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August 2008
Video, the Next Sensor for Factory Automation - Webcast
August 28 @ 9-10 am EDT
Steve Rubin, president of Longwatch, will host a free webinar that will discuss the emergence of new video technology, how it can impact your manufacturing or utility environment, the value of integrating video with your HMI/SCADA system, and how video can be integrated with process historians, alarms and other event information. It also covers ways to optimize surveillance video, how to acquire remote video (radios, phone lines, etc.), and applications in oil/gas, manufacturing, power, water and other industries. The webinar is interactive, so participants can ask questions via the Internet.
September
Advanced Scheduling for Building Controls and Manufacturing - Webcast
September 3, 2008 @ 10:00 EDT (GMT-4)
Discover ScheduleWorX 32, a new optional product that allows users to create schedules using a standard Microsoft Outlook calendar capability. Set points, discrete values and text messages can be automatically downloaded to building controls and industrial devices based on flexible and user-definable daily, weekly and holiday schedules.
Using the ANSI/ISA99 Standard to Secure Your Control System
September 3
ISA Headquarters, N.C.
The move to using open standards such as Ethernet, TCP/IP and web technologies in SCADA and process control networks has begun to expose these systems to the same cyber attacks that have wrecked so much havoc on corporate information systems. This course provides a detailed look at the procedural and technical security principles that can be deployed in protecting critical control systems. It also explores the differences between the security solutions used in traditional IT environments and those used in the SCADA or plant floor environments and how the IT manager or control engineer can bridge these differences.
Control Systems Engineering (CSE) PE Exam Review Course
September 3
Burbank, Calif.
This course will give control system engineers a review of the knowledge and skills areas that are included on the CSE Professional Engineer (PE) examination produced by NCEES and administered by the state professional license boards each October. The intent of the class is to prepare an engineer with 4 or more years of experience to take the exam by providing instruction in the broad range of technical areas that will be tested.
Creating 3D HMI Applications - Webcast
September 4, 2008 @ 10:00 EDT (GMT-4)
GraphWorX64 represents a quantum leap in HMI/SCADA visualization. Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and XAML are at the core of GraphWorX64 and are widely used to provide real-time visualization of any manufacturing, building control and business intelligence information. GraphWorX64 exploits both the 2D and extensive 3D capability of WPF to deliver real-time data in a variety of visualization options, giving users the richest client user experience found today. This Webcast will focus on creating 3D HMI applications with GraphWorX64.
Project Management for Automation and Control
September 8
ISA Headquarters, N.C.
This course deals with the project management functions and responsibilities from the viewpoint of an instrumentation and controls supplier. The roles and requirements are discussed along with the techniques and tools needed to work with the project manager of the engineering organization. This course includes project initiation, definition, execution, and close out with the phases that are involved. A particular emphasis is placed on the functional needs of providing what the customer needs in a project execution environment.
September 8
Cranberry Township, Pa.
Wireless systems and wireless technologies have advanced to the point where stable, robust and secure networks are ready for deployment in industrial settings.
Safety Instrumented Systems: The Must Know for Implementation
September 8
Cranberry Township, Pa.
The greater the level of process risk, the better the safety instrumented system (SIS) performance required to control it. Learn how to define system performance and design systems according to industry standards. Many benefits will be gained from attending this seminar including: Understanding the requirements of international standards for safety systems; Becoming familiar with the practices/procedures your company will need to implement, in order to satisfy international standards; and, Learn the basics of how to design, implement and maintain the optimum, most cost-effective SIS solutions.
64-Bit High Performance Plant Historians - Webcast
September 10, 2008 @ 10:00 EDT (GMT-4)
The Hyper Historian™ is a new, high-speed, reliable and robust enterprise-wide real-time data historian designed from the ground up to collect and log data in excess of 50,000 tags per second from a large number of data sources, including OPC-UA, OPC DA, SNMP, databases, BacNET and many more. Learn how the Hyper Historian’s Web-enabled Workbench framework can be used to provide both a configuration and real-time visualization environment for charting, reporting, analysis and historical data trend replay. The Workbench also includes productivity tools for source control, project management and application deployment.
Advanced Project Management For Team Leaders
September 11
ISA Headquarters, N.C.
This course teaches advanced project management techniques and tools for project leaders/project managers. The course builds on general project management techniques of project planning, project scope, and project plan/scheduling. It focuses on best practices for a leader in regard to developing and implementing the project communication plan, managing team relationships, resources procurement, risk management, cost control, and performance measurements during the automation project life cycle.
