Case Studies
New Porsche Hybrid: Two 60 kW motors, no batteries
Porsche racing hybrid technology used in its new 911 GT3 R Hybrid uses electrical front axle drive with two electric motors creating 60 kW. Each motor supplements the 480-bhp four-liter flat-six... » more
Porsche racing hybrid technology used in its new 911 GT3 R Hybrid uses electrical front axle drive with two electric motors creating 60 kW. Each motor supplements the 480-bhp four-liter flat-six... » more
From Milling Machine to Friction Stir Welder
Control and monitoring software upgrades existing machine tools easily, while a new wireless link supports two-way communications. » more
Control and monitoring software upgrades existing machine tools easily, while a new wireless link supports two-way communications. » more
ABB robots take the stage with Bon Jovi
A primary component of this Bon Jovi concert tour is five ABB IRB 7600 industrial robots positioned toward the back of the stage, each with a 6 ft x 9 ft LED video panel attached to their articulated... » more
A primary component of this Bon Jovi concert tour is five ABB IRB 7600 industrial robots positioned toward the back of the stage, each with a 6 ft x 9 ft LED video panel attached to their articulated... » more
Customer-driven quality
Global Perspectives: Mitsubishi Electric's reputation for quality is largely directed by customer requirements. Customer visits to the company's Tokyo headquarters and Nagoya Works facilities foster... » more
Global Perspectives: Mitsubishi Electric's reputation for quality is largely directed by customer requirements. Customer visits to the company's Tokyo headquarters and Nagoya Works facilities foster... » more
An end-user view on wireless instrumentation
What do end users want from wireless, and a wireless standard? Exxon-Mobil's instrumentation team leader weighs in on the ISA100.11a standard. » more
What do end users want from wireless, and a wireless standard? Exxon-Mobil's instrumentation team leader weighs in on the ISA100.11a standard. » more
Model-based design tools write control software for industrial equipment
Approached by a wind turbine manufacturer about a year ago, engineers at Rockwell Automation were asked, “Can you get ControlLogix to run C code?” Meanwhile, Matlab and Simulink software from The... » more
Approached by a wind turbine manufacturer about a year ago, engineers at Rockwell Automation were asked, “Can you get ControlLogix to run C code?” Meanwhile, Matlab and Simulink software from The... » more
Efficiency, applied
A motor manufacturer, Baldor Electric Co., has been upgrading its offerings to comply with the Dec. 19, 2010, round of U.S. motor efficiency mandates. Baldor also is gaining efficiency in how it... » more
A motor manufacturer, Baldor Electric Co., has been upgrading its offerings to comply with the Dec. 19, 2010, round of U.S. motor efficiency mandates. Baldor also is gaining efficiency in how it... » more
Diversity linked on a common platform
Device integration at the world's largest wastewater treatment plant links multiple manufacturers on common fieldbus and management networks. » more
Device integration at the world's largest wastewater treatment plant links multiple manufacturers on common fieldbus and management networks. » more
CNC machine gets integrated drive system
Machine builder sought lower stonecutting machine component costs, reduced footprint and build time, and improved performance. AIM Inc. gained those and other benefits by installing a new drive and... » more
Machine builder sought lower stonecutting machine component costs, reduced footprint and build time, and improved performance. AIM Inc. gained those and other benefits by installing a new drive and... » more
Photo gallery: Industrial PC applications
Janz Automation Systems and Saelig: Industrial PCs used in robotics, oil industry product handling, off-road vehicles, and airport lighting applications deliver ease of use, ruggedness, and... » more
Janz Automation Systems and Saelig: Industrial PCs used in robotics, oil industry product handling, off-road vehicles, and airport lighting applications deliver ease of use, ruggedness, and... » more
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