Automation News
IHS acquires IMS Research
IHS Inc., a global source of information and analytics, has acquired IMS Research, an independent provider of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry. » more
Nissan Plant Reduced Energy Expenditure 30% with Daily Power-Down Regimen
Industrial Energy Management: Accumulation chain conveyors, overhead lighting, and compressed air are among areas addressed. » more
Working toward an intelligent energy management solution
Control Engineering International: Suzanne Gill, Control Engineering Europe, spoke to Dr. Richard Bateman from the Advanced Manufacturing & Enterprise Engineering (AMEE) group at Brunel University to... » more
Developing the next generation of workers
There are several persistent myths about manufacturing that simply don't do justice to a sector that remains the backbone of the US economy. » more
Servomotor production to be accelerated
Siemens is accelerating its manufacturing line for its Simotics 1FK7 servomotors with a configurable menu that will allow customers to design their motor to their specifications. » more
Thermal imaging cameras
Fluke has five new infrared cameras designed with automatic focus and an IR-fusion camera and is designed to be used in troubleshooting and diagnostic routines out in a number of fields. » more
Demand for robotics skills grows
Recruiters and staffing firms have shown an increased interest in hiring engineers with robotics skills. There has been a 44% growth in job postings in the field since January 2011. » more
Generac to expand Wisconsin plant
Company plans $10 million expansion for manufacturing, technical center » more
High-speed doors
Rite-Hite's Split Second and FasTrax doors are designed to be extremely fast and safe while minimizing energy loss and unwanted air filtration. » more
Servo inverter
The I700 Servo Inverter by Lenze Americas is designed for multi-axis applications and features short cycle times and 32-bit signal resolution for demanding environments. » more
IHS acquires IMS ResearchIHS Inc., a global source of information and analytics, has acquired IMS Research, an independent provider of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry. » more
Invensys, Microsoft align cloud computing
Invensys Operations Management is migrate some Invensys applications to Microsoft's Azure cloud. » more
Invensys Operations Management is migrate some Invensys applications to Microsoft's Azure cloud. » more
Nissan Plant Reduced Energy Expenditure 30% with Daily Power-Down RegimenIndustrial Energy Management: Accumulation chain conveyors, overhead lighting, and compressed air are among areas addressed. » more
Working toward an intelligent energy management solutionControl Engineering International: Suzanne Gill, Control Engineering Europe, spoke to Dr. Richard Bateman from the Advanced Manufacturing & Enterprise Engineering (AMEE) group at Brunel University to... » more
Simulation offers an early view of plant effectiveness
3D modeling can create a view of an optimized plant before it goes online. » more
3D modeling can create a view of an optimized plant before it goes online. » more
Contract awarded to supply equipment for mill in South Africa
ABB has been awarded a contract to engineer, procure and supply equipment by Sappi Southern Africa for their Ngodwana mill in Nelspruit, South Africa. » more
ABB has been awarded a contract to engineer, procure and supply equipment by Sappi Southern Africa for their Ngodwana mill in Nelspruit, South Africa. » more
Developing the next generation of workersThere are several persistent myths about manufacturing that simply don't do justice to a sector that remains the backbone of the US economy. » more
Servomotor production to be acceleratedSiemens is accelerating its manufacturing line for its Simotics 1FK7 servomotors with a configurable menu that will allow customers to design their motor to their specifications. » more
Rolls-Royce to invest $42 million in Indiana jet engine plant
Rolls-Royce is building a manufacturing facility in Indianapolis that will produce components for jet engines. The facility is expected to be fully operational in 2014. » more
Rolls-Royce is building a manufacturing facility in Indianapolis that will produce components for jet engines. The facility is expected to be fully operational in 2014. » more
Mill to receive evaporation plant and boiler upgrade
Metso will supply an evaporation plant and an upgrade to a recovery boiler in Billerud's Skärblacka mill in Sweden. » more
Metso will supply an evaporation plant and an upgrade to a recovery boiler in Billerud's Skärblacka mill in Sweden. » more
Mobility suite offered on smartphones, tablets
Syclo's SMART Mobile Suite for Maximo is now available for Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, Android smartphone, and Android tablets. » more
