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The flash demo “Going Panel-Free with ISONAS IP” illustrates how ISONAS IP Reader-Controllers function as network devices, providing direct connection to the company data network and real-time control of facility access. The second demo, “Going PoE with ISONAS IP”, shows how using Power over Ethernet in conjunction with ISONAS IP Readers can streamline and reduce the costs of installing access control. The demos are available now

ISONAS Security Systems has named Dick Burkley President. Burkley, a key partner in the private investment group that launched ISONAS in 1999, has been serving the company as Vice President of Engineering and Technology Development.

ISONAS Security Systems, the leading manufacturer of IP and Wireless IP Reader-Controllers for access control, has moved into new Corporate Offices in Boulder, Colorado. The 13,000+ square foot facility at 6325 Gunpark Drive now houses the Management Team and the Sales, Product Development and Shipping Departments under one roof.

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) fully diluted earnings per share (EPS) for Q1 2006 was 15 cents with GAAP net income of $12.6 million, up 13 percent from Q1 2005. Non-GAAP net income for Q1 2006 was $16.2 million, up 44 percent from Q1 2005. Included in both GAAP and non-GAAP net income is an impairment charge for $900,000 related to converting part of the NI manufacturing facility in Austin to office space.

Industry-leading companies such as Pfizer, Coors Brewing Company, Lafarge North America, Centocor, Dell, J M Smucker Company, Timken Company and Nissan North America anchor a jam-packed agenda that will emphasize real-world solution discussions. A broad range of training is available in the hands-on workshops with products ranging from controllers to production management software to motion control and embedded systems.

Net income increased slightly to $204 million from $199 million in the same quarter in 2005, despite an $89-million expense in Discontinued operations to account for the change in value of ABB shares to cover asbestos liabilities.

The SANS citation declared that Invensys has demonstrated that vendors can take much of the pain, cost, and uncertainty out of securing process and SCADA systems. The award identified some Invensys practices, including rigorous pre-testing of operating system updates and software security patches, and additional enhancements such as providing anti-virus within its core distributed control system (DCS) product, that make security better, easier and less expensive for asset owners.

Wonderware, a business unit of Invensys plc, today announced that it has received Frost & Sullivan’s coveted Company of the Year Award for its pioneering work in the human-machine interface (HMI) and manufacturing software technology market segments. The ArchestrA software architecture was recognized as a key industry innovation which has contributed to Wonderware’s marketplace success in combining leading-edge technology with successful business initiatives.

The EZ-LIGHT 7-function model was one of eight products recognized for technological advancement, market impact and service to the industry. Control Engineering's Editor-in-Chief Mark Hoske presented the award at a ceremony on March 21 during National Manufacturing Week in Rosemont, Illinois.

The event, which will take place on Tuesday May 16 and Wednesday, May 17, 2006, features new products and technologies from more than 240 leading suppliers, an all new multi-track technical conference, free keynote presentations and networking opportunities. Several half day pre-conference workshops will be held on Monday, May 15th.

With 16MB of RAM and up to 2 GB of removable SD card program and data storage the WildFireMod is well suited for Linux and for massive data acquisition. Its digital I/O, analog inputs and numerous highly programmable timers make the versatile WildFireMod suitable for complex industrial control applications. The small form factor allows it to be embedded in actuators and tight enclosures.

New-technology flowmeters include those introduced since 1950, including Coriolis, magnetic, ultrasonic, vortex, and thermal. Traditional flowmeters include differential pressure (DP), turbine, positive displacement, and variable area. New-technology flowmeters have been gaining ground on traditional flowmeters in the past few years because they typically have higher accuracy, lower maintenance, and no moving parts.

Intepro America, which markets power electronics systems in North America, is acquiring Schaffner Ltd., of Limerick, Ireland, as well as the corresponding sales and service organizations in the U.K. and U.S. Schaffner Ltd. contributed approximately $4 million to the Schaffner Group's revenues in the last fiscal year.

The event is the largest unbiased venue for automation professionals to hear about technology developments and applications; attend comprehensive training programs; see trend-setting hardware, software, and services; and network with thousands of professionals from around the world.

The launch event featured presentations by Ulf Henriksson, Invensys’ CEO; Mike Caliel, President of Invensys Process Systems; Charles Johnson, Worldwide Manufacturing Industry Managing Director at Microsoft’s Enterprise Partner Group; Rick Bullotta, Vice President, Manufacturing Applications at SAP, and other industry dignitaries.

For the third consecutive year, Emerson has been singled out for consistently helping its customers achieve superior project and operational efficiencies in their businesses around the globe. Frost & Sullivan presents the award each year to a company that has exhibited excellence in all respects, including business development, competitive strategy and leadership.

Citect is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. John Ross as Chief Executive Officer to Citect effective 3rd April, 2006, by the Schneider Electric Group. Mr Ross has been a key figure within the electrical industry environment during the past 36 years and is best known in the business world for his vast experience in the fields of automation technology, power and control.

One of the industry’s largest process control and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) vendors, Honeywell was specifically recognized for rapidly qualifying Microsoft security updates, as well as for using built-in control firewalls. These measures have helped industrial facilities protect their SCADA systems from the growing threat of cyber terrorism.

Wonderware, a business unit of Invensys Systems, Inc., today announced the appointment of Yves Dufort as its representative to the board of directors of the Open Application Group, Inc. (OAGi). Dufort serves as director in the Wonderware applications consulting services group for Wonderware.