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Articles

Changing with the Times: Industrial Automation 2.0  - 01/27/12
Automation.com, January 2012
By Matthew Littlefield, LNS Research
There are a whole slew of new technologies and system architectures being adopted in the automation industry at a very rapid pace. Companies today face the very real possibility that if they don’t effectively understand, adopt, and leverage these new technologies to their advantage; they will be left in an increasingly uncompetitive position.
Open Architecture "Use Cases" - the Next Frontier  - 01/23/12
Automation.com, January 2012
By Bill Lydon, Editor
The next major frontier in the evolution of open architecture is the development of application standards built around Use Cases to increase automation productivity and efficiency. Packaging machine standards from OMAC's Packaging Workgroup is a good example.
Major Automation & Control Trends in 2012  - 01/16/12
Automation.com, January 2012
By Bill Lydon, Editor
Here are my thoughts on major automation and control trends in 2012. These opinions are based on a wide range of inputs from users, suppliers and industry consultants, and from attending numerous industry forums, conferences and trade shows every year.
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White Papers

Why doesn’t everyone use remote access?  - 05/03/11
Automation.com, May 2011
By Frank Hurtte, River Heights Consulting
The question we would like to explore is pretty simple. Back 20 years ago it was significant, today it’s huge. To illustrate the point, let’s look at what might happen when a special machine builder experienced issues in the field.
Ethernet I/O – Technical Considerations  - 01/25/12
Automation.com, January 2012
By SoftPLC
The number of vendors offering Ethernet I/O products is continually growing. However, not all products are designed for all applications. This paper discusses some of the important considerations when selecting
Ethernet I/O products.
Spring Connection Terminals offer Cost Savings on the Floor and in the Field  - 01/19/12
Automation.com, January 2012
By John Bisson, Mencom
Spring connection terminals offer ease of use and cost savings. The spring clamp termination eliminates concerns of loosening or disconnecting often associated with classic screw-type connections.
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Application Stories

Integrated Architecture streamlines cable manufacturing in Spain  - 02/04/12
An unnamed manufacturer of cable and conductors in Spain used Rockwell Automation’s Integrated Architecture, including CompactLogix PLCs connected to PanelView Plus operator terminals via EtherNet/IP.
Cheesemaker Uses PACs to cut the cheese  - 02/04/12
Barbers Farmhouse Cheesemakers in the UK uses Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix PAC and 3D laser scanners to control an Arcall C52 cheese cutter. Another PAC controls a suite of conveyors driven by servo motors. All communications are via EtherNet/IP.
A thin client solution at Richards Bay Coal Terminal  - 01/29/12
South Africa Instrumentation & Control, January 2012
Reliability problems with standard PCs as well as the difficulties presented by backups and upgrades prompted the terminal to look for a more centralised solution based on thin client technology.
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Resources & Literature

Omron STI publishes brochure on Can Palletizer Safety  - 02/01/12
The brochure provides an overview of the palletizer process, guarding challenges and hazard analysis, and illustrates how simplified safety control can improve safety and profitability. Requires registration to obtain brochure.
Siemens releases Online Energy Savings Estimator  - 01/31/12
Energy Savings Estimator gives customers using drives, motors, couplings and gearboxes the ability to estimate potential energy savings across an entire drive train.
Deacom updates its Website  - 01/26/12
Website outlines the capabilities of the DEACOM ERP software package offerings and explains the philosophies behind its development.
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Training News

Omron Expands eLearning to Include Introductory Courses  - 02/02/12
The eLearning portal features 10 introductory courses on types, functions and general knowledge of factory automation equipment.
Omnitron Videos Provide Continuing Education Credits  - 12/05/11
Omnitron has produced three online videos on connectivity and cabling that provide BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CECs).
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Training & Seminars

Cartoons

January 31, 2012
Automation Cartoons - February 1, 2012
Otto introduces engineering team to Automation 2.0.   Details
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Featured Products

