News,Products,Suppliers & Downloads http://www.plantautomation.com/ 5/14/2008 12:04:00 AM Product Brochure: Crane Locator System http://www.plantautomation.com/download.mvc/SPEDE-Wireless-Locator-System-For-Overhead-Cr-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a 9/27/2007 2:49:00 PM Short movie clip demonstrating RIDG-U-RAK's Horizontal Pallet Transer System http://www.plantautomation.com/download.mvc/HPTS-Operation-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a 8/9/2007 8:57:00 AM RIDG-U-RAK's Horizontal Pallet Transfer System 4-page brochure illustrates this high density, deep flow systems' reliable, uninterrupted flow of product without the disadvantages of gravity flow systems http://www.plantautomation.com/download.mvc/Horizontal-Pallet-Transfer-System-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a 8/9/2007 8:57:00 AM Learn how you can respond to challenging market conditions and add value to your organization by attaining sourcing excellence. Explore the stages of development, and see how you can create a three-year plan to achieve sourcing excellence. http://www.plantautomation.com/download.mvc/Achieving-Sourcing-Excellence-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a 8/24/2007 2:05:00 PM SAP white paper http://www.plantautomation.com/download.mvc/Building-a-Business-case-for-Next-Generation-0002?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a 8/24/2007 1:32:00 PM Executive Summary for SAP http://www.plantautomation.com/download.mvc/Enterprise-Service-Oriented-Architecture-from-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a 8/24/2007 1:24:00 PM Aberdeen / SAP whitepaper http://www.plantautomation.com/download.mvc/The-Technology-Strategies-for-Integrated-Busi-0002?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a 8/24/2007 1:16:00 PM See how Best in Class manufacturers are driven to improve plant floor data management initiatives by multiple pressures. Both the desire to improve performance improvement program effectiveness and the desire to improve operational performance visibility motivates 70% of Best in Class manufacturers. http://www.plantautomation.com/download.mvc/The-Business-Value-of-Plant-Floor-Visibility-0003?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a 8/23/2007 2:10:00 PM Interview: RFID Wireless Technologies http://www.plantautomation.com/download.mvc/Wireless-Technologies-Yield-New-Efficiencies-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a 8/17/2007 1:14:00 PM Companies in the Process Industries (including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, oil & gas, pulp & paper, and health & beauty aides) have had to cope with rising manufacturing and logistics costs over the past few years. To avoid a 7.96% increase in logistics costs (what the average company has experienced in the past two years), companies should follow the roadmap of Best in Class companies, which have been able to reduce costs or keep them flat via supply chain transformation. Brought to you by: Aberdeen Group and SAP http://www.plantautomation.com/download.mvc/Supply-Chain-Cost-Cutting-Strategies-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a 8/16/2007 2:19:00 PM Product Sheet: Proof Of Concept http://www.plantautomation.com/download.mvc/RFID-Proof-Of-Concept-Solution-Evaluation-Kit-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a 7/30/2007 9:46:00 AM Article: RFID Bandwagon http://www.plantautomation.com/download.mvc/10-Questions-To-Ask-Yourself-Before-Jumping-O-0002?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a 7/27/2007 1:09:00 PM Product Sheet: Quadrus MINI 3 http://www.plantautomation.com/download.mvc/Microscan-Quadrus-MINI-3-Imager-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a 6/8/2007 11:15:00 AM Emerson Process Management has announced start-up and operational gains following completion of the second year of operation of its PlantWeb digital automation architecture at a new bioethanol production plant operated by TARKIM in Mustafakemalpasa-Bursa, Turkey http://www.plantautomation.com/article.mvc/Emerson-Helps-Bioethanol-Plant-In-Turkey-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 5/8/2008 5:14:00 AM Omron Scientific Technologies, Inc. introduces the G9SX-GS Safety Guard Switching Unit. External outputs enable status indication of two safety input devices, auxiliary outputs enable monitoring of safety inputs, safety outputs and errors, and detailed LED status indicators provide quick, easy system diagnosis http://www.plantautomation.com/article.mvc/Omron-STIs-New-G9SX-GS-Safety-Guard-Switching-0003?