ISA awarded a total of $62,100, which was distributed among students in two- and four-year colleges and universities, and graduate students. Contributions to the ISA Educational Foundation come from the following: Norman E. Huston Endowment, the Paros-Digiquartz Fund, the Bob and Mary Ives Endowment, the Wilbanks scholarship, the ISA Chemical and Petroleum Industries Division Endowment, the ISA Food and Pharmaceutical Industries Division Endowment, the ISA Executive Board Scholarship, ISA Life Members Committee Scholarship, ISA Section and District Scholarships, and the General Education Fund.

The 2010 recipients are:

In two-year programs:

Cody Simpson
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Thaen Watkins
Western Wyoming Community College; Rock Springs, Wyoming, USA

Michael Columbo
Massosoit Community College; Massosoit, Massachusettes, USA

Joshua Alfaro
Vanier College; Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada

Betsy Dorsett
Lee College; Baytown, Texas, USA

Benjamin Martin
Central Texas College; Killeen, Texas, USA

Benjamin Pohlman
Front Range Community College; Westminister, Colorado, USA

In four-year programs:

Ronald Rodriguez
Southern Polytechnic State University; Marietta, Georgia, USA

Robert Sherbert
Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Ane Muvadgah
University of Central Oklahoma; Edmond,Oklahoma, USA

Sneha Shishodia
Institute of Technology; Nirma University; Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Rishita Sarabhai
Institute of Technology; Nirma University; Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Foram Dhebar
Sardar Vallabhbai Patel University; Basad, Gujarat, India

Nicole Legenski
Penn State University; Reading, Pennsylvania, USA

Jonathan Martin
Messiah College; Grantham, Pennsylvania, USA

Brian Kosoris
Southern Polytechnic State University; Marietta, Georgia, USA

Michael Lopresti
University of Missouri; Colombia, Missouri, USA

Terrance Eakin
Ohio State University; Columbus, Ohio, USA

Jadeja Kamal
University of Texas at Dallas; Richardson, Texas, USA

In graduate programs:

Alexey Tirtchny
St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation; St. Petersburg, Russia

Evgeny Bakin
St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation; St. Petersburg, Russia

Konstantin Gurnov
St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation; St. Petersburg, Russia

Georgy Kuyumchev
St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation; St. Petersburg, Russia

Carlos Andrade-Cabrerra
Instituto Tecnologico Estudios Superiores de Monterrey; Monterrey, Mexico

Ikechukwu Okanu
Idaho State University; Pocatello, Idaho, USA

Mahdi Sharifzadeh
Imperial College; London, England

For more information about ISA’s Educational Foundation Scholarships program, call Dianna Noyes at (919) 990-9234 or visit www.isa.org/scholarships.

About ISA

Founded in 1945, the International Society of Automation (www.isa.org) is a leading, global, nonprofit organization that is setting the standard for automation by helping over 30,000 worldwide members and other professionals solve difficult technical problems, while enhancing their leadership and personal career capabilities. Based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, ISA develops standards; certifies industry professionals; provides education and training; publishes books and technical articles; and hosts conferences and exhibitions for automation professionals. ISA is the founding sponsor of the Automation Federation (www.automationfederation.org).

Research Triangle Park, NC  – The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced  that its 56^th International Instrumentation Symposium (IIS) will be held 10-14 May 2010 at the Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel in Rochester, New York, USA.

Registration for the event is open, with online pre-registration extending through 3 May 2010.

The IIS brings together industry experts, scholars, and researchers from across the globe to discuss instrumentation, and the technologies that surround this field, through four days of sessions, meetings, and training.

Speakers will present papers on topics such as electronic instrumentation, wireless technology, cybersecurity, aerospace systems, process measurement and control, virtual instrumentation systems, laser and electro-optics instrumentation, geo-science and remote sensing, and more.

The event also will feature volunteer-led tutorials, vendor exhibits, and social functions.

A pre-conference ISA training course, Industrial Wireless Systems (IC85C), will be led by Wayne Manges, ISA100 committee co-chair. Attendees of this course can earn Continuing Education Units, while attendees of the symposium sessions can earn Professional Development Hours.

The IIS is ISA’s longest-running symposium and is sponsored by three of ISA’s technical Divisions: Aerospace Industries, Test Measurement, and Process Measurement and Control.

