[PYTHON META-SIG] Proposal for new SIG on Factory Automation

[Michael McLay]

There is a growing interest in using Python as an alternative to
Rocky Mountain Basic, C, and other languages that are commonly used to
control instruments in factory workcells.  I have been asked to set up
a mailing list for a group to use in developing an interface definition.
Here's the blurb for the group.  

########################## eFactory-SIG ############################
eFactory-SIG, a Special Interest Group for using Python for Factory Automation 

This list has been created in order to discuss using Python to control
equipment in laboratories and factory settings.  

Participants will define Python extensions that will support the use
to control equipment and interface the equipment to analysis software
and factory control systems.

The special interest group will develop a proposal for and coordinate
the implementation of Python modules for interfaces to equipment
through GPIB and other commonly used instrument and equipment control
hardware technologies.  The scope of the work for the group will be
defined in more detail once the mailing list is in place

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