tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86504525143794054182024-03-12T18:38:50.415-07:00ISA District 12ISA District 12 EMEAUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650452514379405418.post-54208344482388630252021-10-21T03:48:00.003-07:002021-10-21T03:51:41.000-07:00New executive director announced. <p>The <a href="https://www.isa.org/" target="_blank">International Society of Automation (ISA)</a> has announced the appointment of its new Executive Director, <b>Claire Ramspeck</b>.</p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-USnaY5y1VM8/YXFEUVt4cmI/AAAAAAABDdU/YYdv3sua5NUnjtCzZqVs4j7IWahOgYbPgCLcBGAsYHQ/s585/Claire_Ramspeck.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="585" data-original-width="500" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-USnaY5y1VM8/YXFEUVt4cmI/AAAAAAABDdU/YYdv3sua5NUnjtCzZqVs4j7IWahOgYbPgCLcBGAsYHQ/w171-h200/Claire_Ramspeck.jpg" width="171" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><i>Claire Ramspeck</i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table>Claire Ramspeck is the founder of <i>Hobbs Barrett</i>, a private consulting firm that specializes in association management with a focus on development, adoption, and dissemination of standards and other technical products and services. Prior to founding Hobbs Barrett, she built a successful career as the Director of Technology at the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Managing Director of Standards Development at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME.)<p></p><p>In addition to her 25-year history of leading standards and technology businesses within associations, Ramspeck also brings a wealth of volunteer experience, chairing and serving on several boards and committees for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Underwriters Laboratory (UL.)</p><p>She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Georgia State University. Prior to working with associations, she was a design engineering contractor for the Department of Energy through Bechtel Savannah River. Ramspeck has been honored with the Meritorious Service Award from ANSI and the Norman R. Harbaugh Scholastic Achievement Award from the Georgia State University College of Business.</p><p>ISA President <b>Steve Mustard</b>, who chaired the Executive Search committee to recruit and select Ramspeck, highlighted her standards experience as a key factor in the committee’s decision. “<i>Claire has an impressive history of collaborating with volunteers and subject matter experts to develop standards, research, and other projects that meet the needs of industry. </i></p><p><i>“ISA’s value is rooted in our standards development, and we build our portfolio of market offerings around key standards that help industries lower costs, boost productivity, and improve safety and cybersecurity. Claire’s background will empower her to take ISA’s valuable content to the next level.”</i></p><p>ISA’s current Executive Director, <b>Mary Ramsey</b>, will retire at the end of the year. “<i>The time I’ve spent with ISA has been a rewarding chapter of my career, and I’m grateful for the collaboration and support of our members, leaders, and professional staff. We have been able to accomplish great things, including the creation of the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance, a group that continues to advance automation cybersecurity on the world stage. Given Claire’s focus on technology adoption, I’m confident ISA will continue to build on its considerable strengths and continue to bring value to the industries we serve.”</i></p><p>She will begin in her new role as Executive Director on November 1, and Mary Ramsey will stay on board to help Claire with the transition until she officially retires on December 31, 2021. We are thankful for Mary’s continued leadership and vision, which dovetails perfectly with Claire’s skill set. </p><p><i>"We are confident that Claire will be a perfect addition to our ISA family and her experience will help us create a bright future," </i>concluded President Mustard.</p><p style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>@ISA_Interchange @IrelandISA @ISA_EU #Automation #PAuto</i></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650452514379405418.post-29190214684624202552021-09-10T01:38:00.003-07:002021-09-10T01:38:15.157-07:00Cybersecurity Standards Implementation Virtual Conference - Middle East. To mark Cybersecurity month 2021, ISA has launched a 62443 Implementation virtual event. This one- day, multi-track conference will feature end-user case studies on 62443 implementation and adoption and will be held in the US time zone. The date is 18th October 2021.
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The content and discussion of the Middle East event will be recorded so that it can be presented as an additional track at the US event. This gives the Middle East presenters access to a second audience in a different region of the world.
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Sponsors will be given the option of having a presence at one or both events, and the two will be promoted together as one, integrated product. Anyone who registers can have access to both live virtual conferences as well as the recordings of all materials that are made available after the fact.
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Topics of focus for the Middle East event may include:<br /></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>
Identifying and Controlling Cyber Security Ricks in the Supply Chain</li><li>
Industrial Cybersecurity from the CISO Perspective</li><li>
Securing Private Networks</li><li>
Building Cyber Security into Engineering Plans</li><li>
Mapping ISO to ISA62443</li><li>
Case Study Applications of Cybersecurity Best Practices</li><li>
Hacking Wireless Access Points</li></ul>
As an added incentive, attendees will have free access to ISA Micro Learning Modules and will be the first to learn about additions and updates to the ISA62443 series of standards. These much-anticipated updates will be released one day before the virtual conference and there will be an additional track at the US-based event dedicated to the 62443 updates.
<p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;">• <a href="https://www.isa.org/events-and-conferences" target="_blank">ISA offers virtual events—including webinars, virtual conferences, and ISA Connect Live—across a variety of topics.</a></span></p><p style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>@ISA_Interchange @ISASaudi @ISA_EU#PAuto #Cybersecurity</i></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650452514379405418.post-16229688540457151002021-09-08T01:49:00.001-07:002021-09-08T01:49:41.180-07:00Secure control & automation systems course for Ireland.<b><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Cybersecurity Training Courses in Clayton Hotel Sligo, Ireland.
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They provide a detailed look at how the ISA/IEC62443 standards can be used to protect critical control systems. It also explores the procedural and technical differences between the security for traditional IT environments and those solutions appropriate for SCADA or plant floor environments.
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This course is part of the <a href="https://isaeurope.opleidingsportaal.nl/Search-for-a-Course" target="_blank">ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program</a>. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4-huG0DMxm4/YTh0f0z4ulI/AAAAAAABDBQ/WICS4kMQ1-QXrhQg9iuQLj6nR1jaI5c_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s700/SligoTraining.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="376" data-original-width="700" height="172" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4-huG0DMxm4/YTh0f0z4ulI/AAAAAAABDBQ/WICS4kMQ1-QXrhQg9iuQLj6nR1jaI5c_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/SligoTraining.jpg" width="387" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p></p><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650452514379405418.post-7290343153663519482021-07-27T04:17:00.008-07:002021-07-28T02:06:13.714-07:00Virtual district council meeting - July 2021A meeting of our District was held (on-line) on the 21st July. Delegates participated from sections in England, Italy, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain and <b>Rachael McGuffin</b> from ISA Staff. The meeting was chaired by <b>Francisco Díaz-Andreu</b>, District 12 VP.<div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vwVL0TC3O7Q/YP_lRAPpEhI/AAAAAAABCh4/tcn4OgyzEtc2J6el9HLa4lysg6UoirGggCLcBGAsYHQ/s1538/DLCC210721.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="1538" height="69" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vwVL0TC3O7Q/YP_lRAPpEhI/AAAAAAABCh4/tcn4OgyzEtc2J6el9HLa4lysg6UoirGggCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h69/DLCC210721.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>A review of progress with objectives was given and will be further examined in the next meeting. Sections were reminded to submith their annual report prior to 31st July.