For more information and to register, visit www.isa.org/IIS.

Symposium sponsorships are available. Interested persons should contact Carol Schafer at +1 919-990-9206 or cschafer@isa.org.

About ISA

Founded in 1945, The International Society of Automation (www.isa.org) is a leading, global, nonprofit organization that is setting the standard for automation by helping over 30,000 worldwide members and other professionals solve difficult technical problems, while enhancing their leadership and personal career capabilities. Based in Research Triangle Park , North Carolina , ISA develops standards; certifies industry professionals; provides education and training; publishes books and technical articles; and hosts conferences and exhibitions for automation professionals. ISA is the founding sponsor of The Automation Federation (www.automationfederation.org).

This month the Education Committee of the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) is teaming up with the International Society of Automation (ISA) to present a three-hour workshop covering the “ABC’s” of Bioreactor Process Controls and Automation”.

Presenters from ISA, GSK and Centocor will offer their knowledge, experience, and perspective on this challenging topic.

This event will be priced at $30 for members, including members of ISA, and $50 for non-members. (NB: ISA Members use the term “ISA” as a Member Number when registering online).

For this special education evening, ISPE has reserved the main auditorium at GalxoSmithKlein’s (GSK) Upper Merion site in King of Prussia.

The session will run from 5:30-9:00 pm and dinner will be provided.

If necessary, attendance will be held to the first 200 people to register between the two societies. In other words, you’ll want to register early for this one!

The session, “ABC’s – All about Bioreactor Controls, an Industry/ISA perspective” will run from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at GSK’s Upper Merion campus in King of Prussia.

Click Here To Register

Please take a look at the webpage with the ISPE ad and pass it to the others if you like. www.ispe-dvc.org/201003ec.html

Topics covered within these sessions include:

Introduction to ISA (International Society of Automation):

Overview of ISA Standards S88 (Batch) and S95 (Enterprise-Control System Integration)

Bioreactors and Biotechnology Industry Overview

R&D Bioreactor Cell Platforms, Technology, Materials, Modes of Operation, BioSafety, Bioreactor Controls Overview:

1. Automation Elements, Level of Automation

2. Control Schemes for R&D Bioreactors:

a. Temperature, pH, Dissolved O2, Dissolved CO2, Feed Pumps, Pressure, Weight, Other

State-Of-The-Art Case Study, Mini-Reactor Flexi Benches:

Key to project:  Portability of Equipment & Controls.  Facility Issues, Additional Equipment, Updated Instrumentation and New Online Probes, Controls: Memory Capacity, Hardware Footprint & Software Conversion, Process Ergonomics, and Process Storage

Connecting Pharmaceutical R&D to the Manufacturing Partner

1. Recent business realities and new challenges

2. Data Management Challenge and background of an R&D Company in the Pharmaceutical Sector

3. Turning to the standards and how applying ISA standards helps

Directions: Directions to Upper Merion:

709 Swedeland Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
610-270-4800

FROM PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT & POINTS SOUTH:
Take I-95 South to I-476 North (Plymouth Meeting)
Follow I-476 North 15 miles to Exit 16B (I-76 West/King of Prussia)
Take I-76 West, keep right for 100 YDS. ONLY to Exit 330 (Gulph Mills)
Turn left at the bottom of the ramp (stop sign) onto Balligomingo Road
Go to stop sign (25 yds.) and turn right onto 320 North
Cross stone bridge and bear right to stay on Route 320 North
GSK West Campus entrance is approximately ½ mile on the right
Continue straight on Route 320 North past the West Campus entrance
Enter at the East Campus entrance, approximately ¼ mile further down on the right

FROM CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA (FRANKLIN PLAZA/FOUR SEASONS):
Take I-76 West (Valley Forge) approximately 17 miles to Exit 330 (Gulph Mills)
Turn left at the bottom of the ramp (stop sign) onto Balligomingo Road
Go approximately 25 yds. and turn right onto Route 320 North
Cross stone bridge and bear right to stay on Route 320 North
GSK West Campus is approximately ½ mile on the right
Continue straight on Route 320 North past the West Campus entrance
Enter at the East Campus entrance, approximately ¼ mile further down on the right

