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Schaeffler Linear actuators help build roof panels
Linear actuators are playing a vital role in helping Kluth, a manufacturer of roof panels, to eliminate virtually all sources of defects in its machining processes. -
Caster Concepts acquires Conveyor Concepts
Conveyor Concepts manufactures components for the conveyor industry, including conveyor rollers, drive assemblies, polyurethane wheels and related products. -
Datalogic tracks tires for Continental Tire
An STS400 reads bar-codes on tires. It replaced laser technology, which was not able to guarantee an effective read rate because of the low aspect ratio codes. -
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. -
Clear Automation adds robots to PennEngineering presses
The robotic system for the PEMSERTER Series 3000 press picks up, moves, and positions a work piece for alignment with holes where fasteners will be installed automatically by the press. -
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. -
MagneMotion to supply conveyors to Gentex Optics
The MM LITE automation system will be used to transport lenses in a fast, efficient, clean and controlled manner between the various processes in the plant. -
MHEDA Announces Board Members for 2012
Al Boston, Doug Carson and Buddy Smith have been elected to serve on MHEDA’s Board of Directors of the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association. -
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. -
Serapid appoints Dennis H. Lucas as VP and General Manager
Lucas comes to Serapid most recently from DS Technology Inc., where he served five years as President/CEO and served on the Board of Directors. -
Manufacturing Technology Orders Up 66.4% in 2011
With a year-to-date total of $5,508.81 million, 2011 was up 66.4% compared with 2010. -
Ventyx absorbs Mincom
Ventyx completed the integration of Mincom and ABB Network Control into one enterprise solutions organization. -
Rockwell Automation Product Philosophy
Automation.com, February 2012 By Bill Lydon Rockwell Automation firmly believes there are users that only want simple controllers and users that want integrated control and information products. In order to meet these requirements Rockwell has two separate product and software architectures, Connected Components and Logix. -
Intelligrated opens office in Brazil
Intelligrated and SDI Group USA announce a jointly owned and managed operation in Sao Paulo state, Brazil. -
QC Industries Introduces Online Conveyor Configuration Tool
The system allows customers to configure complete conveyor systems through an easy-to-use online interface. -
EGE releases on-line sensor product finder
Using the product finder, customers can now make a pre-selection according to medium type, medium temperature, sensor material and design, voltage supply, connection type and ATEX category. -
Omron STI publishes brochure on Can Palletizer Safety
The brochure provides an overview of the palletizer process, guarding challenges and hazard analysis, and illustrates how simplified safety control can improve safety and profitability. Requires registration to obtain brochure. -
Mechatrolink Members Association Offers Free Upgraded Membership
Mechatrolink is the most widely used motion control network in Asia, and is gaining ground in the U.S. An annual Regular Membership in MMA normally costs $1,500, but until March 31, 2012, it’s free.