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DECEMBER 2003 INDUSTRY NEWS

 

BAE Systems Awarded U.S. Air Force Contract To Provide Operations, Maintenance, and Logistics

BAE Systems has been awarded a $6.7 million contract by the U.S. Air Force to provide operations, maintenance, and logistics support for the AN/FPQ-16 Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System (PARCS) radar at Cavalier Air Force Station, North Dakota. The estimated value of the five-year contract is $37.7 million, if all options are exercised, extending the period of performance through September 2008. The contracting agency is the U.S. Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.

Under the new contract, BAE Systems Technical Services will support the PARCS radar by performing services that include program management, training, site operations, communications-electronics maintenance, computer operations, local area network/software support, supply support, civil engineering support, environmental management, security, transportation, vehicle maintenance, calibration, Military Strategic Tactical and Relay System (Milstar), Military Family Housing Maintenance (MH), local purchase and safety.

PARCS is run by the 10th Space Warning Squadron, and provides tactical warning and attack assessments of missiles launched against the continental United States and southern Canada. It also provides space surveillance, tracking, reporting and space object identification support.

"The PARCS contract illustrates our commitment to the Air Force Space Command and demonstrates our capabilities as a premier provider of radar systems management and support," said Bob Murphy, president, BAE Systems Technology Solutions Sector.

For more information visit BAE Systems.

 

ATEX Explanation Provided in Control Magazine

Perceptive observers may have recently noted a spate of new products touting ATEX compliance. The first question for most is: What is ATEX? And the second: What affect will this have on process plants?

The ATEX ("Atmosphères Explosibles," French for explosive atmospheres) Directive 94/9/EC is a directive adopted by the European Union (EU) to facilitate free trade in the region by aligning the technical and legal requirements in the member states for products intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

The directive covers electrical equipment, mechanical equipment, and protective systems that may be used in potentially explosive atmospheres (flammable gases, vapors, or dusts.) The full text of the ATEX directive can be found at www.epsilon-ltd.com/full_atex_directive.htm.

From a manufacturer's point of view, products sold to EU member states must have a CE mark. For products that fall under the umbrella of ATEX, the CE mark can only be used if the products comply with the new ATEX directive. Compliance is voluntary until July 1, 2003 and mandatory thereafter.

From a North American end-user point of view, expect to see vendors mentioning ATEX compliance. Although North American process plants are not covered by EU regulations, standards bodies worldwide often try to harmonize regulations. This means that standards bodies in North America may adapt regulations similar to ATEX in the near future.

Visit Control Magazine for a continuation of this article written by Dan Hebert, PE, Senior Technical Editor.

 

Design News Names NI LabVIEW 7 Express Product of the Year for Test, Measurement and Control

National Instruments announced that Design News has awarded LabVIEW 7 Express the Product of the Year award for Test, Measurement and Control. A culmination of four years of engineering effort, LabVIEW 7 Express is a major upgrade to the family of LabVIEW graphical development products and dramatically simplifies the creation of measurement and automation applications.

"The design process of LabVIEW 7 Express has led to features that will simplify the development of complex virtual instruments for experts, yet ease the use of this product for novices," said Raul G. Longoria, associate professor at The University of Texas at Austin and one of the four judges for Design News Product of the Year. "It is not difficult to imagine that a chemist or biologist will find as much innovation and renewed capacity for designing test, measurement and control applications in LabVIEW 7 Express as will a control process engineer."

Engineers and scientists use LabVIEW 7 Express in industries ranging from automotive to aerospace, electronics to life science and communications to academic research. This new version offers advanced functionality that makes cutting-edge technology accessible to every engineer, regardless of programming experience, and significantly improves the productivity and performance of engineers and scientists worldwide.

"We are delighted that Design News has recognized the more than 300 engineering years that have gone into developing LabVIEW 7 Express and the significant impact it makes on the test, measurement and control industries," said Norma Dorst, NI software marketing manager. "LabVIEW 7 Express delivers innovative features such as configuration-based Express VIs and interactive measurement assistants to give engineers the flexibility and scalability of a fully featured, compiled programming language without requiring extensive experience in computer science."

