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The process, which utilizes molding equipment designed and developed by Piper Plastics, allows the company to mold high performance thermoplastics, filled or unfilled, with isotropic mechanical properties.

Warehouse Robots are the autonomous machines which are programmed for various material handling tasks carried out to efficiently stock the raw materials, semi-finished and final products in storage sites. There are various types of mobile and fixed robots which synchronously work for conveying the inventories across the warehouse.

UConn’s analytics model will be integrated into Schneider’s WeatherSentry Online (WSO) platform, enabling utilities to better understand the expected impacts of storms on their utility infrastructure and to make smarter decisions in preparing for storms.

In addition to FF HSE and F-ROM, IS1+ supports other Ethernet-based protocols such as Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP and PROFINET for cutting-edge, fast communication in process plants with hazardous areas.

The objective of the 10-page document is to show how different types of harmonics in a customer’s facility affect utility-measured quantities and costs.

Attendees at Rockwell Automation on the Move will gain information and training on how to modernize and streamline operations through demonstrations, technical education sessions and hands-on labs.

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Based in Houston, Garcia will have senior management responsibility for ValvTechnologies’ Manufacturing groups, leading the achievement of production, productivity, quality, and safety, as well as spearheading manufacturing process continuous improvements.

The Association for Manufacturing Technology report showed that orders grew 36.9% compared to the previous month, however, orders still were down 11.8% compared to March 2015, and stand at 15.0% down year to date compared to the same point a year ago.

Hughes' main objective is to develop relationships with OEMs; mobile device suppliers in the retail, warehousing and government/security sectors; and insurance underwriters.

The manufacturing transition has begun and is expected to be complete by year-end 2016. NovaTorque product development will continue from its Fremont, CA, headquarters while the companies explore additional opportunities to work together

Agidens Infra BV has scored several large-scale infrastructure projects with a market that offers much more potential.

By Bill Lydon, Editor The 2016 Hannover Fair was full of energy and industrial innovation, highlighted by an abundance of evidence that shows Industry 4.0 is moving from concept to real-world applications.

By Terumi Okano, AspenTech This article discusses the focus of chemical companies on implementing operational efficiency measures, such as reducing energy and driving maximum throughput of plant assets, using a model-based approach

The plant, which will also incorporate biogas and recycling facilities, will produce 28 megawatt-hours of electricity per hour from 320,000 tons of waste, exporting enough energy to the National Grid to power the equivalent of 40,000 homes

Integrating a robot with another machine is often the most complex part of automation systems planning.

Americas is the dominant region for artificial lift systems industry with U.S leading the charge. Asia-Pacific is projected to have highest growth in the next few years due to growing adoption of artificial lifts in oil and gas applications.

With the flexibility of AggreGate IoT platform and the versatility of Tibbo Project System, we offer solutions tailored to the customer's unique requirements.

By Greg Goodwin, LNS Research This article dives deeper into the methodology of the 2015-2016 Metrics that Matter Research study, important trends around awareness and adoption, and how manufacturers are approaching analytics today to drive new value.

Moving forward, EtherCAT P, which combines the well-known benefits of EtherCAT with power supply on the same cable, will be supported and promoted by the ETG.

The Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) systems will be used to create highway-ready, 3D-printed cars, off-road vehicles with on-road capability at 40,000 square foot microfactories, each with an output of up to 250 cars per year.

By Thomas Nuth, Moxa The Industrial Internet, or Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), has been a term that has been over-used and under-represented within the automation and networking industry. It is a common example of an industry marketing to itself, rather than the customer.

The belt system will deliver copper ore from the underground mine directly to the concentrator plant, 13 kilometers away from the mine site.

Focus and Inductive Automation will work together on case studies, webinars, and other co-marketing projects.

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Torque is the measure of the force required to rotate the object on its axis. Torque Sensors detect the torque of the rotating objects like crankshaft, engine, gearbox etc. Torque Sensors Market deals with the scope, applications in various end user factories and demand in the industry.

