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Controls & Machine Components

Rockwell Automation: On-machine motor controllers

The Allen-Bradley ArmorStart LT distributed on-machine motor controllers from Rockwell Automation provide simplified installation and space savings for machine builders.

January 24, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Siemens Industry Inc: Scalable motion control system

Siemens’ Simotion Scout, the engineering system used for configuring Simotion motion controllers, has been updated with a wide range of usability improvements.

January 19, 2012

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Bosch Rexroth Corp.: Pneumatics brochure provides standard, custom solutions

The new 20-page color SC-OV brochure from Bosch Rexroth features sophisticated and extensive pneumatic solutions.

January 15, 2012

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7 tips on servo motor control topologies

Discussed in a new white paper are functional and economic factors to be considered in choosing integral control and fieldbus-enabled brushless servo motors.

January 13, 2012

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Vision for machinery integration

ODVA has announced the availability of a new white paper, Optimization of Machine Integration (OMI), which outlines a strategic vision for an open and interoperable communication framework in the industrial sector.

January 13, 2012

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Make plans now for The Automation Conference

The Automation Conference is the one event you won't want to miss in 2012.

January 13, 2012

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Timely help in measuring OEE

Of all the metrics used to measure manufacturing performance, few have shown as much promise as OEE—Overall Equipment Effectiveness.

January 13, 2012

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Hitachi America, Ltd.: AC variable frequency drive

Hitachi America’s two new 100 V Class models in the WJ200 series of inverters are rated at ½ hp and 1 hp, 100-120 VAC, single-phase input, and 200-240 VAC, 3-phase output.

January 11, 2012

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Aerotech, Inc: Integrated PLC and advanced motion controller provides 30-50% reduction in development time

Aerotech’s A3200 MotionPAC is a software-based PLC that is completely integrated with Aerotech’s A3200 motion controller to increase programming efficiency, decrease development time, and increase quality.

January 9, 2012

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MYNAH Technologies: Ethernet driver for FPSO subsea integration

MYNAH Technologies’ FMC722 Ethernet Driver for the DeltaV Virtual IO Module provides a high-performance integration solution between Emerson’s DeltaV Process Systems and FMC Technologies Subsea control systems used in Floating Production and Storage Operation (FPSO) Oil and Gas Production Facilities.

January 9, 2012

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IDEC Corporation: Relays with bifurcated contacts

IDEC’s RJ22 PCB relays, designed as input devices for a variety of controllers including PLCs and smart relays, are available with low signal switching bifurcated contacts for increased contact reliability, reduced contact bounce, and switching low currents and voltages (dry circuits).

January 9, 2012

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Machine builder provides remote service via VPN

Implementing secure VPN tunneling enables groninger to provide robust remote technical support to its pharmaceutical and cosmetics customers.

January 6, 2012