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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 Honeywell Working to Strengthen Cyber Security Safeguards

    Honeywell Working to Strengthen Cyber Security Safeguards

    By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com Cyber security remains a prominent concern for many organizations as we continue to move towards a connected industrial future. In this vein, Honeywell recently made a big commitment to Industrial Cyber Security at the 2017 Honeywell Users Group Americas,
    By: Honeywell Industrial Automation & Control
    21 November, 2017 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for HARTING recognized as 'Innovator of the Year" by DESIGN&ELEKTRONIK magazine

    HARTING recognized as 'Innovator of the Year" by DESIGN&ELEKTRONIK magazine

    HARTING garnered the award from DESIGN&ELEKTRONIK trade magazine in the electromechanics category for its ix Industrial connector. The connector was jointly developed by the Espelkamp-based family-owned business together with Japan’s HIROSE technology group and placed on the market.
    By: Harting Inc. Of North America, Harting Inc. Of North America
    20 November, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for ISA and Honeywell to co-host Nov. 21 webinar on integrated DCS solutions

    ISA and Honeywell to co-host Nov. 21 webinar on integrated DCS solutions

    The webinar, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., EST on Nov. 21, will feature two subject matter experts: Eric Cosman, Co-Chair of the ISA99 Committee, and Shivendra Mishra, Global Product Marketing Manager at Honeywell Process Solutions.
    By: International Society of Automation (ISA)
    20 November, 2017 | 3 minutes
    Sponsored By International Society of Automation (ISA)
  • Thumbnail for Wireless Interoperability Fuels the Industrial Internet of Things

    Wireless Interoperability Fuels the Industrial Internet of Things

    By Bert Williams, ABB Wireless As we move toward industrial things being digital and connected, putting in place the right communications infrastructure is a critical piece of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) equation. Connectivity is required to ensure that data is meaningful and actionable.
    By: ABB
    20 November, 2017 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Aircuity announces release of Aircuity 2.0 platform

    Aircuity announces release of Aircuity 2.0 platform

    Aircuity 2.0 is designed for a variety of commercial buildings looking to reduce energy costs, improve cognitive function and productivity as part of a smart building strategy.
    20 November, 2017
  • Thumbnail for ConTech announces DRF series of DC/DC converters

    ConTech announces DRF series of DC/DC converters

    The DRF Series offers 40 Watts of output power in an encapsulated case, for ruggedized backplane applications. The optional Din-Rail mount and terminal blocks enable it to be used as a power solution in an assortment of applications.
    By: CALEX Mfg. Co., Inc.
    20 November, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Silicon Designs releases Model 1525 series of commercial and inertial-grade MEMS capacitive accelerometers

    Silicon Designs releases Model 1525 series of commercial and inertial-grade MEMS capacitive accelerometers

    The 1525 Series features +5 VDC, 5 mA operation, in-run bias stability, and zero cross-coupling. Five full-scale ranges, of ±2 g, ±5 g, ±10 g, ±25 g, and ±50 g, are currently in production.
    20 November, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Weidmuller releases Klippon Connect A-Series Universal modular terminal blocks

    Weidmuller releases Klippon Connect A-Series Universal modular terminal blocks

    The A-Series Application range of products are designed specifically for use in recurring control panel applications that include voltage/current transformer wiring, control voltage distribution, motor wiring, signal wiring, and initiator/actuator wiring
    By: Weidmuller
    20 November, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Siemens introduces CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP MFP multifunctional platform for advanced controllers

    Siemens introduces CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP MFP multifunctional platform for advanced controllers

    The CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP MFP multifunctional platform is a type of device for Advanced Controllers that enables high-level language functions to be integrated and stand-alone applications to be created and reused.
    By: SIEMENS, SIEMENS
    20 November, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Phoenix Contact releases MINI MCR-2-UI-I-OLP, MINI MCR-2-I-I-ILP, and MINI MCR-2-2I-2I-ILP isolators

