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University Robot Research
Robotics | January 5, 2012

Scratch Your Robot Itch

Robotic, mechatronic and cybernetic intelligence projects under development at universities all over the world are showcased in a new online site.
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Motion Control | November 22, 2011

Automation Applied: Motion Over Ethernet/IP

A look at how Rockwell Automation's new midrange CompactLogix controllers can be used to handle several axes of motion using the Ethernet/IP network.
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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).
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October 14, 2011

Pack Expo 2011 - Video Coverage

The Automation World staff attended the Pack Expo Las Vegas 2011 show in late September and shot video of the latest automation and control products at the show.
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October 6, 2011

ABB Opens New Solar Inverter Production Center

Center will feature a 400 megawatt per year capacity as well as an engineering center to support inverter production and nearby motors and drives factories.
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Motion Control | October 3, 2011

Top-Mounted SCARA Robot Outperforms Delta Robots

Faster and more rigid, this scara robot  can handle 188 parts per minute, accurate to .01 millimeters, and is said to be up to 40% less expensive than delta robots. Pack Expo Las Vegas 2011.
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September 15, 2011

Tips for Improving Manufacturing Productivity

Productivity in manufacturing is about performing within or improving upon the budgetary boundaries that have been established for an operation.
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Motion Control | September 1, 2011

RobotStudio Palletizing PowerPac

New programming software merges the features and benefits of a graphic system simulation tool with application programming software.
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Motion Control | September 1, 2011

Profinet, Profibus Rotary Encoders

Rotary encoders with the Profibus interface now support the DP-V2 encoder profile, which makes them ready for robot control and production technology. 
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August 15, 2011

Re-engineered Arc-Resistant Motor Control Centers

A re-engineered family of motor control centers (MCCs) are arc-resistance, compliant with ANSI/IEEE C37.20.7 standards and filled with features designed to serve water and wastewater, oil and gas, a
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August 15, 2011

6th Annual ISA Marketing & Sales Summit Announces Keynote Speakers

The International Society of Automation (ISA) announces the keynote speakers for the 6th Annual ISA Marketing & Sales Summit to be held in St. Louis, Missouri September 7-9, 2011.
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Networking | August 8, 2011

Motion Control: Dunkermotoren Acquires U.K. Linear Electric Motor Developer

Dunkermotoren GmbH, headquartered in Bonndorf, Germany and the parent of Dunkermotoren USA Inc.
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August 1, 2011

Variable Speed Drives for Pumps, Fans

Altivar 212 variable speed drives and the S-Flex enclosed version are designed to provide OEMs and control panel builders with energy efficient and economical solutions for pump and fan applications.
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Maxon Motor's EPOS2 36/2 multi-axis motor control motherboard.
July 20, 2011

Motor Control Motherboard

EPOS2 36/2 multi-axis motor control motherboard for product and system development.
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July 18, 2011

Video: Editor Gary Mintchell on our September edition

Watch and listen to this short video on what's coming in the September issue of Automation World. AW editors present the latest information on enterprise manufacturing intelligence (EMI), workflow, and working with EPCs. Also in this issue is our popular Packaging Automation Review.
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