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News Release from: ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Aut Soc) | Subject: ISA - The Automation Alliance
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 10 March 2006
Automation alliance group established
The Automation Alliance is an 'umbrella' organisation, under which associations and societies in manufacturing and process automation can work more effectively to fulfill their missions.
ISA announced the intent to create The Automation Alliance as an umbrella organization under which associations and societies engaged in manufacturing and process automation activities can work more effectively to fulfill their missions It will coordinate the work of member organisations engaged in advancement of the science and engineering of automation technologies and applications
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 1 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The common objectives of the member organisations are to: * Promote the value and image of the automation profession in contributing to manufacturing effectiveness and efficiency.
* Facilitate the development and dissemination of educational and informational resources intended to develop new generations of automation professionals, enhance the effectiveness of existing professionals, and advance the automation profession.
* Facilitate the promulgation of industry standards that enhance the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and safety of automation technology and application.
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The Automation Alliance will provide industry wide strategic analysis and coordination through its member organisations.
The Alliance will provide technical management, administration, and integrated services such as seminars, web conferences, training, and conference services to be shared among participating organizations.
Ken Baker, ISA president said, "The membership of The Alliance will be open to all organisations interested in promoting the development, implementation and commercialization of automation technologies.
We are delighted that ISA is able to join with such outstanding organisations as OMAC and WBF to establish this new umbrella group." OMAC and WBF announced their intent to be charter members of The Automation Alliance.
The Automation Alliance will allow WBF and OMAC volunteers to concentrate on the professional exchange of information between automation and manufacturing professionals.
Cost effective, technically oriented professional management will help WBF, OMAC, and other Alliance members to coordinate their efforts and extend their reach into other active regions in the world.
In addition, The Automation Alliance will provide more opportunities for professional interaction and sharing of knowledge through a broader range of services and coordinated activities.
"By joining with other non-profit organisations with similar interests, WBF and the other alliance organisations can better collaborate, interact, and leverage the resources of a common support staff to provide better services to all their respective members," said Maurice Wilkins, WBF's chairman, Millennium Specialty Chemical, a Lyondell Company.
"OMAC has been delighted with our formal affiliation with ISA that we started in 2005," said OMAC chairman of the Board Andy McDonald, Unilever, "And extending this relationship into a partnership with WBF and other relevant organisations promises to further elevate the visibility for the automation professional." The announcement was made at the WBF 2006 North American Conference held in Atlanta, Georgia.
The more than 200 conference attendees seemed pleased with the announcement and look forward to learning more details.
WBF, OMAC, and ISA have signed a statement of intent and expect The Automation Alliance to be operational before the end of June, once the details, formal approvals, and legal tasks have been finalised.
* About ISA Founded in 1945, ISA is a leading, global, non-profit organisation 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 one of the largest conference and exhibition for automation professionals in the Western Hemisphere.
* About OMAC - OMAC-The Open Modular Architecture Controls Users' Group (www.omac.org) is an affiliate organization of ISA - The Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society - and works to collectively derive common solutions for both technical and non-technical issues in the development, implementation, and commercialization of open, modular architecture control (OMAC) technologies, and to facilitate the accelerated development and convergence of industry and government developed OMAC technology guidelines to one set that satisfies common use requirements.
OMAC has about 500 member representatives from end-user companies, OEM's, and technology providers and integrator companies.
OMAC currently operates three Work Groups: Packaging Machinery, Manufacturing Infrastructure, and Machine Tool.
* About WBF - WBF - The Forum for Automation and Manufacturing Professionals (www.wbf.org) , is a non-profit, professional organisation established in 1994 to support the process automation and operations needs of the technical and management professions in process manufacturing.
WBF facilitates the interchange and development of information and knowledge in order to help its members succeed and to exert a positive influence on industry. Request a free brochure from ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Aut Soc) ...
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