FROM NEW YORK & POINTS NORTH:
Take New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 6 (PA Turnpike, I-276)
Follow I-276 West to Exit 20 (Mid-County) – follow signs for Chester / Philadelphia / Allentown
Take Route 476 South (Blue Route) to Exit 16 (I-76 West, Valley Forge)
Take I-76 West (Valley Forge) approximately 50 yds. To Exit 330 (Gulph Mills)
Turn left at the bottom of the ramp (stop sign) onto Balligomingo Road
Go approximately 25 yds. and turn right onto Route 320 North
Cross stone bridge and bear right to stay on Route 320 North
GSK West Campus is approximately ½ mile on the right
Continue straight on Route 320 North past the West Campus entrance
Enter at the East Campus entrance, approximately ¼ mile further down on the right

ISPE – Delaware Valley Chapter
1797 Chapel Avenue
Allentown, PA 18103

Phone – 610/351-3874
Fax – 610/351-9136
www.ispe.org/delawarevalley

Chapter Manager: Ron Dunn

Conference: Mark your calendar now to attend the Applications in Automation Conference!

This three-day conference features several of ISA’s most popular training courses, a local ISA technical conference with paper presentations on today’s hottest automation topics, a product and solutions showcase, and an evening event for networking with your peers.

The technical conference on March 24th provides a unique opportunity to hear about innovative applications from other members of the ISA Mid-Atlantic Region.

Attend the technical conference in person or via virtual conference. Same low cost ($60 for ISA members). Same great presentations.

For more information, click here.

Agenda for Technical Conference – Wednesday, March 24

8:15 – 8:30 AM Welcome & Introductions

8:30 – 10:00 Maximizing Controller Performance

• Reducing Energy Consumption by Monitoring Controller Performance
  George Buckbee, Expertune
• Demystifying PID Controller Tuning for Desired Performance and Robust Stability
  Jeffrey Arbogast, American Air Liquide
• Is your control Loop better than my loop? Performance monitoring at five similar TiO2 plants
  Arshad Jamil, DuPont

10:00 – 10:30 Break, Exhibits, and Networking

10:30 – 12:00 Process Optimization

• Simulation of Model Predictive Control for a Coal Fired Power Plant
  Phillip Schnelle Jr; DuPont, and Paul Fruehauf ; Fruehauf Engineering Services, Inc.
• Process Economic Optimization. The Ultimate Goal of Process Control
  Dave March, Rockwell Automation
• Real Time Optimization of Air Separation Plants
  Tong Li, Thierry Roba and Marc Bastid; Air Liquide Group

12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch in Cafeteria (included)

1:00 – 1:30 PM Keynote Presentation

• Realizing the Benefits of Automation and How to Get There with Qualified Control System Integrators Robert Lowe, Executive Director, Control System Integrators Association (CSIA)

1:30 – 3:00 Control System Upgrades

• Transitioning the Corbalis Water Treatment Plant’s Control System
  Joshua Gelman and Eric Silverman; CDM
• Economic Justification of Plant Modernization Using Automation
  Alex Habib, Automation Consultant
• The Impact of PLC Program Architecture on Production Line Efficiency: Case Study of a Control System Rewrite
  George Walters; Walters Controls and Eric Bryla; NexCtrl Inc.

3:00 – 3:30 Break, Exhibits, and Networking

3:30 – 5:00 Safety and Security

• Strategic Proof Testing
  William Goble, exida LLC
• Incorporating performance and prescriptive based standards for BMS
  Charles Fialkowski, Siemens Industry Inc.
• Safety and Security What Went Wrong? A Study of Actual Industrial Cyber Security Incidents
  John Cusimano, Security Incidents Organization

5:30 – 7:30 Networking Event at Twin Lakes Brewery, (a 5 minute drive away)

Agenda for Training

Tuesday, March 23

ISA Training Classes (8:00 – 4:00)

· Alarm Management – Introduction to the Management of Alarm Systems (IC39C)
· Wireless – Industrial Wireless Systems (IC85C)

Thursday, March 25

ISA Training Classes (8:00 – 4:00)

· Safety Systems – Safety Instrumented Systems-The Must Know for Implementation (EC50C)
· Security – Introduction to Industrial Automation Security and the ANSI/ISA99 Standards (IC32C)

Cost & Registration

• One-day technical conference: $60 for ISA members and $160 for non-members

• One day ISA training class: $445 for ISA members and $545 for non-members (per class)*

Parking at the Barley Sheaf complex is free. Lunch at the onsite cafeteria is included in the registration.

