, fewer errors and a wider response to fluctuating operating conditions. This paper explores the issue of improving operator actions, and a method for doing so.

Improving SCADA Operations Using Wireless Instrumentation  
White paper from Control Microsystems explores the various ways in which operators can tightly integrate wireless instrumentation networks with SCADA systems in automation, process control, building automation, pipelines, W&WW plants and similar applications.

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DSPRobotics offers free FlowStone programming software  
A free copy of FlowStone Graphical Programming Language for real-time Digital Signal Processing (DSP) can be downloaded online.

Electromate announces YouTube Channel for Motion Control  
The channel is populated with 80 product videos, training webinars and much more.

CAS DataLoggers publishes catalog  
Included are data loggers that can measure temperature, humidity, voltage, current among other parameters.

ECD publishes 2010 CD Product Catalog  
Catalog provides applications guidance and installation tips for devices measuring pH, ORP, pION, conductivity and resistivity, DO, Turbidity, as well as free and total Chlorine.

BEI Releases Second Edition of Industrial Encoders for Dummies  
This edition features new sections including in-depth explanations of resolution vs. accuracy, natural binary vs. gray code, and how to choose an encoder.

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Benxi Steel migrates to Ovation control system in less than six days  
Process and Control Today, August 2010
Installing the new Ovation system was accomplished in five days and 14 hours within a scheduled maintenance outage. The quick turnaround was critical: to avoid equipment damage, a high temperature needed to be maintained in the furnace – even when it was not producing steel.

Coal Plant O&M: Condition Monitoring Cuts Mirant Mid-Atlantic’s Costs  
Maintenance World, August 2010
By Douglas J. Smith, IEng
Condition monitoring (CM) has become an increasingly important aspect of power plant maintenance philosophy. Today many utilities are using a variety of predictive maintenance (PM) techniques to lower their operation and maintenance expenses.

APC Improves Energy Efficiency  
Control Engineering, July 2010
By Don Morrison, Honeywell Process Solutions
Fertilizer producer improves process in key areas through advanced process control, and integrates more operator knowledge into control strategy.

Wi-Fi network improves operator efficiency for Novartis in France  
Control Engineering Europe, July 2010
The combination of a digital automation system with a fully integrated Wi-Fi network and mobile operator stations provides process and plant information to operators and maintenance staff throughout the facility.

PECO Reaps Rewards of Diagnostic Maintenance  
Transmission & Distribution, July 2010
By Andrew Reindel and Harry Steger, PECO
Oil sampling, SF6 cameras and thermography keep transformers and equipment on-line and delivering power.

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How to Use Energy Monitoring to Improve the Bottom Line
September 23, 2010
10:00 AM - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Time Zone
Amid rising utility rates and an uncertain economy, businesses everywhere are reevaluating how they view energy costs. In this webinar, Opto 22's Arun Sinha and special guest Bill Holmes, P.E., explore energy monitoring.

PACSystems High Availability Hands-On Workshop
September 24, 2010
Location: Boston, MA, USA
This workshop will demonstrate the critical capabilities and unique technology of GE Intelligent Platforms’ PACSystems RX3i High Availability. The RX3i system provides bump-less switchover, high-speed logic execution, and high-speed data synchronization to handle simple to complex applications. In addition, powerful productivity tools reduce development and system commissioning.

Industrial Networking & Security
September 27, 2010 - October 1, 2010
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
In this course, you will learn about the latest developments in networking, including practical tips on designing, implementing and testing TCP/IP-based networks and how to apply them securely and reliably in an Industrial environment.

Introduction to Foundation Fieldbus
September 29, 2010
Location: Wheat Ridge, CO, United States
This seminar-based 8 hour course is designed to provide the student with a good understanding of Foundation™ Fieldbus (FF) including a combination of theory and practice for designing this technology in their facility. The course introduces the physical layer, powering the bus, and the basic elements of segment design.

Industrial Wireless Systems
October 4, 2010
Location: Houston, TX, USA
This course will cover the most relevant details associated with industrial wireless systems with an emphasis towards how the various technological choices coexist, interoperate and interact with each other. Numerous examples of real-world deployments are covered for facilities such as SCADA systems, petrochemical plants, electrical power generation, and transmission systems.

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Only 37% of manufacturing plans to increase hiring  
Only 37 percent of manufacturing business leaders report that their companies will increase hiring in the next six months.

Required urgently: Supertechs  
Process & Control Engineering, July 2010
By John Immelman, Endress+Hauser Australia
The dearth of instrumentation engineers and technicians available in Australia is causing problems. So industry continues to sponsor supertechs from other countries, using the onerous, time-consuming, expensive, and risky process fondly known as '457 visa recruiting.'

June manufacturing technology consumption up 35.8%  
With a year-to-date total of $1,207.60 million, 2010 is up 56.1% compared with 2009.

Endress+Hauser earns ISO17025 certification for laboratory and field calibration  
Endress+Hauser becomes the only process instrument manufacturer with both lab and field accredited calibration.

IEC certifies competency of personnel working in hazardous areas  
To obtain an IECEx Certificate of Personnel Competency, the candidate will have to undergo a series of knowledge tests and an assessment of qualifications and experience.

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Matrikon to install inventory management system at ENMAX  
Matrikon will configure and implement its IBM Maximo solution to help ENMAX reduce equipment breakdowns, cut maintenance costs and improve efficiency.

GE to control update of old U.S. Army energy systems in Alaska  
GE’s Proficy Process Systems will control electric, natural gas, steam and potable water distribution systems, as well as the wastewater collection system at U.S. Army forts.

Honeywell to upgrade Dolphin Energy's Plant in Qatar  
Honeywell will upgrade nine Experion servers and 45 Experion stations at the gas processing plant at Ras Laffan to improve the facility’s efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.

ABB to supply telecommunications to Statoil  
ABB will supply and maintain all internal and external telecommunications systems for Statoil’s offshore operations on the Norwegian continental shelf.

Honeywell to improve safety of Ethylene Plant in Norway  
The scope of work includes the immediate installation of four Safety Manager systems and three redundant C300 controllers at the plant, located in Rafnes, Norway.

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Emerson Global Users Exchange 2010
September 27, 2010 - October 1, 2010
Location: San Antonio, TX, USA
This year's conference will be a great opportunity to "Build on Your Knowledge." We're expecting another valuable and highly educational conference, as many industry leaders, educators, and experts are planning to share "what's worked for them" and to learn "what's working for others."

European Pharma Maintenance 2010
September 30, 2010 - October 1, 2010
Location: Berlin, Germany
The Global Pharma Maintenance Masters 2010 at the Hotel Palace in Berlin, Germany, is focused on plant maintenance processes, OEE & operational excellence in maintenance tasks, IT strategies for maintaining plant assets, risk-based maintenance strategies, auditing and qualifying suppliers and vendors.

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.

Invensys OpsManage'10
October 18, 2010 - October 22, 2010
Location: Orlando , FL, USA
The One Multi-Discipline Event For Collaborating On Your Journey Towards Operational Excellence

Automation Fair
November 3, 2010 - November 4, 2010
Location: Orlando, FL, United States
Discover smart, safe, sustainable manufacturing at Automation Fair® 2010. Attend in-depth tech sessions and hands-on labs. Visit more than 100 exhibits and displays. Learn best practices at specialized industry forums. As always, there’s no charge to attend Automation Fair – it’s all free.

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