As winner of Product of the Year in Test, Measurement and Control, LabVIEW 7 Express moves on as a finalist in the overall competition for Best Product of 2003. Design News subscribers will vote for the overall best product and the winner will be featured in the Feb. 23, 2004, "Engineering Awards" issue of the magazine. Design News, in print for more than 50 years, has a circulation of more than 170,000 and covers the latest tools, components and materials used in mechanical and electromechanical design.

 

IndySoft Acquires Norfox Corporation, Trademarks, and All Assets

IndySoft Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition of Norfox Corporation’s assets -- including name, customer base, and all product lines (Visual LabMate, LabMate 3.5, and accessory modules). IndySoft Corporation will be providing ongoing support and update services to users of LabMate 3.5 and Visual LabMate. According to Mr. Leon Price, CEO of IndySoft, “Many organizations have a considerable investment in their LabMate computer systems. We would like to assure these customers that their investment is not stranded. We intend to fully support and enhance the LabMate product line. Users of the software will be able to expand their licensing and purchase newer versions of the software. Also, users that wish to do so will be given the opportunity to seamlessly upgrade to our robust Gage InSite Enterprise platform.”

Tektronix Reports Strong Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2004

Tektronix, Inc. reported net sales of $217.9 million and net earnings from continuing operations of $36.5 million or $0.42 per share, for the second quarter ended November 29, 2003. This compares with net sales of $203.6 million and net earnings from continuing operations of $8.4 million or $0.10 per share, for the same period a year ago. Excluding business realignment and one-time items, net earnings from continuing operations were $19.3 million or $0.22 per share for the second quarter, as compared with $11.7 million or $0.13 per share for the same period last year. Included in one-time items is a non-cash gain resulting from the settlement of the historical defined benefit pension plan at our recently acquired Japanese subsidiary.

"At 25% growth, this was our strongest order level in more than two and a half years, due primarily to strengthening in the overall market and good response to new products," said Rick Wills, Tektronix Chairman and CEO. "During our first quarter, we saw pockets of stronger demand in selected sectors and regions, and this quarter the improvement continued with growth across all of our core product areas and regions. Finally, earnings outpaced sales growth as expected, due in part to the leverage we have built into our business model during the past two years."

"There was strength across all of our major product categories. We saw very good demand for our entire line of oscilloscope products, including the TDS7704B, the world's fastest digital oscilloscope, which we announced this quarter. Our signal source products have been well received in our key markets, and our industry-leading video products continued to provide broadcasters and system integrators with the tools to support the digital evolution," continued Wills. "In addition, we made excellent progress on new products which will be introduced in the second half of this fiscal year."

"We believe Tektronix is well positioned to benefit from a recovery. We have a strong market position in our four core product areas, and our two developing product categories, Signal Sources and RF Test, represent good opportunities for growth. We have structured our business model to enable us to grow earnings faster than revenues as orders strengthen. And, as the markets recover, we remain diligently focused on managing the business -- deliberately managing operations, carefully investing in future products and technology, and remaining attentive to the changes in our customer needs," concluded Wills.

For the third quarter of fiscal 2004, the company expects sales to be approximately $220 to $230 million. Earnings per share from continuing operations are expected to be between $0.23 and $0.25, excluding a net credit of $15-$20 million from business realignment costs and one-time items. The projected credit includes an estimated gain on the sale of real estate in Japan.

 

Electro Rent Corporation Reports Fiscal 2004 Second Quarter Results

Electro Rent Corporation announced that net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2004 ended November 30, 2003, increased to $2.7 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, from $1.9 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2003. Revenue for this year's second quarter was $24.2 million compared to $28.8 million for the same period last year.

For the six months ended November 30, 2003, net income increased to $4.8 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, from $4.5 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, for last year's first half. Revenue for the first six months of fiscal 2004 was $46.9 million compared to $59.8 million for the same period a year ago.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Daniel Greenberg said, "After four years of relentless declines, demand for rental equipment was modestly higher in the first half of fiscal 2004 than in the second half of fiscal 2003. Utilization rates have gradually improved, the result of careful management of our equipment pool and the sale of underperforming assets. We continue selectively to purchase new equipment to support improved conditions in certain markets and to keep our equipment pool technologically up-to-date.

"Rental and lease rates remain highly competitive, however, and the market continues to be affected by excess equipment from a variety of sources that is available for purchase by our customers at attractive prices. So we continue to focus on operating as efficiently as possible and keeping our costs in line.

