Machine Control

Error message

  • Notice: Undefined index: browser in om_preprocess_html() (line 213 of /var/www/sites/automationworld.com/sites/all/themes/om/core/template.php).
  • Notice: Undefined index: browser in om_preprocess_html() (line 214 of /var/www/sites/automationworld.com/sites/all/themes/om/core/template.php).
  • Notice: Undefined index: version in om_preprocess_html() (line 214 of /var/www/sites/automationworld.com/sites/all/themes/om/core/template.php).
Leadership | February 7, 2012

Ramsey to Head U.S. Industry Business at Schneider Electric

Mary Ramsey replaces retired Andy Gravitt a senior vice president of Schneider Electric’s U.S. Industry Business.
Full Article
Another Acquisition
Machine Control | January 30, 2012

ABB To Acquire Thomas & Betts

ABB to acquire Thomas & Betts for $3.9billion with intent to become major player in North American low-voltage products market.
Full Article
Laser Quality Plasma Cutting
Advanced Control | January 25, 2012

Precise Control for Complex Fabrication

Metal fabricator Waymatic achieves laser-level accuracy with a punch plasma machine using Sigma-5 servos and controllers and EtherCAT networking (CONTAINS VIDEO).
Full Article
Leadership | January 16, 2012

March 2012 Issue Preview

Gary Mintchell, Co-founder and Editor in Chief, provides a preview of the upcoming March 2012 issue.
Full Article
Robotic Safety Resource
Control | January 3, 2012

Robot Safety Resource

Online resource compiles robot safety and safety-standard compliance education and event information from the Robotic Industries Association.
Full Article
Machine Control | December 29, 2011

Wish for 2012: More Engineers in Executive Suites

“On the Edge” is an insightful blog on manufacturing operations, management and leadership in the packaging industry written by Keith Campbell.
Full Article
Gesture Based Machine Control
Machine Control | December 16, 2011

Gesture-based Machine Control Merges HMIs, Consumer Electronics

Combining gesture-based control and speech recognition, which are both supported by the Kinect for Windows sensor and SDK, opens the door to many sophisticated automation applications.
Full Article
MEMS technology
Machine Control | December 15, 2011

Machine Control: Measuring Impact with Arrow-like Precision

Because MEMS devices allow so much useful information to be precisely recorded, industrial and consumer product designers can quickly identify factors to improve performance.
Full Article
Motors | December 1, 2011

Machine Design: Reducing Case Packer Cost and Complexity

Brenton engineers did everything they could to make a faster and simpler case packer machine. Creativity—and new technology—were the keys.
Full Article
November 4, 2011

Pack Expo 2011: V-Series AC Motor Line offers 2x more torque

The new V Series from Oriental Motor uses a gear cut and an extra machining step with the motor’s output shaft, which produces minimal noise. (Approximate Time – 1:05)
Full Article
Upgraded Safety
Machine Control | November 1, 2011

Safer Panelboard Gets U.S. Patent

ProLine Panelboard from ABB was designed for applications where increased uptime, power reliability and safety are critical. 
Full Article
Machine Control | November 1, 2011

Omron Advances Integrated Logic, Motion, Vision Control

In an effort to distinguish itself in the arena of high-speed machine control, Schaumburg, Ill.-based Omron Industrial Automation, a division of Japanese electronics giant Omron, is releasing what
Full Article
Machine Control | October 18, 2011

Machine Control: Integrated Logic, Motion and Vision Control

Atef T. Massoud, Omron Industrial Automation’s motion control expert, was involved in the development and validation of Omron’s NJ-Series controller and Sysmac Studio Software.
Full Article
Machine Control | October 17, 2011

Pack Expo 2011: Process to Packaging Innovation

Mike Wagner, Global Packaging Business Manager, Rockwell Automation, talks about the company's offering at the largest packaging show in 2011. Topics include OMAC, PackML, plant-wide optimization for end-users and integrating process and discrete line operations for quicker time to market.
Full Article
October 17, 2011

Pack Expo 2011: PAC Drive Controller Family for Machine Builders

The company offers four axes through 99 with rack-mounted power supply from this PAC drives controller family. Features include connection modules to integrated servo units and the Sercos 3 communication protocol. (Approximate time - 1:25).
Full Article

Pages

Newsletters

Click on any newsletter to view a sample.

 News Insights 
News & Analysis (2x Month)   Product Insights
Latest Automation Products (2x month)  TalkPoints
Automation Columnists (1x month) Feed Forward
Latest from Gary Mintchell (1x month)  Automation Focus
Sponsored white papers, videos and products (1x month)		 Process Automation
Industry Trends & Applications (1x month)  Motion Control 
Machine & Motion Control (6x year)  Automation Skills
Improve Industry Skills (1x month)   Industrial Ethernet Review
Network Application of IE (4x year)		 Packaging Automation Review
Trends in Packaging Automation (4x year)  Safety Automation Insights
The How & Why of Safety (6x year)

 
OPConnect Newsletter
OPC Foundation Developments (4x year) PROFInews NA
PI News in North America (6x year)		 Totally Integrated Automation
Applications and News from TIA (1x month)  Automation Catalyst
Igniting Ideas to Solve Automation Challenges		  Manufacturing Intelligence
Your Source for Operation Trends (3x year)

Once monthly. Don’t miss intelligence crucial to your job and business! Click on any newsletter to view a sample.

 

Feedback Form