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Reducing Servomotor Instability
By Marcus Schick, Siemens Excessive speed controller gain causes instability in a servo system. However, lowering this gain is often not a viable option, so a systematic approach should be used to determine the best remedy of the instability. -
ASM publishes Sensors and Encoders catalog
Catalog covers rotary position sensors as well as single and dual axis inclinometers. -
CNC solution cuts stone
A custom spindle motor and CNC system from NUM helped OMAG create a five-axis machining centre that combines the functions of a former and a lathe for processing stone materials. -
Hannover Messe 2011 – More than 230,000 Visitors
Automation.com, April 2011 By Bill Lydon, Editor Hannover Messe 2011 was larger than any other in the last 10 years, with more than 230,000 visitors. More than 6,500 businesses from 65 countries came to Hannover to display their solutions. The attendance numbers represent a growth of 10 to 15 percent over the comparable 2009 event. -
Festo appoints Richard Huss CEO
Huss comes to Festo US from Bosch Rexroth, where for the past 10 years he was Vice President and General Manager. -
Manufacturing technology consumption up 138.1%
February U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $329.43 million. With a year-to-date total of $699.16 million, 2011 is up 138.1% compared with 2010. -
sercos/IP Library Released as Open Source Software
The driver software is available for download in C# source code without any license fees or usage limitations. -
Thomson announces Online Solution Center
Solution Center online interactive knowledge base answers questions on the selection, application, installation, maintenance and general use of motion components and systems. -
ODVA announces machinery initiative
ODVA launched a Machinery Initiative designed to improve the integration of machinery with the industrial manufacturing ecosystem. -
Okuma Names Jim King President and COO
Larry Schwartz moves to the position of Chief Strategy Officer and Jim King is promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer. -
Sandvik Coromant starts composite machining blog
Blog allows users to ask questions and get them answered by their peers and Sandvik Coromant’s own team of experts. -
When upgrading machinery, don’t gamble with CE Marking
By Stewart Robinson, Pilz Automation Technology. The Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC came into force at the end of 2009. While machine builders have to deal primarily with ‘scope’ and ‘conformity assessment,’ the main challenge for end users is the issue of 'upgrading' or 'interlinking' of machinery. -
China‘s PLC and PAC Market to grow
ARC predicts strong growth of the PLC and PLC-based Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) market through 2014 in China, but provides no numbers. -
B&R signs Kundinger Controls as distributor in Michigan
AchieKundinger, based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, distributes, designs, engineers, manufactures, installs, and provides ongoing service support for machine applications. -
Overly Door cuts lead time and costs with Infor ERP Syteline
By Mark Humphlett, Infor Soon after starting a continuous improvement program, Overly Door realized that its largest source of waste came from the way that it took orders and translated those orders into information that drives manufacturing — a process affecting the entire business. -
Machine Vision Standards Play Increasingly Important Role
Among the factors driving the rapid growth in the application of machine vision technology is the creation of new industry standards, according to industry leaders. -
BEI Sensors releases Position Sensor Selection Guide
The new eight page guide allows engineers to locate the ideal position sensor at a glance. Easy-to-read charts summarize the most critical specification criteria side-by-side, which allows for quick comparison and part selection. -
BVM Brunner selects Pilz for packaging machine safety solution
Following machine risk assessments, BVM Brunner decided to implement a new safety design for one of its machines, which incorporated safety solutions from Pilz. -
igus publishes cable carrier catalog
The latest edition features a completely revamped, easy-to-use layout and a number of either new or expanded product lines. -
PMMI to help OMAC grow membership and develop standards
PMMI’s support will enable OMAC’s volunteer leadership to expand its membership domestically and internationally, plus engage customer and supplier teams in further developing OMAC standards, including PackML.