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Goniometric cradles give unobstructed line of sight

Aerotech's new AGC series goniometric cradles suit rotary micro-positioning applications requiring an unobstructed line of sight to the payload or target
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Cam-operated assembly system is a standard part

Weiss is introducing the Pick-O-Mat cam-operated assembly system that can form the basis of a complete automated assembly cell
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Module is compatible with Ethernet Powerlink

Baldor's new Mint Machine Module plugs into Motiflex Powerlink-compatible three-phase AC motor drives to eliminate the need for a separate controller MORE »

Researchers examine the market for PLCs

IMS Research has been studying the market for PLCs and the way some suppliers are shifting towards offering integrated automation systems MORE »

// - Clustering feature enables integration of all facilities and control on yacht

// - Dc motors deliver high performance and efficiency for electric motorcycles

// - Small drives can mean big energy savings on production lines

// - Modular electronics housing system for individual electronics assemblies

// - More features for Aprol process control system

// - More communications options for industrial drives

// - Tank farm operators show new confidence in fieldbus

// - Remotely monitor plant-floor operations

// - New international standard for labelling and marking

// - Motion controller suits steppers and piezo-electric motors

// - Control solution for machine builders

// - AS-I masters designed for AS-i specification 3.0

// - Market for photoelectric sensors to recover in 2011

// - New Modbus interface module for miniature server

// - HMIs with wide-ranging industrial Ethernet support

// - Wireless power: the next wave in powering electronic devices

// - Computer-on-module is more compact

// - Integrated stepper motor/control requires less space

// - Computer-on-module with 45nm Intel Core2 Duo processor

// - Component part leveller/straighteners

// - All-in-one bus node in a 32DIL housing

// - Catalogue details 65,000 mechanical components

// - Touchscreen HMIs gain soft-PLC funcationality

// - Belt-driven slide is compact and economical

// - Rotary stages offered in manual and motorised variants

// - Multi-axis drive incorporates PC

// - Mobilising machine parts to meet modern manufacturing challenges

// - Laser micrometer offers twice the measuring range

// - Securing industrial control systems against threat of cyber infection

// - Micro-manufacturing now offers advantages for specialist processes

// - Dc motors deliver higher performance and efficiency

// - Low harmonic drives ease stress on the power supply

// - Development kit simplifies use of reconfigurable I/O hardware

// - Magnetic flow meter offered with Profibus PA

// - HMI/Scada product benefits from improved user interface

// - Switchgear key for ultra high-voltage ac transmission

// - Digital blending provides product consistency

// - New generation of Delta robots unveiled

// - Modular transfer system handles heavy loads

// - Core 2 Duo panel PCs are very cost-effective

// - Single-axis motion controller supports synchronisation

// - New version of Foundation fieldbus Host Test Kit

// - Catalogue covers CC-Link components

// - Process analysers - pushing for the standardisation of devices

// - Robust future for low voltage ac and dc drives market

// - Advanced solutions key to creating competitive advantage

// - Asset performance management: improving process productivity

// - System migration: make sure you improve control, not just replicate

// - Optimising electricity supply to boost efficiency and reliability

// - Modular steam boiler

// - Revamps of power projects are now key to automation contracts

// - Next-generation industrial firewall

// - LPKF Laser & Electronics AG - Solutions for Prototype Printed Circuit Board Production

