Control Systems Integrators AssociationPodcast Bytes: Bob Lowe on CSIA CertificationIn this podcast interview, approximately 15 minutes long , Bob Lowe, executive director of the Control System Integrators Association, speaks with Managing Editor Wes Iversen about why CSIA certification is important to end-users. Visit
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ConferenceMintchell Video Report: SPS/Drives 2010 RecapGary Mintchell, Editor in Chief, provides a video report on the SPS/Drives show in Nuremberg, Nov. 22-24, 2010. The theme at the show was safety PLCs and networking, with a major emphasis on Industrial Ethernet. The video includes major company product announcements. Visit
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Featured White PaperOPC: The Every Man’s Guide to OPCWhile different industries often use different specialized devices, control systems and applications, they all share a common, rapidly growing challenge—how to share data with all these components and the rest of the enterprise. Visit
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Real-Time Industrial Ethernet On-Demand Webcast: Building a Real-Time Ethernet NetworkThis free Webcast provides information on how to make sure your next industrial Ethernet-based system has the proper balance of determinism, synchronization, price-point and integration to existing networks. Visit
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SafetyOn-Demand Webcast: Functional Safety—What It Is, Why It’s Important and How To Comply For functional safety compliance, manufacturers must consider their systems as a whole, and the environment with which they interact. A functional safety assessment determines whether your systems meet the standards and requirements created to protect against potential risks. Visit
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Automation Innovation – Past IssuesAutomation World Readers Voice Innovation Needs and ConcernsAutomation World conducted an Internet survey asking readers about their feelings regarding automation innovation. Almost 100 responded, sharing insights, concerns and their outlook for the future. Visit
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