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News Release from: ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society | Subject: Automation West 2006
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 24 March 2006
Dick Morley to open ISA Automation West
2006
The keynote speaker for Automation West 2006 will be engineering visionary Richard "Dick" Morley, best known as the father of the modern PLC, or programmable logic controller
The keynote speaker for Automation West 2006 will be engineering visionary Richard "Dick" Morley, best known as the father of the modern PLC, or programmable logic controller Automation West is the ISA premier western region automation and control conference, and will be held in Long Beach, California this spring
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 11 Apr 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Morley's address is entitled "The Future of Automation: where does the road lead?" and will offer insights based on three decades in the industry.
He will provide insight on the future of automation and control, and how professionals can take advantage of evolving technology.
"My mission has always been to think in terms of the future," said Morley.
"By anticipating the next big waves of technology, we can not only survive, we can shape the future of the industry".
Morley holds more than 20 US and foreign patents for inventions including the parallel inference machine, the hand-held terminal and magnetic thin film.
He is president of R Morley, a global consulting firm specialising in manufacturing and process controls.
He is the chairman of the board of the National Centre of Manufacturing Sciences, a director for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and a member of the Automation Hall of Fame.
During Automation West 2006, Morley will also preside over Innovation Alley, an exciting display featuring brand new technology from start-up companies as well as leading advances from established companies.
Morley has hand-picked seven technologists based on their revolutionary thinking and ground-breaking inventions for this special section of the exhibition.
ISA Automation West 2006 will be held at the Long Beach Conference Centre on 2-3 May.
The technical conference will feature more than 20 tutorials, panels and papers.
Eight continuing education and training courses will offer rigorous professional education to enhance skills and performance.
A comprehensive product and technological exhibition will showcase the latest automation and control solutions.
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