Case Studies
Clearpath Robotics design technologies and software
Software modeling is important for robotics. Clearpath Robotics uses Maplesoft’s MapleSim, an intuitive multidomain modeling and simulation environment including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic,... » more
Wireless monitoring, asset protection
PEMEX Tula Refinery increased efficiency with wireless connectivity by protecting critical assets related to cooling towers with process sensor and vibration monitoring, data collection, and... » more
Wireless technologies used at PEMEX Tula Refinery
Representaciones y Montajes S.A. de C.V., a system integrator, worked with Belden field engineers to develop an industrial wireless implementation at the PEMEX Tula Refinery despite physical... » more
Upgrading PLCs
Integrator Update: Why wait to replace PLCs without Ethernet communication with little memory for storing troubleshooting data, beyond their supported lifecycle? PLC upgrade advice follows. » more
Industrial wireless for automobile manufacturing
Why and how are automobile manufacturing plants moving to wireless network technologies? Reasons include less cable failure, easier diagnostics and reconfiguration, and faster return on investment. » more
Efficiency needs a system approach, depends on individual applications
Energy-efficient motion control: To identify the most energy-efficient pneumatic and electric automation, a technology-neutral comparison is required. After considering different alternatives, a... » more
Technologies used in the Ulmer Automation application
Festo PositioningDrives engineering software helps with appropriate component selection and sizing to optimize mechanical drive and transmission components and motors and to prevent duplication of... » more
Machine vision cuts PV module assembly time
Photovoltaic (PV) assembly is among industries benefitting from a machine-vision enhanced automated soldering system from Mondragon Assembly, to shorten cycle times, ensure consistently high product... » more
Machine vision technologies for photovoltaic soldering
A photovoltaic assembly soldering machine uses machine vision to improve quality and throughput. Machine vision technologies include Cognex In-Sight 5100 intelligent vision system to optimize the... » more
Vision-guided robots automate oil tool assembly
Machine vision locates parts for picking by one robot and checks the diameter and location of the pipe before it is threaded by a second robot, without fixturing or accurate locating. The application... » more
Clearpath Robotics design technologies and softwareSoftware modeling is important for robotics. Clearpath Robotics uses Maplesoft’s MapleSim, an intuitive multidomain modeling and simulation environment including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic,... » more
Wireless monitoring, asset protectionPEMEX Tula Refinery increased efficiency with wireless connectivity by protecting critical assets related to cooling towers with process sensor and vibration monitoring, data collection, and... » more
Wireless technologies used at PEMEX Tula RefineryRepresentaciones y Montajes S.A. de C.V., a system integrator, worked with Belden field engineers to develop an industrial wireless implementation at the PEMEX Tula Refinery despite physical... » more
Upgrading PLCsIntegrator Update: Why wait to replace PLCs without Ethernet communication with little memory for storing troubleshooting data, beyond their supported lifecycle? PLC upgrade advice follows. » more
Industrial wireless for automobile manufacturingWhy and how are automobile manufacturing plants moving to wireless network technologies? Reasons include less cable failure, easier diagnostics and reconfiguration, and faster return on investment. » more
Efficiency needs a system approach, depends on individual applicationsEnergy-efficient motion control: To identify the most energy-efficient pneumatic and electric automation, a technology-neutral comparison is required. After considering different alternatives, a... » more
Technologies used in the Ulmer Automation applicationFesto PositioningDrives engineering software helps with appropriate component selection and sizing to optimize mechanical drive and transmission components and motors and to prevent duplication of... » more
Machine vision cuts PV module assembly timePhotovoltaic (PV) assembly is among industries benefitting from a machine-vision enhanced automated soldering system from Mondragon Assembly, to shorten cycle times, ensure consistently high product... » more
Machine vision technologies for photovoltaic solderingA photovoltaic assembly soldering machine uses machine vision to improve quality and throughput. Machine vision technologies include Cognex In-Sight 5100 intelligent vision system to optimize the... » more
Vision-guided robots automate oil tool assemblyMachine vision locates parts for picking by one robot and checks the diameter and location of the pipe before it is threaded by a second robot, without fixturing or accurate locating. The application... » more
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