"With the recent improvement in general economic conditions, we are guardedly optimistic that better times may be on the horizon. We are on the lookout for opportunities to expand the business in what we hope will be an improved climate in the months to come."

Equipment purchases totaled $12.9 million for this year's second quarter and $23.2 million for the first half of fiscal 2004, compared to $8.5 million and $15.7 million for last year's second quarter and first half, respectively. Sales of excess equipment were $5.1 million for this year's second quarter versus $6.3 million for the second quarter a year ago. The book value of Electro Rent's equipment pool was $87.3 million at November 30, 2003, compared to $87.3 million at May 31, 2003, and $101.9 million at November 30, 2002.

 

BOC Launches Scientific Brand and North American Facilities Receive ISO 9001:2000 Certification

BOC has unveiled a new business brand to meet the needs of the global scientific community in a market worth more than £700 million. BOC Scientific brings together an existing product range of certified calibration gas mixtures, instrumentation gases and gas control equipment for analytical applications. It will also include high value, high purity gases and specialist gas mixtures for quality critical manufacturing processes and life-sustaining breathing applications.

Stephen Harrison, global director, BOC Scientific, said: "For a number of years our products have been marketed under different business brands in different countries. It was felt this was such an important sector that it was right to bring some cohesion to the business, and this was one of the motivations behind the creation of BOC Scientific."

The new brand will be launched globally from the beginning of 2004, providing a new focus for customers and signalling a more consistent approach to an important market area. The business brand will focus on serving the needs of the scientific community in a broad range of industries, such as petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, automotive, environmental monitoring and research.

BOC reached a significant milestone in quality management with the implementation of an ISO 9001:2000 management system in more than 100 production facilities in the U.S. and Canada. "Receiving this certification confirms our leadership among industrial gases companies. It is a source of pride to the thousands of BOC employees whose dedication to safety, health, environment and quality have made this possible," Brian Walsh, president, Industrial and Speciality Products said.

 

TestMart to Provide a BroadSet of Services on the eBay Site

TestMart, operator and service provider for the test and measurement industry, announced a new listing tool and a variety of selling services for test and measurement equipment sellers on eBay. Under the one-year renewable agreement with eBay, individuals and organizations wishing to sell their test and measurement equipment on eBay will have access to an enhanced listing tool that will allow the user to include detailed specifications and photos extracted from TestMart's industry-leading database of test equipment information. This application will give sellers the opportunity to greatly enhance their item listings on eBay, and increase overall sales of test and measurement equipment. TestMart's application is by the eBay application program interface (API) and certified by the eBay Developers Program.

Through the agreement with eBay, TestMart is offering additional selling services to eBay users including -- enhanced marketing, product verification, and calibration. The enhanced marketing services gives sellers the ability to use the TestMart tools to place their items for sale not only on the eBay site but also on a customized TestMart/eBay storefront. This storefront will be developed and hosted on the TestMart website. Sellers who take advantage of the enhanced marketing option may elect to have TestMart proactively market their items to tens of thousands of targeted prospective buyers culled from TestMart's proprietary database of over one million users. TestMart will also offer its industry-leading verification and calibration services to eBay users, which guarantees that a unit will be delivered in working condition,
with a fresh, NIST-traceable calibration. As an example, an eBay seller would be able to ship a unit -- say an oscilloscope -- for verification and calibration, before listing the item for sale on eBay. The initial set of these services are available starting December 2003, and will be promoted by eBay and TestMart.

 

Siemens 'Exider' Train To Visit National Manufacturing Week

Siemens Energy and Automation is bringing the Exider technology train to Chicago for National Manufacturing Week, kicking off a 10-city, coast-to-coast tour of the 1,000-foot exhibit on rails.

Siemens will use the sleek, blue train as a high-tech platform to showcase its products, solutions and services. Jammed with technology, the 14 rail cars will house 224 plasma screens and monitors, 189 DVD players, four servers, nine miles of electrical cables and almost two miles of data lines.

Rolling coast-to-coast, the "trade show on rails" will put all that technology to use to simulate specific customer applications in pharmaceutical and chemical industries, automobile manufacturing, commercial power distribution and other customer sectors.

