Automation News
Energy, safety themes fuel manufacturing market optimism
Energy and safety have been the central themes of automation suppliers at the 2011 Hannover Messe, with many companies introducing products to specifically address current issues. » more
Hannover Messe: Fieldbus, industrial networking organizations
Hannover Messe 2011 hosts its first Field Communications Lounge, teaching visitors about field communication technologies for industrial automation. FDT Group, Fieldbus Foundation, HART Communication... » more
Earthquake batters manufacturing industries
Japan’s earthquake and tsunami also wreaked havoc on a broad swath of manufacturing facilities in the Tohoku region, one of Japan’s industrial hubs. » more
Japan crisis could squeeze world auto production
Thousands of cars washed away; fears raised about supply chain » more
Idling Japanese auto plants could affect North America production
Japanese automakers idled more plants for at least the next few days as businesses voluntarily limited electricity consumption and supply chains were disrupted in the wake of Friday's earthquake and... » more
Tsunami may slow production at Chattanooga Komatsu plant
It will take ‘a miracle’ for unfolding events not to create problems for Komatsu, according to local plant chief » more
Solar photovoltaic manufacturing facility opened in Wisconsin
The new Helios USA solar photovoltair manufacturing facility in Wisconsin is already producing modules and expects to create more than 50 long-term jobs. » more
Imaging system controls baking process on production line
Georgia Tech Research Institute pairs an imaging system with advanced controls in the production of sandwich buns, instantaneous changes during the process can help ensure maximum efficiency, output. » more
B&R and Cognex cooperate on POWERLINK
B&R and Cognex pair up to offer a complete solution which incorporates visualization, control, drive technology for precise product monitoring in production lines. » more
1.2 million power engineering initiative at NC State
ABB commits $632,000 over five years to support power engineering research, education at North Carolina State University » more
Electric motor efficiency needs to extend to the system: Motor Summit 2010
Energy-efficiency conference presentations went well beyond electric motor topics to the system level. A meaningful approach to motor system efficiency must extend to associated equipment, such as... » more
Global robotics market showed strength during 2010
New analysis from Frost and Sullivan, Strategic finds that the market earned revenues of $1437.9 million in 2009 and estimates this to reach $2969.3 million in 2016. » more
Nidec continues integrating 5 major Emerson motor brands
Nidec Motor continues to integrate two Emerson motor businesses and five Emerson motor lines after the October 2010 purchase. Even as opportunities increase for motor sales related to energy... » more
Norwood Manufacturing Plant obtains official API 547 Monogram certification
Siemen’s Norwood Manufacturing Plant was certified to use the API 547 Monogram, in conformance with API specifications for design, manufacture of electric motors. » more
Dalsa shareholders approve acquisition by Teledyne Technologies
Teledyne Technologies Inc. and Dalsa Corp. announced Feb. 14 that the Teledyne acquired Dalsa. The companies announced on Feb. 10 that Dalsa received the requisite shareholder approvals to be... » more
SME Annual Conference covers manufacturing velocity
Annual SME Conference provides connections, trends, and developments for nearly every area of manufacturing, organizers say, featuring innovations that can change how things are manufactured. » more
MEMS Technology to be highlighted at Sensors Expo and Conference
Sensors Expo provides programming, showcase of the newest MEMS products and services, education on what is to come for MEMS. MEMS technologies integrated into sensors can offer higher accuracies and... » more
Engineers Week sparks interest in young engineers
Engineers Week offers a variety of programs created to generate interest for young students in engineering, science, and technology. » more
Automation Technologies take center stage at Automate 2011
Integration of automation, robotics, machine vision demos featured at Automate 2011 in Chicago, March 21-24, 2011. » more
Energy, safety themes fuel manufacturing market optimismEnergy and safety have been the central themes of automation suppliers at the 2011 Hannover Messe, with many companies introducing products to specifically address current issues. » more
ASCO Numatics Industrial Automation Engineering Scholarship Program
Emerson Industrial Automation has opened their applications for the 2011/2012 ASCO Numatics engineering scholarship program, U.S. students will be vying for two scholarships in industrial... » more
Emerson Industrial Automation has opened their applications for the 2011/2012 ASCO Numatics engineering scholarship program, U.S. students will be vying for two scholarships in industrial... » more
Hannover Messe: Fieldbus, industrial networking organizationsHannover Messe 2011 hosts its first Field Communications Lounge, teaching visitors about field communication technologies for industrial automation. FDT Group, Fieldbus Foundation, HART Communication... » more
Fieldbus Foundation schedules 2011 North American seminars, training
Fieldbus Foundation's 2011 North American end-user seminar and developer training schedule is available. Seminars help process industry end-users understand the economic benefits of the FOUNDATION... » more
Fieldbus Foundation's 2011 North American end-user seminar and developer training schedule is available. Seminars help process industry end-users understand the economic benefits of the FOUNDATION... » more
