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Top Stories
!Integrating MES, ERP leads to success: study
Best-in-Class performers are 86% more likely to integrate MES and CMMS systems with their ERP platforms. They are 57% more likely than others to implement EAM strategies at the discretion of the plant leadership.
!Siemens China, AIS strike deal on MES program
Siemens China and AIS have signed a cooperation agreement to implement a manufacturing execution system.

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!Frost & Sullivan honors Honeywell
Frost & Sullivan named Honeywell Process Solutions as the recipient of the 2007 Frost & Sullivan Award for Market Leadership for its automation and software solutions in the oil and gas industry.
!Partinence, Intercim announce merger
Pertinence has signed an agreement to merge with US based Intercim. The combined company, Intercim, LLC, will offer an enterprise execution solution combining Intercim's manufacturing execution software and Pertinence's manufacturing intelligence capabilities.
!Activate 2007 sponsored by Activplant
Activplant’s Activate 2007 conference will be Sept. 16 through Sept. 19 at the ChampionsGate resort in Orlando. The event features an executive summit co-located with a user Conference to deliver performance management best practices.
!MESA International returns to Orlando
Leading manufacturers, solution providers, industry analysts, and application vendors will come together in Orlando Sept. 16-18 for the annual MESA International Plant-to-Enterprise Conference.
Products
:Industrial Ethernet switches
Compact unmanaged Industrial Ethernet switches are available in five, eight and 10-port configurations with gigabit Ethernet capabilities and modular fiber optic cable connections.
:Compact drive system
The IndraDrive Fc uses three-phase induction motors, and its compact frequency converter is supplied in four different sizes.
:Drives
With power capabilities of up to 25 hp, NEMA 1 SMVector drives include four modes of operation.
Upcoming Events
:July 22-25: Maximo World 2007. Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, Orlando, FL. www.maximoworld.com
:Aug. 7-9: NI Week 2007 Worldwide Virtual Instrumentation Conference and Exhibition. Austin Convention Center, Austin, TX. www.ni.com/niweek
:Aug. 13-16: SUR/FIN 2007. Cleveland Convention Center, Cleveland. 773/622-5648.
:Sept. 16-18: MESA Plant to Enterprise Conference. Rosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando. www.mesa.org
:Sept. 16-19: Activplant Activate Conference. Omni Orlando Resort at ChampiopnsGate. www.activplant.com
:Sept. 25-27: National Manufacturing Week (co-located with Assembly Technology Expo, Quality Expo, Electronics Assembly Show and Plastec Midwest). Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL. 310/445-4200. www.manufacturingweek.com
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