// - Control system covers all aspects of automation

// - Handling units combine grip and rotate functions

// - SERCOS lll master software driver library to be open-source

// - Record growth in installed nodes as PROFINET confidence grows

// - Plant studies support use of wireless in capital projects

// - Better power transmission helps stabilises manufacturing process

// - Embedded computer uses Intel Atom CPU

// - Market research shows decline in demand for low-voltage drives

// - Valve positioners suitable for SIL 2 applications

// - Software simplifies logging of data

// - Wireless LAN access points for industrial applications

// - Asset management: seamless solutions key to creating business advantage

// - Dc motors deliver higher performance and efficiency

// - Growth in installed nodes as PROFINET confidence grows

// - Improving machining practices and automation

// - Operator panels combine HMI and control functions

// - New multi-axis motion and machine controller

// - Embedded system is suitable for high-speed, real-time vision

// - Miniature grippers offer big benefits

// - Ethernet routing switch for extreme environments

// - 'Significant' potential for electric drives in the chemical industry

// - CAE software suite includes 'first-to-market' features

// - Software environment for configuring automation and safety functions

// - Custom mixed signal ICs can be more economical than you may think

// - Compact, rugged high capacity SBC for embedded OEM work

// - Transceiver targets low cost antenna diversity in ISM band applications

// - Pneumatic valve terminals include IO link interface

// - Building automation: centralised control of single or multi-sites

// - HVAC drives tailored to building automation industry

// - Nanotranslation linear position stages gain vertical axis

// - Safety system protects personnel and operations

// - PCI card for distributed motion control applications

// - Field-mountable RTU controller offers high availability

// - Laser profile sensor is more compact

// - IEEE-488 GPIB-to-USB interface controller is cost-effective

// - Motion Control Library suits B and R PLC systems

// - Electric actuators are an alternative to pneumatics

// - Rugged mobile computers gain ATEX explosion-safe certification

// - Industrial power supply features fieldbus connection

// - CompactPCI processor board with enhanced storage

// - Mechatronic software design package in development

// - PICMG 1.0 full-size SBC with extended operating range

// - Illuminated square keys for machinery

// - Enhanced fan-less industrial PC costs less than predecessor

// - Simatic S7 F Systems engineering tool gains process safety functions

// - Electromechanical joining module costs less

// - Round cylinders feature self-adjusting pneumatic cushioning

// - Process control instruments with web interface

// - How to manufacture cars and reduce their environmental impact

// - Resin developments speed up the automotive production process

// - Reviewing a novel research tool for sourcing expert-level knowledge

// - Synchronised drives help give a train a lift during maintenance

// - Energy-efficient machine tool technologies

// - Industrial PCs offered with Intel Atom processors

// - IP65 panel PC features high performance and a 17-inch touch screen

// - Mezzanine board adds two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces

// - Isagraf 6.0 features Managed Open Plug In environment

// - Investing in glass reinforced plastics for tanks and vessels

// - Particle size analysis reduces cement manufacturing costs

// - Simple device integration with PROFIBUS PA Profile 3.02

// - Main automation suppliers focus on integration and flexibility

// - Compact TFT displays benefit from high-performance technologies

// - Advanced automation needed to achieve smart grid success

// - Analysis platform for power systems

// - Automating functions at a Peruvian hydropower plant

// - Using virtual reality to design and simulate power plant performance

// - IO-Link adapter connects standard sensors to IO-Link

// - Drive gets tough for wet outdoor process conditions

// - Strategic tie-ups the way ahead for automation providers

// - Get smart and cut energy costs with integrated motor controls

// - Mechatronics design process simplified

// - Machine safety market in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand

// - Particle size analysis reduces cement manufacturing costs

// - AchemAsia 2010: process engineering community meets

// - Code-reader is configured via web server

// - Bag gripper for robotic palletising

// - Multi-billion dollar investment spurs US transition to smart energy grid

// - Holistic energy saving strategy unites production and the environment

// - Combined connector for power and signal, including industrial Ethernet

// - High-performance DC motor is ultra-compact

// - Low-cost industrial Ethernet switch starter kits

// - Compact Simatic S7-300 controllers in standard and failsafe formats

// - Canopen device profile for PLCopen motion control

// - Eastern European market for automation and control solutions

// - UV ink pump is a 'world first'

// - Compact grippers boast high power density

// - Remote data manager for process instruments

// - I/O modules added to Lion-Link product range

// - Modular actuation solutions for major refineries

// - WEG - An expanding global success story in power suuply, distribution, transmission, control and automation systems

// - Additions to Globalprox value-priced inductive sensors

// - Spring-loaded docking pins for insert moulding

// - Dynamic simulators for improved plant performance

// - Converting machine design simplified

// - Application development software for micro PLCs

// - Report identifies market potential for automation in food industry

// - Modular kits for automation and robotics

// - Simatic controller for safety and standard control functions

// - Making the most of process automation knowledge

// - Improvements for wireless control panels with safety functions

// - New protocol converters

// - Robotic arm is based on 'elephant's trunk' concept

// - Ethernet switches bridge automation and office IT systems

// - Market report shows growth for industrial automation electronics

// - Upgrade for honey processing production line

// - Mid-sized PACs now integrate safety control

// - Energy automation systems for reliable control and optimised energy import

// - Meeting the 61850 challenge

// - Compact robot offers longer reach and faster cycles

// - Robot night shift gives competitive edge

// - Pneumatics offer alternative to conventional PLCs

// - Industrial Ethernet switch features Fast Track Switching technology

// - Six-axis robot features hollow arm for tooling services

 
 

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