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October 10, 2008

 

 

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Arc Flash U: The CSI of Arc Flash Thursday, Nov. 6 @ 1 p.m. CDT



 
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  !ISA EXPO 2008 puts technical diversity on display in Houston
The keynote addresses at ISA EXPO 2008 at the Reliance Center in Houston Oct. 14-16 feature the evolution of wireless sensor networking, the possibilities of controlling low-energy nuclear reactions and an explanation of why we are who we are.
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!ARC Asset Lifecycle Management Forum takes on digital plant
The ARC Asset Lifecycle Management Forum will take place Oct. 13-15 at the Marriott Westchase Hotel in Houston. The "Digital Plant of the Future" forum will discuss optimizing asset lifecycle performance through better asset information management.

 
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Companies around the world rely on Cognex to optimize quality, reduce costs and control traceability. Watch to discover the fastest, easiest, most affordable way to error-proof your manufacturing process from appliances to zippers.

  !Bush signs clean energy bill
President Bush signed the $700 billion Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (H.R. 1424) into law on Oct. 3. The legislation extended and enhanced critical tax credits and financing relating to renewable energy and energy efficiency.
  !Konarka opens roll-to-roll thin-film solar manufacturing facility
Konarka Technologies Inc. opened a roll-to-roll flexible thin-film solar manufacturing facility in New Bedford, MA. The 250,000-square-foot facility will produce a thin-film solar material dubbed Power Plastic.
 
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  !Illinois manufacturing plants have highest average employment
According to the 2008 Great Lakes Manufacturing survey of 431 manufacturing facilities conducted by the Manufacturing Performance Institute, Illinois plants have the highest average employee count at 363.
  !Ultrasound World hits beach in January
The fifth annual event features information on saving energy and enhancing production through the use of ultrasonic inspection. It’s scheduled to take place at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort in Clearwater Beach, FL, Jan. 18-21, 2009.
 
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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!

   
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  :Heat tool kit
The UT-100-TC Ultratorch professional heat tool kit features a portable, butane-powered, multi-functional tool for use as a soldering iron, flames heat tool, hot knife and brazing torch.
  :Photoelectric sensors
The ML7 Series of miniature photoelectric sensors is IP67- and IP69K-rated and is suitable for use in the food and beverage industry.
 
   
 
 
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11/6/08: The CSI of Arc Flash

Arc Flash overview
PlantMail headerArc Flash University continues on November 6th with The CSI of Arc Flash. 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.


On Demand Webcasts


PlantMail header Arc Flash Prevention
Originally aired: 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 header Arc 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.



Mobility: Your Ticket to Better Maintenance
Originally aired: June 19, 2008
There are proven and reliably deployed technologies today that address the pressure on operations to do more with less. You bear the responsibility to ensure assets and facilities are productive and always available. Using mobile, you can finally realize your enterprise system's full potential with uniform, complete, and timely data that your system and standardized processes need to be most effective. Hear success stories on how leading firms have leveraged ATM-friendly mobile solutions to improve the company’s bottom line. In this session, you'll learn how mobile enables organizations to:

• Increase "wrench time" with greater productivity and streamlined operations
•Access valuable work detail at the point of performance for higher first-time fix rates
•Increase planned work possible when capturing timely and accurate data
•Enhance reporting capabilities for best practices and compliance statements

Who should attend:
-Management responsible for field service, plant and facilities management
-IT who support field service, plant and facilities management
Speakers: Bob Vavra, Editor, Plant Engineering Joe Granda, Executive Vice President, Syclo 


   
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  Upcoming Events
 

Oct. 13-15 ARC Asset Lifecycle Management Forum Marriott Westchase Hotel
Houston, TX
(781)-471-1000
www.arcweb.com/res/forumhouston

Oct. 14-16 ISA Expo 2008 Reliant Center
Houston, TX
(919)549-8411
www.isa.org/isaexpo2008

Nov. 9-13 PackExpo International McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
(888) 275-7664
www.packexpo.com/

Nov. 19-20 Rockwell Automation Fair Gaylord Opryland Complex
Nashville, TN
www.rockwellautomation.com/events/automationfair/

Nov. 19-21 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo Boston Convention & Exhibition Center,
Boston, MA
(800) 795-1747
www.greenbuildexpo.org/

Jan. 18-21, 2009 Ultrasound World V Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort
Atlanta, GA
(800) 223-1325
www.uesystems.com/ultrasound_world.asp

 

   
 
 

 

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