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Smart motor controller
Allen-Bradley SMC-50 smart motor controller from Rockwell Automation provides advanced monitoring and protection for OEM users and is rated at 200 V-690 V AC and is designed for normal-duty... » more
Robots vs. jobs: Jobs win
Think Again: Smart applications of automation and robotics save and create jobs. Proposed Institutes for Manufacturing Innovation could advance manufacturing more quickly. » more
Compact AC drive profit margins down in 2012 but forecast to improve
Due to intense competition and the penetration of new lower cost compact drives, profit margins declined in 2012. » more
Timers and monitors get new housing for rugged applications
ABB has added a new housing for its time, measuring, and monitoring relays. The housing comes in double-chamber cage connection and push-in terminals for rugged applications. » more
Configurable router and security appliance
The GarrettCom Magnum 10RX by Belden is designed for industrial applications and supports mixed TCP/IP and legacy protocols and comes with up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports. » more
PMI Index jumps to nine-month high
Manufacturing growth shows an across-the-board increase in January » more
Universal Robots collaborate outside enclosures
Since Universal Robots launched in North America in September 2012, the user-friendly, lightweight robot arms from Denmark have been met with overwhelming interest from distributors and customers,... » more
Next-generation control engineer advice
The next-generation workforce: Are young automation and control engineers hard to find? If so, what can be done about it? What are they talking about at the LinkedIn Automation & Control Engineering... » more
System integrators worldwide expect revenue growth in 2013
More manufacturers will look to experts like CSIA members for help in managing risk and automating their industrial equipment and systems. » more
Robotics: Higher speeds, more power, programming advances
Yaskawa Motoman high-speed robots, gateway that allows PLC programming and open programming support, two-arm robots, multi-language support, career fair, and expansion among Automate 2013... » more
Autonomous indoor vehicle requires no facility modifications
Adept Lynx Autonomous Indoor Vehicle (AIV) is a new category of material handling automation, requiring no facility changes, saving up to 15% in deployment, the company said at the Automate and... » more
Two robots are better than one for nimble welding applications
ABB Robotics combined its IRB 660 and IRB 140 robots, creating an IRB 800 robot with 10 axes of movement for robotic welding and other highly nimble applications. » more
Data integration is key for overall equipment effectiveness ratings
One interface is better than multiple query tools to see data from all configured data sources to improve OEE ratings. » more
Thermoset jacket for industrial cables
The HaloarrestXLink LSZH Thermoset Jacket by Belden are designed and approved for installations and applications that require oil, abrasion, oxidation, and acid resistance. » more
Software calculation program
ARCAD's Short Circuit Analysis calculates and considers electrical parameters for supply as well as distribution for electric power systems. » more
Making power more efficiently
Improving control of feedwater heaters improves heat transfer and reduces operating cost. » more
Online thermowell calculation tool
Emerson Process Management launches free online thermowell design calculator that incorporates the new ASME PTC 19.3 standard. » more
ROS Industrial aims to open, unify advanced robotic programming
Video: Multiple robots can be operated within one open-source programming environment, explains Shaun M. Edwards, senior research engineer, robotics and automation engineering section, Southwest... » more
Open architecture digital PMSM servodrive control
Milling machine axis control system uses real-time open architecture and digital permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) control, based on a high-performance PXI platform. Updated with reader... » more
Deutsche Messe to add power transmission show at IMTS in 2014
MDA North America to build on success of IANA debut in 2012 » more
Ethernet communication module for control devices, inverters
Decentralized frequency inverters 8400 protec and motec and central inverter 8400 TopLine drives by Lenze now available with optional high-speed EtherNet/IP fieldbus interface. » more
High power industrial Ethernet switch
Advantech EKI-2726FHPI is designed for industrial applications, can do PoE+, and is DIN-rail mountable. » more
Smart motor controllerAllen-Bradley SMC-50 smart motor controller from Rockwell Automation provides advanced monitoring and protection for OEM users and is rated at 200 V-690 V AC and is designed for normal-duty... » more
Benchmark your manufacturing performance
Manufacturing leaders need to provide and deliver effective procedures and improvement programs that will allow workers to meet the demands of a global environment. » more
Manufacturing leaders need to provide and deliver effective procedures and improvement programs that will allow workers to meet the demands of a global environment. » more
