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NUM CNC controls laser cutting machine
Using CNC hardware and software from NUM, Favor Laser in Taiwan developed a high precision laser cutter that is capable of producing very small or very large parts from sheet metal. -
Direct-drive Torque Motor Market is growing
IMS Research says the global market for direct drive torque motor modules has grown from $98 million in 2008 to $195 million in 2012 and will grow to nearly $300 million in 2016. -
A simple method to find a robust output feedback controller by random search approach
A simple method to find a robust output feedback controller by random search approach -
Makino Announces Online Seminars for machine tools
Topics of focus include a variety of new technologies and processing techniques for improved speed, accuracy and quality in die/mold and job-shop environments. -
Okuma Appoints Mosheen Hatia Managing Director for Latin America
Hatia previously served as Director General for Voith, GL&V, Metso and ITT/Xylem. -
Rexroth IndraMotion MTX CNC certified for sercos
IndraMotion MTX performance CNC, using the CML 65 controller, was certified as a product that conforms to the Ethernet standard sercos. -
Fives acquires MAG Americas
This acquisition encompasses several business units: Giddings & Lewis, Cincinnati and Forest-Liné, specializing in composite processing and large metal cutting machines, as well as a unit dedicated to aftermarket services. -
Modified Smith predictor design for periodic disturbance rejection
Modified Smith predictor design for periodic disturbance rejection -
Biglia uses Siemens controllers in Quattro turning centers
Biglia's multi-functional turning centers of the 'Quattro' series use the Sinumerik 840D sl CNC. -
Automation Imperative - Core Business Function
by Bill Lydon, Editor The success factors in manufacturing are changing - making it imperative that all size companies use automation as a strategic tool to compete. Companies large and small can cost-effectively implement automation systems ranging from robots to full-scale enterprise integration. -
Heidenhain offers Interactive CNC Training Online
Training is intended for those interested in CNC qualification, as well as students and teachers who are interested in obtaining expert materials on CNC programming and machine operation. -
U.S. manufacturing technology orders: Best year since 1996
December U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $499.43 million according to AMT, the highest order total in 13 years. -
How to Improve Setpoints in Industrial Processes
Setpoints in industrial automation and manufacturing processes can be improved by achieving a higher level of control and knowledge. -
Art to Part Manufacturing Shift
Automation.com, January 2013 By Bill Lydon, Editor Art to Part has been a vision since the 1970's to have a holistic computer aided product design to manufacturing process. The technology is available today, but manufacturers also need to make organizational changes to fully leverage it. -
LUDECA updates "Laser Align" mobile app
The application now has an interactive Tolerance Table, where the user can input his own machine RPM and the app will kick back the respective Alignment Tolerances. -
Siemens Serves Users by Adding EtherNet/IP
Automation.com, January 2013 By Bill Lydon, Editor The addition of an EtherNet/IP stack to the Siemens Sinamics drives offers another option and makes life easier for users and machine builders. The Sinamics S120 drive products now support Profibus DP, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and Ethernet TCP/IP. -
Tofino Security Appliance Thwarts Cyber Attacks
By Bill Lydon, Editor The Tofino Security Appliance and its management software withstood a variety of sophisticated reverse engineering attacks conducted by Digital Bond, the world's most respected sources for control system security research. -
U.S. manufacturing technology orders up 4.8% from 2011
According to AMT, October and November were down, but with a year-to-date total of $5,212.17 million, 2012 was up 4.8% compared with 2011. -
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. -
PLCopen publishes safety spec for presses
The document contains a general overview of the implementation of safety around presses, coupled to twelve function blocks.
