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By recording when an engine enters or leaves a test or work cell Cummins can see how quickly an engine moves through the testing process and identify any differences between engine types and options.

igus is giving away free cable carrier and continuous-flex cable samples.

The impact of global recession on the industry is likely to restrain the extent of wireless investments in the short-term future.

Orders decreased 19 percent in the fourth quarter but full-year EBIT nevertheless reached a record $4.6 billion.

The system will include five pick modules, multiple slapper lines, a turnkey conveyor system, UniSort XV sliding shoe sorter, and 30,000 feet of conveyor.

Survey shows most Americans believe highly automated factories are important to economic growth. The majority support a stimulus package to modernize U.S. factories.

Brochure contains information about flexible chain styles and widths; profiles and guides for unique layouts; drives and gearmotors for lower energy usage; and other conveyor components.

GE Fanuc announced that its hardware and software products enable OMAC Make2Pack standards to support multiple vendor platforms for applications in both new and existing equipment.

March 8-11, 2009 Indianapolis, Indiana University of Industrial Distribution is a concentrated educational conference focused on the unique needs of the industrial wholesale distribution industry.

Frost & Sullivan says the wireless market in food and beverage industry is expected to grow at low levels over the next two years. The conservative nature of the industry is a major restraint for adoption.

The INTERKAMA+ tradeshow at HANNOVER MESSE 2009 is gearing up to make a contribution of global significance in this area via its "Energy Efficiency in Industrial Processes" display.

Automation includes Siemens Sinumerik 840D powerline for the CNC control, 160 NC machines, 18 robots, Profibus, PLCs, HMIs and industrial PCs.

Legal disputes have prevented exiderdome from being transferred from a barge to land for the second half of its U.S. tour.

Automated storage and retrieval systems can help supply chain automation organizations impact their lean manufacturing or distribution initiatives.

Serapid supplied a mechanical linear actuator for a guided carriage transporting 6000 pounds of nuclear waste.

Running along an Integral V track, the drill rig can move more precisely and excel in the dusty environment while using fewer mounting components.

By Rick Zabel, Publisher Automation Insights Network is a select group of controls and automation professionals who agree to help us cover news, emerging trends and technologies on various automation topics. Every two months, we will ask people in the Network to share their observations, knowledge and expertise with us. We take that information, distill it, and pass it on to our reporters and editors for use in future stories.

Brian Stewart was promoted to Executive Vice President & COO and Jonathan Ball was promoted to Corporate Advisor.

The last Webb retires from Jervis B. Webb Company. Ryuichi Kitaguchi takes over as CEO.

Webb will supply four SmartCart AGC Automatic Guided Carts to Western Container’s new facility in Fife, Wash.