Showing Value of Automation to Shop Floor Decision Makers

How to prove automation saves time on the shop floor

Sensata's NOVA22 Solid State Relay Now Features 45mm DIN Rail Model

New SSR offers higher power ratings, IP20 protection and output wire capacity up to 3 AWG with quick, 'no-accessories-necessary installation

More Mistakes That Manufacturers Make

Last year, I wrote about the Common Mistakes That Growing Manufacturers Make (June 2017). Well, here are a few more examples of how manufacturers can avoid serious problems and reduce risks, costs, and streamline their business processes.

Axiomtek and FANUC America Case Study: Machining Simulator

The main purpose of the Machining Simulator is to promote learning about manufacturing in a classroom setting. Each simulator reacts exactly like a real machine and allows students to design, create CAD/CAM models and command the machine tool to produce simulated end product

Bihler Brings Next Generation Slide Forming Technology to FABTECH Canada 2018

Bihler of America, a leader in complex components manufacturing and automation, will feature its newest slide forming machine, the Bihler 4 Slide-NC, at FABTECH Canada, Booth #391, Toronto Congress Centre, June 12-14.

PLC Security for Control Engineers: Keep Your Friends Close, and Your Enemies Closer

When PLC's developed in the early 1970's replaced relays in control systems for automotive assembly lines and rapidly adopted and integrated across the industrial landscape security was entirely physical as there was no access to these systems outside a given facility. Times have obviously changed dramatically.

Designing HMI for mobile devices

Well-designed human-machine interfaces (HMI) reduce operator error, saving companies millions of dollars by reducing downtime and increasing worker safety. HTML5 programming enables the transfer of HMI designs to mobile devices, but programming is just the enabler. Let's learn some best practices for HMI design elements that are specific to mobile devices due to size and interface considerations.

QVI® Introduces New TurnCheck™ Family of Shaft Measuring Systems

Advanced Optics, Rugged Construction Offer a Paradigm Shift for Shaft Measurement

New Balluff Magnetic Mount Simplifies RFID Integration

Balluff's new break-off magnetic mount with tag holder allows for easy integration of RFID systems.

ELUM Unveils PROTOS, Revolutionary All Servo-Driven Roll-Fed Labeler, at EXPO PACK - Mexico 2018

PROTOS achieves rotary machine speeds in smaller footprint and linear design. See PROTOS at EXPO PACK in Mexico City, June 5-8, Booth 1436.

Sigmetrix and Maplesoft to Jointly Sponsor CAASE18

The two companies will partner together to showcase high-performance products to attendees of The Conference on Advancing Analysis & Simulation in Engineering

On the road with IoT

As more companies move to a predictive model of equipment maintenance, they are looking for ways to use connected devices to improve field service. Here, George Walker, managing director of field service management software provider Novotek UK and Ireland, explains how the Internet of Things (IoT) is changing field service.

EPLAN Software & Service Introduces EPLAN Cogineer Advanced: Automation in the Cloud

The solutions provider will be offering its automation software through a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. The two functional areas, Designer and Project Builder, will thereby only be usable as cloud-based solutions with separate licenses.

Integrated Industries Conference At HANNOVER MESSE USA To Spotlight Industry 4.0 Topics

"As part of our newly branded HANNOVER MESSE USA event, the 2018 Integrated Industries Conference offers a perfect platform to preview and discuss trending IIoT, Industry 4.0, and smart factory topics from around the globe," said Larry Turner, President & CEO of Hannover Fairs USA. "Conference attendees will gain the necessary competitive advantages to help them thrive in todays rapidly evolving manufacturing environment," added Turner.

AMK Automation Corp. Launches New Website

Informative, visually unique and easy-to-use website provides platform for product information, technology articles and motion control planning resources

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