To find out more about the Excider and its US tour visit www.siemens.de/exider, click on British flag for English language version.

 

National Manufacturing Week 2004

Attend the largest show of its kind and discover ways to increase productivity and improve cost-effectiveness. Find new way products to replace existing process control systems that are outdated or underperforming. Compare motion controls and sensors. Evaluate everything from automation software to instruments and controls to robotics. Learn how to form a more competitive, effective and agile enterprise.

Six shows -- one location -- February 23 - 26, 2004 -- McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. To learn more about who will be there, registration information, etc.. visit www.industrialautomationshow.com. Register now for free admission.

 

Voting Begins on ISO/IEC17025 Amendment

Agilent's Metrology Forum has posted news regarding ISO's recently issued draft amendment, officially numbered "ISO/IEC 17025:1999/FPDAM 1", which the ISO has submitted to its membership for the customary 5-month voting period which ends next April.

Prepared by its Committee on Conformity Assessment, CASCO, the original hope was to align section 4 of 17025 with ISO9001:2000 (it's currently aligned with the 1994 version). However, this was eventually judged to require major work and so the Working Group concluded its deliberations with a recommendation to make only minimal changes to satisfy a statement that the quality management system requirements of 17025 would now align with the principles of 9001:2000.

If the amendment is unanimously approved, the standard will be reissued as ISO/IEC17025:2004. But in the case of significant comments and unfavorable voting, another year may pass before publication. To read more please visit Agilent's Metrology Forum.

Conam Quantum & CTC Analytical Services Combine To Form Staveley Services Canada Inc.

Staveley Services North America Inc. (SSNA) has officially combined its core Canadian business units under one operating umbrella to form Staveley Services Canada Inc. (SSCI). As Canada’s most comprehensive testing organization, SSCI combines the market leading NDE, Metrology and Dimensional Inspection services of CONAM Quantum and Cal-Matrix Technical Services with the fluids analysis expertise of CTC Analytical Services Canada.

“Behind the new name, Staveley Services Canada Inc., there is a history of quality service, customer dedication and industry expertise. We are like no other company within our sector and we represent this through our continuous partnerships with our customers by offering a unique combination of testing and analysis solutions. Staveley Services Canada Inc. establishes the company’s niche in the industry and clarifies who we are and what we do, while maintaining our competitive edge,” states Tom Sliva, President of Staveley Services North America, Inc.

Staveley Services North America Inc. (SSNA) is a privately held multi-million dollar quality control and engineering services provider with operations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Unlike any other company within its sector, SSNA represents a continuous partnership with customers by offering a unique combination of testing and analysis solutions through top market leaders including CTC Analytical Services, Staveley Services Materials Testing, Staveley Services Engineering and Staveley Services Canada Inc.

For more information about Staveley Services North America, please visit www.staveleyna.com.

 

JPC Selects Artel For Laboratory Pipette Calibration System

JPC and Artel are proud to bring JPC participants a contract that helps automate and improve the laboratory pipette calibration process. Often one of the most tedious, time consuming and inefficient chores in the lab, pipette calibration is an essential element to every laboratory's quality system, and a requirement for accreditation by CAP, JACHO and the FDA. While managers appreciate the fact that pipettes are prone to failure, often in unpredictable fashion, they have not had the means to efficiently verify pipette performance. The Artel PCS® changes all that.

Artel is the sole supplier of the PCS® Pipette Calibration System, the only automated instrument of its kind. Fully NIST traceable, it is the fastest, easiest way to verify pipette performance for any pipette from 0.1 to 5000 uL. The PCS® helps laboratories of any size to comply with regulatory requirements, while saving critical labor resources for generating clinical evaluations.

"JPC is bringing the PCS system as a service to our customers," said Praful Shah, JPC's Vice President of Laboratory Services and E-Commerce. "All laboratories need this system to validate their internal processes and meet CLIA regulations. And, JPC is the first GPO to have a contract with Artel and its valuable product."

For more information regarding Artel visit www.artel-usa.com. For more information about JPC visit www.jpc.org.

 

Jim Manzi Named Chairman of Thermo Electron Corporation

Thermo Electron Corporation announced that Jim Manzi, a member of the company's board of directors, has been named chairman of the board. Mr. Manzi, the former chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Lotus Development Corporation, will succeed Richard F. Syron, who has resigned as Thermo's chairman of the board, executive chairman, and a member of the board to become chairman and chief executive officer of Freddie Mac.

