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"IEC 61499 Function Blocks for Embedded and Distributed Control Systems Design," by Valeriy Vyatkin, is a practical guide for component-based development of distributed embedded and control systems as proposed by the new international standard. Each chapter is designed as an independent study unit, making the book ideal for use in university courses, industrial training, or self-study.

Fieldbus Center at Lee College (Baytown, TX) and Tri-State University (Angola, Indiana), have signed a license agreement for sharing fieldbus training resources. The alliance will expand FOUNDATION technology instructional opportunities across the U.S.

Kratville will launch new, expanded service offerings in the areas of direct consulting, customer support and education services.

RFI will acquire the the Universal Vortex Flow Meter and FloSonex Ultrasonic Flow Meter product lines from Asahi/America. RFI will take full ownership of stock and warranty responsibility for both Vortex Flow Meter lines.

The topics that EWE will present (Hall 13, Booth C 30) are under the slogan of "Energy, Vision, Future." The focus will be on future energy production and energy efficiency, research and development, as well as IT solutions for the energy industry. Each day will be devoted to a particular focus.

Robots, including dogs, two-legged humanoid robots, soccer robots, and service and rescue robots, will be competing in eight different leagues at the RoboCup German Open 2007.

The "Application Park" in Hall 17 will bring together around 50 high-tech German companies in a total display area of 3,000 square meters. This major new highlight has been organized jointly by the German Engineering Federation (VDMA) and Deutsche Messe.

The contest is open to users of LXI instrumentation who have interesting or effective applications in test and measurement system design and operation that incorporate LXI products in the system. First prize is $2500.

The 200 MW (megawatt) LNG-fired gas turbine combined-cycle (GTCC) power generation system will be built at the existing Tamar Valley Power Station site in Tasmania. It consists of a M701DA gas turbine, steam turbine, generator, heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) and other components.

Mitsubishi will integrate Wonderware software into its e-F@ctory MES solutions and PLCs.

ISaGRAF is compatible with Beck's IPC@CHIPR SC123/SC143 series of embedded web controllers. By using ISaGRAF 5, IPC@CHIPR users have the option of using the IEC 61499 standard to easily create distributed control applications.

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation announced the winners of its annual Directors and Family Student Scholarships. The top award is a full four-year scholarship.

At a recent ISA-SP100.11a working group meeting in Karlsruhe, Germany, 60 attendees unanimously approved the scope and systems architecture of Release 1 of the draft standard. Release 1 will assure multi-vendor device interoperability, and will include only 2.4 GHz 802.15.4-2006 radios.

The fully searchable site is broken down into various product groups: Sound Level Meters, Data Acquisition Systems, Human Vibration Meters, Spark Dosimeters, Acoustic Calibrators, Microphones & Accessories, and Software Products.

Annual sales of PROFIBUS nodes reached a new high of 3.4 million in 2006 according to figures just released by PI (PROFIBUS and PROFINET International). This brings the total number of PROFIBUS nodes installed worldwide to 18.8 million. PROFIBUS remains on track to surpass 20 million nodes by 2008.

Classes are free and train attendees on the use of AS-Interface technology for actuator and sensor networking. Classes are in Houston, TX in November.

Met-Mex Peñoles, SA de CV wili install Cyco Software’s AutoManager Meridian ECM solution with the Cyco AutoManager Maximo Module. Met-Mex is the largest non-ferrous metallurgical complex in Latin America, and the fourth largest in the world in terms of production value.

Enea acquired Swedish QiValue Technologies, a provider of Linux solutions. QiValue, with 13 employees, offers Linux services to equipment makers in the telecom and medical industry and specializes in development of Linux based embedded platforms and Linux training.

"The Hitchhiker's Guide to Manufacturing Operations Management: ISA-95 Best Practices Book 1.0" shows the way to dramatically lower total cost of ownership for manufacturing IT architectures and manufacturing, as well as reducing supply chain operational costs.

ISA's SP99 standards development committee is making substantial progress on several fronts in its work to develop standards and guidelines for the electronic security of industrial automation and control systems.