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HSE issues guidance on safety of hand-fed platen presses
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is urging users of hand-fed platen (die cutting) machines in the UK to follow revised operating and safeguarding guidance in order to reduce the risk of serious crush injuries and even death. -
Okuma adds Constant CARE troubleshooting to its machines
Constant CARE allows the machine, with the push of a button, to connect via the internet to an Okuma service professional. -
Okuma creates Technology Group
The Technology Group allows an increased emphasis on the THINC-OSP control, the formation of Technology Partnerships and the use of the Partners in THINC and Okuma Tech Center facilities. -
Custom versus Standard Sensors
By Mark Howard, Zettlex The pros & cons of custom versus standard position sensors and why new technology is changing the rules. Includes an explanation of "bespoke" for U.S. engineers. -
Manufacturing technology consumption up 82.7%
With a year-to-date U.S. manufacturing technology consumption total of $2,792.58 million, 2010 is up 82.7% compared with 2009. These numbers are based on the totals of actual data reported by companies participating in the USMTC program. -
Zero-Max publishes Drives Brochure
The brochure contains new product models, new technical application data, drawings, and photos of Adjustable Speed Drives, Right Angle Gear Drives, and Linear Actuators. -
SERCOS celebrates 25th Anniversary
As a universal and open automation bus, SERCOS combines powerful motion and logic applications with current safety concepts and a broad range of peripherals. -
Molded-On Cordsets: A Cost-Effective, Convenient Solution for Power Distribution
By Jay Bartsias, TURCK NFPA 79 code permits the use of molded-on cordsets—including quick-disconnect connectors and rugged cable for exposed-run installations—for powering motors, pumps and other machinery. Here’s how to apply them instead of using hard wiring. -
Laser Design becomes Reseller of Renishaw Products
Laser Design will resell Renishaw multi-axis motorized and manual heads and touch-trigger measurement probe systems for CMMs. -
Manufacturing technology consumption up 83.2%
With a year-to-date total of $2,477.06 million, 2010 is up 83.2% compared with 2009. -
49% of manufacturing plan to increase hiring in next six months
Senior management at U.S. manufacturing companies is once again optimistic, according to a Grant Thornton November survey. -
Machine Safeguarding Trounced in Global Recession
ARC says the worldwide market for Machine Safeguarding Solutions declined in 2009, but a strong rebound has begun in the second half of 2010. -
WIB Releases Comprehensive Cyber Security Standard
The international standard outlines a set of specific requirements focusing on cyber security best practices for suppliers of industrial automation and control systems. -
September manufacturing technology consumption up 66.1%
September U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $399.76 million, according to AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association and AMT, The Association For Manufacturing Technology. -
National Manufacturing survey finds weak job market
A Grant Thornton survey says only 18% of manufacturers plan to increase hiring in the next six months, while 22% plan to decrease hiring. -
NAG Library available for Robotics and Automation Engineers
The NAG Library for .NET provides the algorithms in areas such as optimization, curve and surface fitting, FFTs, interpolation, linear algebra, wavelet transforms, etc. -
Poka-Yoke, the Art of Mistake-Proofing Podcast
Lean manufacturing podcast episode "Poka-Yoke, the Art of Mistake-Proofing" discusses how to apply tools or techniques that help people avoid making mistakes. -
Siemens to supply PLM Software to Chinese Machine Tool Company
JIERMT will use a series of solutions from Siemens PLM Software, including NX (CAD/CAM/CAE), Teamcenter PLM, and Solid Edge CAD software. -
ARC says Motion Control Market Growth Will Resume
Automation suppliers closed the books on a disappointing 2009, and for the near term, at least, suppliers expect the challenging business environment to continue. -
Excel Gear releases Excel-lent gear/gearbox optimization software
The key calculations performed are the AGMA power rating and load calculations, including bending strength geometry factor (J) and pitting resistance geometry factors (I).