Department of Labor and Automation Federation set standards for engineers and techniciansLeaders of the Automation Federation and representatives from the US Department of Labor (DOL) recently completed work on the
The Third Annual Automation Executive Summit focuses workforce development issuesThe International Society of Automation (ISA) will host its 3rd Annual Automation Executive Summit on October 7, 2009, at the Reliant
New leadership includes board of directors and technical review boardOpen DeviceNet Vendors Association (ODVA) has chosen its leadership for the upcoming term, including its board of directors, officers and representatives
Ethernet capabilities drive integration of this real-time networkIn consultation with users and suppliers, SERCOS International (SI) is developing a specification for an encoder profile for the SERCOS III real-time Ethernet
Wireless can link sensors with automation systemsThe ISA100 Factory Automation Working Group (WG16) is seeking presentations and papers for new wireless technology and system architecture for the link between sensors/actuators
Is wireless ready for primetime?The need for real-time data, workforce mobility, easy installation and commissioning are key drivers for wireless adoption across discrete industries (e.g., food and beverage, plastics) in
EtherCAT supports high-speed packagingThe EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) is placing a priority on device conformance and interoperability. At its recent 7th European EtherCAT Interoperability Meeting, the group stressed the importance
New spec describes managing securityA second standard in the ISA99 series Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems was approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The new standard,
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