HMI and Operator Interfaces
GM Transmission Assembly: Integrated, Decentralized Control
An integrated automation approach coordinates RFID, CNC, safety and vision systems at the General Motors Powertrain plant in Toledo, Ohio. Manufacturing line changes that used to take weeks now take... » more
Autodesk’s iPad App designed to make engineering fun for teens
Autodesk TinkerBox is now available in the App Store, a free game designed to spark interest in mechanical engineering » more
Industrial Networks
Cables for fiber-optic sensors
Omega's E32 series of shock and vibration resistant cables for fiber-optic sensors is designed to withstand higher temperatures and is designed for automotive and pharmaceutical industries. » more
IO module replacement advice: Check shielding, ground loops, electromagnetic noise
I/O wiring can be among the most challenging (and perhaps feared) of upgrades. When replacing input/output connections, what are key considerations? John Lehman, Dataforth Corp. engineering manager,... » more
Motors and Drives
AC low-voltage motors revenues to triple in China by 2016
IMS Research forcasts that low-voltage motors, even with the mandatory transition from IE1 to the more expensive IE2, will triple in revenues thanks to the growing economy. » more
PLC-controlled robotic case packing, unpacking
Intelligrated demonstrates Alvey Robotics operating on industry-standard PLC controls for improved line integration. » more
PLCs and PACs
Pack Expo: Smart cameras boost packing quality, reduce costs
Dalsa will demonstrate how smart cameras and multi-camera vision systems can improve packing product quality, increase productivity and reduce costs, at Pack Expo International 2010. » more
Sensors
Inside Machines: Packaging Line Vision System Gets Speed Boost
Adding an RTOS to run alongside Microsoft Windows allows machine vision inspection system to process faster while keeping advantages of GUI. » more
Process Instrumentation
EC: Raytek MI3 Infrared Sensor
Process sensors, other: Raytek Corporation MI3 Infrared Sensor. The Raytek MI3 is a powerful two-piece infrared temperature measurement system with miniature sensing head and separate communications... » more
EC: TP Series Temperature Transmitter
Process sensors, other: ifm efector inc., TP Series Temperature Transmitter. The TP3237 temperature transmitter module turns any RTD into a programmable transmitter. This is a Control Engineering... » more
GM Transmission Assembly: Integrated, Decentralized Control An integrated automation approach coordinates RFID, CNC, safety and vision systems at the General Motors Powertrain plant in Toledo, Ohio. Manufacturing line changes that used to take weeks now take... » more
Autodesk’s iPad App designed to make engineering fun for teens Autodesk TinkerBox is now available in the App Store, a free game designed to spark interest in mechanical engineering » more
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Industrial Networks
Cables for fiber-optic sensorsOmega's E32 series of shock and vibration resistant cables for fiber-optic sensors is designed to withstand higher temperatures and is designed for automotive and pharmaceutical industries. » more
IO module replacement advice: Check shielding, ground loops, electromagnetic noiseI/O wiring can be among the most challenging (and perhaps feared) of upgrades. When replacing input/output connections, what are key considerations? John Lehman, Dataforth Corp. engineering manager,... » more
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Motors and Drives
AC low-voltage motors revenues to triple in China by 2016IMS Research forcasts that low-voltage motors, even with the mandatory transition from IE1 to the more expensive IE2, will triple in revenues thanks to the growing economy. » more
PLC-controlled robotic case packing, unpackingIntelligrated demonstrates Alvey Robotics operating on industry-standard PLC controls for improved line integration. » more
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PLCs and PACs
Pack Expo: Smart cameras boost packing quality, reduce costsDalsa will demonstrate how smart cameras and multi-camera vision systems can improve packing product quality, increase productivity and reduce costs, at Pack Expo International 2010. » more
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Sensors
Optical sampling oscilloscope module provides sensitivity, range performance
Tektronix's 80C14 is an optical sampling oscilloscope module for the Tektronix DSA8200 Digital Serial Analyzer Series. » more
Tektronix's 80C14 is an optical sampling oscilloscope module for the Tektronix DSA8200 Digital Serial Analyzer Series. » more
Inside Machines: Packaging Line Vision System Gets Speed BoostAdding an RTOS to run alongside Microsoft Windows allows machine vision inspection system to process faster while keeping advantages of GUI. » more
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Process Instrumentation
EC: Raytek MI3 Infrared SensorProcess sensors, other: Raytek Corporation MI3 Infrared Sensor. The Raytek MI3 is a powerful two-piece infrared temperature measurement system with miniature sensing head and separate communications... » more
EC: TP Series Temperature TransmitterProcess sensors, other: ifm efector inc., TP Series Temperature Transmitter. The TP3237 temperature transmitter module turns any RTD into a programmable transmitter. This is a Control Engineering... » more
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