OpsManage'11 Conference
November 8-10, 2011
Nashville, TN, USA

Join the Journey to Excellence with Invensys and the Wonderware brand. OpsManage'11 will give you the opportunity to open your mind to new possibilities with innovative solutions that link, inform, and accelerate decision-making and actions - using collaborative workflow to improve your customers' business and production operations. Meet with industry and solutions experts during informative sessions, see the latest product updates and new products that will allow you to deliver more value to your customers.

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Webinar: Best Practice DCS Migration

September 28 at 2pm ET

Plant managers, engineers, operators, maintenance people – learn how to upgrade your legacy system without high cost or high risk for improved performance and profitability. Upgrade experts will share lessons learned that have helped over 1,000 plants modernize reliably and safely. Ask questions. Get answers. Register now.

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Is there a best practice for MOM, MES and MIS systems implementation?  
South Africa Instrumentation & Control, August 2011
By Neels van der Walt, Bytes Systems Integration
Various pitfalls and challenges mark the road to designing and implementing MES (manufacturing execution systems), MIS (manufacturing information systems) and MOM (manufacturing operations management) systems successfully.

Driving Machine Performance Through Motion Control
Industrial Automation Asia, August 2011
By Prasad Padman, Moog
From top global automotive manufacturing facilities to small, specialised job shops, motion control solutions are needed to increase productivity, minimise operating costs and improve finished product quality while ensuring operational safety.

Evaluating sensors for system migration  
InTech, August 2011
By H. M. Hashemian
Upgrading a system to advanced enterprise control computers and software without evaluating the performance of the sensors that supply these systems with data is an exercise in futility.

Automation Upgrade and Migration Investment Strategies  
Automation.com, July 2011
By Bill Lydon, Editor
There is a continuing discussion about upgrading aging automation systems and TCO is one method used to make decisions. These investments should be analyzed as serious strategic business investments within a defined lifespan. There are a number of factors to consider in this analysis including business, technical, and operations.

MES/MOM Delivers Power to the People  
Automation World, June 2011
By Renee Robbins Bassett
No matter what your industry or company size, now may be the time to upgrade—or install—the manufacturing operations management software your company needs.

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Honeywell announces Remote Monitoring solution
System monitors and manages activities across multiple facilities from anywhere within a network of sites, leading to collaboration between staff and process optimization across locations.

MDT's AutoSave Software runs on Invensys' ArchestrA
AutoSave provides change management at the application object level for graphics, templates and instances of application objects within Invensys’ ArchestrA System Platform environment.

Microchip releases MiWi Wireless Development Environment
MiWi DE is ideal for the development of ISM-band wireless networking applications for industrial automation, wireless sensor monitoring and control, and smart energy markets.

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Microsite: Industrial Networking for Transportation Automation
Automation.com is pleased to present a microsite focused on industrial networking for transportation automation, sponsored by industry leader MOXA. The site highlights case studies, white papers, application guides, products, technology guidebooks and multimedia for railway, ITS and marine automation applications.

January 1, 2012 deadline approaches for machine builders
Omron STI has resources available to help machine builders and integrators successfully make the transition to EN ISO 13849-1:2008.

GAMBICA offers free VSD energy savings calculator
Free calculator estimates the energy savings that installing a variable speed drive (VSD) on a relevant application can achieve.

Reference Guide reviews 2011 NEC Code Changes
Thomas & Betts publishes Analysis of NEC Code Changes 2011, a free reference guide that highlights changes to the National Electrical Code (NEC) for the 2011 code cycle.

ABB launches Process Automation Insights Blog
ABB started a new blog focused on Process Automation. The blog hosts discussions on timely topics including Collaboration, Control Systems, Evolution, IEC61850, Integration, Migration and Safety.

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Control system integrates PLCs and PACs  
Plant Services, August 2011
With most of its technology more than a decade old, Evergreen upgraded its production machinery with EtherNet/IP, CompactLogix PACs and PowerFlex ac drives from Rockwell Automation.

Metals business reduces risk and improves performance  
What’s New in Process Technology, August 2011
Nyrstar’s Port Pirie smelter in Australia replaced 20 Modicon PLCs that had been installed in the 1990s with Modicon Quantum PLCs. The PLC migration was completed in 12 months with minimum downtime.

Dutch Food Manufacturer Employs GE Software for Quality  
Process and Control Today, July 2011
Bolletje, a Dutch baked goods manufacturer, had variation in the quality of its dough from batch to batch due to inconsistent process execution. Bolletje chose the Proficy Software platform, because it provided an integrated platform for Batch execution, MES automation and visualization.

Motor/inverter saves energy on furnace cooling system  
Control Engineering Europe, August 2011
Engineering Steel Belgium is saving €45,000 per annum on the operation of three cooling pumps on one of its electrical steel furnaces, since the installation of three WEG high efficiency motors, controlled by WEG variable speed drives.

Efficiency drives major investments in automation and control technology  
Oil & Gas Engineer, July 2011
Operating companies continue to invest heavily in automation and control technologies, both for new plants and revamps, in the drive for better efficiency.

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Build Versus Buy  
By National Instruments
National Instruments presents information and data regarding some of the cost differences between building a custom solution versus using NI off-the-shelf tools. NI's Graphical System Design ‘Build vs. Buy’ Calculator shows the financial differences.

