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  • Finesse Solutions joins MatrikonOPC Global Partner Network

    Finesse Solutions is a maker of solutions for managing complex bio-process applications in the life sciences industry.
    By: MatrikonOPC
    19 April, 2012 | 2 minutes
  • ExperTune introduces Virtual Classroom for PID Training

    The interactive training is provided by a live instructor, and includes hands-on practice using ExperTune’s “Virtual Classroom.”
    By: ExperTune Inc
    18 April, 2012 | 1 minutes
  • Kepware signs distributor in Italy

    EFA Automazione will resell KEPServerEX and supporting products LinkMaster, RedundancyMaster and ClientAce.
    By: Kepware
    17 April, 2012 | 2 minutes
  • Creating value added with Condition-based maintenance

    Automation.com, April 2012 By Josef Schindler, Siemens Industry Describes how the Simatic Maintenance Station offers support for condition-based maintenance through plant-wide diagnostics in both continuous and discrete automated production processes.
    By: SIEMENS, SIEMENS
    11 April, 2012 | 4 minutes
  • Ford Powertrain Standardizes on PROFINET

    Automation.com, April 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor Ford's Powertrain Group has taken a complete systems approach to automation, driven by goals to improve operations, efficiency and flexibility. PROFINET has been an enabler for Ford's manufacturing architecture and became one of the tools used to achieve their goals.
    03 April, 2012 | 4 minutes
  • 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.
    28 March, 2012 | 2 minutes
  • Sercos Robotic Band

    The Sercos robotic guitar is played by a system that interprets MIDI files using an MLP industrial control from Bosch Rexroth and bus terminals from Phoenix Contact to actuate a group of lifting solenoids via Sercos commands.
    27 March, 2012 | 1 minute
  • EtherNet/IP accepted as national standards in China and Korea

    The National Development and Reform Commission of the People’s Republic of China and the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards adopted EtherNet/IP.
    26 March, 2012 | 2 minutes
  • BASF Benefits from Fast Implementation and Reduced Maintenance Costs

    Automation.com, March 2012 By Rockwell Automation Rockwell installed three ControlLogix PACs, FactoryTalk, and a 100Mbit network with two Stratix 8000 switches to replace five old PLCs and ControlNet at a BASF shipping facility in Germany.
    25 March, 2012 | 6 minutes
  • Bachmann Electronic acquires Certec

    Since its founding in 2005 Certec has specialized in the development of state-of-the-art web HMI and SCADA systems.
    By: Bachmann electronic Corp.
    21 March, 2012 | 2 minutes
  • Creating Value in a Hyper‐connected World

    Automation.com, March 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor Tom Koulopoulos discusses innovation, big data, connections and collaboration at the recent PROFINET Executive Forum. If we open our minds and use data, connections and collaboration, we create a recipe for intelligence (success).
    16 March, 2012 | 4 minutes
  • Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz study energy savings potential with PROFIenergy

    Automation.com, March 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor An energy savings study at Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz plants based on the use of PROFIenergy of PROFINET showed potential savings per work cell of 5,700 euro and 33.250 kg of CO2 emissions per year.
    15 March, 2012 | 4 minutes
  • Performance Art and Automation Converge with EtherCAT

    Automation.com, March 2012 Flying by Foy specializes in sophisticated automation for performer flying effects. An EtherCAT-enabled Pegasus Automation System propels performers to soaring new heights.
    09 March, 2012 | 8 minutes
  • Check Weigher Serves Food Production Lines

    Automation.com, March 2012 Friesen’s increases check weigher system speed by 31% and reduces downtime by 22% using open PC- and EtherCAT-based controls
    09 March, 2012 | 6 minutes
  • EtherCAT now a Korean National Standard

    EtherCAT was accepted as a Korean Industrial Standard (KS) by the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards.
    09 March, 2012 | 1 minute
  • Semiconductor Industry Goes EtherCAT

    The EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) Semi Technical Working Group (TWG) is standardizing EtherCAT usage in manufacturing equipment for chips, displays and solar panels.
    09 March, 2012 | 1 minutes
  • Texas Instruments EtherCAT Microprocessor now available

    The Texas Instruments Sitara microprocessor with EtherCAT slave interface announced in April 2011 is now available with a Beckhoff protocol stack.
    09 March, 2012 | 1 minutes
  • WAGO announces YouTube Channel

    YouTube channel features 30+ videos that cover a broad spectrum of content for both new and experienced viewers.
    07 March, 2012 | 1 minute
  • Manufacturing Innovation discussed at PROFINET Executive Leadership Forum

    Automation.com, March 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor PI North America, Siemens, and GE Intelligent Platforms hosted the recent PROFINET Executive Leadership Forum. The invitation-only event brought together users to share experiences, best practices and illustrate the value of PROFINET in manufacturing.
    05 March, 2012 | 6 minutes
  • ABB to control paper mill in South Africa

    ABB will supply switchgear, MCCs, Profibus instrumentation, drives and an 800xA control system to Sappi Southern Africa.
    By: ABB
    01 March, 2012 | 1 minutes
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