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The <a href="https://dist12.blogspot.com/2021/06/5g-in-process-control-webinar-21-jun.html" target="_blank">5G Webinar (June 2021)</a> was reported as a success and it was agreed to continue with this type webinar as a compliment to section events. It was suggested that earlier notice be given for these. There may be webinars given in sections which could be used also throughout the District. A session is also to organised to advise how best to set up such a seminar. The <a href="https://isaautomation.isa.org/virtual-events-program/#section-5-copy" target="_blank">regular webinars being organised</a> from the HQ in Research Triangle Park are also reccomended as a useful resource for sections.
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The Mentoring Excellence award has been awarded to <b>M.J. Raposo</b> (Spain Section). She also gave a presentation on mentoring students in a project of the Spain Section.
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There was a presentation on Sections (including Student Sections) health analysis. This included a section health check list and special emphasis on Vibrant Leadership points for new and key board members. In ongoing training the Section President's role was reviewed.
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It was announced that <b>Marty Bince</b> has been elected as ISA President Elect/Secretary and will serve as President during 2023.
<br />On the information about ISA international it was informed that a proposal to divide the district into two separate districts (Europe + Russia and Middle East + Africa) has been proposed at the District Restructuring Task Force. No decision has been made yet on this issue.
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There was a presentation on Student Sections in the District.
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This excellent video promoting this year's Automation Summit was shown.
</p><center><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="218" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uhYYGakxk38" title="YouTube video player" width="387"></iframe> </center><p></p><p>Training Sessions are scheduled for 20th & 21st September followed by the Summit proper 22nd-23rd September and that in turn by the District Leaders' Meeting (DLM) 23rd-24th September.
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The DLC will be a hybrid meeting (Virtual & face to face) in two two hour sessions on each day from 16:00 - 18:OO CET.</p><i><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">
• Copies of presentations are available to members on request.
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"These are excellent indicators and clearly demonstrate our significantly improved ranking among scientific publications, particularly those within the same scope as ISA Transactions."</i> said the Group Publisher with the ISA, Nick Zabel.
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He sincerely thanked <b>Ahmad Rad</b> and his entire editorial team for their dedicated and continuous handwork towards making ISA Transactions a top scientific publication.</p><p style="text-align: right;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">@ISA_Interchange #Pauto #Automation</span></i></p><p></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650452514379405418.post-35712219911184426842021-06-21T02:38:00.000-07:002021-06-21T02:38:06.347-07:005G in Process Control - Webinar 21 Jun 2021 <div style="text-align: center;"><b>Webinar</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>5G in Process Control</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Monday, June 21st 2021</div><div style="text-align: center;">17:00 h. (C.E.T.)</div><p>
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The objective of this webinar is to get familiar with 5G as wireless communication technology for Automation and know what we can expect in the future in this.
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This is a joint webinar for all <a href="https://www.isa.org/governance/district-12" target="_blank">ISA District 12 (EMEA)</a> and will be in English language.
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Contents of the webinar</b><br /></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>The first presentation by Jens Jakobsen will explain the different wireless technologies used in the industry and the role of 5G in them as well as key 5G use cases today.</li><li>The second presentation by Adrian Scrase will cover the following topics: factual update on the progress that has been made in 5G standards so far, how that technology is specifically adapted to suit the manufacturing sector (including ultra-reliable and low latency communications, non-public networks, licensed and unlicensed spectrum use, etc) and what we expect to be happing in the next 3-5 years.
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The meeting will be coordinated by <b>Francisco Díaz-Andreu</b> (ISA District 12 VP) and will consist of two presentations plus Q&A<br /><b>
Jens Jakobsen</b> (HMS Networks – Development Manager)<br /><b>
Adrian Scrase</b> (ETSI European Standards – CTO and head of 3GPPs’ Mobile Competence Centre)
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17:00h Introduction
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17:05h Presentation from Jens Jakobsen - HMS
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17:35h Presentation from Adrian Scrase - ETSI
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18:05h Q&A
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18:30h Adjourn</p><p></p><p></p><p></p></td></tr></tbody></table></center>
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The <a href="http://www.isa.ie/" target="_blank">ISA Ireland Section</a> was formally chartered on 29 June 1978 after a number of steering committee meetings that had been held beforehand by the original founders so as to make sure that the criteria were met to set up a new ISA section. At that time the Ireland section was only the third section to be chartered in Europe and the eighth section to be chartered internationally.<br />
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The name of the Society at that time was Instrument Society of America and this was changed later to reflect the international aspect of the organisation to the International Society of Automation. A number of former section presidents such as <b>Bob Shine, Fred Gilroy, Maurice Radford, Liam McDonnell, Eoin Ó Riain, Frank Maher, John Power and Aidan Howard</b> all played major roles in setting up the ISA Ireland Section. <b>Mr Hugh Wilson</b> who was worldwide ISA President for 1978 handed over the charter in person at a celebratory dinner held at the Silver Springs (Clayton) Hotel in Cork on 4 September 1978. <br />
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A lot of the detail about the early history of the section is outlined in a book authored by section historian Bob Shine and published in 2002, titled <i>“ISA Ireland Section – 25 Year History 1977-2002”</i>. In addition to the section past presidents that were involved in the initial steering meetings and securing the charter, other key people such as<b> Dan O’Sullivan, Eddie O’Connell, Tom Nulty</b> and <b>Eddie Kenny</b> played a major roles in getting the section up and running.<br />
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The section still maintains a steady membership of more than 200+ members scattered throughout the island. The ISA Ireland section has had a chequered history since its foundation forty years ago as it has continuously held numerous meetings, technical talks, conferences, symposia and exhibitions throughout the country. The section has always strived to satisfy the automation needs of a progressive country that was and still is undergoing a rapid industrial transformation on all fronts throughout many sectors of industry.<br />
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The section has hosted a national prestigious Honours & Awards ceremony for 36 years of its existence. The opulent and elegant Common Room within the quadrangle of UCC has been the location of this yearly section flagship H&A event for the last twenty years. The section has been very fortunate to have hard working and dedicated committee members elected on a yearly basis to serve the membership and the profession whereby they tirelessly promote automation and control as outlined within the vision and mission statements of ISA.<br />
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Over the past forty years of activity, 34 individuals had the privilege and honour of serving in the distinguished role of section president and five of these people have served two terms of office, namely: <b>Fred Gilroy, Liam M Donnell, John Lotty, Alan Bateman and John Murphy</b>. It is important to acknowledge the four past presidents who are sadly no longer with us but they are always in our thoughts, namely: <b>Ger Dullea, Fred Gilroy, Maurice Radford </b>and <b>John Farrell</b>.<br />