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 5/8/2008 3:47:00 AM PAS, a leading global supplier of software products and engineering consulting services for the process industries, recently announced the release of Operator Alert, a new addition to its already successful critical condition management products http://www.plantautomation.com/article.mvc/PAS-Introduces-Operator-Alert-An-Essential-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 5/6/2008 5:32:00 AM Available modules for EtQ Manufacturing include: document control, audits & surveys, EtQ centralized reporting, employee training, calibration & maintenance, delegation/escalation, and more http://www.plantautomation.com/download.mvc/EtQ-For-Manufacturing-Available-Modules-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a 5/30/2007 9:55:00 AM Honeywell recently announced it has been selected to provide operator training simulator technology for Suncor Energy Inc.'s Voyager Oil Sands Upgrader Operation in Northern Alberta http://www.plantautomation.com/article.mvc/Suncor-Voyageur-Expansion-Embraces-Honeywell-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 5/14/2008 12:04:00 AM Kreido Biofuels, Inc. recently announced that the company has obtained all of the permits and regulatory approvals necessary to commence groundbreaking and site work for its proposed flagship Wilmington, North Carolina biodiesel production plant http://www.plantautomation.com/article.mvc/Kreido-Biofuels-Obtains-Permits-For-Flagship-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 5/13/2008 7:14:00 AM Operation Technology Inc. (OTI), developers and designers of the ETAP enterprise solution for electrical power systems, has joined the Intergraph SmartPlant alliance program http://www.plantautomation.com/article.mvc/Operation-Technology-Inc-ETAP-Joins-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 5/13/2008 5:54:00 AM Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a world leader in semiconductors for signal processing applications, recently introduced two analog output drivers that significantly improve the efficiency and reliability of process control applications, including those operating with high compliance voltages and temperatures http://www.plantautomation.com/article.mvc/Analog-Devices-High-Performance-Output-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 5/12/2008 12:27:00 AM Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, recently announced MBM Corporation, a producer of world-class business shredders and state-of-the-art finishing equipment for the graphics and printing industries, is joining Ricoh's Technology Alliance Program as a bronze member http://www.plantautomation.com/article.mvc/Ricoh-Adds-MBM-Corporation-To-Technology-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 5/12/2008 12:19:00 AM Emerson Process Management continues to expand wireless instrumentation benefits by adding the Rosemount Analytical Model 6081-P wireless pH transmitter to its growing Smart Wireless plant solutions http://www.plantautomation.com/article.mvc/Emerson-Adds-Industrys-First-Wireless-PhOrp-T-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 4/9/2008 3:10:00 AM Rockwell Automation recently announced that L&T Infotech has joined its FactoryTalk Information Solution Provider program. As a partner in the program, L&T Infotech will join Rockwell Automation in helping global manufacturers build successful, plant-wide information applications and manufacturing execution systems (MES) using the FactoryTalk integrated production and performance software suite http://www.plantautomation.com/article.mvc/LT-Infotech-Joins-Rockwell-Automation-Factory-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 4/28/2008 5:44:00 AM Rockwell Automation, Inc. announced recently that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Incuity Software, Inc., a privately held company that is a leading supplier of Enterprise Manufacturing Intelligence (EMI) software http://www.plantautomation.com/article.mvc/Rockwell-Automation-To-Acquire-Incuity-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 4/22/2008 7:27:00 AM When Mega Pumps began manufacturing airless metered pump dispensers in 2000, its mission was to live up to the standards set by its sister company in Germany. The intricate dispensers used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries enjoyed an excellent reputation because they were precise, reliable and built with quality materials. http://www.plantautomation.com/article.mvc/Dispenser-Firm-Pumps-Up-Reputation-And-Qualit-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 4/16/2008 8:12:00 AM Emerson Process Management recently announced production gains and reduced plant downtime through a multi-year digital automation project at Petrobras Zarate, a polystyrene manufacturing facility 80 kilometers north of Buenos Aires, Argentina http://www.plantautomation.com/article.mvc/Emerson-Completes-Digital-Automation-Improves-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 4/16/2008 12:38:00 AM EMCOR Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure and facilities services for a diverse range of businesses, announced that its EMCOR Government Services unit has been awarded a consolidated facilities management contract