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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 Sterling Systems & Controls announces Automated Bulk Bag Filling solution

    Sterling Systems & Controls announces Automated Bulk Bag Filling solution

    This automation and process control system includes a Motor Starter Process Control Panel. Included in this control panel is an Allen Bradley PLC with discrete and analog outputs, an Allen Bradley Panel View Plus 10” color touchscreen, and custom automation software to meet the application requirements.
    By: Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc.
    09 August, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Emerson introduces HART 7 position transmitter for TopWorx D-Series switchbox

    Emerson introduces HART 7 position transmitter for TopWorx D-Series switchbox

    The HART 7 position transmitter’s LCD display and navigation buttons permit local 5-point calibration for setup on linear applications. Diagnostic capabilities include measurements such as percent valve is open/closed, open and close dwell time, valve transition time – from open to close, and last open/close stroke time.
    By: Emerson
    09 August, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Electromate releases GAM GPL-V (shaft) and GPL-H (hollow) planetary gearboxes

    Electromate releases GAM GPL-V (shaft) and GPL-H (hollow) planetary gearboxes

    The GPL-V (shaft) and GPL-H (hollow) have a backlash of ≤0.1 arc minute and are planetary gearboxes for horizontal and vertical robotic applications. Tilting rigidity results in positioning accuracy with a rated 20,000 hours.
    By: Electromate Inc.
    09 August, 2018
  • Thumbnail for E-T-A Circuit Breakers releases REX12D-T Electronic Protection System

    E-T-A Circuit Breakers releases REX12D-T Electronic Protection System

    The REX12D-T circuit protector, in combination with the EM12D-TMB supply module that communicates via Modbus-RTU protocol, is intended for those looking to incorporate condition monitoring and predictive maintenance into their systems.
    By: E-T-A Circuit Breakers
    09 August, 2018
  • Thumbnail for H2W introduces LMAA-04-01 linear induction motor

    H2W introduces LMAA-04-01 linear induction motor

    A non-contacting linear motor measuring 8.7 in. [223 mm] long x 3.0 in. [75 mm] wide x 1.7 in. [43 mm] high this LIM operates on the same principal as a rotary, squirrel cage, induction motor.
    09 August, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Axiomtek introduces GOT315WL-845 panel PC

    Axiomtek introduces GOT315WL-845 panel PC

    This touch panel PC has a 15.6" WXGA TFT widescreen LCD display with a projected capacitive touchscreen and 400 nits brightness. It is capable of displaying contents in HD resolution (1366 x 768), making it suitable for human machine interfaces, infotainment and self-service kiosks.
    09 August, 2018
  • Thumbnail for 7 Switch Myths Busted

    7 Switch Myths Busted

    By John Sestito, United Electric Controls Seven common myths surrounding switches are analyzed in this paper in conjunction with new high-tech electronic switch designs that are proven to solve historically problematic implementation in the industrial process industries, from the plant to OEM manufacturers.
    By: United Electric Controls
    08 August, 2018 | 6 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Siemens helps PAR Systems enhance crane operation safety

    Siemens helps PAR Systems enhance crane operation safety

    This solution, EXPERTOPERATOR, was developed by PaR Systems (PaR). PaR is a global manufacturer of advanced automation, robotic, and specialty material handling solutions. PaR supports global customers in automotive, aerospace, nuclear, life science, marine and other core industries.
    By: SIEMENS, SIEMENS
    08 August, 2018 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Honeywell Process Solutions announces partnership with aeSolutions for process safety integration

    Honeywell Process Solutions announces partnership with aeSolutions for process safety integration

    This integration pairs the HAZOP/LOPA, SRS, and SIL Verification requirements from aeShield with Honeywell’s Safety Builder, Process Safety Analyzer, and Trace into a Process Safety Suite.
    By: Honeywell Industrial Automation & Control
    08 August, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Fluke introduces 3561 FC Vibration Sensor

