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News
 | May 20, 2013

Efficient integration of development tools: Automation Studio 4 and EPLAN Electric P8

Efficient integration of Version 4 of B&R's Automation Studio engineering tool and EPLAN Electric P8 is now a reality.
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Keyence IM-6500 image dimension measurement system
News
 | May 17, 2013

Timex Speeds Up, Simplifies Quality Inspections

An image dimension measurement system improves the quality inspection process by eliminating the need for X-Y stages, and allowing several parts to be measured simultaneously.
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News
 | May 15, 2013

Energy Efficiency Creates Significant Cost Savings

Delta Institute set out to show Chicago manufacturers what could be done to improve operational energy efficiency, which is not only good for the environment but good for the bottom line as well.
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News
 | May 15, 2013

Cyber Security Continuous Improvement: Do Something

Industrial cyber security concerns and tactics were woven throughout The Automation Conference 2013.
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News
 | May 15, 2013

Why Do Automation System Integration Projects Fail?

A panel of certified control system integrators share the hard questions end users should be asking to ensure they get the automation systems they need.
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News
 | May 15, 2013

Addressing the ‘Fatal Flaw’ in Engineering Education

At The Automation Conference, Purdue’s Gary Bertoline explained the problems with a theoretically based higher-education system in the U.S., and gave solutions to bring it back in line with manufactur
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TAC 2013
News
 | May 15, 2013

Automation Community Comes Together at TAC 2013

The Automation Conference for 2013 included a stellar lineup of speakers, a tabletop exhibition area, and ample networking opportunities for those dedicated to solving automation challenges in manufac
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News
 | May 15, 2013

Scholarship Supports Chicago Manufacturing Initiative

At TAC 2013, Summit Media Group presented a check to a Chicago high school program looking to put a fire in the belly of students to pursue manufacturing-related jobs.
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Profibus on LinkedIn
News
 | May 15, 2013

Profibus LinkedIn Group Change

A new LinkedIn group—Profibusters—now serves as a forum for Profibus and Profinet discussions.
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News
 | May 14, 2013

Are You Ready? The New Industrial Revolution Is Here

Digitalization of part drawings, additive manufacturing and other advances are commoditizing parts manufacturing.
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Kai Mariappan, Coca-Cola
News
 | May 14, 2013

Get Your Head Into the Cloud

Coca-Cola’s Kai Mariappan explained at The Automation Conference why the cloud makes perfect sense for automation maintenance. And why it should be called ‘cloutamation.’
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PepsiCo's Jeff Russell talks with Automation World's David Greenfield
News
 | May 14, 2013

Attendees Flock to The Automation Conference

More than 230 attendees enjoyed Day One of The Automation Conference 2013, the second annual gathering of manufacturing, process plant and packaging professionals interested in driving efficiency thro
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Eric Byres, Tofino Security Products
News
 | May 14, 2013

Air Gaps Won’t Protect Your Operations

Good luck isolating your operations network from outside elements. The idea that you can is a myth, since people will always find other ways to get data to where they need it.
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News
 | May 14, 2013

Emerson Opens Americas Headquarters for Valve Automation Technologies

The new $30 million Americas headquarters for valve automation technologies in Houston includes a manufacturing facility.
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News
 | May 14, 2013

PepsiCo: Forming an IT/Automation Partnership Is Like Merging Two Companies

Keynote session number one this morning at The Automation Conference provided a unique glimpse into how challenging but potentially rewarding it can be when the IT folks and the Automation folks find
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Education Outreach
News
 | May 14, 2013

Education Outreach: From Sensors to B2MML

Banner Engineering and MESA International launch new education programs designed to engage families as well as practicing engineers.
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News
 | May 13, 2013

The AW Top 5: Pulse for May 10, 2013

A glimpse into how a major automation player is tackling rapidly changing global manufacturing industries leads our list this week.
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