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The ISA Ireland section has punched way above its weight for many years and this has not gone unnoticed by other ISA senior volunteers around the world.<br />
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A number of past presidents have served on the global ISA Executive Board with the first of these been Maurice Radford who was District 12 (which at that time was all geographical areas outside North America) Vice President. Maurice was the face and spokesperson for ISA Ireland internationally some thirty years ago and he was a trail blazer for many years flying the Ireland flag with distinction.<br />
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During the last few decades this mantle has been taken up by <b>Declan Lordan</b>, <b>Billy Walsh, Kevin Dignam</b>, Eoin Ó Riain and <b>Brian Curtis</b>. Additionally <b>Dave O’Brien</b> is the current District 12 (which presently covers Europe, Middle East and Africa) Vice President and thus continues a long tradition for the Ireland section. Brian Curtis, Declan Lordan and Brian Curtis have all served more than five years at different times on the global ISA Executive Board which is a major achievement for a section which has a much smaller countrywide population than most of its counterparts. The pinnacle of this service and achievement is evident in 2018 as Brian Curtis is the worldwide ISA President which means that we have several reasons to celebrate this historic year for the Ireland Section.<br />
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<b><i>Presidents of ISA Ireland Section down the years</i></b></div>
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<b>Jack Cremmins (IT Carlow) was Craftsperson of the Year.</b><br />
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<b>Ivan Walsh (Dublin IT) was recipient of the Degree Award in 2017.</b><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Ivan Walsh has been an outstanding student on the degree course in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the Dublin Institute of Technology.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">The objective of this level 7 final year project was to automate a laminated cardboard tube drying process using a OMRON Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and WEINTEK SCADA system using cx-one software. The automated system employs forced air convection drying of the layered glues holding the laminated cardboard tubes together. This reduces drying time by 80% compared to current drying, while maintaining product strength and stability. The automated dryer was designed to have a touch panel SCADA interface where an operator can enter unique drying recipes corresponding to the thickness, diameter and length of the tubes. The SCADA also displays real time data for air temperature and humidity and corresponding drying curves.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">The process has three closed loop controllers currently using ON/OFF control which were programmed in the PLC. The first control loop regulates air flow using four blast fans. The second control loop has two dehumidifiers used to regulate the humidity of the drying air based on relative humidity measurements. The third control loop regulates the temperature of the drying air using two remote condensing units. As part of the project the temperature and humidity instrumentation was commissioned as well as both controller actuators. Additional fault code was designed to monitor for operation alarms and faults for each of the actuators and feedback instrumentation. The PLC programming, dryer commissioning, and factory acceptance testing all took place onsite in in Industrial Packaging Ltd Bray Co. Wicklow where the process is now fully operational.</span></i></div>
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<b>Dylan Darcy (IT Tallaght) received the Honours Degree Award</b><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Dylan is a first class honours student with an exceptionally high GPA of 3.71. The highest attainable GPA is 4.0. and a GPA of 3.25 is required for a first class honours award. In 4th Year Measurement for Interfacing and Control Dylan Darcy achieved a grade of 87 % in his exam, one of the highest in class. He got a 72% mark in the continuous assessment section of the course, this mark is partially based on group work with others in the class. In the group sessions, some were quite prescribed tasks and one was a very open ended project. So these tasks required groups to overcome internal issues, allocate tasks, create and present material. Dylan acted very much as the go to person for his group and others, he showed excellent leadership skills in bringing people together and getting the required tasks completed. He has consistently preformed very well in his exams since starting on his education in IT Tallaght.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Dylan was awarded an A for his final year project which involved the design, construction, programming, operation and testing of a four-cable positioning robot and vision system. The robot moves an end-effector attached to four cables using stepper motors. A camera mounted above the rig is used to take a still image. This image is processed in Matlab. Locating marks on the base of the rig are used to identify and align the workspace. A moveable target circle on the base is then identified by Matlab and the robot moves the end-effector to the location of the target. The robot is programmed primarily in Matlab, and an Arduino is used to control the motors. The focus of the project was on the development of the Matlab code to operate the robot and finished prototype is fully functional.</span></i></div>
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<b>Dan Moore (DePuy Synthes) was recognised for the Innovative Project Award.</b><br />
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<b>Automation Champion was Brendan O'Regan of Zenith Technologies.</b><br />
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<b>Pioneer Award, Frank Maher, (Rtd ESB), Section President 1986-7</b><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Frank is one of the founding members of ISA Ireland Section. Amont the offices he has held are:</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Although he was elected as Instrumentation Supervisor for the newly constructed power station at Tarbert in Kerry in 1969, due to a family bereavement decided to remain in the midlands and take a position as Regional Technologist attaché to the Midland Generation Region with responsibility for Allenwood in Kildare, Portarlington in Laois and Rhode in Offaly Peat powered generation stations.</span></i></div>
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Many manufacturing firms have made significant investments in flexible shop-floor execution systems and in sophisticated enterprise planning (ERP) systems. Those investments, however, cannot yield their full potential until each has access to the information and capabilities of the other.</div>
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The <a href="https://www.isa.org/isa95/" target="_blank">ANSI/ISA95 standard</a> addresses that coordination problem by providing a sound, robust definition of business activities and the information that must flow between those two realms.</div>
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<a href="http://isaeurope.org/isa-95/" target="_blank">This course</a> teaches the terminology used in Information Technology (IT) departments, so that manufacturing and IT personnel can effectively work together on integration projects. It defines an approach to integrating manufacturing systems with other business logistics systems using the models and functions defined in the ANSI/ISA95 standard. It also describes in detail the information that must be shared between enterprise (ERP) and shop floor systems.</div>
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Enterprise/Control integration is the integration of the business and administrative processes managing the order and product with the manufacturing plant responsible for real-time process execution.</div>
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Business systems focus on optimising business processes and operational decision-making while manufacturing control systems focus on the control and optimization of real-time production processes and resources.</div>
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<li class="li1">Understand the roles of UML, XML and B2MML in vertical integration;</li>
<li class="li1">Apply the ISA95 object models.</li>
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<li class="li1">Business Processes: Procurement |Product Cost Accounting |Product Inventory Control | Maintenance |Production Planning and Scheduling</li>
