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June 20, 2008

 

  

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  !Improving customer service in volatile markets
In volatile markets, superior customer service is a strategic imperative. For companies in competitive industries—like automotive and industrial equipment manufacturers—the best way of maintaining high customer service levels is providing access to real-time information about the movement of goods to everyone in the enterprise.
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!Plant Engineering, Aberdeen sponsor EAM survey
While asset management has been traditionally viewed as a cost center, Best-in-Class companies are using these initiatives to gain a competitive edge in the market place and increase shareholder value. Plant Engineering has partnered with Aberdeen Group's Manufacturing practice on a new research report, "Enterprise Asset Management: Optimizing Asset and Real Time Interoperability."
 
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Gorbel: Leader in Crane Technology & Ergonomic Lifting

Looking for overhead material handling solutions to increase safety and productivity and decrease product damage? Gorbel can help. Choose Gorbel for our bridge cranes, jib cranes, gantry cranes, patented track cranes, and our G-Force and Easy Arm Intelligent Lifting Devices. Click Here!

  !NI Week returns to Austin for a hot look at innovation
More than 3,000 engineers, scientists, educators and NI developers from more than 50 countries are expected to attend three full days of interactive technical sessions, hands-on workshops, case study presentations, and exhibitions on the latest technologies for design, control and test applications. NIWeek 2008 goes back to the Austin Convention Center in Austin, TX, August 5-7.
 
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Plant Engineering's Arc Flash University is accepting new applicants!

All aspects of Arc Flash will be examined during a series of free 30-minute Webcasts on the first Thursday of the month. Regular participants will receive CEU credit. Register Today!

  !White paper: flow control optimization
In this white paper from Spraying Systems Company, readers will learn how to achieve precision coating with minimal waste by using pulse-width-modulated flow control. The technique uses a dedicated spray controller to switch electrically actuated spray nozzles on and off quickly to control the flow rate. Click here to register and view the white paper.
  !Do you think outside the box? Send us your best Tips & Tricks
The best solutions to manufacturing problems don't always come from inside a box. They come from the experience of the plant floor workers who use their knowledge to solve thorny problems with guile – and occasionally some other tools around the plant.
  !Webcast: Better maintenance via mobility
As users bear the responsibility to ensure assets and facilities are productive and always available, they can realize the full potential of their enterprise systems by using mobile technologies. These technologies facilitate the exchange of uniform and timely data that the system and standardized processes need to be most effective. 
 
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Quadraband Sightglass for IR, UV and Visual inspection of switchgear

The CLIRVU Quadraband Sightglass from Hawk IR International Inc. is a one-product solution allowing thermal, visual and corona inspection requirements of live electrical equipment without opening the covers. The 50kA Arc-Resistant design is tested to ANSI, EEMACS and IEC standards and operates with all IR and UV cameras including fusion systems. CALL NOW! TOLL FREE 877-4-HAWKIR or Click Here!

   
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The FR line Amplitude, flame-resistant work wear fabrics meets required specifications such as ARC Flash NFPA 70E (HRC 2) and Flash Fire NFPA 2112 compliance.
  :Inventory management software
FastPic4 inventory management software automatically displays a photo of the item the user is required to pick.
  :Optical incremental encoder
The R22i optical incremental encoder provides position feedback with optional commutation signals for brushless in a package of 22 millimeter in diameter.
 
   
 
 
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Arc Flash overview
PlantMail headerArc Flash University continues on July 10th with Arc Flash PPE. Enroll today and receive CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for attending six of the eight events! View the Arc Flash webcasts on the first Thursday of the month from now through November.

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PlantMail headerArc Flash Prevention
Originally aired: Thursday, May 8, 2008
How do you prevent arc flash? Great equipment, great maintenance, great training. It also requires monitoring the critical aspects of your plant, looking for clues that could help prevent a tragedy. We’ll talk with industry leaders on the best ways to prevent arc flash.


PlantMail headerArc Flash Training
Originally aired: April 3, 2008
The biggest variable in achieving arc flash safety isn’t your equipment; it’s your people. Making sure they are aware at all times of the dangers of electrical equipment and work to maintain their safety and the integrity of the equipment is vital. Industry experts give you a step-by-step training regimen for arc flash training.


Power Quality: Understanding Harmonics
Originally aired: June 28, 2007
Join Plant Engineering editors and expert panelists for a Webcast on Understanding Harmonics. You will come away from this event with a better understanding of the following:

-Power Quality
-Nature of harmonics
-Sources of harmonics
-Strategies to minimize harmonics
-End-user benefits to harmonic mitigation

   
Click HERE for a complete list of our upcoming live and archived on demand webcasts.

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July 21-25 Siemens exiderdome Chicago, IL www.exiderdome.com/us
July 23-25 Siemens Automation Summit Navy Pier Conference Center
Chicago, IL		 www2.sea.siemens.com/summit
Aug. 5-7 NI Week Austin Convention Center
Austin, TX
(888) 564-9335		 www.ni.com/niweek
Sept. 8-13 IMTS McCormick Place
Chicago, IL (800)828-7469 		www.imts.com
Sept. 15-18 ASIS International 2008 Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, GA
(703)519-6200		 www.asisonline.org/seminar
Nov. 19-20 Rockwell Automation Fair Gaylord Opryland Complex
Nashville, TN		 www.rockwellautomation.com/events/automationfair/

 
   
 
 

 
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