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Sigmafine, the OSIsoft solution for data validation and reconciliation, is a configurable tool that can be used in a variety of industries. The presentation will include the specific challenges to each industry, from the oil and gas to metals and mining, and the application of Sigmafine to estimating, assuring valuable material balances, resolving energy loss, and greatly improved decision support.

Training topics cover areas such as digital servo drives, CNC programming, press fit and tightening, general automation, and a variety of maintenance and troubleshooting classes for various hardware configurations.

In order to realize the VigilantPlant concept, Yokogawa offers products and solutions in line with three key slogans: “See Clearly - achieve stable and accurate real-time information exchange,” “Know in Advance - anticipate changes and plan actions in advance,” and “Act with Agility - make fast and intelligent decisions.”

In this new role Ian will be responsible for the development and support of not only MTL's present fieldbus products but also new technologies that will be critical to the ongoing success of both MTL and its customers.

Executives from Cingular Wireless, Verizon Wireless, and Sprint Nextel - the three largest wireless carriers in the United States - will kick off the second annual M2M United conference, held this year in San Antonio, with a morning keynote address on June 27.

The order includes dynamic applications network metsoDNA, DNAhistorian data management system, field engineering and installation. The comissioning of the system is scheduled for February 2007. The Dundee refinery is one of the largest bitumen suppliers in the UK.

Al Rushaid Group and Flowserve Corp. ratified an agreement today to build the largest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) pump repair, manufacturing and training facility in the Middle East. Construction of the 20,500 square meter (220,660 square feet) complex, to be located at the Al Rushaid Oil Field Center in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, will commence in July 2006.

The Automation Federation is an umbrella organization under which associations and societies engaged in manufacturing and process automation activities can work more effectively to fulfill their missions. It coordinates the work of member organizations engaged in advancement of the science and engineering of automation technologies and applications.

Command Tooling System's new high-speed machining demo at IMTS will allow visitors to experience the difference between Thermolock holders vs. conventional toolholders, the benefits of balanceable boring heads, and the difference between single-point boring vs new reaming technology.

This version of the guidelines includes the guidelines for PackAL, an application library of common software elements used in packaging machinery applications that was developed by the PackSoft subgroup of the OPW.

Sola/Hevi-Duty has been awarded a U.S. Patent for the company's uniquely durable mounting clip utilized in the installation of its DIN Rail power supplies, line reactors, surge suppressors and uninterruptible power supplies.

Viola Systems, a leader in industrial-grade wireless M2M connectivity solutions, and Nordic ID, a leader in handheld AutoID and data capture instruments for the retail sector and beyond, have jointly announced a customer success story that is a rewarding result of a long-term and efficient collaboration between Viola Systems, Nordic ID and the S Group.

Emerson Process Management announced today that it has been awarded a contract by EnCana Corporation, one of North America's leading natural gas producers, to apply its PlantWeb digital plant architecture to automate EnCana's new Steeprock natural gas processing plant, located in N. E. British Columbia, Canada. The digital PlantWeb approach will integrate basic process control and a smart Safety Instrumented System.

The alliance will enable both Quatech, Inc. and MTS Technologies, Inc. to develop and test DSRC functionality as part of the US Department of Transportation’s Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (VII) initiatives.

With the European pump industry approaching maturity, novel technologies such as intelligent pump systems are set to be the main driver for future growth. Demand for these 'smart' pumps is increasing across a wide range of end-user segments such as water and wastewater treatment, building automation, as well as food and beverages.

This deployment represents the first plant-wide implementation of Pavilion's ethanol control solution and includes applications to improve the processes of the entire dry mill plant. This marks the 17th ethanol company to elect Pavilion's solutions to enhance performance and achieve environmental compliance.

The Pittman product line includes PITTMAN brand brush-commutated DC motors and electronically commutated DC motors. The AMETEK unit produces brushless DC motors, slotless motors, motor controllers, blowers, fans, and pumps for a variety of similar end-use markets.

Utilizing Cougar’s extensive data experience, JMP Engineering will be able to offer an even broader selection of services to clients in various manufacturing industries. “Cougar’s industry leading data solutions combined with their broad process experience in the food, brewing, pharmaceutical, and oil and gas industries, is an excellent compliment to our organization,” said Scott Shawyer, JMP President and CEO.

Under the contract, Emerson will lead the automation of facilities that recover and upgrade bitumen into sweetened synthetic crude oil. The contract is for the first phase of the Horizon project which will allow CNRL to produce 110,000 barrels per day of synthetic crude oil. Phase 1 of the project is scheduled to start production in the second half of 2008. In all, three phases are planned for the project, raising total production to 232,000 barrels per day upon completion in 2012.

Honeywell Process Solutions today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with competencies in Business Process & Integration Solutions and Networking Infrastructure Solutions. As a Gold Certified Partner, Honeywell has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support.

Unidynamics joins Jered LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of PaR Systems, to provide specialty material handling design, manufacturing, and service to the marine and military markets.

Through this global alliance, Siemens has earned the distinction of being the only DuPont process control supplier selected in all three categories: distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC) and PLC based process control systems. Additionally, the alliance expands DuPont's acceptance of Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 and other process control products.

The site features up-to-date news and information about the organization, its charter members and officers. ISA is the founding sponsor of The Federation, and OMAC and WBF are founding charter members.

Intergraph Corporation today announced Shanghai SECCO Petrochemical Company Limited (SECCO), operators of a global scale integrated petrochemical complex, and one of the largest such facilities in China, has commenced implementation of Intergraph's SmartPlant Enterprise.

Intergraph Corporation today announced the commencement of the company's new flagship international users conference, Intergraph 2006, June 13-15 at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. In its inaugural year, the conference will host more than 2,000 attendees from over 60 countries.

As professional sports venues become bigger and more complex in design and scale, architects and engineers are looking for bold new ideas. Retractable roofs have become a popular feature in those structures because they provide the ability to control the stadium's interior environment more effectively. Only a select number of companies have the knowledge and expertise to mechanize and control these immense structures, which, themselves, become architectural feats.

Designed for engineers and technicians, the class will cover basic terminology and building blocks of process control as well as fundamentals and advanced process control techniques using our fully automated, award-winning control solutions.

FANUC Robotics America, Inc., the robotic paint finishing industry leader, will demonstrate its new P-250iA/15 coating robot and R-J3iC Intelligent Robot Controller at the National Plastics Exposition at McCormick Place in Chicago, June 19-23, booth #9620.