<li class="li1">Production Processes: Detailed Production Scheduling | Production Tracking | Production Resource Management | Product Definition Management</li>
<li class="li1">Information Model: Production Resources | Process Segments | Product Definition and Capability | Production Schedules | Production Performance</li>
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<li class="li1">Identify key business drivers for integration</li>
<li class="li1">Identify key business processes and the identification of the business objects</li>
<li class="li1">Identify process segment definitions</li>
<li class="li1">Develop shared product definition information</li>
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<b>Length: </b>2 days</div>
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<b>Investment: </b>€1.295,00 p.p. excl. VAT, including the printed ISA-95 standards (value of about US$500,00) and catering</div>
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<b>Dates</b>; <span class="s1">April 14</span><span class="s2"><sup>th</sup></span><span class="s1"> and 15th</span>,<span class="s3"> 20</span><span class="s4">15</span></div>
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<span class="s3"><b>Location</b>; Depuy Site, Ringaskiddy</span>,<span class="s3"> Cork, Ireland</span></div>
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<span class="s3">Registration: </span>Registration; send <a href="http://read-out.net/RegistrationForm%202015.xlsx" target="_blank">this Excel form</a> to <a href="mailto:pvdklooster@isaeurope.org"><span class="s1">pvdklooster@isaeurope.org</span></a></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650452514379405418.post-83020567687981903922015-03-02T03:16:00.003-08:002015-03-02T03:19:11.805-08:00District 12 DLC - Tel Aviv 14/17 Apl 2015!The ISA Israel Section is organising this year's District 12 Leadership Conference, which will take place in Tel-Aviv, Israel on the 15th-16th May 2015.<br />
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<span style="color: black;">• <a href="https://events.eventact.com/runReg/reg/regwelcome.aspx?form=11324&Company=484&Event=1%208306&lang=en" target="_blank">Book Conference registration fee & Gala dinner</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">e-mail: udi.kedem at shahar-hadash.com</span></div>
The Conference will be held at the <a href="http://www.sheratontelaviv.com/" target="_blank">Sheraton Tel Aviv Hotel</a>,115, Hayarkon st.,Tel-Aviv. The hotel is located on the Tel-Aviv beach promenade, alongside a beautiful sandy beach and overlooking the old city of Jaffa.<br />
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The program will consist the following<br />
May 14th 2015 – arrival<br />
May 15th 2015 – DLC, cocktail & Gala Dinner<br />
May 16th 2015 – DLC<br />
May 17th 2015 – Trip to Jerusalem City (Option)<br />
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Please mark your calendar for this important conference in which we can further our knowledge of ISA, help our Sections grow, network with other ISA members, and take time to enjoy ourselves in the process.<br />
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Further details of the event will be notified over the coming weeks, in the meantime pencil this date into your diary and notify members of the Sections who may wish to attend.<br />
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When tweeting suggested Hashtag: <a href="https://twitter.com/search?f=realtime&q=%23D12DLC&src=typd" target="_blank">#D12DLC</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650452514379405418.post-28689393131598783152014-12-23T07:20:00.000-08:002014-12-23T07:20:29.680-08:00Message from Brian Curtis #ISAuto<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As the end of 2014 approaches I will be handing over the D12 DVP role to <b>Nilangshu Dey</b> who will be the incoming DVP for D12 for the next two years. </div>
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I look forward to working with Nilangshu in furthering the endevours of D12 and I know that you will support Nilangshu in forming new sections and developing the student sections.<br />
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Thank you all for your support and enthusiam for ISA in the past two years.</div>
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I Hope you all have a joyful Christmas & New Year and Best Wishes for 2015</div>
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<b>Brian Curtis,</b></div>
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2013 & 2014 VP ISA District 12</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650452514379405418.post-39117382959859708462014-10-14T23:34:00.000-07:002014-10-14T23:40:50.618-07:00Data gathering for ISA Geographic Assembly!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our District VP, <b>Brian Curtis</b> has sent the following message to leaders in our district. It is important that as many members as possible complete this short 9 question questionnaire. Note also the deadline of 2nd November and of course all answers will be treated as confidential!<br />
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The <a href="https://www.isa.org/members-corner/leader-resources/leadership-structure/index-of-society-boards-and-committees/geographic-assembly/" target="_blank">Geographic Assembly</a> have set up a Data Gathering team to find out what is happening with industries in your section members local area.<br />
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The Data Gathering team have a short nine question survey that will assist them in gathering information relevent to your section and your members.<br />
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Can you as ISA leaders Please distribute this link to your Section members so that Geographical Assembly can have some data back for discussion during our deliberations in Kansas City (<a href="https://www.isa.org/events-conferences/isa-fall-leaders-meeting-2014/" target="_blank">Fall Leaders' Meeting!</a>). The members of the Data Gathering team believe that distributing this link from you personally will have a bigger impact than sending ‘another note’ to the ISA distribution list.<br />
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<b>The link to the Geographic Assembly Data Gathering survey:</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LYR6M2N"><b>https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LYR6M2N</b></a></div>
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Can all section leaders and members from D12 respond to this request before 02 November 2014. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650452514379405418.post-20850601422904008272014-06-23T04:36:00.000-07:002014-06-23T05:17:14.801-07:00Automation courses for Europe & Middle East to year end!<img align="right" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HBTjUnDuX88/U6gQE3W3HPI/AAAAAAAAgWI/0ZW7FHyaP3s/s1600/training.jpg" height="100" width="100" /><br />
The following is a list of ISA training courses being provided in Europe and the Middle East. These courses are for individuals or companies who are looking for ISA training across the area. Limited spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis. Please note we also offer these seminars, courses at the location of your choice, click <a href="http://isaeurope.org/subpages/training/onsite-training/index.php" style="color: #003f72;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">here</span></a> for more information.<br />
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<li><a href="http://isaeurope.org/subpages/training/open-enrollment/IC40.php" style="color: #003f72;">Batch Control Using the ANSI/ISA-88 Standards (IC40)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://isaeurope.org/subpages/training/open-enrollment/IC32.php" style="color: #003f72;">Using the ANSI/ISA99 Standard to Secure Your Control System (IC32)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://isaeurope.org/subpages/training/open-enrollment/IC55.php" style="color: #003f72;">Implementing Business To MES Integration Using the ANSI/ISA95 Standard (IC55)</a></li>
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ISA is recognized worldwide as a leader in non-biased, vendor-neutral education and training programs for automation professionals. Industry professionals, whether an experienced engineer, practicing technician, or newcomer to the industry, can hone their skills at ISA’s regional training centers, through onsite training programs at their company, or via distance education. Many ISA courses are lab intensive to reinforce important skills. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650452514379405418.post-26175730718622580402014-01-29T03:20:00.000-08:002014-01-29T03:20:05.099-08:00Initial notification: DLC 2014 - Cork, Ireland<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The <a href="http://www.isa.ie/" target="_blank">ISA Ireland Section</a> is honoured to be the organiser of this year’s District 12 Leadership Conference, which will take place in Cork, Ireland on the 9<span class="s1"><sup>th</sup></span> and 10<span class="s1"><sup>th</sup></span> of May.</div>
