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IFR to host Robotics Automation Round Table at AUTOMATE
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) will host an exclusive press event for editors - CEO Round Table Discussion - at AUTOMATE in Chicago on 22 January 2013. -
Standard-Knapp Packs up Jim Beam
Beam Global Spirits & Wine has three 939s Versatron Case packers handling bottles of cordials at a plant in Cincinnati, OH, running at 25-30 cases per minute. -
OMAC simplifies PackML
Based on initial experiences using the PackML standard, OMAC clarified and simplified ISA TR88.00.02 language. -
STICorp and SlimSoft to merge
STICorp has brewing expertise and SlimSoft provides packaging solutions. -
U.S. manufacturing technology orders up 5.3% over 2011
AMT says with a year-to-date total of $4,753.68 million, 2012 is up 5.3% compared with 2011. -
J. Schmalz releases VEE Robot Gripper design software
VEE software allows end effectors to be configured online in just a few minutes. -
U.S. Packaging Machinery Shipments Jump 19% in 2011
PMMI’s research shows total consumption in the United States climbing by 23 percent to US$8.8 billion. -
Automation profession outperforms economy
InTech, October 2012 By Rick Zabel While job satisfaction remains high (79.9%), this year’s survey indicates salaries are on the rise—up a respectable 4.4% over last year. This rise is indicative of the noticeable increase in the demand for qualified automation professionals. -
All-Fill uses Tolomatic electric actuators for container-lifting
While the original pneumatic actuator worked well once set up, adjusting its force and speed to accommodate a different size container was complicated. -
Nordson ASYMTEK expands distribution network in Poland
Scanditron will provide sales and service in this region for Nordson ASYMTEK's conformal coating, jetting, and dispensing equipment and systems. -
Integrated operator terminal and PLC sales to grow
IMS Research projects world sales revenue of operator terminals with embedded PLC hardware will rise from $99 million in 2011, to approximately $148million in 2016; a CAGR of about 9 percent. -
Kollmorgen publishes Packaging Solutions brochure
The brochure reviews quantifiable results delivered in pharmaceutical, high-performance cutting, converting, form/fill/seal and food and beverage packaging applications. -
Automating a Donut Packaging and Labeling Line
By John Armstrong, Mel-O-Cream Donuts Mel-O-Cream used a PLC, VFD, HMI and Ethernet communications equipment from AutomationDirect to automate a donut packaging and labeling line that processes more than 40 different products. -
IMS says Industrial Automation will Grow to $159.8 Billion in 2012
The global industrial automation market is predicted to reach more than $200 billion by 2015. -
Mitsubishi Electric Automation creates Packaging Website
The site identifies common packaging challenges and how Mitsubishi Electric solutions are designed to overcome them. -
Machine Vision Market Grew 5% in North America in 2011
Sales of machine vision components and systems in North America climbed five percent in 2011 to nearly $1.9 billion, according to AIA. -
WAGO Expands Free A-B Add-On Instruction Software Suite
Enhancements include support for WAGO’s Frequency Counter Module, 2-channel and 4-Channel 0-20mA Input Modules, as well as 2-channel 0–10V DC Output Module. -
WITTENSTEIN announces Motor-to-Gearbox Online Configurator
The tool combines technical criteria in gearbox selection-for designers who know their application requirements-and finishes with CAD and technical data options. -
Rockwell Automation's Lower Cost, Higher Power 5370 CompactLogix Controllers
Automation.com, February 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor At Automation Fair 2011, Rockwell Automation released the new 5730 line of CompactLogix controllers. These controllers allow users and machine builders to get the power of the Logix architecture for smaller applications. Here's an overview of the new line. -
Digital Factory Superstructure Emerging with OPC UA
Automation.com, February 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor OPC UA is emerging as a fundamental technology for implementing Digital Factory concepts to increase production efficiency. The concept was reinforced at the ARC Forum in a session titled, Transforming Manufacturing with OPC UA: From Embedded to the Enterprise.