Applying Business Rules to Data Bridging - Webcast
September 12, 2008 @ 10:00 EDT (GMT-4)
Integrating information between enterprise and factory floor applications can be a challenge. The ICONICS BridgeWorX scheduling and execution product makes this easier to achieve than ever before. BridgeWorX can connect a variety of data sources, including OPC, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Excel, Oracle, SAP, Aspen Tech, OSI PI, Web services and more. In this session, you will learn how to create and schedule graphical workflow configurations that facilitate data integration between real-time devices and business systems.
Understanding and Tuning Control Loops
September 15
Houston
Covers the principles of automatic industrial control and the operation of the proportional, integral and derivative control modes. Advanced concepts of cascade, ratio, and feedforward control are presented. Methods of controller tuning are presented and practiced.
PAS Third Annual Users Conference
September 15-17
Houston
An industry panel consisting of executives from operating companies and leading automation suppliers will convene at the conference to participate in a discussion focusing on the #1 challenge for the process industries, "Knowledge Retention: Dealing with an Aging Workforce”. In addition to an impressive line of customer presentations, Jim Pinto, noted automation industry pundit and author of “Automation Unplugged”, will also present the outlook for staffing, knowledge retention, and the role of software for deployment of sustainable optimization strategies. Attendees will be further treated to a speech by “Engines of Our Ingenuity” Author and NPR radio blogger, Dr. John Lienhard. This year’s conference theme, “Strategize to Optimize”, especially highlights the software solutions and vision PAS has for sustainable optimization within the process industries – making this a must-attend event for all those involved in the industry. Attendees will come away from the conference with new perspectives and ideas on how their company can best prepare for success in the future.
Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Exam Review Course
September 16
Merrillville, Ind.
This is a fast paced review of the knowledge required to properly install and maintain standard measurement and control instrumentation. It is designed specifically for practicing technicians preparing for the Level I Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) examination. An explanation of the examination process and practice taking a certification-type exam is provided.
ABB Low Voltage Products Road Shows
September 17 & 18
Salt Lake City
Customer day is designed to be informal and modular; registration and exhibits are open all day. Displays will include: Low Voltage Molded Case Circuit Breakers, AC & DC Drives, Softstarters, Power Distribution Systems, Disconnect Switches, Contactors, PLCs, Instrumentation and a variety of other Control and Automation Solutions.
Troubleshooting Instrumentation and Control Systems
September 18
Houston
A systematic approach to troubleshooting and start-up as they apply to single and multi-loop control loops. Covers how pressure, level, flow, and temperature loops operate to maintain good process control systems. A knowledge of instrumentation and control is assumed.
3rd Annual Marketing and Sales Summit
September 17 - 19
Cleveland
The Marketing & Sales Summit offers focused and relevant forums, sessions, and events for senior sales and marketing professionals who promote automation products and services. Attendees will be able to explore topics like search engine marketing, public relations, branding, and others. Expert keynote speakers will offer insights into the state of the manufacturing industry, the changing role of senior marketing and sales executives, and the shift to solution selling.
PLC Automation: PLC Structure, Programming, Installation, and Maintenance
September 22
ISA Headquarters, N.C.
This course will enable you to understand PLC architecture, configuration, installation, maintenance and ladder logic programming with over 50% hands on training.
Introduction to Industrial Automation and Control
September 22
Burbank, Calif.
This new course combines lecture and hands-on labs to provide an overview of industrial measurement and control. Technicians, engineers, and managers are provided with a foundation for communication with other control system professionals. Serves as a solid fundamental course for introduction to other ISA courses.
Hirschmann's 5th Semi-Annual Industrial Ethernet Seminar
September 22-25
Potomac, Md.
With the continued increase of Ethernet's implementation in the industrial marketplace, many are finding themselves struggling to keep abreast of the developing standards, techniques and products. Hirschmann is here to help for the fifth year in a row.
Hirschmann is offering its annual 3-day technology seminar on September 22-25, allowing attendees to deepen their networking knowledge. The sessions and hands-on labs are intended to help control engineers and plant personnel better implement, commission and maintain their Ethernet networks, and for specifiers and consultants to better understand the specific requirements of Ethernet in industrial and mission-critical environments.