for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) headquarters in Washington, D.C http://www.plantautomation.com/article.mvc/EMCOR-Group-Inc-Business-Receives-FDIC-Headqu-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 4/15/2008 3:55:00 AM Intergraph has introduced SmartPlant Enterprise Virtual Training, a remote self-study instructional program that will enhance training flexibility and accelerate project implementation http://www.plantautomation.com/article.mvc/Intergraph-Introduces-SmartPlant-Enterprise-V-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 4/15/2008 3:42:00 AM Ivara Corporation, the industry leader and innovator in asset performance management solutions, recently announced that Ivara EXP Enterprise version 5.0, has achieved "Powered by SAP NetWeaver" status for integration with the SAP NetWeaver Exchange Infrastructure (SAP NetWeaver XI) 3.0 component http://www.plantautomation.com/article.mvc/Ivara-EXP-Enterprise-50-Earns-Powered-By-SAP-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 4/14/2008 4:46:00 AM ICONICS released Productivity Analytics, which complements the existing BizViz products including ReportWorX, BridgeWorX, PortalWorX, MobileHMI and Alarm Analytics products http://www.plantautomation.com/article.mvc/ICONICS-Enhances-BizViz-With-Productivity-Ana-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 4/13/2008 3:26:00 AM Emerson Process Management Asia Pacific has successfully completed installing its PlantWeb digital plant architecture with DeltaV digital automation system for batch process control at a new polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production facility of the Yichang Yihua Pacific Chemical Co., Ltd. http://www.plantautomation.com/article.mvc/Emerson-Installs-Automation-At-China-PVC-plan-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 4/12/2008 3:32:00 AM GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions, recently announced its newest addition to the Proficy software suite of Production Management solutions - Proficy Maintenance Gateway http://www.plantautomation.com/article.mvc/Proficy-Maintenance-Gateway-From-GE-Fanuc-Int-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 4/10/2008 4:13:00 AM Since last spring, the town of Smith Falls in Ontario has been working on plans for a much needed water treatment plant to meet the growing needs of their community. After many months of work, the announcement for the new plant has been made and JMP is proud to be the controls provider for this needed plant http://www.plantautomation.com/article.mvc/JMP-Provides-Controls-For-Ontario-Water-Treat-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 3/20/2008 2:00:00 AM The Edge is a cable-free noise dosimeter that measures personal noise exposure. No longer is there a concern with cables interfering with the task at hand. The thin, lightweight, contoured shoulder mount instrument conforms to the worker's body for comfortable use while maintaining an upward orientation for the microphone http://www.plantautomation.com/download.mvc/The-Edge-Micro-Size-Cable-Free-Noise-Dosimete-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a 11/30/2007 10:05:00 AM White Paper: Why Data Matrix Sets The Standard For Challenging Item http://www.plantautomation.com/download.mvc/Why-Data-Matrix-Sets-The-Standard-For-Challen-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a 11/29/2007 11:49:00 PM Mechanical failure of motors, drives and other vital electromechanical equipment are among the most common reasons for production stoppages. Fortunately, recent advancements in vibration monitoring and data analysis have lead to condition monitoring systems that can accurately detect a problem before failure, thus reducing costly machine shutdowns and maximizing production output http://www.plantautomation.com/download.mvc/Improving-Plant-Production-With-Wireless-Cond-0002?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a 10/24/2007 4:24:00 PM The performance of wireless networks can change over time due to increased performance demands, changes in the radio frequency (RF) environment and changes in the physical environment. This article will explore the use of a wireless diagnostic OLE for Process Control (OPC) server technology to embed diagnostic information in human machine interfaces (HMIs), thus optimizing industrial wireless network performance http://www.plantautomation.com/download.mvc/Using-Operator-Interfaces-To-Optimize-Perform-0002?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a 10/24/2007 4:21:00 PM Embedded systems are compact, specialized computing devices using dedicated microprocessors or microcontrollers, and typically perform very specific pre-defined tasks designed to service specific functions or integrated within much larger and more complex devices http://www.plantautomation.com/download.mvc/Embedded-Design-Guide-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a 1/4/2008 2:25:00 PM