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In this white paper from ProSoft see how recent advancements in vibration monitoring and data analysis have lead to condition monitoring systems that can accurately detect a problem before failure, thus reducing costly machine shutdowns and maximizing production output.
While refining its processes, faucet manufacturer Moen Inc. (N. Olmsted, Ohio) ran across a suboptimal situation with its screw machines.
Dick Motley doesn’t pretend to be impartial. When it comes to robots for
the packaging industry, he believes that high-speed, articulated-arm
robots are superior to the ever more popular Delta configuration.
From sliced meat to late-capitalism, the reasons that vision-assisted robotic packaging applications have been increasing are many. Within this complex picture, though, certain trends seem clear.
A thorough evaluation of every phase of manufacturing with appropriate executive leadership can lead to cleaner manufacturing that creates far less waste.
Plant operators are turning to their automation systems to help measure and drive down their energy use.
Gary Mintchell, Editor in Chief, ponders the multitude of opinions about the direction of the economy in 2009. Automation Suppliers enjoyed double-digit growth in 2008, what will happen in 2009? Other topics covered include the sudden changes at Honeywell and IPS, manufacturing as a strategic asset, and a preview of the ARC Forum in February.
Gary visits the Center for Intelligent Maintenance Systems Forum and Packaging Automation Forum, editorializes on programming standards and discusses the Rockwell purchase of IMS Triplex.
Julie Fraser, principal at market researcher Industry Directions Inc., talks with Automation World’s Wes Iversen about use of wireless handheld devices in manufacturing applications.
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