Automation 2008, India
4th International Exhibition & Conference 2008
September 25 - 28
Mumbai
With enormous opportunities in our country and support by the Government, India is a hub for manufacturing and service sector. Modern process technologies are in general highly integrated and many them are getting bigger and complex. A labor-intensive industry, India is now waking up to the advantages of automation following a sudden influx of multinational companies (MNCs) To raise awareness levels, automation companies who are One Industry are displaying their technologies to end users at One Place Automation 2008.
Maintaining Pneumatic Components in Measurement and Control
September 29
Morristown, N.J.
This course will allow you to understand the technology, operation, and maintenance of pneumatic instruments employed in modern process facilities.
October
ARC's First Annual Asset Lifecycle Management Forum
October 13 - 15
Houston
The need for better information management triggers many of the problems that owner/operators struggle with. Learn how your peers have implemented innovative and best-in-class Asset Information Management solutions at ARC Advisory Group's 1st Annual Asset Lifecycle Management Forum: AIM for Excellence through Better Asset Information Management.
2008 22nd International Activated Carbon Conference and Courses
CONFERENCE: October 7-8 COURSES: October 1-13
Pittsburgh
Every October near the Pittsburgh International Airport activated carbon experts and beginners share information to grow the size and new applications for the activated carbon industry.
Call for Papers: SCADA & Industrial Automation Conference
Full Paper Deadline: October 22, 2008
Contact Sarah Montgomery: sarah.montgomery@idc-online.com
IDC Technology is looking for presentations to offer delegates real solutions for their security issues. Topics need to cover security trends, good practice, forensics and the latest technology applied in the industry. IDC particularly seeks practical case studies, applications and the newest developments in this critical subject.
Frost & Sullivan’s Workshop: The Future of Wireless Solutions in Industrial Automation
October 23
Frankfurt, Germany
Contact Joanna Lewandowska: joanna.lewandowska@frost.com
This is an opportunity to hear expert and practical advice on business success and winning methodologies, in an environment conducive to sharing and networking.The workshop will focus on the conditions and issues that actual and potential industrial end users of wireless communications systems and products in both process and in discrete industries will encounter.
October 26-29
Boston
This 3-day event will feature speakers, customer case studies, cyber security training and a partner showcase. The Keynote Speaker for the inaugural conference will be Sean McGurk, Director of The Control Systems Cyber Security Program, of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. He will present “Critical Infrastructure Cyber Security Protection, a National and Global Perspective.”
November
ABB Low Voltage Products Road Shows
November 4 & 5
Atlanta
Customer day is designed to be informal and modular; registration and exhibits are open all day. Displays will include: Low Voltage Molded Case Circuit Breakers, AC & DC Drives, Softstarters, Power Distribution Systems, Disconnect Switches, Contactors, PLCs, Instrumentation and a variety of other Control and Automation Solutions.
November 10 - 12
Barcelona
Learn how to successfully apply and use current, new, and cutting-edge manufacturing management, integration, and control methods and technologies. The conference will serve as a forum for professionals to work toward bridging IT and manufacturing through the sharing of lessons learned and real world experiences as you network and exchange information with other professionals.
Sicurezza - Sicurtech Expo 2008
November 25 - 28
Fieramilano - Rho
International rendezvous which features anti-intrusion, fire prevention, passive security systems and home & building automation. International exhibition which showcases technological applications related to fire prevention, health & safety at work and Civil Defence.
December
2nd Annual OMAC Integration Symposium
December 3-4
Charlotte, N.C.
The symposium will be hosted by Okuma, and will focus on the advancement of machine automation and control through emerging technology. Presentations will cover topics such as innovations in packaging, robotics, emerging technology, plug-&-play, MES, and production lifecycle management. Total System Evolution, the theme of this year’s event, embraces all industries and is vital to the advancement and improvement of our processes, business functions, and ultimately our ability to meet the changing needs of our customers.
February 2009
ARC Advisory Group’s 13 Annual Forum: Winning Strategies and Best Practices for Global Manufacturers
February 2-5
Orlando, Fla.
Learn how your peers have developed innovative and best-in-class strategies to achieve operational excellence at ARC Advisory Group’s 13 Annual Forum: Winning Strategies and Best Practices for Global Manufacturers. Come away with best practices that can be used immediately to revitalize your company’s approach.
March 2009
Mile High Industrial and Automation Conference
March 31 - April 1
Denver
The Mile High Industrial and Automation Conference welcomes all Industrial and Automation Professionals. This two day conference will feature a full exhibit hall and Industrial and Automation training courses both days. Registration is FREE when you register online. Following the conference will be a one day ski trip to Winter Park Ski Resort on Thursday, April 2nd.
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