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| Teamed with IBM, ABB, Aker Kvaerner and SKF |
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| A tour of the miniature railroad exhibit. |
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| Learn the benefits and privileges of ISA membership. |
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Automation Weekly - Standing the test of time, Alarm annunciators in SIL systems, Industrial Ethernet guide, 2 new sensors catalogs
The May 14, 2008 issue of our Automation Weekly eNewsletter is online now. This issue includes an editorial on products that stadn the test of time; an article on using alarm annunciators in SIL safety systems, plus the latest automation news and products. Sponsored by Opto 22, WAGO and Software Toolbox
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2008 Automation Salary Survey
Automation.com is surveying automation professionals about current salaries. Find out how you stack up. Please take a minute to complete our survey and then pass it on to your automation friends and colleagues. Survey results will be published in early spring 2008.
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Winning in business
By Jim Pinto
Winning is the lifeblood of any society. People who work in successful businesses are happier, more motivated and achieve yet more success. Here are some ideas to help you win in your business.
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Two Years Later: A Look at the Demand Driven Supply Chain Technology
By Thomas R. Cutler
Materials and Plant Managers improve productivity through automation of repetitive, time-consuming management functions as well as elimination of waste built into manual kanban card process. In a Demand Driven Supply Chain (DDSC) there is instant availability of real-time inventory data as well as an automatic calculation of proper replenishment levels. Much has changed about Demand Driven Supply Chain issues and technology in the past two years.
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Digitize Work Processes with Industrial Workflow Execution
By GE Fanuc
Workflows are a key element to connecting and managing flexible work processes that can be very dynamic. By leveraging a common reference model and workflow engine layered on with transformational innovation specifically to improve production operations, companies can enable workflows to execute across many systems. (Registration required)
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Statoil pumps up production through information sharing and smart practices
By IBM Corporation
With oil and gas production the backbone of the Norwegian economy, Statoil–the nation’s largest producer–needed a way to offset the natural trend toward declining production levels. Statoil sought to incorporate new technologies into production processes in order to transform, streamline and improve them.
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OPC Drives Overall Equipment Efficiency from 65% to 75%
By Thomas R. Cutler
"Supporting OPC creates great new opportunities for collecting data from production equipment in real time, performing statistical analysis on the data and then feeding information back to operators, engineers or to the equipment itself," says Byron Shetler, Chief Technology Officer for Hertzler.
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Code reading with In-Sight saves Sony money
By Cognex
Sony in Malaysia is using the In-Sight 5110 for code reading on PCBs for their MP3 players. Each PCB passes along a conveyer on 9 production lines and is marked with a Datamatrix code containing product information in 10 characters measuring only 1 mm x 1 mm in size.
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Vision System Aids Weyerhaeuser Printing Operations
By Jim McMahon
Weyerhaeuser uses the Vision Plate Mounter/Proofer from Leader Engineering-Fabrication to increase pre-press production, cut downtime between runs, reduce pre-press waste and improve safety.
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Follett Ice: Three years of Demand Driven Supply Chain Efficiency - Still Part of Continued Process Improvement
by Thomas R. Cutler
Follett wisely identified the key variables when selecting a demand driven supply chain three years ago. They needed a commitment from management to support lean manufacturing and supply base that is open to change. They also recognized that if the method of ordering changed, order quantities and lead-times would be reduced, yet needed people available for implementation and had to generate enough savings to cover start-up and monthly fees.
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National Instruments introduces the NI USB-6509, a bus-powered, portable, USB digital I/O device for acquiring data in a broad range of applications. |
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Industrial-grade unmanaged slim-line Ethernet Switches designed for PLC, HMI and Drive users. Simple installation. Prices start at $99. |
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The SCALANCE™ X family of industrial Ethernet switches from Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. |
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Rockwell Automation Process Solutions. Process Expertise To Address Your Industry's Challenges. |
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Watch PACs in action: Opto 22 programmable automation controllers star in video case studies. View them now. |
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No Torque Specs Required – Power CAGE CLAMP™: Fast, easy, and reliable termination of up to 4/O without torque drivers. |
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ProSoft Technology’s new license-free Frequency Hopping Ethernet and serial radios, available for 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz bands. |
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Automation Networks can now be Monitored and Managed – By Kepware – World Leader in Communications for Automation |
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The EKI-1521 allows RS-232/422/485 serial devices to be remotely monitored, managed and controlled over Ethernet and Internet Protocol (IP) networks. |
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Improve business performance and increase profitability with integrated solutions that improve safety, reliability and efficiency. |
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EtherCAT technology lecture from Beckhoff Automation: Ultra fast I/O processing times, low system cost and flexible wiring topologies. |
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Remke Tuff-Link Industrial Interconnects & Cordsets lower costs, improve productivity and eliminate downtime. |
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I/Oassistant software is used as a configuration tool verifying I/O arrangements and making suggestions based on power consumption and part. |
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New PACSystems RX3i CPU320 incorporates Intel M class 1Ghz processor to provide unprecedented speed and performance. |
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Wondering about Wireless? Banner’s SureCross Wireless Developer’s Evaluation Kit includes a Gateway and Node transceiver to allow you to start testing wireless applications. Only $295! |
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xCoupler eATM modules from Online Development connect ControlLogix PACs to databases or MQ systems without programming. |
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MKS MacroNode I/O for EtherCAT & DeviceNet Highest density I/O modules with cLogic local control |
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The Westermo DDW-220: High speed Ethernet extender with build in switch |
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IEC-61850 support for automation projects using KALKITECH 61850 Gateways: Ethernet/IP, DNP3, Modbus, IEC-60870-5-104 conversion to IEC-61850 |
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