This user group is subtitled "Get More from One." The motif and metaphor is a child's folding block toy, which opens up with different views of the enterprise, based on how you fold the blocks. There are views for Triconex, there are views for Sim-Sci Esscor, for Avantis, and for Foxboro...but no view for Wonderware. Wonderware is being mentioned, but there is virtually no … [Read more...] about Where's Wonderware?
Walt Boyes' Blog
Invensys and Emerson: Dueling User Groups
This week, since I haven't yet acquired the ability to clone myself, I've sent Rich Merritt to cover the Emerson Exchange, meeting in Orlando, while I cover the Invensys User Conference, meeting in Houston. I wonder how many actual users had to make the same choice I did. Quite a few, I'll bet, since there are many process plants with both Invensys (Foxboro, Triconex, Avantis, … [Read more...] about Invensys and Emerson: Dueling User Groups
To Don Zee from a non-member of ISA…
Mr. Zee, Regarding the suggestion of Walt Boyes, of Control Magazine . . . I would certainly consider becoming a member of ISA if training costs were lower. I realize I'm looking from the outside, however, it seems the prices are suited to company-paid levels versus individually paid. We have tried to get on-site training from ISA but have never been able to reach an economical … [Read more...] about To Don Zee from a non-member of ISA…
The Church of Kill Bill
Curt Wuollet commented on my discussion with Peter Clout on the Automation List thusly: I doubt there is a page of Control that isn't gushing with praise for the monopoly. There wasn't last time I looked, but I was cleaning fish at the time so I couldhave missed something. Curt, you've proved your case by resorting to ad hominem insult. If you ever have something to suggest, or … [Read more...] about The Church of Kill Bill
ISA wants to help the automation victims of Rita and Katrina– let's join in!
"Fellow ISA Members: "Are you available to help your automation colleagues who were adversely affected by the recent US Gulf Coast hurricanes? Can you volunteer some of your time and expertise to ease the burden faced by companies in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, or Alabama that are trying to resume their normal activities? Do you have a few hours to be available by email or … [Read more...] about ISA wants to help the automation victims of Rita and Katrina– let's join in!
