Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 205 pages
- Published by: ISA October 2003
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1556178646
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1556178641
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Book Dimensions:
8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
- Weighs: 11.2 ounces
Product Description
If you have heard industry pundit Jim Pinto speak, or read his barbed writings or laugh-out-loud poems, or subscribe to his popular e-newsletter, you'll enjoy his new book. It's loaded with critical analysis of the changing face of industrial automation; predictions about future automation technology trends – including Pinto’s provoking prognostications on what major supplier companies will survive, and what ones won’t; the best of his articles on marketing & distribution; and his highly rated fieldbus commentary. Of course, the book also includes the best-of-the-best poems from the recognized "poet laureate of instrumentation."
The book has a special Introduction by Dick Morley, noted technology guru and father of the PLC. Each of 5 sections is introduced by a noted automation industry personality.
* Industrial Automation Majors, the good, the terrible and the ugly - Introduced by John Berra, President Emerson Process
* Marketing, Sales & Distribution Perspectives - Introduced by Frank Williams, CEO of I/O Select
* Future of Automation Technology Technology - Gee Whiz! - Introduced by Bud Keyes, Senior Vice President, Emerson Process
* Industrial Networks - this bus is for you - Introduced by Dick Caro, CMC Associates, Chairman of ISA SP50 and formerly of IEC Fieldbus Standards Committees
* Pinto's Industrial Poetry - Introduced by Greg Hale, Editor,
InTech
Reader ReviewsFor those of us outside the close knit world of automation, Jim Pinto is at his futuristic best in his poetry and political commentary. He rebels against the trend toward group think and bland commentary. He offers a prismatic view of the industry of automation which is neither too focused nor too general nor, we come to understand, viewed from every angle captured by Mr. Pinto. He has more facets of his intellect to share (perhaps political commentary will make up all or a larger portion of his next book?). Mr. Pinto writes unselfconsciously and without apparent concern for the backlash that might face anyone less well regarded in the industry. In twenty years, Mr. Pinto built Action Instruments from nothing to industry greatness. That is to say, it was a great company until he sold it five years ago. His entrepreneurial success, financial independence, and intellectual prowess are readily evident in his seemingly unguarded and thought provoking views. I found it refreshing to read intellectual commentary from a man with a sense of humor. Wade Lovell President & CEO Ski Tote LLC
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