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The conference will be held at the <a href="http://www.clarionhotelcorkcity.com/" target="_blank">Clarion Hotel</a> in Cork City, a recently constructed hotel built on the waterfront overlooking the river Lee. </div>
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Please mark your calendar for this important conference in which we can further our knowledge of ISA, help our Sections grow, network with other ISA members, and take time to enjoy ourselves in the process.</div>
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I will communicate further details of the event to you all over the coming weeks, in the mean time please pass this date onto members of your Sections who may wish to attend.</div>
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Kind Regards</div>
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David O’Brien</div>
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2014 DLC Coordinator</div>
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ISA Ireland Section</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650452514379405418.post-42026381701109607632013-11-04T02:25:00.001-08:002013-11-04T02:25:42.578-08:00News form Nashville!<div class="p1">
District 12 VP Brian Curtis has been elected Chairman of the ISA District Board for 2014, he is the fourth Chairman from the Ireland Section in fourteen years years which is a great record.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Dept VP Chair 2013 Billy Walsh, President<br />Peggie Koon 2014 & Dist VP Chair 2014 Brian Curtis</span></td></tr>
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He will sit on the Executive Committee in 2014, possibly the last year of this committee.</div>
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Previous District 12 VPs who have held this position are Declan Lordan, Billy Walsh, and Kevin Dignam. Both Declan Lordan and Billy Walsh have also held the position of Department VP Chairman a position which also holds a seat on the Executive Committee!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650452514379405418.post-81820508798332860822013-09-20T08:30:00.001-07:002013-09-20T08:34:06.506-07:00Major conference on Functional Safety for Portugal<a href="http://www.isa-portugal.org/" target="_blank">ISA Portugal</a> is organising a technical conference on the subjects of functional safety, safety integrity levels and safety instrumented systems, taking place next 17th and 18th October, 2013, in the Hotel Vila Galé Ópera, in Lisbon.<br />
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Functional safety was chosen based on the responses obtained from surveys conducted on previous events organized by ISA Portugal, where attendees gave their opinion about their preferred subjects.<br />
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With this in mind we invited some of most reputed international experts on the subject of functional safety and we had positive reply from <b>Paul Gruhn</b> (Rockwell Automation), <b>Pasquale Fanelli</b> (Invensys), <b>Bert Knegtering</b> (Honeywell), <b>Edward Marszal</b> (Kenexis), <b>Russell Cockman</b> (Emerson), <b>Heiko Schween</b> (HIMA) and <b>Immaculada Fernández </b>(Técnicas Reunidas). <b>José Gomes Ferreira</b>, a portuguese CFSE and ISA member is also participating.<br />
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We are also publicising on this event the first book launched by ISA Sección Española, which is dedicated to the subject of functional safety, and we intend to offer one copy of the book to each conference attendee.<br />
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Every ISA District 12 member will benefit of the same conditions and discounts as portuguese ones. We also have ISA Spain support on this event.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650452514379405418.post-80984181335970288122013-07-18T03:00:00.002-07:002013-07-18T03:00:43.296-07:00Educational awards announcedThe winners of the 2013 ISA <a href="http://www.isa.org/Content/NavigationMenu/General_Information/Students/Scholarships/Scholarships.htm" target="_blank">Educational Foundation Scholarships</a>. These scholarships are awarded to college and university students who demonstrate outstanding potential to make lasting contributions in the fields of automation, instrumentation and control. The scholarship awards support tuition, related expenses, research activities and initiatives.<br />
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The scholorships awarded in <a href="http://www.isaeur.org/" target="_blank">District 12</a> were all to students of St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation. The awardees were.</div>
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<b> Mikhail Vaganov</b> — $524<br />
<b> Rusian Khansuvarov</b> — $524<br />
<b> Vadim Nenashev</b> — $524<br />
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ISA awarded a total of $67,267, which was distributed among undergraduate students in two-year and four-year colleges and universities, and to graduate students. </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Paul McVay</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Colorado School of Mines</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Total Scholarship — $4,400</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Student Activities Endowment Fund — $4,000; District 9 — $440)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Adam Lennartz</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">University of Cincinnati</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Total Scholarship — $5,000</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Student Activities Endowment Fund — $3,316; Executive Board — $879; Daris & Gerald Willbanks Endowment — $805)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Elisabeth Spires</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">University of Massachusetts at Amherst</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Total Scholarship — $4,000</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(General Education Endowment Fund — $3,350; Huston Endowment — $398; FPID Endowment — $252)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Neel Shah</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Northeastern University</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Total Scholarship — $3,000</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Student Activities Endowment Fund — $2,491; General Education Endowment Fund — $405; Bob & Mary Ives Endowment — $104)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Jake Schmidt</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">University of Toledo</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Total Scholarship — $5,000</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Student Activities Endowment Fund — $4,127; ChemPID Endowment Fund — $873)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Jayant Bhatia</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology (SCET)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Total Scholarship — $3,000</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Para-Digiquartz Endowment — $2,000; Life Members Endowment Fund — $1,000)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Lawrence Norris</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Lee College</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Total Scholarship — $3,405</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Student Activities Endowment Fund — $3,405)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Troy Riddle</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Lee College</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Total Scholarship — $4,000</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Student Activities Endowment Fund — $4,000)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Sandie Gilliland</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Kenai Peninsula College</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Total Scholarship — $4,000</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Student Activities Endowment Fund — $3,960; Life Members Endowment Fund — $40)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Chin Gian Hooi</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Total Scholarship — $5,011</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(FPID Endowment — $3,000; District 11 — $1,011; Student Activities Endowment Fund — $1,000)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>John Pritchard</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Iowa State University</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Total Scholarship — $3,000</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Bob & Mary Ives Endowment — $2,000; Life Members Endowment Fund — $1,000)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Matthew