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Nigel Smith

Nigel Smith is managing director of TM Robotics. TM Robotics has installed thousands of robots in factories throughout the world, including North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australia. Many of the top manufacturing companies depend on TM Robotics’ product offerings for their reliability, performance, and overall value.
 
In partnership with Shibaura Machine, TM Robotics is the only company that offers a comprehensive range of all three categories of robots; 6-axis, SCARA, and Cartesian. These are designed and built in-house.

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  • Thumbnail for IHS Markit teams with Impact Energy and Swiss government to improve energy efficiency requirements

    IHS Markit teams with Impact Energy and Swiss government to improve energy efficiency requirements

    The goal of the project is to minimize adverse effects and make sure associated industry players are represented as the Swiss government makes important decisions that promote a sustainable environment.
    27 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for EE Boost chooses C3DLabs' products for simulation software development

    EE Boost chooses C3DLabs' products for simulation software development

    EE Boost chose C3D Labs’ line of products for the development of its simulation software of wave behavior in acoustic, elastic, electronic, and photonic applications.
    27 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Rohde & Schwarz announces MODBUS protocol detection capabilities for R&S PACE 2 DPI engine

    Rohde & Schwarz announces MODBUS protocol detection capabilities for R&S PACE 2 DPI engine

    With the new Modbus content and metadata extraction functionality, vendors of security products, such as firewalls or gateways, gain granular visibility and control of the Modbus protocol communication
    27 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Schneider Electric releases System Platform 2017

    Schneider Electric releases System Platform 2017

    This next generation offering includes an interface with improved visualization, smarter navigation and is integrated with the Schneider Electric Industrial Software portfolio –extending new and existing solutions with capabilities that digitally link the Engineering, Operations and Asset Performance aspects of the industrial value chain.
    27 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for DFI announces AL171/AL173 Mini-ITX industrial motherboards with Intel Atom E3900 Processor

    DFI announces AL171/AL173 Mini-ITX industrial motherboards with Intel Atom E3900 Processor

    • Intel® Atom™ Processor E3900 Series • Mini-ITX • 2 DDR3L 1867MHz SODIMM up to 16GB • Three independent displays: (VGA/DP++) + (HDMI/DP++) + (LVDS/eDP) • DP++ resolution supports up to 4096x2304 @ 60Hz • Multiple expansion: 1 M.2, 1 PCIe x1, 1 Mini PCIe • LPC EXT-RS232/485 module extends additional 4 COM ports • Rich I/O: 2 Intel GbE, 6 COM, 4 USB 3.0, 5 USB 2.0
    27 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Siemens introduces TIM 1531 IRC communication module

    Siemens introduces TIM 1531 IRC communication module

    With its TIM 1531 IRC communication module, Siemens is extending its telecontrol product spectrum to include modular RTUs (Remote Terminal Units) on the basis of the Advanced Controller Simatic S7-1500
    27 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Fluke announces release of DATAPAQ EasyTrack 3 system

    Fluke announces release of DATAPAQ EasyTrack 3 system

    Fluke Process Instruments has equipped the data logger with a polycarbonate casing that withstands harsh treatment and heat up to 100 °C without distortion and without harm to the electronics.
    27 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for 24/7 Stable Performance as Tough Challenge in IoT Generation

    24/7 Stable Performance as Tough Challenge in IoT Generation

    The demand for small form factors for space-constrained embedded application is increasing rapidly. In response to this requirement, DFI gladly introduces you to ultra-small size products which includes industrial motherboards and system-on-modules based on the new generation Intel® Atom™ processor E3900 series (code name: Apollo Lake).
    27 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Rotork actuators used to help upgrade Brazilian water treatment plant

    Rotork actuators used to help upgrade Brazilian water treatment plant

    Profibus DP enabled Rotork IQ multi-turn electric valve actuators were installed during the upgrade and expansion of the water treatment plant. The majority of the 136 IQ electric actuators were installed to control the inlet, outlet and backwashing functions on the new and existing filters.
    27 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Opto 22 announces joining of The Linux Foundation

    Opto 22 announces joining of The Linux Foundation

    In joining The Linux Foundation, Opto 22 hopes to spearhead the adoption of open-source technology in the industrial automation and process control industries, and accelerate the rollout of Industrial Internet of Things applications.
    27 April, 2017 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for DFI's Factory Tour For Deaf Students from University of Tsukuba in Japan

    DFI's Factory Tour For Deaf Students from University of Tsukuba in Japan

    DFI held a factory tour to introduce the manufacturing process of industrial motherboards and embedded system for the Japanese students from Special Needs Education School for the Deaf, University of Tsukuba, in December.
    27 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for This is what’s truly essential for embedded solutions - DFI Fanless and Small Box PC

    This is what’s truly essential for embedded solutions - DFI Fanless and Small Box PC

    As more and more balance is required among high performance, small size, and ability to be fanless in the embedded markets, DFI is glad to introduce to you a brand-new option: EC70A-SU/EC70B-SU industrial box PC powered by 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 processor (code name: Skylake).
    27 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for What Is the Next Generation of Process Automation Wireless Technology?

    What Is the Next Generation of Process Automation Wireless Technology?

    Wireless technology has gained rapid acceptance in many industrial sectors because of its cost effectiveness, reliability, fast deployment, and flexibility.
    By: Contributing Authors
    26 April, 2017 | 6 minutes
  • Thumbnail for CEL releases CEL CG2409 family of RF switches

    CEL releases CEL CG2409 family of RF switches

    RF switches are microwave devices that route high frequency signals through transmission paths and can be used for diverse range of applications including WLAN, Mobile Communications, Wireless Security, Wireless Home Automation, Digital TV and many other RF products.
    26 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Konrad introduces Leon Inline Tiny manufacturing inline test system

    Konrad introduces Leon Inline Tiny manufacturing inline test system

    Featuring Konrad’s test technologies and expertise, this manufacturing inline test system integrates with board handling equipment, including conveyors and short stations and is suitable for straightforward integration into production or testing lines.
    26 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for IDS announces UI-5260FA and UI-5280FA models of industrial cameras

    IDS announces UI-5260FA and UI-5280FA models of industrial cameras

    The housing, connectors, lens barrels and cables all meet the requirements for protection class IP65/67 and protect cameras from dirt, dust, water splashes or cleaning agents as well as accidental shifting of the optics.
    26 April, 2017
  • InfinityQS releases Enact quality intelligence platform

    Enact helps users process critical quality data that today’s modern manufacturing operations require. Advances in mobile and cloud computing, automation, and the IIoT enable Enact to aggregate data from disparate sources and input methods, uncover strategic information, and prioritize enterprise-wide quality activities.
    26 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for SMAC introduces LCA6 linear moving coil motor

    SMAC introduces LCA6 linear moving coil motor

    The LCA6 is designed for electronic pick-and-place, biomedical dispensing, and QC measurement.
    26 April, 2017
    Sponsored By Servo2Go.com Ltd.
  • Thumbnail for Cognex introduces 2nd generation of In-Sight 7000 series of modular vision systems

    Cognex introduces 2nd generation of In-Sight 7000 series of modular vision systems

    This vision system performs precise inspections that keeps pace with increasing line speeds. The In-Sight 7000’s modular design offers over 400 different field configurations.
    26 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Aegis announces compatibility with CyberOptics SPI and AOI machines

    Aegis announces compatibility with CyberOptics SPI and AOI machines

    When used in conjunction with the CAD environment enabled by FactoryLogix, the output data from CyberOptics’ AOI and SPI machines allows for a digital view of the collected defect data that extends down to the pin level.
    26 April, 2017
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