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| New Products | Advantech announces PCM-3813I analog input card PCM-3813I offers 2,500 VDC isolation protection and software programmable gain on each analog input channel, protecting computers and connected peripherals from high voltage damage on the input lines. | Axiomtek releases GOT-5571TL-621 panel computer Fanless GOT-5571TL-621 features a 5.7" high brightness (500 nits) VGA LCD with resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, ultra low power AMD LX800 500 MHz processor and NEMA4 / IP65 compliant front bezel. | Honeywell introduces TruStability silicon pressure sensors Sensors are temperature compensated and calibrated to provide an extremely tight accuracy specification. | Longwatch enhances Video System Enhancements make it easier for users to integrate cameras in local and remote areas, combine video data with a wide variety of plant information, and enable operators to access video data from HMI terminals, cellphones or on a PC via the Internet. | Omron STI introduces NE0A-SCPU01 Safety Network Controller The NE0A provides twelve safety inputs, two test outputs and six safety outputs. It can be used as a standalone controller, a safety slave or a DeviceNet standard slave. | TURCK adds FDT/DTM to IM Interface Modules To simplify device set-up and installation time, IM interface modules may now be programmed via a PC or on-board push buttons using FDT/DTM software. | GE Fanuc announces Proficy Scheduler Proficy Scheduler helps planners create and maintain more dynamic and effective production schedules based on resources and asset capacity. | Phoenix Contact releases PSI-MOS 1300 fiber optic modules Fiber optic cable distances can range from a few feet to more than 20 miles in length. | ABB announces AC500-eCo PLC AC500-eCo includes integrated digital and analog inputs and outputs on-board the CPU, which can support up to seven S500 I/O expansion modules. | HMS introduces Anybus RemoteCom Anybus RemoteCom allows remote supervision and control of automation devices over Ethernet, Internet, LANs, GSM, GPRS and telephone modems. | AMCI introduces SD17040C microstepping driver SD17040C has switch selectable microstep resolutions, automatic idle current reduction, anti-resonance, short circuit protection, and overtemperature circuitry. | These are just a few new products introduced this week >>>> MORE new products <<<< | | From One Techie to Another | Sights Set on Services By Rick Zabel As I travel from one user conference to another, there is one clear and consistent theme coming from the major automation suppliers. Services, which include systems integration, optimization, life cycle management, asset management, and maintenance, have become a major focus for many of them. Even in this challenging economy, the services groups within these organizations continue to grow — sometimes significantly. | Featured Article | Return on Imagination - Honeywell User Group (HUG) 2009 By Bill Lydon Honeywell Process Solutions continues to grow in a number of dimensions including: additional products, wireless, energy, PLCs, independent system integrator initiatives, and Integrated Master Automation Contractor (IMAC) focus. This year’s attendance was lower than previous years, but David Wade, Honeywell Users Group Americas Chairman, officially opened the HUG 2009 conference commenting that there were more than 50% new attendees. | Application Stories | Emerson improves production efficiency for Pernod Ricard Nordic Emerson was responsible for the front-end engineering and design (FEED), and installation of PlantWeb, DeltaV, HART communications, AMS software and intelligent. ABB's Expert Optimizer increases Nordkalk’s production by 9% CPM solution helps limestone plant in Finland optimize process, improve output, and reduce fuel consumption. Petroleum Development Oman deploys AlarmAnalyst AlarmAnalyst provides the ability to proactively manage the vast amounts of time-stamped textual data generated by their plant’s oil production facilities. | Browse more Application Stories by topic on our Automation Portals. | Resources & Literature | Applications Guide describes instrumentation for nuclear FCI’s brochure describes level, flow and temperature instrumentation solutions for the nuclear power industry. Guide to using assembly robots in packaging Denso offers “Packaging Automation Trends: Using Small Assembly Robots in Upstream Packaging Processes,” a free guide for manufacturers, packaging engineers, machine builders and system integrators. | Other Resources & Literature Browse more Resources & Literature by topic on our Automation Portals. | Events, Seminars & Training | Choosing the Right Wireless Technology webinar July 30, 2009 1:00 p.m. EST WINA presents a live webinar on choosing the right wireless technology for industrial applications and what you need to know about WirelessHART and ZigBee. Web Handling Seminar September 16-17, 2009 Raleigh, NC This seminar teaches the must-know areas of web handling including tension control, roller design and alignment, nips, guiding, wrinkling and spreading. PLM Certificate Program September 28 through October 2, 2009 Andover, MA CIMdata’s PLM Certification Program prepares industrial professionals to successfully address the challenges inherent in PLM implementations. | Other Upcoming Events & Training - FOUNDATION Fieldbus Segment Design Seminars: July-Nov, 2009
