CNC software tools for job shopsIMTS 2012: The Sinumerik 828D Basix T (turning) and Basic M (milling) by Siemens are designed to enhance job shop performance. » more
CNC productivity innovations, handheld unitIMTS 2012: Fanuc FA America's CNC productivity innovations including enhancements to the Series 30-i Model B CNC and a handheld CNC operator unit. » more
Mobile HMI software, hardware in a preprogrammed packageAndOnMobile released a line of lean tools and mobile human-machine interface (HMI) products: Maximize manufacturing efficiency with a wireless AndOn to monitor overall equipment effectiveness (OEE),... » more
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Dual stage ac, dc filtersDual stage ac and dc filters are designed with much higher inductance common mode coils to reduce excessive common mode emissions generated by high power Silicon-Controlled Rectifiers. » more
Solenoid valve cables, actuatorsThree-wire connector cables and a four-wire transmitter cable. » more
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Product of the Year
In 2012, Plant Engineering’s Product of the Year awards will celebrate its 25th anniversary. For a quarter-century, Plant Engineering’s readers have selected the outstanding new products that help them do their jobs smarter, safer, more efficiently and more productively.
Nominations for the 25th annual Product of the Year awards are now open. Deadline for the 2012 awards is Friday, Sept. 14 at 5 p.m. CST.
> > Read the official rules here.
There are new categories in the 2012 Product of the Year contest, so review the entry form carefully, submit as many new products as you’d like and see which ones are named finalists in the November issue of Plant Engineering.
Readers then vote on the finalists, and the winners will be honored at the annual Product of the Year dinner in March 2013 in Chicago. The product that receives the most votes among all entries will receive the 25th anniversary Grand Award.
Visit the Product of the Year page to access the entry form.