Sheen</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cornell University</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Total Scholarship — $5,000</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(General Education Endowment Fund — $2,000; Student Activities Endowment Fund — $2,000; Huston Endowment — $1,000)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Jiabiao Ruan</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">University of Houston</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Total Scholarship — $2,705</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(District 7 — $2,705)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Anand Govindarajan</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Oklahoma State University</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Total Scholarship — $3,000</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(ChemPID Endowment Fund — $3,000)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Upasana Manimegalai</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Oklahoma State University</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Total Scholarship — $5,000</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Student Activities Endowment Fund — $5,000)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Aditya Tulsyan</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">University of Alberta</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Total Scholarship — $4,000</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Huston Endowment — $4,000)</span><br />
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<b>• Awards by District</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">District 3 scholarship</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Raymond Perez </b>— $630</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Palm Beach State University</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">District 5 scholarships</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Emanuel Jones</b> — $431</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Lawrence Technological University</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Stephen Maloney</b> — $431 </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">University of Dayton</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">District 7 scholarship</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Jiabiao Ruan</b> — $2,705 (included above)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">University of Houston</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">District 8 scholarship</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Suresh Jayaraman</b> — $642</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Oklahoma State University</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">District 9 scholarship</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Paul McVay</b> — $440 (included above)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Colorado School of Mines</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">District 11 scholarship</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Chin Gian Hooi </b>— $1,011 (included above)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">District 12 scholarships</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Mikhail Vaganov</b> — $524</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Rusian Khansuvarov</b> — $524</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Vadim Nenashev </b>— $524</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650452514379405418.post-69506444809914606702013-06-14T02:05:00.000-07:002013-06-14T02:05:47.323-07:00Honoured by society!The annual honours and awards for 2013 have been announced. These include two from District 12. <b>Dr. Malcolm Philip “Sam” Langridge, </b>(Ametek Process Instruments, Buxted, Sussex, UK), is to receive the Excellence in Analytical Technical Innovation award. The Spain Section's <b>Francisco Diaz-Andreu</b> (Repsol YPF, Madrid, Spain) Spain Section for his "dedicated volunteer service to the Society at the grassroots level." We acknowledge these achievements and extend the congratulations of the District membership to all.<br />
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The full list of awardees is given below.<br />
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<b>2013 ISA Fellows</b><br />
<i>Elevation to the distinguished grade of ISA Fellow is granted to ISA Senior Members in recognition of outstanding achievements in scientific or engineering fields as recognized by ISA peers.</i><br />
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<b>James T. Dyke</b>s, P. Eng., Toronto Section<br />
Dykes and Associates, Inc., Hamilton, Ontario, Canada<br />
For innovative and pioneering application of cutting-edge automation and control improvements in the pulp and paper industry.<br />
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<b>Peter G. Martin</b>, Ph.D., P., Eng., Boston Section<br />
Invensys, Foxboro, Massachusetts, USA<br />
For development of real-time, sensor-based Dynamic Performance Measures for process tuning and profitability control of industrial operations.<br />
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<b>Bharat Ratilal Mehta</b>, Maharashtra Section<br />
Reliance Industries Limited, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India<br />
For innovative design and implementation of Foundation Fieldbus technology in major refinery and petrochemical complexes.<br />
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<b>William L. Mostia, Jr.,</b> Texas City Section<br />
SIS-Tech Solutions, League City, Texas, USA<br />
For contributions to the training, design, engineering, and maintenance for safety instrumented systems.<br />
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<b>Arunachalam Ramanathan, </b>Maharashtra Section<br />
Reliance Industries Limited, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India<br />
For continuous innovative excellence in the engineering leadership of instrumentation, systems and automation as applied to petrochemical complex projects.<br />
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<b>Dr. Maurice J. Wilkins,</b> North Texas Section<br />
Yokogawa IA Global Marketing USMK, Carrollton, Texas, USA<br />
For innovation and leadership in the fields of procedural automation, batch automation, operator safety, and human factors as related to process automation.<br />
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<b>Wilhelm K. Wojsznis, </b>Bluebonnet Section<br />
Emerson Process Management, Round Rock, Texas, USA<br />
For revolutionary development of a range of innovative algorithms, prototypes and<br />
designs for advanced control embedded into distributed control systems.<br />
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<span style="background-color: #20124d;"><span style="color: white;">2013 Celebrating Excellence Honours & Awards Program</span></span><br />
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<b>Excellence in Leadership</b><br />
<i>Recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the industry and/or profession to advance automation.</i><br />
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<b>Eric J. Byres</b> (Tofino Security Products, Lantzville, BC, Canada)<br />
For recognition as one of the world’s leading experts and thought leaders in cybersecurity protection of industrial control systems and for driving the issue as one of the foremost challenges to the automation profession.<br />
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<b>Excellence in Analytical Technical Innovation</b>, <i>Endowed by the ISA Analysis Division</i><br />
<i>Recognizes an individual who has played a critical role in the conception, design, and/or implementation of an innovative product, process, and/or service in the analytical technology field.</i><br />
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<b>Malcolm Philip “Sam” Langridge,</b> Ph.D. (Ametek Process Instruments, Buxted, Sussex, UK) <br />
For development and application of Novel Zirconia based sensor, CO equivalent sensors, extractive Zirconia analyzers for combustion analysis and control.<br />
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<b>Excellence in Technical Innovation, </b><i>Endowed by UOP</i><br />
<i>Recognizes individuals who have played a critical role in the conception, design, and/or implementation of an innovative product, process and/or service. May be presented to multiple (up to four) honorees.</i><br />
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<b>Richard D. Braatz</b> (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA )<br />
For contributions to the development of process automation and control systems used for industrial pharmaceutical crystallization.<br />
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<b>Excellence in Corporate Technical Innovation</b><br />