Robots vs. jobs: Jobs winThink Again: Smart applications of automation and robotics save and create jobs. Proposed Institutes for Manufacturing Innovation could advance manufacturing more quickly. » more
Compact AC drive profit margins down in 2012 but forecast to improveDue to intense competition and the penetration of new lower cost compact drives, profit margins declined in 2012. » more
Timers and monitors get new housing for rugged applicationsABB has added a new housing for its time, measuring, and monitoring relays. The housing comes in double-chamber cage connection and push-in terminals for rugged applications. » more
Configurable router and security applianceThe GarrettCom Magnum 10RX by Belden is designed for industrial applications and supports mixed TCP/IP and legacy protocols and comes with up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports. » more
Digital clamp meters recalled
Fluke Corporation is voluntarily recalling certain Digital Clamp Meters that were manufactured between Sept. 1, 2010 and Oct. 31, 2012. » more
Fluke Corporation is voluntarily recalling certain Digital Clamp Meters that were manufactured between Sept. 1, 2010 and Oct. 31, 2012. » more
PMI Index jumps to nine-month highManufacturing growth shows an across-the-board increase in January » more
Universal Robots collaborate outside enclosuresSince Universal Robots launched in North America in September 2012, the user-friendly, lightweight robot arms from Denmark have been met with overwhelming interest from distributors and customers,... » more
Next-generation control engineer adviceThe next-generation workforce: Are young automation and control engineers hard to find? If so, what can be done about it? What are they talking about at the LinkedIn Automation & Control Engineering... » more
System integrators worldwide expect revenue growth in 2013More manufacturers will look to experts like CSIA members for help in managing risk and automating their industrial equipment and systems. » more
Robotics: Higher speeds, more power, programming advancesYaskawa Motoman high-speed robots, gateway that allows PLC programming and open programming support, two-arm robots, multi-language support, career fair, and expansion among Automate 2013... » more
Autonomous indoor vehicle requires no facility modificationsAdept Lynx Autonomous Indoor Vehicle (AIV) is a new category of material handling automation, requiring no facility changes, saving up to 15% in deployment, the company said at the Automate and... » more
Two robots are better than one for nimble welding applicationsABB Robotics combined its IRB 660 and IRB 140 robots, creating an IRB 800 robot with 10 axes of movement for robotic welding and other highly nimble applications. » more
Data integration is key for overall equipment effectiveness ratingsOne interface is better than multiple query tools to see data from all configured data sources to improve OEE ratings. » more
Thermoset jacket for industrial cablesThe HaloarrestXLink LSZH Thermoset Jacket by Belden are designed and approved for installations and applications that require oil, abrasion, oxidation, and acid resistance. » more
Software calculation programARCAD's Short Circuit Analysis calculates and considers electrical parameters for supply as well as distribution for electric power systems. » more
Making power more efficientlyImproving control of feedwater heaters improves heat transfer and reduces operating cost. » more
Online thermowell calculation toolEmerson Process Management launches free online thermowell design calculator that incorporates the new ASME PTC 19.3 standard. » more
ROS Industrial aims to open, unify advanced robotic programmingVideo: Multiple robots can be operated within one open-source programming environment, explains Shaun M. Edwards, senior research engineer, robotics and automation engineering section, Southwest... » more
Open architecture digital PMSM servodrive controlMilling machine axis control system uses real-time open architecture and digital permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) control, based on a high-performance PXI platform. Updated with reader... » more
Deutsche Messe to add power transmission show at IMTS in 2014MDA North America to build on success of IANA debut in 2012 » more
Ethernet communication module for control devices, invertersDecentralized frequency inverters 8400 protec and motec and central inverter 8400 TopLine drives by Lenze now available with optional high-speed EtherNet/IP fieldbus interface. » more
Software development community
The Panoptix software development community by Johnson Controls monitors and displays energy and water use in real time to improve energy efficiency and sustainability in operations. » more
The Panoptix software development community by Johnson Controls monitors and displays energy and water use in real time to improve energy efficiency and sustainability in operations. » more
High power industrial Ethernet switchAdvantech EKI-2726FHPI is designed for industrial applications, can do PoE+, and is DIN-rail mountable. » more
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