*Note: Registration for the 23th and 25th ISA training events will need to be done separately.

The cost to attend a one day ISA training class is $445 for ISA members and $545 for non-members.

For more information, and to register: click here.

For more information: Email: ISAApplications.conference@gmail.com

Not an ISA Member? Join Now

Cost & Registration
• One-day technical conference: $60 for ISA members and $160 for nonmembers
• One day ISA training class: $445 for ISA members and $545 for non-members (per class)

To register for the technical conference: www.isatechcon.eventbrite.com
To register for the ISA Training Classes: www.isa.org/training (Location: Wilmington Barley Mill Training Center)
For more information: Email: ISAApplications.conference [at] gmail.com

Presented by the Mid-Atlantic Sections of ISA:
Baltimore/Washington, DC | Carolina Golden Triangle | Central New Jersey | Lehigh Valley| Philadelphia|Richmond-Hopewell| South Jersey | Tarheel Capital Area | Western Carolinas  | Wilmington

Research Triangle Park NC, USA – The Technical Program Committee of ISA Automation Week 2010:Technology and Solutions Event has issued a Call for Papers inviting authors, experts, innovators, and automation professionals to submit abstracts for presentation consideration at the conference to be held in Houston, TX, 4-7 October 2010.

ISA Automation Week 2010: Technology and Solutions Event is a knowledge-focused event that will bring top professionals in automation and control together for an intensive technical conference and networking opportunity with key industry suppliers.

Sessions will be educational and applications-based, rich in content, and delivered by subject-matter experts in each field.

The Call for Papers for the event solicits abstracts that cover topics for the following seven tracks, as they relate to automation:

* Safety
* Security
* Energy
* Environmental
* Automation and Control
* Wireless and Networking
* Professional Development/Human Asset Optimization

The deadline for abstract submittals for consideration to present is 16 April 2010.

The Call for Papers can be found online at www.isaautomationweek.org.

Gerald Cockrell, ISA Automation Week Technical program co-chairman, said, “This is a new event and we’re looking for cutting-edge, groundbreaking, in-depth papers with a heavy educational focus that will give conferees an edge in their workplaces or careers.”

“We want conferees to walk away from Automation Week with insights, knowledge, and product updates that will make their jobs more efficient, make their plants safer, more secure, and more productive. Our exhibit area is an important part of that vision, as the onsite technical exhibit personnel will complement the theory presented during sessions with applications and real-world products,” he continued.

A groundbreaking new feature that will assist attendees in navigating through the dozens of options within the program is ISA’s new professional tool, PathFinder.

Five professional groups, or paths, offer a unique combination of sessions that will enable attendees to shape a learning experience suited to their individual job functions and professional goals.

The five paths are:
Technicians,
Engineers,
Management,
Marketing, and
Academia/R&D/Scientists.

For more information on ISA Automation Week 2010, please visit www.isaautomationweek.org.

About ISA

Founded in 1945, The International Society of Automation (www.isa.org) is a leading, global, nonprofit organization that is setting the standard for automation by helping over 30,000 worldwide members and other professionals solve difficult technical problems, while enhancing their leadership and personal career capabilities. Based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, ISA develops standards; certifies industry professionals; provides education and training; publishes books and technical articles; and hosts conferences and exhibitions for automation professionals.

ISA is the founding sponsor of The Automation Federation (www.automationfederation.org).

This three-day conference features several of ISA’s most popular training courses, a local ISA technical conference with paper presentations on today’s hottest automation topics, a product and solutions showcase and an evening event for networking with your peers.

The technical conference on March 24th provides a unique opportunity to hear about innovative applications from other members of the Mid-Atlantic ISA Region.

Attend the technical conference in person or via virtual conference. Same low cost ($60 for ISA members). Same great presentations.

