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Siemens Introduces New Automation Controller for Extreme Environmental Conditions

The Siemens Industry Automation division has developed a new controller for extreme environmental conditions. Siplus S7-1500 has the same performance characteristics as the newest standard controller family Simatic S7-1500 for mid-level and high-end machine and plant automation.

From Siemens AG 15 Oct 2013

Automation Fair Event 2013 to be Hosted in Houston

Attending the Automation Fair event hosted by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork members is an annual tradition for thousands in the manufacturing and industrial production sector who need to stay current and informed on the most effective new technologies and strategies for their processes and operations.

From Rockwell Automation, Inc. 11 Oct 2013

Siemens Introduces New CPUs for Machine and Plant Automation Applications

The new controller generation Simatic S7-1500 expands the range of the Siemens Industry Automation Division with two new CPUs. CPU 1515-2 PN is designed for mid-level applications in machine and plant automation. CPU 1518-4PN/DP is now the most powerful device in the controller range and is intended for high-end applications.

From Siemens AG 10 Oct 2013

Ford Celebrates Invention of Moving Assembly Line

As today marks the 100th anniversary of the moving assembly line invented by Ford Motor Company under the leadership of Henry Ford, the company is building on its legacy of innovation by expanding advanced manufacturing capabilities and introducing groundbreaking technologies that could revolutionize mass production for decades to come.

8 Oct 2013

Low-Cost Alternative to Clean Room Robots for Coating of Glass Plates

Until now, clean room robots were used in high vacuum operation for the coating of glass plates. A low-cost alternative is now available in the form of the infinitely variable telescopic handling system "sliding fork" from Festo.

From Festo Corporation 1 Oct 2013

Rockwell Automation Launches New Power Monitoring Solutions

Irregularities in incoming power can negatively impact discrete and process applications’ electronic components and the bottom line. Rockwell Automation has expanded its Allen Bradley power-quality portfolio to now include the i-Sense monitoring solution, i-Grid service and DySC dynamic sag corrector. These scalable solutions help OEMs and end users identify and mitigate power issues to improve uptime and productivity.

From Rockwell Automation, Inc. 27 Sep 2013

Novel Robotic Camera Mount Enables Panoramic, Time-Lapse Photography of Plant Movements

A new technique for panoramic, very-high-resolution, time-lapse photography for plant and ecosystem research

26 Sep 2013

Evana to Provide Turnkey Robotic Loading Cell for Major U.S. Copper and Gold Producer

Evana Automation Specialists, a leading Systems Integrator and builder of custom, automated assembly and test systems, recently received a contract from a major U.S. copper and gold producer to provide a turnkey robotic loading cell. The automated solution will improve the process of loading and slicing copper sheets by integrating robotic technology.

24 Sep 2013

Gibson and Braas to Distribute MagneMotion’s Intelligent Automation Systems

MagneMotion announced today that it has signed distribution agreements with Gibson Engineering and Braas Company.

23 Sep 2013

EMO 2013: Siemens Presents Integrated Operation of KUKA Robots via Sinumerik Interface

Automation of machine tools will immediately become more flexible: with Sinumerik Integrate Run MyRobot, Siemens Drive Technologies Division and KUKA Roboter GmbH presented a solution for integrated operation, programming, and diagnostics of a KUKA robot in Sinumerik at EMO 2013.

From Siemens AG 19 Sep 2013