Industrial Wireless Forum Highlights Technology Trends, Real-Life Success Stories
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. - Process engineers can learn the latest trends in industrial wireless networking and get insider tips based on real-life success stories at Phoenix Contact's Industrial Wireless Forum.
The forum will take place at Phoenix Contact's Customer Technology Center in Houston beginning at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4. The day will conclude with an Oktoberfest/Texas-style celebration.
What: Industrial Wireless Forum
Where: Phoenix Contact Customer Technology Center, 3993 W. Sam Houston Parkway, Suite 500 Houston, TX 77043
When: 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010
"Wireless technology can improve regulatory compliance, solve operational challenges and improve efficiency, but many process engineers still have questions," said Doug Peterson, vice president and general manager of Phoenix Contact USA. "This forum provides a mix of technical information and actual success stories. We hope that those who attend will walk away with a list of ideas on how they can deploy industrial wireless to improve the bottom line of their facilities."
The HART Communication Foundation will kick off the event at 8:30 a.m. with workshop on "Using WirelessHART Communications in Process Industries." Attendees will receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for participating in the workshop.
After lunch, Harry Forbes, senior analyst for the ARC Advisory Group, will deliver the day's keynote address, "Trends in Industrial Wireless and the Adoption Cycle." Afternoon workshops will include:
o Network Security in a Wireless World
o Industrial Wireless Case Studies and Customer Testimonials
o Using WirelessHART for Remote Valve Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance
o Selecting the Best Wireless Technology for the Right Application
Registration for the event is free and includes lunch, dinner and beverages. To learn more and register for the forum, visit http://www.phoenixcontact.com/industrialwirelessforum
About Phoenix Contact
Phoenix Contact is a leading developer of industrial electrical and electronic technology. The company's diverse product range includes components and system solutions for industrial and device connection, automation, electronic interface and surge protection. Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG, Blomberg, Germany, operates 47 international subsidiaries, including Phoenix Contact USA in Middletown, Pa. Phoenix Contact's formal Integrated Management System is registered to ISO quality, environmental and safety standards (ISO 9001:2008, 14001:2004 and 18001:2007).
For more information about Phoenix Contact or its products, visit www.phoenixcontact.com/usa_home.htm, or call technical service at 800-322-3225, e-mail info@phoenixcon.com