"I am honored to have the opportunity to become chairman of Thermo at this exciting time in the company's history," said Mr. Manzi. "Thermo is one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-tech instruments and has taken important steps to leverage its industry position. As Dick pursues a great opportunity with Freddie Mac, he leaves Thermo in excellent shape and poised for growth. I look forward to working closely with Marijn Dekkers and Thermo's management team to capitalize on the many outstanding business opportunities available to us in our markets."

Marijn E. Dekkers, president and chief executive officer of Thermo, said, "Thermo is extraordinarily fortunate that Jim Manzi will become our next chairman. Jim is one of the technology industry's most respected and successful executives, with a proven record of growing businesses and creating value for shareholders. I expect that we will benefit from his experience, wisdom, and valuable relationships throughout the technology world.

"Jim is a fitting successor to Dick Syron, who made Thermo the company it is today by most capably leading us through our very successful restructuring. The entire Thermo community wishes Dick the very best as he takes on the leadership of Freddie Mac," Mr. Dekkers concluded.

Mr. Manzi joined Thermo's board in 2000 and serves as chairman of the compensation committee. He was chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Lotus from 1984 until 1995, when the company was acquired by IBM. Since 1995, Mr. Manzi has been involved in the creation and development of a number of technology start-up ventures.
Mr. Syron had been affiliated with Thermo since 1997, when he was named an independent director of the company. He was named chief executive officer in 1999, became chairman of the board in 2000, and executive chairman of the company in 2002. Prior to joining Thermo, he was chairman and CEO of the American Stock Exchange, and served as president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and president of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston.

 

2004 Measurement Science Conference

The Measurement Science Conference (MSC) Board of Directors and the 2004 MSC Committee invite you and your guests to the 34th annual conference. Since its founding in 1970 MSC has brought value to the measurement science community by promoting education and professionalism. The seminars, tutorials and the technical program provide an opportunity for educational and professional development. MSC is also a forum to communicate new technical ideas, changes in philosophy, techniques and practices, and first hand knowledge. MSC is where you can see the latest technology, and have an opportunity to say hello to friends. Exhibitors and sponsors will be there to share and exchange information.

Based in California, the MSC has attracted experts from around the world as speakers, exhibitors and attendees. Technical and managerial experts in the measurement sciences are invited to lead sessions, panel discussions and to present papers or workshops on topics of importance to the global measurement community. Participants from government, aerospace, medical and environmental backgrounds meet to share the most up to date information.

You can get the most recent information at the MSC website at www.msc-conf.com. You can also sign up for the MSC electronic newsletter at the website. Plan on attending in Anaheim, California on January 12 - 16, 2004.

 

DaimlerChrysler, Ford and GM Release New QS-9000 Sanctioned Interpretations

DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation have released new QS-9000 (Third Edition) Sanctioned Interpretations. The release date for the new Sanctioned Interpretations is November 1, 2003.

Complying with all Sanctioned Interpretations is a requirement for your registration to QS-9000.
For more information visit www.qs-9000.org/main_frame2.htm.

 

Nanotechnology Act Calls for Major Role for NIST

The "21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act," signed into law by President Bush on December 3, specifies a major role for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The Act requires the director of NIST to "establish a research program on the development and manufacture of nanotechnology, including metrology, reliability and quality assurance, processes control and manufacturing best practices and to utilize the Manufacturing Extension Partnership to disseminate the results of the program." For details visit www.house.gov/science.

 

NACLA's 2004 Forum Program and Registration Available

The third annual forum sponsored by The National Cooperation for Laboratory Accreditation (NACLA) is scheduled for April 5 and 6, 2004 in Columbia, Maryland. NACLA's Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on the afternoon of April 6.

NACLA members and individuals in all NACLA stakeholder categories: accrediting bodies; calibration and testing laboratories; industrial firms; and Government agencies should attend this NACLA event. The preliminary program and registration form is available on NACLA's website -- www.nacla.net.

Topics covered on April 5 and the morning of April 6 include: measurement uncertainty, an in-depth description important persons in the accreditation process - assessors, and the market value of accreditation and recognition.

