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Sercos Robotic Band
The Sercos robotic guitar is played by a system that interprets MIDI files using an MLP industrial control from Bosch Rexroth and bus terminals from Phoenix Contact to actuate a group of lifting solenoids via Sercos commands. -
Resolvers, Optical Encoders and Inductive Encoders
Automation.com, March 2012 By Mark Howard, Zettlex Resolvers are good. Encoders are good. But which is the best? This article examines the strengths and weaknesses of each and offers some alternatives. -
Rockwell Automation to control plastic-to-fuel plant in UK
Rockwell will supply process skids, automation architecture, a PlantPAx Process Automation System, software, power control and engineering/startup services. -
Automation Federation Honored for Workforce Development and STEM Advancements
Automation Federation Honored for Workforce Development and STEM Advancements -
EtherNet/IP accepted as national standards in China and Korea
The National Development and Reform Commission of the People’s Republic of China and the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards adopted EtherNet/IP. -
Vernay Selects Epicor ERP Solution
Vernay plans to replace an aged legacy ERP system that was unable to support the company's growing global operations. -
Ron Bullock Elected Chairman of Manufacturing Institute
The Manufacturing Institute ia a 501c3 foundation affiliated with the National Association of Manufacturers. -
ISA Communications Division to host Wireless Factory Automation Workshop
ISA Communications Division to host Wireless Factory Automation Workshop -
BASF Benefits from Fast Implementation and Reduced Maintenance Costs
Automation.com, March 2012 By Rockwell Automation Rockwell installed three ControlLogix PACs, FactoryTalk, and a 100Mbit network with two Stratix 8000 switches to replace five old PLCs and ControlNet at a BASF shipping facility in Germany. -
Digital Factory Moves closer to related exhibit halls
Digital Factory, April 23 to 27, 2012, during HANNOVER MESSE, moves closer to two other exhibit halls on related themes: Industrial Automation and Industrial Supply. -
Nanotec Electronic opens US subsidiary
Nanotec Electronic US will offer Nanotec’s Plug and Drive Servo stepper motors, BLDC motors, stepper driven linear actuators and intelligent motor controllers. -
Annubar or Orifice Flowmeter: What Is the Best Application for an Oil Storage Tank?
The permanent pressure loss is less for an annubar than an orifice flowmeter. -
Automation Federation wins Workforce Award
The Automation Federation is recognized for its AutomationSTEM program and its initiatives and collaborations, including the alliance with FIRST. -
Paul Gruhn to present keynote address at Instrumentation Symposium
Process safety expert Paul Gruhn will deliver a keynote address at the 58th Annual International Instrumentation Symposium (IIS) on Wednesday, 6 June 2012, in La Jolla, California, USA. -
GE’s Alan Hinchman named Chair of Water Innovations Alliance
The Water Innovations Alliance (WIA) is an industry association focused on developing new funding, increasing collaboration and raising awareness for cutting-edge water technologies and the problems they solve. -
Datalogic tracks tires for Continental Tire
An STS400 reads bar-codes on tires. It replaced laser technology, which was not able to guarantee an effective read rate because of the low aspect ratio codes. -
Northwire announces Lab 360 program
Lab 360 contract manufacturing platform helps customers develop custom wiring. -
Northwire achieves ISO 13485 certification
The company’s facilities are ISO 13485:2003-certified for the design and manufacture of wire, cable and assemblies for medical devices. -
GE appoints Terry Biederman Manager for Water & Wastewater
Prior to joining GE, Biederman served as the Director of Public Works for the Township of Waterford, Michigan. -
Fieldbus Foundation Remote Operations Management Strategy
Automation.com, March 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor The goal of FOUNDATION for Remote Operations Management (ROM) is linking people that understand the processes and equipment in a secure fashion around the world to achieve faster start-up time and reduced operating costs.