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ISA and O3neida publish Agent-Based Technology Manufacturing Control Systems
ISA and O3neida publish Agent-Based Technology Manufacturing Control Systems -
VAKUMIX adds EtherNet/IP to its Machine Solutions
VAKUMIX builds mixing and homogenizing systems using Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PAC with Distributed Point-I/O, PowerFlex variable-frequency drives, PanelView Plus HMIs and industrial components. -
Serapid supplies push-pull systems to automate die handling
Seven SERAPID RollBeams are used to push dies in and out of the presses at Reed City Tool. Each pushes the 18,000 pound dies at a speed of 20 feet per minute. -
EtherNet/IP goes to press
Cerutti selected EtherNet/IP and Rockwell Automation to automate its flexographic printing machines. The system handles 500 nodes and 13,000 I/O. -
Thomson publishes Mechanical Motion Solutions Brochure
The brochure provides an overview of key product features and specifications for the company’s complete family of mechanical and electromechanical motion solutions. -
Manufacturing technology orders up 103.9% from June 2010
June U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $459.39 million according to AMT and AMTDA. -
CIMdata names CAM Software Market Leaders
The leading suppliers in 2010 were Dassault Systèmes, Siemens PLM, Delcam, Planit Holdings, PTC, Tebis, Cimatron, OPEN MIND Technologies, C&G Systems, and Missler Software -
ARC says Low Power AC Drives market to grow
The low power AC drives market will experience growth spurred by increasing concerns regarding energy efficiency as well as the environment. -
January 1, 2012 deadline approaches for machine builders
Omron STI has resources available to help machine builders and integrators successfully make the transition to EN ISO 13849-1:2008. -
Rockwell Automation automates Furnaces at IFCO
IFCO uses a combination of Allen-Bradley ControlLogix programmable automation controllers (PACs), control components, and Rockwell Software RSLogix 5000 to control industrial furnaces. -
GAMBICA offers free VSD energy savings calculator
Free calculator estimates the energy savings that installing a variable speed drive (VSD) on a relevant application can achieve. -
ProSoft Technology promotes Janice Hungerford to CEO
Hungerford, the first employee of ProSoft Technology, was promoted from Managing Director of North America. -
Wireless Systems and Gas Turbine Engines
Wireless Systems and Gas Turbine Engines -
Download Your Free ISA Industrial Calibration Worksheets
Spreadsheets developed for ISA's Applying Motor Controls and Drives course offer a simple calibration tool for process industry professionals. -
Mechatrolink Membership Reaches 900 Companies
The MMA is a group of Mechatrolink product developers and users who promote the use of Mechatrolink, the most widely used motion control network in Asia. -
Free Online rolling bearing friction calculator
BEARINX-online Easy Friction helps users identify and maximise the potential for energy efficiency savings within a machine or system. -
Polk State College helps close manufacturing skills gap
Automation.com, July 2011 Mosaic, a Florida-based fertilizer producer, asked Polk State College (PSC) to create a training program. PSC worked with Rockwell Automation and RWD Technologies to develop the curriculum. -
Copalp achieves PLCopen Conformity Level ST Certification
Copalp successfully passed tests performed by the test laboratory of iƒak in Germany, for certification of a system according to PLCopen Conformity Level ST (Structured Text). -
GE controls power at eBay’s Topaz Data Center
The Quad PAC controlled switchgear was designed with a voting scheme where triple inputs are sent to the PLC system. The best of the three dictates the state of the device. -
FTPW: Methods to Improve Control System Performance
Free tech paper week: Methods to Improve Control System Performance


