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 Video | May 18, 2012

Video - July 2012 Issue Preview

Automation World's July 2012 issue kicks off with a Lean Manufacturing feature article from Gary Mintchell, Co-founder and Editor in Chief. Gary spoke at the MARTS conference last spring and talked about how lean principles can be incorporated into maintenance practices.
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News
 | May 17, 2012

System Integrators: New Robotic Certification Program Snares Four Companies

The new certified Robotic Integrator Program offers accreditation to integrators to help benchmark their companies in the industry.
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Video | May 16, 2012

On the Road with Gary Mintchell | Siemens PLM Video Report

Gary Mintchell, Editor in Chief, reports from the Siemens PLM user conference in Las Vegas. Topics include big data, factory simulation, Siemens acquisition integration success, new products (Teamcenter 9 & Active Workspace) and the need for skilled people in manufacturing.
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Video | May 14, 2012

Automation Applied: Remote Diagnostics

A look at B&R's System Diagnostic Manager and how it enables Web-based remote access to the B&R controllers. The System Diagnostic Manager enables remote troubleshooting of machine components and operation.
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Column
 | May 13, 2012

Sustainability: Operational Risk Management by Any Other Name

Manufacturing companies and process plants need to proactively manage all areas of operations that may impact their “social license” to do business in a particular community.
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Column
 | May 13, 2012

Cycle Counting: Tool for Inventory Management, Records Accuracy

Verify perpetual or continuous inventory records remain accurate without incurring the costs and business disruptions associated with conducting wall-to-wall physical counts.
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Column
 | May 13, 2012

MESA International’s Global Education Program

Manufacturers and producers have been asking for a full MES/MOM education program.
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Feature Article
 | May 10, 2012

The Connection Between Change Management and Risk Management

Management of change is a concept that has been around for more than 25 years.
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Events
 | May 10, 2012

The 2012 Honeywell Users Group (HUG)

The 2012 Honeywell Users Group (HUG), held at the Phoenician Scottsdale in Arizona, delivers demonstrations and product simulations on Honeywell technology.
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Feature Article
 | May 10, 2012

Changes to Change Management

A brief timeline in Change Management evolution since the 1980s.
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Siemens PLM Report
News
 | May 9, 2012

Siemens PLM Conference Attracts 1,800 plus

Chuck Grindstaff, president and CEO, opened this iteration of the Siemens PLM user conference welcoming the 1,800 plus attendees to what was called the longest running user conference of its type.
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Feature Article
 | May 5, 2012

Food Producer Success: New Automation Strategy Drives Control System Migration

A major food producer sought to replace its legacy distributed control system to handle a greater variety of automation tasks.
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Column
 | May 3, 2012

Food Manufacturing: Batch Control for Multiple Kitchens

With only 11 weeks before the first production trials, a systems integrator concurrently creates hardware designs and programming based on the ISA 88 Batch standard to support three cooks and more tha
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Perspective
 | May 3, 2012

Pharma Collaboration, Reauthorization, Cheaper Costs Needed

Jamie Hintlian is optimistic about the pharmaceutical industry.
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Growth for CSIA
News
 | May 1, 2012

CSIA Cites Growth in North America, Global Expansion

The annual Control System Integrator's Association's Conference, held in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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