The concluding Annual General Meeting is open to all NACLA members and all registrants for the two day Forum and will provide an opportunity to dialogue with NACLA leaders about the program and learn about the latest developments.

 

Hexagon Increases Its Interests In China

Hexagon Metrology has agreed to acquire an additional 15 per cent of each of its subsidiaries Qingdao Brown & Sharpe Quinshao Technology Co Ltd and Qingdao Brown & Sharpe Trading Co Ltd. Hexagon will hereby control 90 per cent of the capital in the companies. The remaining 10 per cent is owned by a Chinese state owned company. The acquisition, which is subject to approval by the Chinese Government, will be concluded during the next coming months.

The Chinese subsidiaries manufacture and sell metrology machines and service to the Chinese industry, with an especially strong position within the automotive and aerospace industries. In recent years the Chinese business has expanded rapidly and today it represents 10 per cent of the turnover within the business area.
The increased ownership is a natural step in Hexagon Metrology’s expansion in Asia. To learn more about Hexagon visit their website.

 

India's Top Quality Testing Directorate Selects Tektronix Oscilloscopes For Test & Calibration Labs

Tektronix, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, announced the Standardization, Testing and Quality Certification Directorate (STQC), the leading government certification body in India, has chosen Tektronix' TDS3052B and TDS2024 oscilloscopes for use in its network of test & calibration labs across India.

Electronics and Information Technology (IT) is the fastest growing segment of Indian industry, both in terms of production and exports. Today, the Indian electronics industry is completely de-licensed with the exception of aerospace and defence electronics, and is attracting considerable interest not only as a vast market but also as potential production base by international companies. As a result, the Indian Government is promoting IT as one of the country's five top priorities, constituting a National Task Force on Information
Technology and Software Development. The purchase of Tektronix oscilloscopes for the STQC's 22 laboratory sites around the country will help in providing services to industries in testing and calibration, product development assistance, system reliability prediction and assessment, education and on the job training in quality and reliability.

"Tektronix' TDS3052B and TDS2024 oscilloscopes provide the key factors -- flexibility, sample rate and overall product quality -- needed by our customers who are developing a variety of electronic designs," said Dr. S.L. Sarnot, Director General, STQC. "The addition of Tektronix oscilloscopes to our test & calibration labs will give engineers throughout the country access
to reliable test equipment that can address their various testing challenges from time to time, while providing consistent, accurate results." "As the leading government-supported certification organization, the STQC has the responsibility to provide its customers with the best possible
instrumentation that meets a variety of test needs," said Colin Shepard, Vice President, Oscilloscope Products, Tektronix, Inc. "With Tektronix' oscilloscopes, the STQC can now enhance the testing standards in India's electronics industry and support the government's initiative to increase its global competence in this market sector."

About STQC - India's Department of Information Technology has set up the STQC Directorate to provide standardization, testing and certification support to the Indian electronics industry for improving their product quality and increasing their competitiveness in the global market. The STQC functions through 22 laboratories throughout the country, providing services to industries in testing and calibration, product development assistance, system reliability prediction and assessment, education and on the job training in Quality and Reliability, with a manpower strength of 600 engineers and scientists. More information about the STQC can be found at
www.mit.gov.in/infra.asp#stqc .

 

ISA Automation West 2004 Request For Papers

Be a part of the largest Automation topical/regional event on the U.S. West Coast --
ISA Automation West 2004, 27-28 April in Long Beach, California --by submitting a 100-500 word abstract. Automation West boasts a full program of training and conference sessions alongside a substantial regional exhibition of automation, measurement, and control products. The paper deadline for ISA Automation West 2004 is 12 December 2003.
Don't miss the opportunity to participate in this important conference by visiting
www.isa.org/rd.cfm?id=3807

The conference program will address timely and relevant issues on automation + control tracks listed below. ISA Automation West brings together experts on emerging technologies, environmental issues, regulatory issues, process optimization as well as industry/product-specific topics.

Abstracts for papers are invited on topics related to, but not limited to:
Automation in Chemical Processing Track
Automation in Food & Pharmaceutical Industries Track
Safety & Security in Automation & Control Systems Track
Automation in Water & Wastewater Industries Track
Automated Communications Technologies Track
Enterprise Process Management Track

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