Technical Conference Topics:
• Instrumentation (Wired, Fieldbus and Wireless)
• Regulatory and Advanced Regulatory Control
• Advanced Control
• Safety Instrumented Systems
• Alarm Management
• HMI Design
• Control System Networks and Integration
• Cyber Security
• Energy Management
• Emissions Monitoring

Agenda:
Tuesday, March 23 – ISA Training Classes (8:00 – 4:00)
• Alarm Management – Introduction to the Management of Alarm Systems (IC39C)
• Wireless – Industrial Wireless Systems (IC85C)
Wednesday, March 24 – Technical Conference (8:00 – 5:00)
• Paper / Presentations: (Lunch at onsite cafeteria is included)
• Networking Event: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Thursday, March 25 – ISA Training Classes (8:00 – 4:00)
• Safety Systems – Safety Instrumented Systems—The Must Know for Implementation (EC50C)
• Security – Introduction to Industrial Automation Security and the ANSI/ISA99 Standards (IC32C)

Cost & Registration
• One-day technical conference: $60 for ISA members and $160 for nonmembers
• One day ISA training class: $445 for ISA members and $545 for non-members (per class)
To register for the technical conference: www.isatechcon.eventbrite.com
To register for the ISA Training Classes: www.isa.org/training (Location: Wilmington Barley Mill Training Center)
For more information: Email: ISAApplications.conference [at] gmail.com

Presented by the Mid-Atlantic Sections of ISA:
Baltimore/Washington, DC | Carolina Golden Triangle | Central New Jersey | Lehigh Valley Philadelphia|Richmond-Hopewell| South Jersey | Tarheel Capital Area | Western Carolinas  | Wilmington

DOWNLOAD and POST a Copy of this notice on your Department Bulletin Board or circulate to Engineering, Science & Technology, Maintenance Staff, please (Click Here to download: Applications in Automation Flyer2).

For a printable copy of this message along with maps click here.
The January meeting will also be recognition night for 25-year members

Todd is responsible for marketing and business development of exida’s alarm management products and services (training, consulting, engineering tools). He is an editor and voting member of the ISA-18 standards committee on alarm management.

He previously worked for Siemens Energy & Automation where he held Product Management responsibility for APACS and PCS 7, as well as led key activities around alarm management and control system security.

Recent publications include: “Don’t be Alarmed: Avoid Unplanned Downtime from Alarm Overload”, “Safety & Security: Can You Have the Best of Both Worlds”, and “DCS or PLC? Seven Questions to Help You Select the Best Solution”.

A graduate of Penn State University, Todd holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and earned a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Todd is currently a registered professional engineer in the State of Pennsylvania and is a member of ISA and IEEE.

DATE & TIME: Wednesday January 20, 2010 Open 5:15 PM
FREE meal (if pre-registered) by Sophisticated Affairs at 5:30 PM
Meeting starts at 6:30 PM
Speaker’s presentation 6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Vendor displays & socialize before and after talk.

LOCATION: Rumsey Electric Automation Solutions
www.rumsey.com
15 Colwell Lane
Conshohocken, Pa 19428
Phone: (610) 832-9000
Fax: (610) 941-8181

COST: FREE! Meal included if registered on time! If not registered, $10.00 at the door
Please register by Monday, January 18th, by calling (215) 637-5534 or E-mail: isaphilaed@msn.com

Next Meeting: March 17th at Ives Equipment, King of Prussia, PA

A high pH is important in the processing of copper ore to maximize this mineral‘s floatation properties. Most copper ore slurries tend to be acidic. Plants typically add lime to the slurry in the mill or floatation circuit, increasing its alkalinity.

Link to Download Note (pdf -372 KB): Click Here

Nov 18-19, 2009

ControlSoft, the award-winning, innovative leader in advanced process controls announces training classes in our area.

Designed for engineers and technicians, classes will cover basic terminology and building blocks of process control as well as fundamentals and advanced process control techniques using our fully automated, award-winning control solutions.

This is universal PID loop tuning and advanced strategy training.

The skills you learn will work regardless of your control system.  Software is used to do simulation exercises during class, but this is NOT a product training class.

As plants reorganize, younger personnel take on new tasks to improve efficiency.

Training overall will become the most important aspect that could improve operational efficiency in 2009.

Consider the role of skills and training in gaining a business advantage.

