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International Instrumentation Symposium will be ISA's 51st

Research Triangle Park, NC (11 January 2005) – ISA announces the 51st International Instrumentation Symposium (IIS) will be held 8-12 May 2005 in Knoxville, TN, at the Hilton Hotel.

Jointly sponsored by the ISA Aerospace Industries and Test Measurement Divisions, this symposium is recognized as the outstanding forum for discussion of new and innovative instrumentation techniques, development, and applications. Speakers and attendees from all over the world attend IIS for the opportunity to speak to an international audience, participate in informal discussions and social gatherings, and acquire the latest technological information. This years’ symposium topics include:

• Measurements/Sensors;
• Data Systems;
• Instrumentation Systems; and
• Advanced Systems/Sensor Technology.

In addition, the Symposium offers short courses, tutorials, and exhibits to complement the conference sessions, as well as paper sessions and presentation sessions.

The Aerospace Industries Division is for professionals involved with all aspects of instrumentation associated with ground testing, flight testing and control of airplanes, missiles and space vehicles, and with measurements made in evaluation of the medium through which they operate. ISA's Test Measurement Division covers the measurement, instrumentation, and techniques associated with providing test data for product development and evaluation.

For more information about the event, please visit www.isa.org/IIS or call (919) 549-8411.

About ISA

Founded in 1945, ISA (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 the largest conference and exhibition for automation professionals in the Western Hemisphere. ISA is the founding sponsor of The Automation Federation (www.automationfederation.org).

About WBF

WBF provides an open forum for the exchange of information related to the management, operation, and automation of manufacturing processes. Created in 1994, members of the non-profit, professional organization include end-users, vendors, consultants and academics. WBF provides organization, management, and structure to facilitate networking among its members and sharing of knowledge and information related to manufacturing processes. WBF documents best practices and guidelines for implementation of standards that apply to batch control and the exchange of batch data, as well as conducting technical conferences and technical training programs. WBF is a founding charter member of The Automation Federation (www.automationfederation.org). More information about WBF is available at www.wbf.org.

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. OMAC is a founding charter member of The Automation Federation (www.automationfederation.org).