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TOP STORY: Data on the Go It's a whole new world for maintenance and engineering technicians. The use of mobile computing devices is on the rise. Learn how mobile computing is evolving maintenance processes... • Join PEM on Twitter @PEM_Maintenance

NEWS: Ontario targets racking, storage hazards during industrial safety blitz As this month's blitz winds down, learn how your facility can still keep an eye on the installation, use, maintenance and repair of racking and storage systems. Get tips and examples of safety issues... Canadian economy significantly weakened but Europe's woes will be contained The outlook for the Canadian economy has ''weakened significantly'' for the remainder of 2011 and into next year, says the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. Get full economic outlook... Fluke introduces 430 Series II three-phase power quality, energy analyzers Fluke Corp. introduces the 430 Series II three-phase power quality analyzers, "the first tools to use a patented algorithm to measure energy waste and quantify its cost," the company says. Get photo and product details... Canadian wage gains continue to fall, workers falling behind inflation: report A new report shows real wages in Canada are plummeting, with weekly payroll gains falling to levels not seen since the recession. Learn more... PTDA Foundation surpasses fund drive goal in 2011 with $240K The foundation concluded its 2011 fund drive with a six-percent increase from 2010 levels. Learn how to get involved in 2012... Engineered Systems improves crane safety with Field ID inspection software U.S.-based Engineered Systems Inc., a major provider of overhead cranes, trolleys and hoists, has chosen Toronto-based Field ID inspection software to strengthen its safety compliance management and improve the efficiency of equipment inspections. Learn more about this application...

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FEATURE: Mobile Maintenance

Digitally Safe: Mobile systems improve safety-standard compliance and cut costs By Somen Mondal Mobile devices can help improve plant worker safety, ensure compliance with safety regulations and reduce costs at the same time. Thanks to advances in mobile hardware and software, safety management can now play a considerable role in broader efforts to enhance plant operations. Learn more...

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PRODUCTS:

Outside electric air-compressor AirCell has unveiled the Modular Outdoor Air Compressor Room, "a new standard for plant installations." Link...	RFID readers for mobile devices IDBLUE has introduced a starter kit for mobile RFID solutions in the cloud. Link...	Compound for emergency repairs New DFense Blok Quick Patch from ITW Devcon is "the only ceramic bead-filled wear and abrasion epoxy formulated for emergency repairs to processing equipment." Link...

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UPCOMING ONLINE SPOTLIGHTS

Dec. 6: CMMS
Dec. 13: Power Transmission
Dec. 20: Condition Monitoring

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DIGITAL EDITION:

Data on the Go: How mobile computing is evolving maintenance processes Digitally Safe: Mobile systems improve safety compliance and cut costs Get Proactive: Condition monitoring tools a smart business investment In the Cloud: Aim high with SaaS for maintenance and asset management On the Ground: Bigfoot keeps pumps and tanks running for Canadian fuel distributor

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

Feb. 13 to 16: MainTrain Toronto 2012 - Novotel Toronto.

Check out the Calendar of Events on the PEM website for more upcoming industry seminars, conferences, shows and training sessions.

Got an event you want us to include on the website? Please send an e-mail to editor André Voshart: avoshart@annexweb.com.