Their practical and fundamental training will help your technical staff to:

• Identify and Solve Process Problems Before They Occur
• Improve Production and Quality
• Minimize Downtime and Increase Profitability
• Reduce Process Variability
• Reduce Heat rate
• Reduce Chemical Usage

ControlSoft, are also pleased to announce that each class will be taught by instructors with many years of experience in the industry and are exceptionally knowledgeable in the subject matter and explain things as they pertain to the real world environment.

Get your reservations in early, classes fill up fast!

Register with PID outline to attend first day PID loop tuning training only for $800.
Outlines available at our website, www.ControlSoftinc.com.

Register with APC outline to attend both days of training for $1,600 (PID and APC.)   training software available as a download from the website.

Required for the training: Laptop with CD drive and administrative rights.  Windows NT, 2000 or higher. No VISTA .

Training location:

Renaissance Philadelphia Hotel Airport.
500 Stevens Drive ,
Philadelphia , PA   19113

ControlSoft has negotiated a room rate of $119 for guests attending the training.

One of the keys to our 20-year history of success in the control industry has been our absolute commitment to service. they take great pride in the fact that Control Magazine readers have given us their highest rating in Exceptional Service.

This, along with their Product of the Year Awards (INTUNE PID tuning software and MANTRA Supervisory Process Control software), is advanced process control made easy.

Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity and sign up today for PID Loop Tuning and Advanced Process Control Strategy training classes.

If you have any questions, please call 440-443-3900 ext. 103.

“All topics were covered very well and will be useful back at the plant. I would recommend the training to anyone wanting to truly understand the control loop tuning process.”
— I&C Technician, TVA, 2006 Attendee

“The training was great. We can now tune an application in about 4 hours that used to take us a week or more to tune properly.”
— Engineering Technician, Allegheny Energy, 2007 Attendee

“The trainer was very knowledgeable and covered everything well. The training and simulation exercises helped to get a grasp on our tuning issues.”
— I&C Technician, Garland Power and Light, 2008 Attendee

“Your instructor obviously knows the material well and was able to explain tuning mathematically in a way I had not seen before. I’m looking forward to trying his techniques during my next plant startup…any of us who are advancing into the technical consultant area would undoubtedly benefit.”

“The training class was excellent. I received a lot of good information and a better understanding of PID loops. Your trainer is very knowledgeable in the subject matter and more than willing to explain things as they pertain to the real world environment.”
– WV – Process Control Technician, Chicago training

ControlSoft, Inc.
5387 Avion Park Drive
Highland Heights, OH 44143 USA

Tel: +1 440-443-3900
Fax:  +1 40-443-0249
Email: info [at] controlsoftinc.com

Ed Note: Check their long list of Applications Notes & Technical Papers, too, at: www.controlsoftinc.com/application.shtml

The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute (WCI) is holding a Seminar: “ISA100.11a – The Standard for Industrial Wireless: The Reality”

This End User focused meeting will present the details and answer your questions concerning All Things Wireless (in general) and ISA100.11a (in specific).

The role that WCI brings in verifying that devices meet the stringent performance requirements found in ISA100.11a are described.

Hear from End Users, hear from Industrial Wireless Experts. Bring your questions – we’ll bring the answers!

Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Two Sessions: (AM) 9:00-11:30, (PM) 1:00-3:30
Hotel near Philadelphia Airport  (directions will be emailed to registrants)

Morning and afternoon sessions are scheduled. Space is limited.
Make your reservation now.
AM Session Registration: AM Session
PM Session Registration: PM Session

Note: This event requires you to enter a password before booking. Password is: isa100

About the ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute (WCI):

Comprised of industry leaders from major manufacturing and automation control system users and suppliers, the ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute (WCI) was formed to decrease the time, costs, and risks of developing and deploying standards-based, industrial wireless devices and systems.

WCI has established a collaborative industry-based program among users, suppliers, and other stakeholders that conducts independent testing and certification of wireless devices and systems; provides education, tools, and technical support to users and suppliers; accelerates adoption of the ISA100 standards; and assures interoperability.

For more information about the ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute, visit www.wci-isa100.org, www.isa.org/isa100compliant and www.isa.org/isa100: ISA100, Wireless Systems for Automation