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The 2006 Canadian RFID Conference will be held in Markham, ON on April 4th and 5th, 2006, and will bring together some of the most experienced people in the industry, including R. Moroz Ltd. - RFID Canada, Intermec, TI, Philips, IBM, HP, Zebra, Datamax, Toshiba and many others.

Under the terms of the contract, Invensys is to supply its Triconex-brand TMR (triple modular redundant) TRICON controllers for safety instrumented system (SIS) applications on the new PE4, a Euro 200 million, 350,000 t/y linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) plant being built at Schwechat in Austria. LLDPE is used to manufacture plastic film products, such as packaging materials.

The recently approved IEEE 1650TM-2005 standard, known as “Standard Methods for Measurement of Electrical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes,” gives the burgeoning nanotechnology industry one uniform and common set of recommended testing and data reporting procedures for evaluating the electrical properties of carbon nanotubes. The Model 4200 is a core measurement platform for engineers involved in nanotech materials research.

The affiliation will allow both organizations to build on their respective strengths. The two organizations are working through the final stages of the arrangements that would result in WBF functioning as independent affiliate of ISA. Remaining steps should be completed in the first half of 2006.

The Automation Alliance will provide industry wide strategic analysis and coordination through its member organizations. The Alliance will provide technical management, administration, and integrated services such as seminars, web conferences, training, and conference services to be shared among participating organizations.