System Integration Channel
Multipurpose 6-axis robot
The IRB 120T by ABB Robotics is designed to have faster cycle speed than the IRB 120 and is designed for pick and place applications that require extensive reorientation. » more
Information Control Channel
System design and programming software helps integrate hardware: 25th anniversary
National Instruments LabVIEW 2011 delivers new levels of productivity, hardware integration, new engineering-specific software libraries, and ability to interact with nearly any hardware device or... » more
Process Control Channel
Lessons learned, success in simulation
A firsthand review of a successful operator training simulator program, with some thoughts for avoiding bumps if you try the same approach. » more
Machine Control Channel
HANNOVER MESSE: Extended transport drive system
Beckhoff's XTS drive system combines rotary and linear systems for mechanical engineers. » more
Machine vision: Focus on design
A well-designed machine vision system enables manufacturers to improve product quality, enhance process control, and increase manufacturing efficiency while lowering the total cost of ownership. A... » more
Sustainable Engineering Channel
VW becomes a U.S. manufacturer
$1 billion Chattanooga facility to produce Passat, deliver 12,000 jobs to region » more
Manufacturing IT Channel
Tutorials Channel
Firestopping exposed wires and cables
An “almost perfect” firestopping system isn’t good enough when a fire starts in a building. There are several reasons for providing firestopping for wires and cables. It may be a requirement of the... » more
Product Research Channel
Plant Safety and Security Channel
Technology Update: Low-power solenoid valves
For point-to-point and bus-based configurations, new low-power solenoid valves offer economies for PLCs, DCSs, and other control devices and use of easier, less expensive, smaller gage wiring. They... » more
Ethernet products receive hazardous location certification
AvaLAN's AW900xTR and AW2400xTR outdoor wireless Ethernet modules received the certification, allowing them to be used in the oil and gas markets. » more
Multipurpose 6-axis robot The IRB 120T by ABB Robotics is designed to have faster cycle speed than the IRB 120 and is designed for pick and place applications that require extensive reorientation. » more
Terepac, Rockwell Automation to deliver micro circuits, support Internet of Things
Rockwell Automation boosts Terepac micro circuit production for Internet-enabling small devices. » more
Rockwell Automation boosts Terepac micro circuit production for Internet-enabling small devices. » more
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Information Control Channel
System design and programming software helps integrate hardware: 25th anniversaryNational Instruments LabVIEW 2011 delivers new levels of productivity, hardware integration, new engineering-specific software libraries, and ability to interact with nearly any hardware device or... » more
Analysis software allows tuning in the frequency domain
Frequency Analysis Software from Galil Motion Control allows tuning of servo control systems in the frequency domain, often preferred for systems with resonances or when the design engineer is... » more
Frequency Analysis Software from Galil Motion Control allows tuning of servo control systems in the frequency domain, often preferred for systems with resonances or when the design engineer is... » more
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Process Control Channel
Safety manager field device unit
The field device unit is designed for plants that need to quickly implement integrated safety measures because of stringent safety regulations and compliance standards. » more
The field device unit is designed for plants that need to quickly implement integrated safety measures because of stringent safety regulations and compliance standards. » more
Lessons learned, success in simulationA firsthand review of a successful operator training simulator program, with some thoughts for avoiding bumps if you try the same approach. » more
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Machine Control Channel
HANNOVER MESSE: Extended transport drive systemBeckhoff's XTS drive system combines rotary and linear systems for mechanical engineers. » more
Machine vision: Focus on designA well-designed machine vision system enables manufacturers to improve product quality, enhance process control, and increase manufacturing efficiency while lowering the total cost of ownership. A... » more
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Sustainable Engineering Channel
VW becomes a U.S. manufacturer$1 billion Chattanooga facility to produce Passat, deliver 12,000 jobs to region » more
Energy measurement SoC provides higher-level management of AC/DC power supplies
Complete energy measurement SoC from Maxim Integrated Products released as companies seek to meet new EPA/Energy Star mandates for greater energy efficiency. » more
Complete energy measurement SoC from Maxim Integrated Products released as companies seek to meet new EPA/Energy Star mandates for greater energy efficiency. » more
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Manufacturing IT Channel
PLC programming software now free
AutomationDirect cuts cost of its WinPLC programming software from $695. » more
AutomationDirect cuts cost of its WinPLC programming software from $695. » more
Honeywell applies virtualization technology to Experion process control system
Virtualization can reduce total cost of Experion ownership by 30%. » more
Virtualization can reduce total cost of Experion ownership by 30%. » more
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Tutorials Channel
Firestopping exposed wires and cablesAn “almost perfect” firestopping system isn’t good enough when a fire starts in a building. There are several reasons for providing firestopping for wires and cables. It may be a requirement of the... » more
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Product Research Channel
Plant Safety and Security Channel
Technology Update: Low-power solenoid valvesFor point-to-point and bus-based configurations, new low-power solenoid valves offer economies for PLCs, DCSs, and other control devices and use of easier, less expensive, smaller gage wiring. They... » more
Ethernet products receive hazardous location certificationAvaLAN's AW900xTR and AW2400xTR outdoor wireless Ethernet modules received the certification, allowing them to be used in the oil and gas markets. » more
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