    Fluke introduces 3561 FC Vibration Sensor

    With a frequency range of 10 to 1,000 hertz, the 3561 FC detects and notifies users of conditional changes caused by critical faults like imbalance, misalignment, looseness and bearing wear, providing warning of impending equipment failure.
    By: Fluke Corporation
    08 August, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Microchip Technology introduces CryptoAutomotive In-Vehicle Network (IVN) TrustAnchor/Border Security Device

    Microchip Technology introduces CryptoAutomotive In-Vehicle Network (IVN) TrustAnchor/Border Security Device

    The CryptoAutomotive TA/BSD development kit emulates a secure node in an automotive network and provides system designers with a starting point for implementing security.
    08 August, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Antaira announces IMC-C100-XX series industrial Ethernet-to-fiber media converter

    Antaira announces IMC-C100-XX series industrial Ethernet-to-fiber media converter

    There are Multi-Mode and Single-Mode models to support applications with a variety of fiber distances and types. It is designed to fulfill industrial applications that require fiber optic distance extension while using minimal space.
    By: Antaira Technologies, LLC - formerly Aaxeon Technologies
    08 August, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Balluff introduces BOS 21M ADCAP photoelectric sensor

    Balluff introduces BOS 21M ADCAP photoelectric sensor

    The all-rounder uses red light and lets users choose from among four sensor modes: background suppression, energetic diffuse, retroreflective or through-beam sensor. All the sensor functions can be configured over IO-Link while the system is running, so that a remote teach-in can be initiated by the controller.
    08 August, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Phoenix Contact introduces TMC 7 series of circuit breakers

    Phoenix Contact introduces TMC 7 series of circuit breakers

    The trip-free design eliminates closing the circuit during an overcurrent event. The device also isolates problems in the system while allowing for continued operation. The series complements the TMC 8 series of UL 489 circuit breakers.
    By: Phoenix Contact
    08 August, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Webinar Recording: Learn Advanced Techniques in Field Calibration

    Webinar Recording: Learn Advanced Techniques in Field Calibration

    Experts do a deep dive on advanced topics of field calibration. Learn about special cases with loop testing, installing and testing capillary seals, and vortex and magnetic flowmeters.
    By: Contributing Authors
    08 August, 2018 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Celebrating a Dedicated Automation Industry Contributor: Dr. Ken Ryan

    Celebrating a Dedicated Automation Industry Contributor: Dr. Ken Ryan

    By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com The automation industry lost a dedicated and creative professional in Dr. Kenneth (Ken) Ryan, who died in July. Ken was an amazing man with a wide scope of knowledge and interests that he enthusiastically pursued.
    07 August, 2018 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Yushiro and QualiChem announce global partnership

    Yushiro and QualiChem announce global partnership

    The announcement brings together two metalworking fluids manufacturers in the industry. Yushiro is a supplier of metalworking fluids in the Asia Pacific region, and QualiChem is a metalworking fluids business in North America.
    07 August, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Johnson & Johnson and Fluke Corporation to discuss IIoT and Asset Maintenance at MaximoWorld

    Johnson & Johnson and Fluke Corporation to discuss IIoT and Asset Maintenance at MaximoWorld

    Executives from Johnson & Johnson, the health care company, and Fluke Corporation, a specialist in professional electronic test tools and software, will provide insight into those issues and more in the learning session entitled “IIoT: Connecting the Unconnectable Assets at J&J,”
    By: Fluke Corporation
    07 August, 2018 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for KeyedIn announces version 5.06 of KeyedIn Manufacturing for Enterprise Resource Planning

    KeyedIn announces version 5.06 of KeyedIn Manufacturing for Enterprise Resource Planning

    KeyedIn Manufacturing for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), focused on delivering increased functionality for custom, make-to-order manufacturers, now allows them to streamline front-office manufacturing management processes.
    07 August, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Thomson Industries releases Thomson MLA stepper motor linear actuators

    Thomson Industries releases Thomson MLA stepper motor linear actuators

    The Thomson MLA is suited for force-sensitive applications requiring shorter strokes that must be repeated with precision. Examples include adjusting a microscope slide stage, tilting a computer monitor or vertically positioning a pipette onto a test tube array.
    By: Thomson Engineering, Inc
    07 August, 2018
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