Automation News
The 2012 Election: Where do Romney, Obama stand on manufacturing issues?
A closer look at some of the plans President Barack Obama and Presidential nominee Mitt Romney have in mind for the manufacturing sector. » more
IMTS exceeds expectations, attendance goals
Conference tops 100,000 visitors as new manufacturing concepts take center stage » more
IMTS tops 100,000 attendees at week-long show
Attendance up almost 20%; IANA partnership renewed. » more
IMTS gets off to a rousing start
Huge crowds, optimism greet international gathering in Chicago. » more
IMTS 2012: Integrated motion of robotics, CNC
Siemens demonstrates Kuka Robotics integration for workpiece handling at IMTS 2012. Motion is controlled by Kuka mxAutomation software through the Siemens Sinumerik CNC, easing integration and... » more
NEMA standard helps with motor, generator selection
Motor and generator performance, safety, testing, construction, and manufacturing of ac motors, dc motors, and generators are covered in ANSI/NEMA MG 1-2011. » more
Service, maintenance: The key to building controls integrators success
As dark economic clouds continue to linger across the world, how can building automation integrators guarantee future success? » more
What will a Smart Grid in India look like?
The recent widespread power failures in India have highlighted a number of problems that exist in the electrical grid throughout the country. » more
Machine safety and functional safety: Which type?
What did you say? There’s potentially more than one type or level of Functional Safety on any one machine? Learn about product-level versus system-level functional safety. » more
New Mars Rover Curiosity is bigger, better, more efficiently designed
NASA enters a new era in space exploration: NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) using Siemens software shows how modern software technology is being employed to enhance competitiveness in the... » more
AME to sponsor Tweet Chat on manufacturing growth
Online event to take place Aug. 22 at #AMESkillsGap » more
Additive manufacturing systems for titanium, stainless steel
IMTS 2012: Two new Renishaw additive manufacturing systems are designed for rapid material changeover and low cost of ownership. Fully welded vacuum chamber and ultra-low oxygen content in build... » more
Power quality investment leads growing North American distribution automation market
The global market for distribution automation equipment generated more than $11 billion in revenue during 2011. » more
Demand for robotics jobs continues to grow
According to Wanted Analytics, demand for workers with robotics skills has grown 29% over 2011, but there remains a lack of workers with the needed skill sets. » more
Automatic guided vehicles
Industry sales projections for 2012 remain strong, bolstered by key selling points such as flexibility, versatility, and evolutionary advances in controls. » more
The 2012 Election: Where do Romney, Obama stand on manufacturing issues? A closer look at some of the plans President Barack Obama and Presidential nominee Mitt Romney have in mind for the manufacturing sector. » more
IMTS exceeds expectations, attendance goals Conference tops 100,000 visitors as new manufacturing concepts take center stage » more
IMTS tops 100,000 attendees at week-long showAttendance up almost 20%; IANA partnership renewed. » more
IMTS 2012: DMG / Mori Seiki announces factory grand opening in U.S.
DMG / Mori Seiki announced during their press conference that their factory in Davis, Ca., will have its grand opening ceremony on November 7. » more
DMG / Mori Seiki announced during their press conference that their factory in Davis, Ca., will have its grand opening ceremony on November 7. » more
IMTS gets off to a rousing startHuge crowds, optimism greet international gathering in Chicago. » more
IMTS 2012: Integrated motion of robotics, CNC Siemens demonstrates Kuka Robotics integration for workpiece handling at IMTS 2012. Motion is controlled by Kuka mxAutomation software through the Siemens Sinumerik CNC, easing integration and... » more
NEMA standard helps with motor, generator selectionMotor and generator performance, safety, testing, construction, and manufacturing of ac motors, dc motors, and generators are covered in ANSI/NEMA MG 1-2011. » more
Russian Federation to be partner nation at 2013 Hannover Messe
The Russian Federation has been named the upcoming Partner Country for Hannover Messe 2013. » more
The Russian Federation has been named the upcoming Partner Country for Hannover Messe 2013. » more
Remote monitoring market exceeds $29 billion in 2011
The world market for remote monitoring services was worth more than $29 billion in 2011, equivalent to $2.4 billion in recurring monthly revenues across the year, according to a recent study. » more
The world market for remote monitoring services was worth more than $29 billion in 2011, equivalent to $2.4 billion in recurring monthly revenues across the year, according to a recent study. » more
Service, maintenance: The key to building controls integrators successAs dark economic clouds continue to linger across the world, how can building automation integrators guarantee future success? » more
Tools can help identify, solve common motors, drives issues
Motor and drive applications can face problems such as blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers, and equipment can be damaged as a result of moisture, dirt, oil or grease, corrosion, lightning,... » more
Motor and drive applications can face problems such as blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers, and equipment can be damaged as a result of moisture, dirt, oil or grease, corrosion, lightning,... » more
Deliver greater reliability, security to the digital factory
Improvements gained in terms of accessibility, efficiency, and productivity with automation systems must be accompanied by a high-level of protection against attack both from the outside and from... » more
Improvements gained in terms of accessibility, efficiency, and productivity with automation systems must be accompanied by a high-level of protection against attack both from the outside and from... » more
Using 3D to deliver a new view of manufacturing
Chrysler expands use of technology to help deliver products faster, better. » more
Chrysler expands use of technology to help deliver products faster, better. » more
FANUC America expands Website
FANUC FA America has launched a new website with enhanced resources, and content: www.fanucfa.com. The newly upgraded website features detailed information on FANUC CNCs, drive systems, laser... » more
FANUC FA America has launched a new website with enhanced resources, and content: www.fanucfa.com. The newly upgraded website features detailed information on FANUC CNCs, drive systems, laser... » more
New CSIA Website offers in-depth information
Site to help customers plan and evaluate projects » more
Site to help customers plan and evaluate projects » more
What will a Smart Grid in India look like?The recent widespread power failures in India have highlighted a number of problems that exist in the electrical grid throughout the country. » more
Machine safety and functional safety: Which type?What did you say? There’s potentially more than one type or level of Functional Safety on any one machine? Learn about product-level versus system-level functional safety. » more
New Mars Rover Curiosity is bigger, better, more efficiently designedNASA enters a new era in space exploration: NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) using Siemens software shows how modern software technology is being employed to enhance competitiveness in the... » more
AME to sponsor Tweet Chat on manufacturing growthOnline event to take place Aug. 22 at #AMESkillsGap » more
Additive manufacturing systems for titanium, stainless steelIMTS 2012: Two new Renishaw additive manufacturing systems are designed for rapid material changeover and low cost of ownership. Fully welded vacuum chamber and ultra-low oxygen content in build... » more
Power quality investment leads growing North American distribution automation marketThe global market for distribution automation equipment generated more than $11 billion in revenue during 2011. » more
Demand for robotics jobs continues to growAccording to Wanted Analytics, demand for workers with robotics skills has grown 29% over 2011, but there remains a lack of workers with the needed skill sets. » more
Automatic guided vehicles Industry sales projections for 2012 remain strong, bolstered by key selling points such as flexibility, versatility, and evolutionary advances in controls. » more
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