Earthquake batters manufacturing industriesJapan’s earthquake and tsunami also wreaked havoc on a broad swath of manufacturing facilities in the Tohoku region, one of Japan’s industrial hubs. » more
Japan crisis could squeeze world auto productionThousands of cars washed away; fears raised about supply chain » more
Idling Japanese auto plants could affect North America productionJapanese automakers idled more plants for at least the next few days as businesses voluntarily limited electricity consumption and supply chains were disrupted in the wake of Friday's earthquake and... » more
Tsunami may slow production at Chattanooga Komatsu plantIt will take ‘a miracle’ for unfolding events not to create problems for Komatsu, according to local plant chief » more
Solar photovoltaic manufacturing facility opened in WisconsinThe new Helios USA solar photovoltair manufacturing facility in Wisconsin is already producing modules and expects to create more than 50 long-term jobs. » more
Imaging system controls baking process on production lineGeorgia Tech Research Institute pairs an imaging system with advanced controls in the production of sandwich buns, instantaneous changes during the process can help ensure maximum efficiency, output. » more
B&R and Cognex cooperate on POWERLINKB&R and Cognex pair up to offer a complete solution which incorporates visualization, control, drive technology for precise product monitoring in production lines. » more
1.2 million power engineering initiative at NC StateABB commits $632,000 over five years to support power engineering research, education at North Carolina State University » more
Electric motor efficiency needs to extend to the system: Motor Summit 2010Energy-efficiency conference presentations went well beyond electric motor topics to the system level. A meaningful approach to motor system efficiency must extend to associated equipment, such as... » more
Global robotics market showed strength during 2010New analysis from Frost and Sullivan, Strategic finds that the market earned revenues of $1437.9 million in 2009 and estimates this to reach $2969.3 million in 2016. » more
Nidec continues integrating 5 major Emerson motor brandsNidec Motor continues to integrate two Emerson motor businesses and five Emerson motor lines after the October 2010 purchase. Even as opportunities increase for motor sales related to energy... » more
Norwood Manufacturing Plant obtains official API 547 Monogram certificationSiemen’s Norwood Manufacturing Plant was certified to use the API 547 Monogram, in conformance with API specifications for design, manufacture of electric motors. » more
Dalsa shareholders approve acquisition by Teledyne TechnologiesTeledyne Technologies Inc. and Dalsa Corp. announced Feb. 14 that the Teledyne acquired Dalsa. The companies announced on Feb. 10 that Dalsa received the requisite shareholder approvals to be... » more
SME Annual Conference covers manufacturing velocity Annual SME Conference provides connections, trends, and developments for nearly every area of manufacturing, organizers say, featuring innovations that can change how things are manufactured. » more
MEMS Technology to be highlighted at Sensors Expo and ConferenceSensors Expo provides programming, showcase of the newest MEMS products and services, education on what is to come for MEMS. MEMS technologies integrated into sensors can offer higher accuracies and... » more
Engineers Week sparks interest in young engineersEngineers Week offers a variety of programs created to generate interest for young students in engineering, science, and technology. » more
Automation Technologies take center stage at Automate 2011Integration of automation, robotics, machine vision demos featured at Automate 2011 in Chicago, March 21-24, 2011. » more
Cloud computing breaks through as a useful data management tool
Manufacturers are turning to cloud computing to work more effectively while saving money in the process. The cloud has the power to change the way manufacturers conduct business. » more
Manufacturers are turning to cloud computing to work more effectively while saving money in the process. The cloud has the power to change the way manufacturers conduct business. » more
ABB buys 89% of Baldor common stock in tender offer
ABB Ltd (NYSE: ABB), provider of power and automation technology, and Baldor Electric Company (NYSE: BEZ), provider of industrial motors, announced successful completion of the cash tender offer for... » more
ABB Ltd (NYSE: ABB), provider of power and automation technology, and Baldor Electric Company (NYSE: BEZ), provider of industrial motors, announced successful completion of the cash tender offer for... » more
2011 State of the Union Address: TechAmerica offers high-tech comments
Pro-innovation tax reform, free trade, improved education, immigration reform, broadband deployment, a permanent R&D credit and securing cyberspace are all critical for honing our competitive edge in... » more
Pro-innovation tax reform, free trade, improved education, immigration reform, broadband deployment, a permanent R&D credit and securing cyberspace are all critical for honing our competitive edge in... » more
Design group expands facility national practice with acquisition of Delphey-Gerdes Engineering
Barry-Wehmiller Design Group has expanded its facility design national practice with the acquisition of Delphey-Gerdes Engineering, an architectural and engineering firm serving the food processing... » more
Barry-Wehmiller Design Group has expanded its facility design national practice with the acquisition of Delphey-Gerdes Engineering, an architectural and engineering firm serving the food processing... » more
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