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Discrete, Process Automation and Packaging Come Together at The Automation Conference

The first annual Automation Conference, bringing together process, discrete and packaging professionals in one conference, kicked off this morning with keynotes speakers from Boeing and ExxonMobil. The conference runs from May 22-23 in Chicago, IL.

May 23, 2012

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Keynotes Hit a High Note with Automation Conference Attendees

The Automation Conference's (www.automationworld/tac2012) second day keynotes touched on automation standards, holistic manufacturing training and an update from Dr. Bryan Griffen on Nestle's continued focus on packaging automation and PackML developments.

May 23, 2012

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Remote Diagnostics at Coke Plant

Kai Mariappan, plant control specialist at the Egan, MN, plant of Coca Cola, shared with his audience in the packaging track an example of a successful remote diagnostics application for packaging and production.

May 23, 2012

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Automation Evangelist asks: Are you certifiable?

A leading consultant says automation pros are under-appreciated, and makes a compelling case for nascent certification programs.

May 22, 2012

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Pepsi bottler shares secrets of OEE, Six Sigma, Lean

Pepsi Bottling Ventures boosts uptime, improves OEE scores 21 points, adds more than an hour to daily productivity and covers automation costs in one year in Nampa, Idaho, the project's leader told attendees learned in a packaging session at The Automation Conference.

May 22, 2012

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Nanotec Electronic GmbH & Co. KG: Stepper motors with magnetic encoder

Designed for precise positioning via an external control system, even in dirty, dusty, or wet conditions, Nanotec’s AS5918-EMN24 and AS5918-EMN24B IP-rated stepper motors come with an integrated, magnetic 24V encoder and, on the EMN24B model, an integrated brake.

May 18, 2012

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Aerotech, Inc: Rotary stages with integrated collet chucks

Providing automated material handling capability for a wide range of materials and applications, Aerotech’s CCS series rotary stages (patent pending) with integrated captured collet chucks accept C-, D- or Levin-style collets in sizes supporting tube diameters from 0.1 mm to 27 mm.

May 18, 2012

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Pepperl + Fuchs: Miniature ultrasonic sensors

The F77 Series Ultrasonic Sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs are designed to be an alternative to background suppression photoelectric sensors in dirty and dusty application environments, and in applications where color variations or transparent targets are the norm.

May 17, 2012

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Eaton Corporation: Control panel wiring system

Helping to reduce costs and improve reliability, Eaton has expanded connectivity options for the SmartWire-DT panel wiring system, replacing numerous wires used to connect motor control components with a single cable.

May 17, 2012

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Emerson CHARMS provide flexible process control

Bruce Greenwald, DeltaV Platform Business Development manager, describes how electronic marshaling and CHARMS flexible I/O modules make configuring a process control system easier.

May 16, 2012

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‘Playbook’ updates packaging automation specifications

When was the last time you reviewed your packaging machinery automation strategy? A lot has changed in recent years.

May 9, 2012

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Bosch Packaging Technology: Interactive mobile device provides realtime customized data and guidance

Designed to reduce downtime and costs, Bosch Packaging Technology’s CBT Mobile interactive maintenance tool is a portable device that handles customized information to provide detailed technical guidance on packaging format changes, production troubleshooting, and standard operating procedures with immediate on-the-floor access.

May 8, 2012

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AutomationDirect: High-speed modules

AutomationDirect’s Productivity3000 programmable automation controller line includes three new high-speed counter input and pulse output modules.

May 7, 2012