Increasing the Value of Automation for Industrial Infrastructure Projects  
By Tim Sweet, Honeywell Process Solutions
This white paper discusses the use of modern automation technology to support industrial infrastructure projects in the world’s developing regions. It describes the latest innovative strategies for automating balance-of-plant units and other supporting assets in new Greenfield facilities.

Models for MES In an Enterprise Architecture  
Automation.com, July 2011
By Don Fraser, Jacobs
This paper describes the modeling techniques applied for the integration of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) into enterprise architecture. The MES complements the ERP system by providing essential production information in a fully integrated environment that reduces the dependence on manual data entry.

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CSIA recertification drives growth  
InTech, August 2011
CSIA certification covers a broader range of issues than the ISO certification process. And member companies must refresh their standing with the organization every three years.

Mechatrolink Membership Reaches 900 Companies  
The MMA is a group of Mechatrolink product developers and users who promote the use of Mechatrolink, the most widely used motion control network in Asia.

Intelligrated Names Chuck Harris Vice President  
He is rejoining Intelligrated after a yearlong appointment at Savoye, where he served as director of business development for the company's North American operations.

Invensys names Advansys as an Endorsed System Integrator
Located in Johannesburg, South Africa, Advansys provides specialized industrial control and automation engineering and consulting services to the manufacturing and utilities sectors.

Patti Engineering Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary  
Founded in 1991, Patti Engineering is a CSIA Certified control systems integration company based in Auburn Hills, MI with offices in Massachusetts and Texas.

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Invensys to automate Russian TNK-BP refinery  
Invensys will provide comprehensive automation solutions and services to help drive control, environment and safety at TNK-BP’s Saratov oil refinery in western Russia.

Cogeneration plant supports renewable energy generation at Queensland sugar mill  
Process & Control Engineering, June 2011
ABB will and deliver a $4 million distributed control system and electrical package for Mackay Sugar’s Racecourse Mill renewable cogeneration plant in Australia.

Emerson to deliver wireless CEM system to Singaport Cleanseas  
Emerson will supply a wireless continuous emission monitoring (CEM) system at Singaport Cleanseas Pte Ltd, a large marine pollution reception facility in Singapore.

Metso to control GREC biomass boilers  
Metso will supply a 100 MWe biomass boiler island and plant automation system to the Gainesville Renewable Energy Center (GREC) in Gainesville, Florida, USA.

Honeywell to automate Korea Gas terminals  
Honeywell will supply an Experion Process Knowledge System and Unisim to control KOGAS' liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals.

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FOUNDATION Fieldbus - Easier Than You Thought
September 20, 2011
Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
End users and engineering firms are encouraged to attend upcoming Fieldbus Educational Seminars and learn about how FOUNDATION fieldbus is "easier than you thought". Take part in a one-day seminar and learn about the entire infrastructure included with demonstrations.

Introduction to EtherNet/IP
September 21, 2011
Location: Erlanger (Cincinnati metro area), KY, USA
Introductory seminar on EtherNet/IP, the world’s leading industrial Ethernet network, capable of handling the widest range of applications, from general purpose automation to high performance, real-time control.

OPC Security
September 29, 2011 - September 30, 2011
Location: Manchester, England
Students apply security measures that comply with IT policies, industrial best practices, and government (SOX) regulations for cybersecurity. Students learn how to configure the Windows Firewall, and the minimal set of users and groups that are necessary to include in the System Access Control Lists.

Six Sigma Green Belt training
October 22, 2011 - November 19, 2011
Location: Southfield, MI, USA
Green Belt training and certification course offered on Saturdays starting Oct 22, 2011. ASQ certified instructors teach DMAIC approach using examples and simulations.

Advanced OPC Projects
October 26, 2011 - October 27, 2011
Location: Houston, United States
The class regularly covers OPC Best Practices that ensure vendors, integrators, and end-users avoid common pitfalls. These are the unpleasant problems that consistently cause emergency activities such as late-night calls, international travel, and conference calls with C-level personnel.

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AUTOMATION 2011
September 20, 2011 - September 23, 2011
Location: Mumbai, India
Automation 2011 will highlight products trends, services and solutions in the field of Factory Automation, Process Automation & Control System, Field Instrumentation, Robotics, Drives & Various Bus Technology, Building Automation, Hydraulics & Pneumatics

European Industrial Ethernet Conferences 2011
September 27, 2011
Location: Winterthur, Switzerland
The Ethernet POWERLINK Standardization Group is inviting OEM machine builders, plant operators, system integrators and product manufacturers to a series of Industrial Ethernet Conferences taking place in France, Germany, UK, Italy and Switzerland

ISA Automation Week 2011
October 17, 2011 - October 20, 2011
Location: Mobile, AL, USA
This world-class conference will cover seven technical tracks in depth and will be designed with information critical to several identified automation and control career paths. ISA Automation Week provides you with the opportunity to get the best unbiased knowledge available to help you in your jobs and your future.

Automation Fair 2011
November 16, 2011 - November 17, 2011
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Join us in Chicago as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Automation Fair. A great opportunity to explore a wide variety of smart, safe, sustainable manufacturing solutions geared toward improving your business profitability. And, best of all, it's FREE.

CoDeSys Users' Conference 2012
March 13, 2012 - March 22, 2012
Location: Various Cities in Europe, Deutschland
The CoDeSys Users’ Conference is the ideal information forum for all users of the number one manufacturer independent IEC 61131-3 automation tool CoDeSys and will take place in different European countries.

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