Syclo's SMART Mobile Suite for Maximo is now available for Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, Android smartphone, and Android tablets. » more
ISM: Manufacturing growth continues, but slows
Index at 52.4% is still positive for 31st straight month, though it is down from the 54.1% index in January 2012 » more
Index at 52.4% is still positive for 31st straight month, though it is down from the 54.1% index in January 2012 » more
Medium voltage drives growth in Brazil to outpace China
High growth in Brazil is predominately driven by oil and gas and mining expansion, as well as projects for infrastructure improvement » more
High growth in Brazil is predominately driven by oil and gas and mining expansion, as well as projects for infrastructure improvement » more
BMW exporting $7.4 billion from Spartanburg plant
Company’s exports jump 68% after plant expansion over BMW's 2010 value. Over 192,000 vehicles were exported from the Spartanburg, South Carolina, plant in 2011. » more
Company’s exports jump 68% after plant expansion over BMW's 2010 value. Over 192,000 vehicles were exported from the Spartanburg, South Carolina, plant in 2011. » more
Thermal imaging camerasFluke has five new infrared cameras designed with automatic focus and an IR-fusion camera and is designed to be used in troubleshooting and diagnostic routines out in a number of fields. » more
Embedded platforms get more integrated, mobile
Embedded systems are more tightly integrating hardware, and software and mobile devices are more a part of embedded system design teams’ considerations, according to a National Instruments report... » more
Embedded systems are more tightly integrating hardware, and software and mobile devices are more a part of embedded system design teams’ considerations, according to a National Instruments report... » more
Medium voltage generators market growing
IMS Research predicts sales into the oil and natural gas, mining, and sugar industries will drive growth in the medium voltage generator market and these industries will comprise 38% of total market... » more
IMS Research predicts sales into the oil and natural gas, mining, and sugar industries will drive growth in the medium voltage generator market and these industries will comprise 38% of total market... » more
Fed Letter: Why are manufacturers struggling to hire high-skilled workers?
Manufacturing has struggled in recent years to attract highly-skilled workers with particular skills. Britton Lombardi and William Testa from the Federal Reserve explore why there has been a struggle... » more
Manufacturing has struggled in recent years to attract highly-skilled workers with particular skills. Britton Lombardi and William Testa from the Federal Reserve explore why there has been a struggle... » more
Demand for robotics skills growsRecruiters and staffing firms have shown an increased interest in hiring engineers with robotics skills. There has been a 44% growth in job postings in the field since January 2011. » more
McGladrey: ‘Cautious confidence’ requires a global view
McGladrey's Fall Monotor Report states that manufacturing is growing slowly. They recommend further growth will come from a global strategy that meets the demands of a growing customer base. » more
McGladrey's Fall Monotor Report states that manufacturing is growing slowly. They recommend further growth will come from a global strategy that meets the demands of a growing customer base. » more
Underwriters Laboratory: Sustainable manufacturing will attract customers
Sara Greenstein from Underwriters Laboratory explains how the average consumer's expectations of a product correlates with manufacturing production and how that affects the industry at large. » more
Sara Greenstein from Underwriters Laboratory explains how the average consumer's expectations of a product correlates with manufacturing production and how that affects the industry at large. » more
Generac to expand Wisconsin plantCompany plans $10 million expansion for manufacturing, technical center » more
Chinese Premier to open Hannover Messe 2012
Wen Jiabao, the Premier for the People's Republic of China, is expected to open the event on April 22 in Germany, accepting the German government's official invitation. » more
Wen Jiabao, the Premier for the People's Republic of China, is expected to open the event on April 22 in Germany, accepting the German government's official invitation. » more
High-speed doorsRite-Hite's Split Second and FasTrax doors are designed to be extremely fast and safe while minimizing energy loss and unwanted air filtration. » more
Servo inverterThe I700 Servo Inverter by Lenze Americas is designed for multi-axis applications and features short cycle times and 32-bit signal resolution for demanding environments. » more
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