Controls & Machine Components

Nematron Corporation: PCs for harsh environments

Nematron’s new iPC-Series of Industrial Computers, now with Intel i-Series Core embedded processors, offer the latest in embedded processing power with the following Intel CPU options: i7 Dual Core, i5 Dual Core, and Dual Core Celeron P4500.

July 16, 2012

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Hitachi America, Ltd.: Pre-engineered inverter panels

Hitachi’s new pre-engineered panel product line includes NEMA 3R and NEMA 12 rated inverter panels which have a capacity ranging from 5 to 600 hp.

July 16, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Rockwell Automation: I/O modules

Rockwell Automation’s new high-speed ControlLogix 24vdc I/O modules for its programmable automation controller (PAC) platform enable faster machine speeds in a wide range of discrete applications and improve system response time for high-speed sequential control applications.

July 3, 2012

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Wago Corporation: Highly-visible female connectors

Wago’s 2734 Series MCS-MINI MultiConnection System female connectors use high-visibility, contrasting push-buttons (orange on white or white on orange) to simplify handling of all conductors AWG 24–14.

July 3, 2012

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TURCK, Inc: Rotary single axis inclinometer

With a monitoring range of 360 degrees, TURCK’s new rotary single axis inclinometer expands its dual axis CANopen inclinometer offering for angular tilt detection.

July 2, 2012

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Atlantic Zeiser GmbH: Track and trace/anti-counterfeiting software

A flexible security concept that meets the most stringent industry standards, the new scalable PMP (Personalization Management Platform) Track & Trace software from Atlantic Zeiser controls the entire production, identification and dispatch process of packages for pharmaceutical products.

June 18, 2012

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Oriental Motor USA: DC axial flow fans

Oriental Motor’s MDA Series DC Axial Flow Fans are now available with a low speed alarm output.

June 15, 2012

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Banner Engineering Corp.: Easy-touch operator light

The EZ-Light K50 Touch from Banner is a rugged, cost-effective lighted operator device designed for easy and efficient pick-to-light and lean manufacturing processes.

June 15, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc: Miniature pneumatic products catalog

Clippard has just released its all-new 356-page 2012 Catalog containing the company’s complete line of miniature fluid power products.

June 7, 2012

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Oriental Motor USA: Brushless motor and driver

Oriental Motor’s BX Series brushless motor and driver packages offer high performance and high function, as well as design flexibility, no maintenance, and cost of ownership value.

June 7, 2012

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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