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Rockwell Automation to Replace Distributed Control System with PlantPAxAutomation at Warwick Chemicals

Warwick Chemicals has chosen the PlantPAx process automation system from Rockwell for replacing its distributed Control System (DCS).

22 Dec 2011

IVAM Presents Microtechnology Solutions for Industrial Automation at Hannover Messe

Microtechnology will be projected as an exclusive avenue for Industrial Automation at HANNOVER MESSE. IVAM and Deutsche Messe have together decided on this location as this was closer to the application markets and the demands of the exhibitors.

21 Dec 2011

Pick and Place Automated Unit from Schunk Best Suited for High Speed Assembly Applications

Schunk has introduced a quick Pick and Place Unit, PPU-E30, which does not require any sensitive moving motor cables. The device is capable of working at high speed cycle rates with accuracies of 0.01 mm. Its speed is suited for assembly operations that deal with placing small components.

From SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG 17 Dec 2011

First Lego Robotics League Competition for Alderwood Boys and Girls Sponsored by SEMclix

SEMclixwas the sponsor for the Alderwood Boys and Girls Club Lego Robotics team. The team, which is called Radical Red Robots had participated in the First Lego League 2011 which was held at Lynwood, WA. A total of 29 teams had taken part in the competition having students whose ages ranged between nine and fourteen.

16 Dec 2011

Quanser Offers its Robots and Unmanned Vehicles for First Robotics High School Teams

Quanser has thrown open its robotics products for the high school students from the Markham Areas. As many as 20 students from these high schools will be provided with an opportunity to interact with professional engineers at Quanser, which will serve as an inspiration for them to take up careers in engineering.

From Quanser Inc. 15 Dec 2011

Boy Scouts of America Introduced to Real-World Robotics Curriculum

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will soon be performing robot-building activities apart from their regular camping routines.

12 Dec 2011

KUKA Robotics Inaugurates New Facility in Canada

KUKA Robotics Canada has inaugurated a new facility in Mississauga, Ontario. The new facility will be providing sales, applications, engineering and service staff for customer support.

From KUKA Aktiengesellschaft 9 Dec 2011

Researchers at UC3M Develop Control Algorithms for Industrial Automation

Researchers at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) are developing algorithms that will help create more number of design specifications. These designs can be used on a number of industrial applications.

7 Dec 2011

Fisnar Unveils UNITOP Modular Dispensing Robot

Fisnar, a leading manufacturer of fluid dispensing and dispensing automation systems, has introduced the UNITOP F5200N. The UNITOP is a modular dispensing robot, which has been designed using innovative techniques.

From Fisnar Inc. 3 Dec 2011

Research and Markets Releases Report on Global Analysis on Robot Industry

Research and Markets has released a new report titled, ‘Analyzing the Global Robots Industry’. The report discusses the trend of the robotic market and predicts that the revenue from the market is will reach 30 billion by the year 2016.

29 Nov 2011