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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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  • Global Market For IT Robotic Automation

    Maket Research Engine added new report "Global IT Robotic Automation Market (RPA Tools and RPA Services) - By Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2016 - 2022". Also MRE offering 50% discount on this report.
    11 October, 2016 | 2 minutes
  • Larson introduces EXP-MS-N4X-AT-HV motion sensor

    The EXP-MS-N4X-AT-HV explosion proof motion sensor from Larson Electronics is designed for operators seeking a sensor rated for use in hazardous areas designated Class 1 Division 1 and Class 2 Division 1.
    11 October, 2016
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    TRICOR introduces TCMH-0450 Coriolis flow meter

    This meter is suited to the Oil & Gas Industry for high pressure chemical injection applications, as well as gas measurement applications such as engine test benches, hydrogen fuel stations and high pressure gas measurement
    11 October, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Hammond Manufacturing introduces HN4WM series of wall-mount enclosures

    Hammond Manufacturing introduces HN4WM series of wall-mount enclosures

    There are 12 standard sizes in the family, ranging from 24 x 42 x 8 inches to 48 x 48 x 12 inches. Manufactured from formed 12 gauge steel, phosphatized and finished in recoatable smooth ANSI 61 gray powder coating.
    11 October, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Emerson introduces Roxar MPFM 2600 multi-phase flow meter

    Emerson introduces Roxar MPFM 2600 multi-phase flow meter

    The MPFM 2600 M can identify and measure non-symmetrical flow in varying flow regimes. The meter includes the signal processing, field electronics and electrode geometry innovations of the third generation MPFM 2600.
    11 October, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Unitronics introduces UniLogic v1.18 HMI & SCADA software

    Unitronics introduces UniLogic v1.18 HMI & SCADA software

    UniLogic version 1.18 introduces features and enhancements that extend the application reach of UniStream, Unitronics’ One HMI + PLC controller.
    11 October, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Wibu-Systems introduces the OPC UA Security Extension

    Wibu-Systems introduces the OPC UA Security Extension

    One of the main benefits in terms of security is the ability to store the private encryption keys for creating OPC UA security profiles no longer in a file, but rather in the smart card embedded in any of CodeMeter’s hardware secure element (CmDongles).
    11 October, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Eisele announces hygenic ball valves for FREELINE connectors

    Eisele announces hygenic ball valves for FREELINE connectors

    The ball valves were originally developed for use in painting stations and therefore ideal for hygiene applications in the food processing industry.
    11 October, 2016
  • Thumbnail for The Big Maintenance Dilemma: In-House vs. Outsourcing

    The Big Maintenance Dilemma: In-House vs. Outsourcing

    Determining whether to use in-house staff to perform maintenance or to outsource to a contractor is a source of continual headaches for many a company. The decision-making process will come down to three approaches to maintenance management
    By: Bill Lydon
    10 October, 2016 | 3 minutes
  • Nordson receives Global Technology Award for Intellijet dispensing system

    Nordson ASYMTEK's latest innovation in jetting technology, the IntelliJet Jetting System, expands the capabilities of jet dispensing for manufacturing advanced semiconductor and mobile electronics packages.
    10 October, 2016 | 1 minute
  • System Insights announces membership in GE Digital Alliance program

    As a result of the collaboration, VIMANA will bring an expanded solution set for multivendor and legacy industrial asset connectivity, enriched data, and analytics.
    10 October, 2016 | 1 minute
  • Emerson's Unidrive M upgrades production for tissue manufacturer

    Soffass produces a range of products including Regina, as well as a wide selection of other products aimed at the global consumer tissue paper market. The company is a long-term user of Control Techniques variable speed drives
    10 October, 2016 | 2 minutes
  • Giving Robots to Students: Siemens, Kia Work to Stir Interest in Manufacturing

    By Cory Fogg, Automation.com A future lacking in skilled laborers has been a dark cloud looming ahead of the manufacturing industry for several years now, but some major corporations are already working to alleviate the shortage.
    10 October, 2016 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for How to Achieve Optimal Web Tension Control

    How to Achieve Optimal Web Tension Control

    Understanding what influences accurate web tension control & taking correct actions is critical to achieving high product quality and machine performance.
    By: Contributing Authors
    10 October, 2016 | 7 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest - October 12, 2016

    Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest - October 12, 2016

    The winning caption for our recent comic caption contest was submitted by Damian S. in Ontario, Canada.
    10 October, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Exar introduces XR22404 and XR22417

    Exar introduces XR22404 and XR22417

    The XR22404 and XR22417 are designed for applications where power consumption and board space are a concern such as docking stations, point-of-sale terminals, USB port expansion, test instrumentation, factory automation and other industrial applications.
    10 October, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Dynapar introduces AI25 EtherCAT encoder

    Dynapar introduces AI25 EtherCAT encoder

    The AI25 EtherCAT Encoder offers cycle times of 62.5 μs and 22 bit single turn resolution with absolute accuracy of ±35” making the encoder ideal for applications requiring accurate real time speed and position data such as robotics, packaging and high end motion control.
    10 October, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Turck announces RS-107/108 & RM-105/106 Ethernet/IP encoders

    Turck announces RS-107/108 & RM-105/106 Ethernet/IP encoders

    The EtherNet/IP encoders are available in both singleturn (RS-107/108) and multiturn (RM-105/106) variants and come with a diameter of 58 mm, offer a total resolution of up to 32 bits (16 for singleturn, 16 for multiturn), and have been designed specifically for high-speed applications
    10 October, 2016
  • Thumbnail for Phoenix Contact introduces Thermofox Prime portable card printer

    Phoenix Contact introduces Thermofox Prime portable card printer

    When combined with Phoenix Contact’s new Thermofox handheld printer, Thermomark Prime can provide a solution for on-site marking of terminal blocks, conductors, cables, and devices.
    10 October, 2016
  • Thumbnail for DMP305X Industry Pressure Transmitter

    DMP305X Industry Pressure Transmitter

    DMP305X Mono silicon pressure transmitter is a high performance pressure transmitter with international leading technology meticulously designed by LEEG instrument, using the world's most advanced monocrystalline silicon pressure sensor technology and patent encapsulation technology. The pressure sensor locates on the top of the metal body and stay away from the medium interface to realizes mechanical isolation and thermal isolation.
    09 October, 2016
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