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Everything you always wanted to know about slab resolvers
Automation.com, April 2012 By Zettlex This article explains what slab resolvers are; how they work; where to use them; and suggests some lower cost options. -
Manufacturing Technology Orders Continue to Rise in 2012
February U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $444.06 million according to AMT, up 9.3% from January and up 35.2% from February 2011. -
Innovation & Radical Thinking Simplify Gear Machining
Automation.com, April 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor Sandvik Coromant, DMG / Mori Seiki USA, and Siemens PLC collaborated to replace multiple machines and cutting tools with intelligent design of a new method to accomplish gear hobbing using one machine and one cutting tool. -
How to Select a System Integrator for an Industrial Automation Project
Look for an industrial systems integrator that can add value…not one that just does what you tell them. A good integrator will ask lots of questions so they fully understand your process. -
Sercos publishes Sercos III Specification Update V1.3
V1.3 specification broadens the functionality and the range of applications of the international Sercos real-time standard, while considering new trends in machine and plant construction. -
Bosch Rexroth introduces IndraMotion MTX micro Trainer software
The training software offers realistic operation and programming capabilities for milling, turning and drilling sequences, independent of any machine tool hardware. -
Resolvers, Optical Encoders and Inductive Encoders
Automation.com, March 2012 By Mark Howard, Zettlex Resolvers are good. Encoders are good. But which is the best? This article examines the strengths and weaknesses of each and offers some alternatives. -
Nanotec Electronic opens US subsidiary
Nanotec Electronic US will offer Nanotec’s Plug and Drive Servo stepper motors, BLDC motors, stepper driven linear actuators and intelligent motor controllers. -
Evansville Vanderburgh School opens Motoman Robot Laboratory
EVSC opened the Motoman Robot Laboratory at the Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center (SICTC) with eight HP3JC robots and NXC100 controllers. -
Mechatrolink Members Association Updates Web Site
The web site has improved graphics and an updated layout, making it easier to use. A new search engine on the product page provides easier access to updated technical and product information. -
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. -
AMT elects its 2012-2013 officers
This is the first board of directors to be elected following the merger of AMT and AMTDA. -
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. -
AMT and AMTDA Merge
The merged AMT will be headquartered in McLean, Va. All current employees of AMTDA will be joining AMT immediately. -
Siemens Integrates Motors Under Simotics Brand Name
Products include low-voltage induction motors, motors for motion control applications, DC motors, and high-voltage motors. -
How Do You Handle Manual Operations in Industrial Process Control?
With a requirement for manual action, slow down transitions in manual operations by use of velocity limits on the setpoints of PID and analog output blocks. -
Motion Control Market Finished Strong in 2011
Orders for motion control products jumped 17.7% in 2011, according to the Motion Control Association. -
How Do You Determine a Measurement Is Good Enough for Control?
Often measurement errors are expressed as a percent of full scale and are therefore larger in terms of percent of operating setpoint.