Controls & Machine Components

Rockwell Automation: Servo drive integrates EtherNet/IP technology

Rockwell Automation’s Allen-Bradley Kinetix 6500 servo drive leverages embedded EtherNet/IP technology for integrated motion control.

June 5, 2010

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Controls & Machine Components

GE Intelligent Platforms: Software connects enterprise systems

Proficy® Open Enterprise 1.2 from GE Intelligent Platforms is an out-of the box solution that connects enterprise systems and the Proficy suite of software.

June 5, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Siemens Industry Inc: Single-axis AC servo drive

Sinamics® from Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. is an economical, single-axis AC servo drive that is easily commissioned, flexible and may be conveniently connected to higher-level controllers.

June 5, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Space-saving HD bus terminals

Beckhoff’s ultra-compact HD Bus Terminals feature 16 digital I/O channels in the housing of a 12 mm electronic terminal block.

June 5, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Omron Electronics LLC: Compact HMIs

Omron's NV3-Series of HMIs provide simple device connections to multi-vendor PLCs.

June 5, 2010

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

P&G puts PackML through its Pace

With help from an engineering consultancy service, P&G’s corporate engineers re-programmed a Pace bottle unscrambler so that it would be compliant with the ISA-TR88.00.02 PackML Standard.

June 5, 2010

Conveying & accumulation

'Opa!' Greek yogurt company celebrates state-of-the-art filling lines

An authentic Greek import, FAGE Total yogurt is packaged at a new U.S. facility that boasts three aseptic filling lines that race to keep up with consumer demand.

June 4, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Yaskawa Releases V1000 Drive with NEMA 4X/IP66 Packaging

The Drives & Motion Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. announces the release of NEMA 4X/IP66 versions of the V1000 current vector motor microdrive family.

May 31, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

B&R's John Kowal elected to OMAC board

Joining B&R Industrial Automation in January 2010 as part of the new packaging group, Kowal has long been active in OMAC, PMMI and related standards initiatives.

May 28, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI): Class Labeling Change

FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients of revisions to the prescription and over-the-counter [OTC] labels for proton pump inhibitors, which work by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach, to include new safety information about a possible increased risk of fractures of the hip, wrist, and spine with the use of these medications.

May 25, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Wago Corporation: Mini high-density, low-voltage connector

WAGO’s 713 Series MCS MINI-HD Double Row Connector System is just 16mm wide.

May 20, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

News from Schneider Electric ELAU Packaging Solutions

Schneider has relocated it's packaging headquarters to Des Plaines, IL into the new Packaging Technology and Solutions Center.

May 19, 2010

Conveying & accumulation

Omron Electronics LLC: Pre-engineered automation packs

Omron’s Lean Automation Packs deliver a fully integrated, pre-engineered solution for small machines.

May 13, 2010