KEPServerEX connects disparate devices and applications from plant control systems to enterprise information systems. KEPServerEX connects disparate devices and applications from plant control systems to enterprise information systems.
The L Series rack-free controller is designed to increase your productivity and connectivity across the plant floor. The L Series rack-free controller is designed to increase your productivity and connectivity across the plant floor.
Industrial Managed Ethernet Switches; DIN-Rail & side mount; prices starting at $445; two-year warranty. Industrial Managed Ethernet Switches; DIN-Rail & side mount; prices starting at $445; two-year warranty.
Micro PLC with Data Loss Protection, IEC61131-3 Programming Standard, 24/7 Tech Support, 3 Years Warranty, OEM cost-effective solutions. Micro PLC with Data Loss Protection, IEC61131-3 Programming Standard, 24/7 Tech Support, 3 Years Warranty, OEM cost-effective solutions.
Mobile meets automation: Monitor and control Opto 22 I/O & variables from your iOS/Android device. See it now. Mobile meets automation: Monitor and control Opto 22 I/O & variables from your iOS/Android device. See it now.
Report on real-time OPC-DA and historical HDA/ODBC data. Built-in analytics. Generate on demand or event. Distribute anywhere. Report on real-time OPC-DA and historical HDA/ODBC data. Built-in analytics. Generate on demand or event. Distribute anywhere.
Softing's S5-TCPIP-100 communications processor enhances legacy S5 PLC's to communicate in modern high-performance 10/100 MBit/s Ethernet networks. Softing's S5-TCPIP-100 communications processor enhances legacy S5 PLC's to communicate in modern high-performance 10/100 MBit/s Ethernet networks.
RadioLinx 802.11 industrial Hotspot family provides rugged performance and ease of deployment for industrial applications. RadioLinx 802.11 industrial Hotspot family provides rugged performance and ease of deployment for industrial applications.
Simplify enterprise-to-plant floor data exchange with an eATM tManager module. "Configure and Go," flexible, reliable and low maintenance. Simplify enterprise-to-plant floor data exchange with an eATM tManager module. "Configure and Go," flexible, reliable and low maintenance.
Advantech's ADAM-4100 series of I/O modules have a range of 4,000ft and can operate in temperatures of -40 to 85°C. Advantech's ADAM-4100 series of I/O modules have a range of 4,000ft and can operate in temperatures of -40 to 85°C.

Product Announcements

Endress+Hauser Introduces Installed Base Audit Program Endress+Hauser Introduces Installed Base Audit Program  - 02/05/12
The Installed Base Audit simplifies measurement device maintenance, helps a plant conform to various regulations and safety requirements, and reduces its Total Cost of Ownership.
 
Beckhoff Releases AM8000 Servo Motor with one cable Beckhoff Releases AM8000 Servo Motor with one cable  - 02/02/12
AM8000's single-cable technology has the power and feedback system combined into one standard motor cable.
 
Geometric introduces Glovius CAD viewer software  - 02/01/12
Glovius runs on Windows and as an app for iPad/iPhone and Android systems, and allows users to import CAD files from multiple platforms.
 
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Company & Organization News

Dynomax Achieves Aerospace and Defense AS9100 Rev C Quality Certification  - 12/30/11
Rev C involves a very rigorous audit process heavily influenced by major aerospace and defense companies.
ISA names Juliann Grant social media community manager  - 02/05/12
Grant is a vice president of Telesian Technology, and has more than 20 years of experience developing marketing strategies for high-technology and industrial-automation companies.
WINA Webinar Presents Wireless Survey Results  - 02/05/12
WINA will present the results of its recent survey on the Application of Wireless Technology via a live webinar on February 9.
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Project News

Vistrian to supply MES software to NuvoSun solar manufacturer  - 01/24/12
NuvoSun is a manufacturer of thin-film photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules based on flexible Copper Indium/Gallium di-Selenide (CIGS) technology.
Aegis to supply MES software to Sigma Technologies  - 01/24/12
iLaunch software provides CAD/BOM import with error corrections, rapid conversion to intelligent data, and revision control for documentation and programming.
IFS to replace 20-year-old legacy ERP system  - 01/05/12
Communications Systems selected IFS Applications ERP solution to replace its legacy enterprise systems.
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Event News

Deutsche Messe to stage industrial trade fairs in Delhi, India  - 02/05/12
From 21 to 24 November, five fairs – CeMAT INDIA, MDA INDIA, Surface INDIA, Industrial Automation INDIA and Laser INDIA – will be held concurrently at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida.
HANNOVER MESSE covers sustainable efficiency  - 02/01/12
HANNOVER MESSE 2012, which runs from 23 to 27 April, provides an overview of all key resource-saving industrial technologies.
Industrial Supply 2012 Showcases U.S. Industrial Subcontractors  - 12/06/11
Leaders in the subcontracting business will be presenting their latest product developments in industrial materials to a vast audience attending HANNOVER MESSE.
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