<i>Recognizes the company whose contributions and innovations have enhanced social value.</i><br />
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<b>Oklahoma Gas & Electric, </b>Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA<br />
For addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges through development of the POSITIVE ENERGY™ SMART GRID Program.<br />
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<b>Excellence in Technical Presentation</b><br />
<i>Recognizes the author(s) of the most outstanding paper, article, presentation, or document published and/or presented on behalf of ISA that introduces a new technology or explains an existing automation process.</i><br />
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<b>Robert L. Farmer</b> (Siemens Industry Inc., Bartlesville, Oklahoma, USA) Tulsa Section<br />
<b>Udo Gellert</b> (Siemens Industry Inc., Bartlesville, Oklahoma, USA) Non Member<br />
<b>Ty Campbell</b> (Siemens Industry Inc., Bartlesville, Oklahoma, USA) Non Member<br />
For the paper “Ambient Temperature Testing Issues for Process Analyzers,” presented at the 2012 Analysis Division Symposium, Anaheim, California.<br />
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<b>Excellence in Education</b><br />
<i>Recognizes an individual who has developed and/or enhanced established educational programs to advance the automation profession in educational institutions.</i><br />
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<b>Matthew D. Maynard</b> (Francis Tuttle Advanced Tech Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA)<br />
For advancing the automation profession through education.<br />
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<b>Excellence in Enduring Service</b><br />
<i>Recognizes dedicated volunteer service to the Society at the grassroots level. May be presented to multiple (up to five) honorees.</i><br />
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<b>Lawrence M. “Dutch” Keen</b>, P.E. (Keen CSE Inc., Pearland, Texas, USA) Houston Section<br />
<b>Bill W. Johnson</b> (ABB Inc. Analytical, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA) Analysis Division<br />
<b>Michael W. Chaney</b> (LyondellBasell, Morris, Illinois) Analysis Division<br />
<b>Francisco Diaz-Andreu</b> (Repsol YPF, Madrid, Spain) Spain Section<br />
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<i>For dedicated and enduring service to the Society.</i><br />
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<b>Excellence in Society Service</b><br />
<i>Recognizes distinguished and dedicated volunteer service to the Society.</i><br />
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<b>Brian M. Cleary</b> (Emerson Process Management, Houston, Texas, USA) Texas Channel Section<br />
For distinguished leadership and dedicated service to the Society.<br />
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<b>Division Excellence</b><br />
<i>Recognizes an ISA Division for development and/or execution of programs and/or services to advance the mission of the Society.</i><br />
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<b>ISA Water and Wastewater Division</b><br />
For outstanding performance in promoting the ideals and goals of ISA Divisions through technical content and member service.<br />
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<b>Section Excellence</b><br />
<i>Recognizes an ISA Section for development and/or execution of programs and/or services to advance the mission of the Society.</i><br />
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<b>OSU Stillwater Student Section</b><br />
For initiatives to bring exceptional value to the Section and its Members and for advancement of the Society. <br />
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<b>Standards Excellence</b><br />
<i>Recognizes an ISA standards committee member for exceptional efforts in organization, development and/or administration to further the development of ISA standards and for services to advance the mission of the Society.</i><br />
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<b>Cyrus W. Taft</b> (Taft Engineering Inc., Harriman, Tennessee, USA) ISA77 Standards Committee<br />
For leadership in the development of standards, recommended practices, and technical reports related to automation in fossil power generating stations.<br />
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<span style="background-color: #20124d;"><span style="color: white;"><b>Member’s Choice Award Honorees </b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(Member’s Choice candidates are nominated by the Member’s and honorees are selected by vote of the members. Names are included here for information only. Approval by the Executive Board is not required.)</i></span><br />
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<b>Division Leader of the Year</b><br />
<i>Recognizes a Division leader whose activities in the previous year, in an innovative way, have provided exceptional value to a Division, or enhanced an existing conference and/or symposia, or contributed to the development of a new conference and/or symposia.</i><br />
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<b>Graham Nasby</b> (Eramosa Engineering Inc., Guelph, ON, Canada) Water and Wastewater Division<br />
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<b>Section Leader of the Year</b><br />
<i>Recognizes a Section leader whose activities in the previous year, in an innovate way, provided exceptional value to a local Section.</i><br />
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<b>Rob D. Dickson</b> (Spec Sarnia Ltd., Sarnia, ON, Canada) Sarnia Section<br />
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<b>Student Mentor of the Year</b><br />
<i>Recognizes a member whose activities in the previous year have promoted and encouraged student involvement in automation programs.</i><br />
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<b>Quyen L. Huynh</b> (University of Houston, Houston, Texas) Houston Section<br />
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<b>Volunteer Leader of the Year</b><br />
<i>Recognizes a member who in the previous year has demonstrated exceptional leadership of a task force, committee, or board at any level within the Society (Section, Division, District, Department, Executive) resulting in a specific positive outcome.</i><br />
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<b>Graham Nasby</b> (Eramosa Engineering Inc., Guelph, ON, Canada) Water and Wastewater DivisionUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650452514379405418.post-62668417445375365652013-04-03T08:41:00.000-07:002013-04-03T10:33:52.680-07:00Message from PortugalISA Portugal is the organiser of <a href="http://dist12.blogspot.ie/2013/03/dlc-portugal-10-11-may-2013.html" target="_blank">2013 District 12 Leaders Conference</a>, which will take place at Cascais, a historic and tourist town 20 miles west of Lisbon.<br />
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In order to help our guests upon arrival in Lisbon we have prepared a <a href="http://isaeur.org./DLC2013-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">small guide here</a> (pdf). ISA President, <b>Terry Ives</b>, and <b>Brian Curtis</b>, District 12 Vice-President will be in attendance, as many other ISA Leaders. The attached <a href="http://isaeur.org/ISA%20Portugal%20DLC%202013%20-%20Registration%20Form.pdf" target="_blank">Registration Form (pdf interactive)</a> should be filled out and sent to <span class="s1"><a href="mailto:direcao@isa-portugal.com">direcao@isa-portugal.com</a></span>.</div>
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The conference will be held at Pousada Cascais, a recently refurbished hotel built inside the town fortress walls, over the sea. A limited block of rooms is available at ISA special rate until April, 10<span class="s2"><sup>th</sup></span>. Reservations have to be made directly with the hotel, see <a href="http://isaeur.org/ISA%20Portugal%20DLC%202013%20-%20Registration%20Form.pdf" target="_blank">reservation form</a> (pdf). Ask for <b>Mr. Nelson Nunes,</b> by phone <a href="tel:%2B351%2021%200417063"><span class="s3">+351 21 0417063</span></a> or by email <span class="s1"><a href="mailto:nelson.nunes@pestana.com">nelson.nunes@pestana.com</a></span>.</div>
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I’m looking forward to meet everyone in Portugal and contributing to this important conference in which we can further our knowledge of ISA to help our sections grow, network with other ISA members and most importantly have some fun.</div>
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See you all in Lisbon.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650452514379405418.post-43437935121571463942013-04-02T02:26:00.000-07:002013-04-02T02:28:33.977-07:00Paper call for automation event in Saudi<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The <a href="http://www.isasaudi.org/" target="_blank">ISA Saudi Arabia Section</a> of ISA has issued the formal Call-for-Papers for their ISA Automation Conference and Exhibition. This is scheduled to be held from December 7th to 11th, 2013 at the Sheraton Dammam Hotel & Towers, Saudi Arabia.<br />
