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Copper Mine Optimizes Water Recovery with Honeywell Wireless
Codelco needed to optimize the water recovery process of the thickener pools at its Norte mine in Chile. It used wireless to connect field devices in the mine to its PLCs and control system. -
Podcast describes Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture solutions
The podcast highlights the top 10 products showcased in the Integrated Architecture booth at the Rockwell Automation Fair. -
National Manufacturing survey finds weak job market
A Grant Thornton survey says only 18% of manufacturers plan to increase hiring in the next six months, while 22% plan to decrease hiring. -
Rockwell Automation adds Options for Critical Control Applications
Options include redundant I/O, alarm and event server redundancy, network resiliency and faster controller cross-loading. -
Opto 22 updates its website
Enhancements include a SNAP PAC Configurator that allows users to design and build a complete SNAP PAC System—I/O processor, mounting rack, and modules. -
NAG Library available for Robotics and Automation Engineers
The NAG Library for .NET provides the algorithms in areas such as optimization, curve and surface fitting, FFTs, interpolation, linear algebra, wavelet transforms, etc. -
ISA Publishes Control Loop Foundation—Batch and Continuous Processes
In this in-depth book, the authors address the concepts and terminology that are needed to work in the field of process control. -
Poka-Yoke, the Art of Mistake-Proofing Podcast
Lean manufacturing podcast episode "Poka-Yoke, the Art of Mistake-Proofing" discusses how to apply tools or techniques that help people avoid making mistakes. -
NovaTech selects COPALP’s STRATON for IEC61131-3 programming
NovaTech will use STRATON to provide an IEC61131-3 environment on its OrionLX Automation Platform. -
ARC says ABB is leading DCS vendor
According to ARC, the DCS (distributed control system) market suffered more than anticipated in 2009; however, ABB increased its worldwide market share in 2009. -
Siemens to supply PLM Software to Chinese Machine Tool Company
JIERMT will use a series of solutions from Siemens PLM Software, including NX (CAD/CAM/CAE), Teamcenter PLM, and Solid Edge CAD software. -
ARC says Motion Control Market Growth Will Resume
Automation suppliers closed the books on a disappointing 2009, and for the near term, at least, suppliers expect the challenging business environment to continue. -
Excel Gear releases Excel-lent gear/gearbox optimization software
The key calculations performed are the AGMA power rating and load calculations, including bending strength geometry factor (J) and pitting resistance geometry factors (I). -
ISaGRAF signs rep in Germany
Marc Schoeters will act as ISaGRAF Northern European Business Development Manager. -
Exlar updates motion control products Website
Website provides easy access to information on the company’s motoin control products, as well as technical information, industry and application descriptions, and contact information. -
Manufacturing technology consumption up 62.4% in 2010
August U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $246.42 million, according to AMT. -
ARC says CNC market bombed
The CNC market came to a dramatic halt in the last quarter of 2008 as a result of the global financial crisis, the bankrupt automotive sector, and collapse of oil prices. -
Innovasic supplies Ethernet chip for Advantech's PACs
Innovasic's System on a Chip solution enables integration of EtherNet/IP in APAX-5000 series PACs. -
Design software helps drill spindle exceed 400,000 rpm
Opera motor design software package is helping Air Bearings extend the speed of spindle motors beyond 400,000 RPM. -
AMT appoints Edward Turley controls department manager
Turley will be responsible for managing the Controls Engineering Department including management of hardware & software design and all field support activities.
