Case Studies
Ethernet-enabled mobile communications reduces corporate travel
Ethernet communications streamline access into manufacturing operations and machinery. American Axle & Manufacturing regularly accesses 25 facilities globally via a Blackberry. » more
Industrial Ethernet switches support huge China water transfer project
What are key considerations to optimize your next industrial Ethernet implementation? Looking at how Ethernet is used in this China water transfer project could help with your next Ethernet project. » more
Ethernet for PC-based machine control blow-molding retrofit
Silvercom Solutions retrofit increases blow-molding machine throughput by 20% and reduces raw materials use by over 5% for plastic parts manufacturer. PC-based controls and an Ethernet protocol... » more
Reduce Energy Consumption: Cement Production
How conducting manufacturing energy assessment can help identify a wide range of changes to help reduce consumption. Metering, power quality, load shedding, motor management, power factor, and energy... » more
Inside Machines: Fly Me to the Moon
Tiny motion control technology helps with a prototype lunar mechanical tool changer for a robot that could unload moon landers from a spacecraft and then do various science experiments. » more
Communicating Diagnostic Data in a Legacy Environment
A wireless add-on device captured diagnostic information that helped solve an intermittent flowmeter problem. » more
Application Update: Integrated plant control system
Westar Energy natural gas peaking plant helps address variable wind power input and balance electricity flow in a smarter grid with integrated plant controls, for 12% less cost than expected. » more
CNC Faceoff: PC Platforms with Virtualization
Computer numerical control (CNC) systems based on multi-core processor systems can run applications on real-time operating systems (RTOS) in multiple cores, while maintaining coordination and... » more
Integrator Update: Robotic controls double throughput
Concept Systems resolves coffee roaster infeed problems, doubles throughput with new robotic controls, 3D vision, and application-specific effectors. » more
Vision system cuts downtime, improves inspection productivity 60%
Royal Canadian Mint uses a machine vision system to improve inspection productivity from 25,000 to 40,000 rolls per shift, cut downtime, and reduce manual tasks. » more
Ethernet-enabled mobile communications reduces corporate travelEthernet communications streamline access into manufacturing operations and machinery. American Axle & Manufacturing regularly accesses 25 facilities globally via a Blackberry. » more
Industrial Ethernet switches support huge China water transfer projectWhat are key considerations to optimize your next industrial Ethernet implementation? Looking at how Ethernet is used in this China water transfer project could help with your next Ethernet project. » more
Ethernet for PC-based machine control blow-molding retrofitSilvercom Solutions retrofit increases blow-molding machine throughput by 20% and reduces raw materials use by over 5% for plastic parts manufacturer. PC-based controls and an Ethernet protocol... » more
Reduce Energy Consumption: Cement ProductionHow conducting manufacturing energy assessment can help identify a wide range of changes to help reduce consumption. Metering, power quality, load shedding, motor management, power factor, and energy... » more
Inside Machines: Fly Me to the MoonTiny motion control technology helps with a prototype lunar mechanical tool changer for a robot that could unload moon landers from a spacecraft and then do various science experiments. » more
Communicating Diagnostic Data in a Legacy EnvironmentA wireless add-on device captured diagnostic information that helped solve an intermittent flowmeter problem. » more
Application Update: Integrated plant control systemWestar Energy natural gas peaking plant helps address variable wind power input and balance electricity flow in a smarter grid with integrated plant controls, for 12% less cost than expected. » more
CNC Faceoff: PC Platforms with VirtualizationComputer numerical control (CNC) systems based on multi-core processor systems can run applications on real-time operating systems (RTOS) in multiple cores, while maintaining coordination and... » more
Integrator Update: Robotic controls double throughputConcept Systems resolves coffee roaster infeed problems, doubles throughput with new robotic controls, 3D vision, and application-specific effectors. » more
Vision system cuts downtime, improves inspection productivity 60%Royal Canadian Mint uses a machine vision system to improve inspection productivity from 25,000 to 40,000 rolls per shift, cut downtime, and reduce manual tasks. » more
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