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Under the theme <i>“Experience the Future”</i>, the event promises to be the only full-scale conference and tradeshow in the Middle East that will be dedicated for process automation.<br />
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It will focus on measurement and control latest technologies through a 3-day technical conference, product exhibition, workshops and training courses.<br />
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The event is primarily sponsored by Saudi Aramco.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650452514379405418.post-54169818219532891662013-03-22T02:58:00.000-07:002013-04-03T08:41:39.875-07:00DLC Portugal 10-11 May 2013This is an invitation for all Section Presidents and other members from their section to attend the District 12 Leaders Conference which is being held in Lisbon Portugal on Friday 10 May and Saturday 11 May.<br />
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1. <a href="http://isaeur.org/ISA%20Portugal%20DLC%202013%20-%20Registration%20Form.pdf" target="_blank">Registration Form</a><br />
The application form to register for the DLC this is to be filled out and emailed to <a href="mailto:direcao@isa-portugal.org">direcao@isa-portugal.org</a><br />
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2. <a href="http://isaeur.org/Reservation%20Form%20-%20ISA%20Conference%20-%20Pousada%20de%20Cascais.pdf" target="_blank">Hotel reservations</a><br />
Reservations at <a href="http://www.pousadas.pt/historic-hotels-portugal/en/pousadas/lisbon-hotels/pousada-de-cascais/fortaleza-da-cidadela/pages/home.aspx" target="_blank">Hotel Pousada de Cascais</a> have to be made directly with the hotel. A limited block of rooms are available at ISA special rate until April, 10th.<br />
Ask for <b>Mr. Nelson Nunes</b>: +351 21 0417063 <a href="mailto:nelson.nunes@pestana.com">nelson.nunes@pestana.com</a>.<br />
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3. <a href="http://isaeur.org/ISA%20District%2012%20Leadership%20Conference%202013%20-%20Program.pdf" target="_blank">Program for DLC </a><br />
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The program for the two days is also attached. This is the Draft issue and may be updated before the event in Lisbon.<br />
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I would like to thanks <b>Jose Alexandre Pereira</b> and the <a href="http://www.isa.org/MSTemplate.cfm?MicrositeID=999&CommitteeID=6832" target="_blank">Portugal Section committee</a> for hosting this event and for their work in putting this program together. Jose will be sending out a map of Lisbon to show where the hotel is located and details on how to get from the airport to the hotel shortly. (see <a href="http://dist12.blogspot.ie/2013/04/message-from-portugal.html" target="_blank">subsequent message 3/4/2013</a>)<br />
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The ISA President <b><a href="http://instsignpost.blogspot.ie/2013/01/international-automation-body-has-new.html" target="_blank">Mr. Terry Ives</a></b> will be in attendance and I look forward to meeting everyone in Lisbon.<br />
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All of us should look forward to contributing to an important conference,in which we can further our knowledge of ISA to help our sections grow, network with other ISA members and most importantly have some fun.<br />
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See you in Lisbon.<br />
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Brian Curtis<br />
DVP District 12Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650452514379405418.post-71045452856931117682012-11-08T00:58:00.000-08:002012-11-08T02:24:32.474-08:002nd Israeli Automation CongressVP <b>Jean-Pierre Hauet </b>has just reported on the 2nd Automation Congress organised by the Israel Section.<br />
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This event was a fantastic success : Forty exhibitors, forty lectures organised in six different tracks, in Hebrew or in English. There were more than 1000 participants: Yes, one thousand participants!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Giora Brandwine Section President (left)<br />
Ofer Stern President Elect</span></td></tr>
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This event reflects the vitality of the Israeli economy, the dynamism of the local ISA section and the interest people in the automation field are paying to ISA.<br />
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VP Hauet gave a talk about<i> “Wireless : the key features of ISA-100 solutions”</i> which was well received.<br />
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Congratulations are well earned by the officers and committee especially, Giora Brandwine – ISA Israel President, Ofer Stern – President Elect and Udi Kedem – Secretary, who was particularly involved in the organisation of the event.<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650452514379405418.post-85768046880652163892012-10-07T07:52:00.001-07:002012-10-14T07:05:20.865-07:00Conclusion DLC 2012 - Nice France!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our DLC in Nice is now over.<br />
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I believe we had a very useful meeting which perfectly illustrates the vitality of our Society. We had representatives from 11 countries plus our Key-note speaker, <b>Eric Byres</b>, from Canada, and also <b>Bob Lindeman</b>, ISA President, who especially came from the USA. I thank all the participants for their presence.<br />
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We had a lot of exciting exchanges and all the presentations were of excellent quality. They have been posted <a href="http://isaeur.org/DLC12/index.html" target="_blank">here on our web site</a><span id="goog_702392111"></span><span id="goog_702392112"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a>. I just include two pictures taken during the meeting but there are a lot of other ones taken by the numerous participants.<br />
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Our DVP Elect & Secretary, <b>Brian Curtis,</b> will draw up the minutes and I thank him in advance.<br />
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Without waiting for them, Here is the text of the motion that was approved by the D12 council, regarding the ISA Governance. We hope this input will be useful to the ongoing discussions regarding the ISA Governance evolution.<br />
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The transfer of the gavel of DVP to Brian Curtis will be effective as from 1st January 2013.<br />
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We still have several very important events scheduled by the end of this year. Notably in Israel (ISA Israel 2nd annual congress – 6 November) and in Qatar (ISA Automation Conference – 9 & 10 December).<br />
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However, I would like to seize this opportunity to say again how pleased I was to have the responsibility of District 12 during the last two years. It was a fascinating experience and I thank all our colleagues and friends who supported me in this challenge.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650452514379405418.post-14068347909026835592012-09-12T05:06:00.000-07:002012-09-12T05:06:56.568-07:00Excellent representation expected at ISA European meeting
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Representatives from 11 sections (i.e. 11 countries) have already registered to the next <a href="http://dist12.blogspot.ie/2012/07/message-from-our-vp.html" target="_blank">District Leaders' Conference</a>, in Nice (F), 5 & 6 October. </div>
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The event will also benefit from the presence of <b>Bob Lindeman</b> (ISA President-USA) and <b>Eric Byres</b> (<a href="http://www.tofinosecurity.com/" target="_blank">Tofino</a> - CDN), possibly of a key-note speaker in the evening. Eric Byres is a veteran in the area of security for SCADA and industrial process control systems which has become so relevant in automation since the unleashing of the <i><a href="http://instrumentsignpost.wordpress.com/stuxnet-process-cyber-security-threat-links/" target="_blank">Stuxnet</a></i> worm in 2010.</div>
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This meeting projects the image of a truly global organisation and no doubt that it will be a very informative and useful event.</div>
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For those who still would like to participate but have not registered yet here is the <a href="http://isaeur.org/Registration_form_DLC2012_Nice.pdf" target="_blank">registration form</a> (pdf) again!</div>
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