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DeVry University announces DeVry Manufacturing Bootcamp
DeVry University is expanding DeVry Bootcamp to include 11 online Advanced Manufacturing Programs in collaboration with 180 Skills, an online career and technical education company for the advanced manufacturing industry -
Modified Smith Predictor-Based Cascade Control of Unstable Time Delay Processes
An improved cascade control structure with a modified Smith predictor is proposed for controlling open-loop unstable time delay processes. -
How to Overcome Challenges of PID Control and Analyzer Applications via Wireless Measurements
An enhanced PID controller simplifies tuning and improves loop stability and reliability for loops dominated by discontinuous measurement updates. -
Okuma announces completion of Dream Site 2 Japanese machine tool facility
DS2 is a self-contained start-to-finish production facility for small and medium lathes, and grinders. This is the second smart factory built at Okuma’s headquarters, following the Dream Site 1 (DS1), which was completed in May 2013. -
JTEKT Toyoda Americas announces opening of Great Lakes Technical Center
The tech center shares the 75,000 sq. ft. facility with Toyoda’s Remanufactured Products Division (RPD). Dedicated much to the repairing and remanufacturing of machines since the 1970’s, RPD will continue to specialize in returning overworked machining centers to OEM specifications. -
Design and Analysis of a Model Predictive Controller for Active Queue Management
An ISA technical paper proposes a model predictive control as a novel active queue management algorithm in dynamic computer networks. -
Automation Competency Model Helps Guide Future Technical Workforce
The Automation Competency Model has been a tool for educators and parents, industry management, and lawmakers. -
Trimet Group announces opening of Kansas office
The St. Louis, MO-based contract manufacturing and metrology company has expanded its manpower and footprint to the Wichita-area to serve manufacturers who require services from product design to quality control. -
Okuma announces case study video for CNC process simplification
The video shows how Okuma distributor Gosiger went into the control and created a GUI interface so the Moser operators don’t even see the OSP controls, or have to call up any programs at all. The app also provides safeguards so the operators can’t crash the machine tool. -
DC Servomechanism Parameter Identification: Closed-Loop Approach
Closed Loop Input Error (CLIE) approach for on-line parametric estimation of a continuous-time model of a DC servomechanism functioning in closed loop. -
Rockwell Automation to showcase smart packaging, recognize Best Future Machines at interpack 2017
At interpack 2017, May 4 to 10 in Düsseldorf, Germany, visitors to the Rockwell Automation stand (hall 6/stand A61) will see the next generation of smart solutions that can help manufacturers build systems to support these demands. -
EMO Hannover 2017 aims to become a trend forum for production technology
From 18 to 23 September 2017, international manufacturers of production technology will be spotlighting “Connecting systems for intelligent production” at the EMO Hannover 2017. -
VDW works to revise machine tool safety standards
The intention is to present a harmonized standard on the VDW’s “Safety Day” at the EMO Hannover on 19 September 2017. -
The Autonomous Workplace: Robotics Developers Focus on Safety
The “Automation Age” is the most influential period of technological advancement since the invention of the steam engine. -
Siemens announces launch of Lifelong Educational Advantage Program
The effort is designed to give high school and technical school graduates a basic-to-advanced machine tool knowledge that will benefit them in future careers as CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machinists. -
item North America announces name change to MB Kit Systems
MB Kit Systems designs and constructs extruded aluminum mechanical solutions, including linear actuators, material handling systems, machine bases and safety hard guarding, for a wide range of industrial applications in the United States and globally. -
Proto Labs launches insert molding service
Insert molding is the process of overmolding thermoplastic material around a preformed component (an insert) to create a finished part that incorporates multiple materials. This capability can produce 25 to 10,000-plus insert-molded parts in 15 days -
Atlas Technologies announces installation of HAAS vertical machining center to Michigan facility
The HAAS VMC is an addition to the 51,000 sq. ft. of in-house manufacturing space that currently provides Custom Welding & Fabrication alongside Contract Manufacturing Services. -
AutoQuiz: What is the Operating Principle of an AC Motor?
An AC motor consists of a rotor (rotating portion) with a laminated iron core containing copper bars in the slots. -
IntervalZero to highlight vision-controlled motion for collaborative robots at TAIROS 2016
IntervalZero, a solution for transforming Windows into a real-time operating system (RTOS), will be showcasing its innovative RTX64 solution and the KINGSTAR platform for PC-based motion control and machine vision at the Taiwan Automation Intelligence and Robot Show (TAIROS) in Taipei, Taiwan from August 31 – September 3, 2016.
