Automation News
Red Lion parent acquires Sixnet
Spectris plc, an instrumentation and control company and parent of Red Lion Controls, announced Oct. 6 that it acquired Sixnet for $72 million, soon after closing a $475 million purchase of Omega... » more
Yaskawa tops 1 million inverters manufactured
Company calls it 'a major milestone' to have made 1 million inverters in the U.S. » more
Temple Grandin to keynote AME conference
Best-selling author and lecturer Temple Grandin will keynote the Association for Manufacturing Excellence’s annual International Excellence Inside Conference, October 24-28 in Dallas, TX. » more
AC low-voltage motors revenues to triple in China by 2016
IMS Research forcasts that low-voltage motors, even with the mandatory transition from IE1 to the more expensive IE2, will triple in revenues thanks to the growing economy. » more
PLC-controlled robotic case packing, unpacking
Intelligrated demonstrates Alvey Robotics operating on industry-standard PLC controls for improved line integration. » more
Pack Expo Las Vegas 2011: Automation products target machine builders
Automation and controls introduced and discussed at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2011 last week aimed to help machine builders optimize designs, become more energy efficient, and improve safety. A sampling... » more
Automated tube testing system shortens time to delivery, improves quality
Cerulean's Q-Test, the first fully automated tube testing system for laminate and plastic tubes, will allow industries such as packaging and consumer goods to reduce time to delivery, eliminate labor... » more
Ethernet protocol, EtherCAT, processes on the fly
EtherCAT processes Ethernet frames on the fly and maps through a Fieldbus Memory Management Unit (FMMU), distinguishing it from other industrial Ethernet protocols. One EtherCAT frame holds the data... » more
Optimizing Ethernet for industrial implementation
When selecting and installing industrial Ethernet, consider this advice from IMS Research. » more
Coordinated valve controls write messages on water wall: Optimation
Integration project: Valves, controller spell out messages in a waterfall. » more
Manufacturer weighs in on Nevada expansion
Rice Lake Weighing Systems purchased a manufacturing facility in Fernley, NV, to expand their manufacturing for heavy-capacity customers. » more
Virtual Summit brings the world of manufacturing together
Sept. 8, 2011, live event to focus on energy, safety, automation, and maintenance. » more
Smart Grid controls, instrumentation enable reliability, efficiency
Automation and instrumentation facilitate smarter electrical grids, higher reliability systems, as well as smaller and fewer outages, with faster troubleshooting and repairs. See related Smart Grid... » more
Sensirion moving into new building in Switzerland
Sensirion's new manufacturing building, in Stäfa, Switzerland, opened in July 2011, providing additional space for the sensor company and highly automated production. » more
Bentley debuts energy simulator, announces two acquisitions at event
BeInspired conference in Amsterdam features outstanding design and construction projects worldwide » more
BeInspired conference in Amsterdam features outstanding design and construction projects worldwide » more
Red Lion parent acquires SixnetSpectris plc, an instrumentation and control company and parent of Red Lion Controls, announced Oct. 6 that it acquired Sixnet for $72 million, soon after closing a $475 million purchase of Omega... » more
Ford/UAW deal to add 12,000 U.S. manufacturing jobs
Four-year pact will mean $6.2 billion in plant investments » more
Four-year pact will mean $6.2 billion in plant investments » more
Yaskawa tops 1 million inverters manufacturedCompany calls it 'a major milestone' to have made 1 million inverters in the U.S. » more
Temple Grandin to keynote AME conference Best-selling author and lecturer Temple Grandin will keynote the Association for Manufacturing Excellence’s annual International Excellence Inside Conference, October 24-28 in Dallas, TX. » more
AC low-voltage motors revenues to triple in China by 2016IMS Research forcasts that low-voltage motors, even with the mandatory transition from IE1 to the more expensive IE2, will triple in revenues thanks to the growing economy. » more
PLC-controlled robotic case packing, unpackingIntelligrated demonstrates Alvey Robotics operating on industry-standard PLC controls for improved line integration. » more
Pack Expo Las Vegas 2011: Automation products target machine buildersAutomation and controls introduced and discussed at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2011 last week aimed to help machine builders optimize designs, become more energy efficient, and improve safety. A sampling... » more
Automated tube testing system shortens time to delivery, improves qualityCerulean's Q-Test, the first fully automated tube testing system for laminate and plastic tubes, will allow industries such as packaging and consumer goods to reduce time to delivery, eliminate labor... » more