    Phoenix Contact releases MINI MCR-2-UI-I-OLP, MINI MCR-2-I-I-ILP, and MINI MCR-2-2I-2I-ILP isolators

    The input loop-powered variants include the single-channel MINI MCR-2-I-I-ILP and two-channel MINI MCR-2-2I-2I-ILP, all powered via the field-side device. Input signal to output signal is a 1:1 ratio with no conversion possible or calibration necessary.
    By: Phoenix Contact
    20 November, 2017
  • Thumbnail for IDEC announces MicroSmart FC6A Plus PLC

    IDEC announces MicroSmart FC6A Plus PLC

    Two models are available, each with 24 Vdc input power. The 16 I/O model has 8 inputs, and 8 relay or transistor outputs. The 32 I/O model has 16 inputs, and 16 transistor outputs. Each model also includes an integral 0-10 Vdc analog input with 12-bit resolution
    By: IDEC Corporation
    20 November, 2017
  • Future Engineers Benefit from ISA Student Sections

    Students benefit from active participation in ISA section activities. They can network with working professionals and learn about career opportunities.
    By: Contributing Authors
    20 November, 2017 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Rockwell Automation announces winners of 5th Manufacturing Safety Excellence awards

    Rockwell Automation announces winners of 5th Manufacturing Safety Excellence awards

    Rockwell Automation has announced automotive manufacturer Honda of Canada Manufacturing and U.K.-based equipment builder A.M.P Rose as the winners of its fifth annual Manufacturing Safety Excellence Awards.
    By: Rockwell Automation
    17 November, 2017 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for EXAIR introduces Gen4 Ionizing Point shockless static eliminator

    EXAIR introduces Gen4 Ionizing Point shockless static eliminator

    They are designed to keep small parts or products separate or from sticking to other surfaces. Gen4 Ionizing Points can protect sensors, eliminate improper readings of sensitive electronics, keep powder filling nozzles clear of clogs and prevent jamming, tearing or dust attraction on slitting, winding, rewinding, ink jetting and silk screening applications.
    17 November, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Statseeker announces release of Version 5.3

    Statseeker announces release of Version 5.3

    Statseeker recognizes that networks expand with applications, and have designed a solution with technology and features that address the need for continual network migration.
    17 November, 2017
  • Thumbnail for AutoQuiz: Level Reading with a Differential Pressure Cell

    AutoQuiz: Level Reading with a Differential Pressure Cell

    If a differential pressure cell is not at an elevation that corresponds to zero percent level in a tank, calibrate to account for difference in elevation.
    By: Joel Don
    17 November, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Leadership Transition Is a Process Not a Transaction

    Leadership Transition Is a Process Not a Transaction

    If thoughtfully planned and implemented, leadership transition can preserve the best of what is in place and open a path to new ways of thinking.
    By: ISA Past-Presidents
    16 November, 2017 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for ABB to help Iceland enhance electric vehicle infrastructure

    ABB to help Iceland enhance electric vehicle infrastructure

    ABB has reached an agreement with Reykjavik Energy for the delivery of 15 fast chargers. The fast chargers will boost the country’s charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and will all be commissioned by the end of 2017
    By: ABB
    15 November, 2017 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for SignalFire announces product partnership with 5 automation and instrumentation companies

    SignalFire announces product partnership with 5 automation and instrumentation companies

    These automation and instrumentation solution providers will increase responsiveness to channel end users by offering local application engineering and product availability. The companies include Eastern Controls, Andrews Industrial, ControValve, CB Engineering and BBP.
    15 November, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for BP partners with AspenTech to enhance process operations

    BP partners with AspenTech to enhance process operations

    This global strategic enterprise agreement allows BP to leverage the full range of AspenTech’s solutions, including Aspen PIMS-AO for refinery planning, Aspen Advanced Process Control (APC) solutions and Aspen HYSYS solutions for engineering and optimization.
    By: AspenTech
    15 November, 2017 | 1 minute
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