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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. -
Precision Geared Product Shipment Growth Falls
The Eurozone economy and China’s decelerating economic growth will lead to a decline in precision geared product shipments in 2013. -
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. -
How to Maximize Loop Coordination and Optimization
Employ setpoint filters, velocity limits and external-reset feedback to meet the process control objectives at your plant or facility. -
Motion Control Shipments Up 2.3% in 2012
For the first nine months of 2012, motion control product shipments are up 2.3% over the same period in 2011, according to the Motion Control Association (MCA). -
Worldwide CNC Market Returns Big
After the market suffered as a result of the financial crisis, culminating in a trough in 2009, the market rebounded to exceed its previous peak of over $6 billion in 2008. -
Compass builds Robotic Deburring System for Fairfield
The automated gear deburring system drastically simplifies the deburring process by giving Fairfield the capability to automatically deburr a wide range of gears safely and efficiently. -
A Guide to the Selection of Linear Actuators for positioning systems
By Mike Hughes, Schaeffler Specifying linear motion systems isn’t the black art many engineers think it is. Here are some useful tips on how to select suitable linear actuators for single and multi-axis positioning systems. -
How to Eliminate Split Range Oscillations in Process Control
Use precise valves, scheduled tuning, external-reset feedback, directional rate setpoint limits, and an enhanced PID to stop split range oscillations. -
FANUC Marks 35 years in the Americas
In 1977, FANUC USA was founded with headquarters originally in Elk Grove Village, IL, to provide service & support for imported machine tools. -
U.S. manufacturing technology orders up 5.6% over 2011
September 2012 U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $667.47 million, up 40.7% from August and up 13.4% from September 2011. -
GAMBICA updates installation guide for power drive systems
The 4th Edition of the Technical Guide has updates on power drive systems including the drive, motor and load, together with cabling, site considerations, circuit protection, earthing and harmonics. -
How to Select the Right Positioning Sensor
By Turck White paper provides an in-depth explanation of how sensors using resistance inductance capacitance (RLC) technology enhance position sensing in industrial applications. -
U.S. manufacturing technology orders up 4.1% over 2011
With a year-to-date total of $3,606.56 million, 2012 is up 4.1% compared with 2011. -
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.