Thee "PLM Basics" e-learning course, has been created to provide a way for the broader PLM community to experience CIMdata's PLM education opportunities.

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are autonomous mobile robotic driverless vehicles employed in industries for material handling. The first AGV was developed by A.M. Barrett, Jr. in 1954 which navigated by following wires mounted in factory ceiling. This was employed in his industry, Barrett Electronics.

Headquartered in Lathrop, CA, the PAS office will immediately serve as the Swisslog Americas West Coast location. In addition, the acquisition is designed to further develop and expand Swisslog’s reach in North America, South America, Asia, and Australia

The APAC region holds the largest share of the market due to the large growth in the industrial production mostly in China and other South-east Asian countries. Experts estimate APAC industrial motors market to have a huge growth during the forecast period 2015 - 2020.

The event is targeted to benefit both those considering an initial foray into robotic automation, as well as those looking to upgrade or expand their existing robotic lines.

Photowatt uses Keyence’s LK-G displacement sensor for high-precision detection of wafer thicknesses. A wafer is a thin slice of semiconductor material, such as silicon, which generally measures between 200 and 300 microns in thickness.

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The announcement was made by Morihiko Ohkura, General Manager of the Toyota's Production Engineering Innovation Division during an EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) press briefing at Hannover Messe 2016

By Adam Bannaghan, Design Rule This article discusses three ways that the digital continuity of PLM helps manufacturers more easily deliver high quality innovative products.

The company’s Insight Centerpoint welding information management system communicates in real-time with an automated welding cell’s power supply and robotic welding arm via Ethernet.

The forty-eight page guide covers topics such as: international directives and standards, hazards vs. risks, risk assessment, estimating performance level, implementing safety functions, diagnostic coverage & common causes of failure (CCF)

During the annual Awards Dinner, held as part of its annual Executive Conference in Puerto Rico April 19-22, 2016, the Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) recognized five outstanding organizations and individuals for their contributions to the system integration industry.

Nearly 500 people attended the Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) Executive Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, which was held April 19 – 22, 2016.

Knick is a provider of on-line process equipment for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. M4 Instruments, already Knick's distribution partner, has many years of field expertise in the process control industry.

The major drivers for Intelligent Motor Control Centers (iMCC) Market are the increasing focus of organizations on open communication networks, energy saving, efficiency improvement and the growing IoT technology in manufacturing and engineering.

In addition to supporting Windows 7 and Window 8.1, DFI has added Windows 10 IoT compatibility to its latest board and system level products.

More than 20,000 students from around the globe, from ages 6 to 18, gathered April 27-30 at various venues throughout St. Louis, Missouri, USA to put their engineering skills and scientific know-how to the test in four different age-specific, team-oriented FIRST programs.

Embedded System Market was valued at USD 152.94 billion in 2014 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.4% and reach USD 233.13 billion by 2021

Choosing the right industrial control system is fundamental to developing a profitable business.

By Alexander Hinds, W2Tech If you're new to automation, this article will help describe the different types and inner workings of linear motors.

Ultrasonic sensors calculate characteristics of the subject of action by interpreting the echoes from radio or sound waves, respectively. These sensors are also known as transceivers when they perform the actions of both sending and receiving. They detect a wide range of materials, are not influenced by problematic surfaces, and are largely immune to environmental Influences.

Wireless Sensor Networks are networks of spatially distributed sensors which are used to monitor various environmental as well as physical conditions such as temperature, sound, pressure, etc. and to cooperatively pass their data through the network and send it to the main location for further processing.

Rothrock, a key member of the leadership team, will play a pivotal role in building Xometry's software to power its on-demand advanced manufacturing platform. His responsibilities will include management of software engineering, product strategy, and platform operations.

By Catherine Simon, Innorobo Whatever the editorial stance and target audience, all of the media are talking about robotics. Yet the reality of the robotics transformation varies , and many innovations are having a hard time carving out a place for themselves on the market.