- Critical Machine Maintenance-Switchgears, Circuit Breakers & Transformers: July 27-28, 2009
- ControlLogix and RSLogix 5000 Training Seminar: July 28-30, 2009
- NIWeek Worldwide Graphical System Design Conference and Exhibition: August 4-6, 2009
- Hazardous Areas Conference: August 11-13, 2009
- Automation World Show '09: August 20-23, 2009
- Control Systems Technology - SCADA and PLC Training: September 1-30, 2009 ONLINE
- IT, Automation, Control & Communications Technologies (Power Industry): Sept. 1-3, 2009
- SPIE Europe Remote Sensing 2009: September 1-3, 2009
- ISA Marketing & Sales Summit: September 9-11, 2009
- 2009 IPS North America Client Conference: September 20-24, 2009
- Wireless Emergency Communications State of Technology Conference: Sept. 21-23, 2009
- PLM Road Map 2009: September: 22-23, 2009
See our Calendar of Events for other upcoming events. Add an event to our calendar. | Project News | ABB wins automation lifecycle project in South Pacific ABB will provide onsite process control systems service and maintenance at Vale Inco's process plant located on the South Pacific island of New Caledonia. PAS to supply Integrity software to Invensys The software will be utilized by project teams within Invensys Operations Management’s delivery organization. Emerson to automate Water Reclamation District of Chicago Emerson will install Ovation expert control technology to monitor and control solids processes at the MWRDGC. | Other Project News: Browse more Project News by topic on our Automation Portals. | Company & Organization News | Northwire joins EMerge Alliance EMerge Alliance is an industry association promoting the rapid adoption of safe low-voltage DC power distribution and its use in commercial building interiors. GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms Hosts Executive Forum Dozens of European business leaders engaged in roundtable discussions of current global economy and the role technologies play in meeting the needs of manufacturers. ABB participates in Desertec industrial initiative European companies, including ABB, met in Munich to sign a memorandum of understanding on the Desertec industrial initiative. AMT President urges Congress to assist small manufacturers Testifying before the House Small Business Committee, Douglas K. Woods, President of AMT, said the effects of tax breaks and other provisions within the stimulus law have so far been minimal on the struggling manufacturing industry. ARC says CPM sales to exceed $4 billion by 2013 Despite the recession, the Collaborative Production Management market continues to grow, albeit at a very modest pace. | Other Company & Organization News: Browse more Company & Organization News by topic on our Automation Portals. | New Jobs | To view recent job postings, please use our Job Search Function. For recruiting and contract staffing services, please visit www.automationtechies.com. Is your company hiring? If so, Automation.com can help. Post your job and tap into more than 90,000 unique industry professionals that frequent the web site each month. Plus, your job postings will be featured right here in future issues of this e-newsletter. It's easy - just Set up an Account today. Call us at 1-877-300-6792, ext. 3, with any questions. | Automation Professional Networking Groups | My.Automation.com Groups Create topical groups, invite your colleagues to join groups, and have private discussions with members of the group? Browse current groups or create a new one (Site registration required to create a group.) LinkedIn Group Join the Automation Group created by Automation.com. To view and join groups on Linkedin, you must be a member of Linkedin.com. Facebook Group Join the Automation, Process Control & Instrumentation Group and connect with other automation professionals who frequent this popular social networking site. | Humor of the Week | Dilbert Overworked and under-exercised. | Automation Cartoons Submit the best caption for this cartoon and win a handsome Automation.com Mug. View this week's cartoon online and/or forward to a colleague  Submit your Cartoon Ideas and share your humor with our audience. If we use your cartoon idea, we'll publish your name with the cartoon and send you a handsome Automation.com mug. View Cartoon Archive | For comments, or editorial inquiries, please contact Rick Zabel, Vice President & Publisher. For advertising inquiries, please contact Karen Olson or Kia Weller or see our Media Kit. View our Privacy Policy | |
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