DOE: $30 million to universities for manufacturing efficiency
The Dept. of Energy has announced more than $30 million will be given to 24 universities in 23 states to train both undergraduate and graduate students in manufacturing efficiency. » more
The Dept. of Energy has announced more than $30 million will be given to 24 universities in 23 states to train both undergraduate and graduate students in manufacturing efficiency. » more
Secure smart grid moves forward
Talk is starting to actually move to action as companies are beginning to make a big push to really make the Smart Grid a secure reality. Sensus, the Raleigh, NC-based company, recently incorporated... » more
Talk is starting to actually move to action as companies are beginning to make a big push to really make the Smart Grid a secure reality. Sensus, the Raleigh, NC-based company, recently incorporated... » more
AATExpo, Design and Manufacturing Midwest, Green Manufacturing Expo, others
Assembly and Automation Technology Expo (AATE) will be at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, Sept. 20-22, 2011, with seven other design and manufacturing related shows: AeroCon; Design &... » more
Assembly and Automation Technology Expo (AATE) will be at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, Sept. 20-22, 2011, with seven other design and manufacturing related shows: AeroCon; Design &... » more
IMS Research: PV market under heavy price, supply pressures
The PV market is undergoing changes and challenges, especially in the U.S., because of rapid growth potential globally » more
The PV market is undergoing changes and challenges, especially in the U.S., because of rapid growth potential globally » more
Chinese wage inflation opens market for linear motion products
With wages increasing in China, Chinese factories are turning more to automation to keep costs down and increase productivity » more
With wages increasing in China, Chinese factories are turning more to automation to keep costs down and increase productivity » more
Ethernet protocol, EtherCAT, processes on the flyEtherCAT processes Ethernet frames on the fly and maps through a Fieldbus Memory Management Unit (FMMU), distinguishing it from other industrial Ethernet protocols. One EtherCAT frame holds the data... » more
Optimizing Ethernet for industrial implementationWhen selecting and installing industrial Ethernet, consider this advice from IMS Research. » more
Coordinated valve controls write messages on water wall: OptimationIntegration project: Valves, controller spell out messages in a waterfall. » more
HANNOVER MESSE 2012 fair launches green theme
Green technology and developments are to be the main focus at the fair, scheduled for April 2012 » more
Green technology and developments are to be the main focus at the fair, scheduled for April 2012 » more
2011 European MESA Conference focuses on future opportunities
The 2011 conference is November 9-10 in Utrecht, The Netherlands. » more
The 2011 conference is November 9-10 in Utrecht, The Netherlands. » more
Manufacturer weighs in on Nevada expansionRice Lake Weighing Systems purchased a manufacturing facility in Fernley, NV, to expand their manufacturing for heavy-capacity customers. » more
Virtual Summit brings the world of manufacturing togetherSept. 8, 2011, live event to focus on energy, safety, automation, and maintenance. » more
Smart Grid controls, instrumentation enable reliability, efficiency Automation and instrumentation facilitate smarter electrical grids, higher reliability systems, as well as smaller and fewer outages, with faster troubleshooting and repairs. See related Smart Grid... » more
Low power AC drives study: investments, energy savings
ARC Advisory Group's study said low-power AC drives will see grow due to increased emphasis on energy savings and more investments in energy efficiency. "These drives offer quick payback periods due... » more
ARC Advisory Group's study said low-power AC drives will see grow due to increased emphasis on energy savings and more investments in energy efficiency. "These drives offer quick payback periods due... » more
Sensirion moving into new building in SwitzerlandSensirion's new manufacturing building, in Stäfa, Switzerland, opened in July 2011, providing additional space for the sensor company and highly automated production. » more
Dunkermotoren to change name for North American market
German-based Dunkermotoren has announced it will change its name to Dunkermotor in North America as a way of recognizing its growing presence in the region, the company said. » more
German-based Dunkermotoren has announced it will change its name to Dunkermotor in North America as a way of recognizing its growing presence in the region, the company said. » more
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