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Evaluating the Control Platform Choice
When shoppers come across 28-packs of bottled water, few marvel at the number of bottles in them as a feat of engineering prowess. In fact, most give the packs little, if any, thought as they load them into their shopping carts. But that’s because they don’t know what Terry Davis knows. As CEO of Production Automation Inc. (Montgomery, Ala.), he oversaw...
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News
 | June 12, 2013

System 800xA Minerals Library Release Improves Visualization and More

Cement and mineral sites can further enhance productivity with the latest release of System 800xA Minerals Library from ABB.
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Feature Article
 | June 11, 2013

Evaluating the Control Platform Choice

Faced with an array of control platform options for discrete manufacturing—including PLCs, PACs and PCs—how can end users decide which technology is most suitable?
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Feature Article
 | June 11, 2013

ISA-88: Recipe Changes Kept Separate From Control Changes

ISA-88 is a standard that helps everyone speak the same automation language. It's used to code what the equipment can do, and configure what people want to do with the equipment.
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Feature Article
 | June 11, 2013

ISA-88: Better Batches Every Time

ISA-88 is not new, but this standard for batch control is enabling new and better ways to make industrial systems more flexible, scalable and quickly repeatable—regardless of the underlying control sy
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Burr Oak Fin Press Uses Siemens S7-1500 PLC and TIA Portal
Case Application
 | June 11, 2013

OEM’s Global Plans Aided by New PLC and Automation Software

Burr Oak Tools combines Siemens Industry’s new S7-1500 PLCs and TIA Portal software to optimize production of a new fin press designed for overseas markets.
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Product
 | June 11, 2013

Temperature Controller

The 5R7-001 temperature controller commands thermoelectric modules for a seamless transition between heating and cooling.
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Product
 | June 10, 2013

Inductive Proximity Sensors

The ICB Series of proximity sensors are now certified for use in hazardous environments.
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Product
 | June 10, 2013

Handheld Barcode Readers

The DataMan 8000 series have been enhanced in reading robustness and speed.
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Feature Article
 | June 7, 2013

Image-Based Readers Boost Shipping Efficiency

Automating a consumer electronics shipping line’s scanning and verification process saved resources, boosted productivity, and saw an ROI of just six months.
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Column
 | June 7, 2013

Industrial Computer Futures

As a new class of industrial computer, the PAC signals a post-PC era of thin clients and mobile devices. Processors are now so powerful that even inexpensive gadgets can handle most tasks.
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Kuka Robots Communicate with FDT
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 | June 6, 2013

Solving Robot Communication Issues

Kuka Robotics explains its use of FDT to address complex robot bus scenarios across multiple gateways.
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Mobile CAD
News
 | May 28, 2013

Mobile CAD Expansion

Demand for mobile design and engineering software leads Autodesk to expand its cloud-based offering.
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Product
 | May 26, 2013

PLCs with Onboard HMIs

The JZ20-R16 & JZ20-R10 feature 48K (virtual) ladder logic memory, 30 times faster performance and a built-in mini USB programming port.
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Product
 | May 26, 2013

Micro PLC with Ethernet Port

The V200 Micro PLC CPU with Ethernet Port provides client and server networking solutions while preserving the size and affordability of the V200 Series.
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Product
 | May 24, 2013

Hygienic Sensor

The W4S-3 Hygiene photoelectric sensor eliminates bacteria growth in food & beverage applications.
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Product
 | May 24, 2013

Enhanced Modular Enclosures

The TS8 line now features tool-free assembly and more.
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Product
 | May 24, 2013

M18 Cylindrical Photoelectric Sensors

The E3FA plastic body and E3FB metal body sensors are suitable for applications in all industries from food and beverage production to material handling and logistics.
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Product
 | May 22, 2013

Ultrasonic Meters for LNG

The Daniel 3818 provides high-accuracy dynamic flow measurement.
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News
 | May 20, 2013

Efficient integration of development tools: Automation Studio 4 and EPLAN Electric P8

Efficient integration of Version 4 of B&R's Automation Studio engineering tool and EPLAN Electric P8 is now a reality.
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Case Application
 | May 19, 2013

From Overmolding to Water Testing in Record Time

Experience, creativity and cooperation were essential to developing the automated production process and machinery for a unique microbiological test vial that certifies water free of E.
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