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Product
 | May 7, 2013

Laser Scanner

The TiM310 is for simple, discrete I/O and field detection applications.
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Product
 | May 7, 2013

Low-profile Safety Light Curtain

The low-cost deTec4 Core safety light curtain is for hazardous point protection and single-sided access protection.
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If we lose the manufacturing, then the innovation goes with it.
Rethinking Manufacturing in America
Product
 | May 6, 2013

Laser Safety Scanners

The Type 3 safety laser scanners report status and measurement data via EtherNet/IP.
Full Article
Barriers to Human Reliability
News
 | April 30, 2013

Barriers to Human Reliability

The idea of placing greater emphasis on operator interaction with automated systems has been gaining traction.
Full Article
The Human-Automation Intersection
News
 | April 25, 2013

The Human-Automation Intersection

A developing trend among a number of automation interface hardware and software suppliers is to focus more on the operator experience.
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Outsourcing Safety
Blog Post | April 24, 2013

Outsourcing Functional Safety

As more manufacturers incorporate functional safety into their products, a new partnership between Hilscher and Mesco has been developed to deliver functional safety capabilities for companies looking to outsource safety developments. Do such offerings mark the end of safety as a core competency for OEMs?
Full Post
News
 | April 4, 2013

In India, Nestlé and B&R promote open technology standards for packaging

The 2012 International Packaging Conclave in Greater Noida, India, recorded a resounding success, bringing together 110 participants – including top managers from some of the most prominent end-user c
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Video | April 4, 2013

Amada achieves multifunctional metalforming

At the recent Euroblech show, Amada spokesman Katsuhide Ito describes how their global research & development team utilized B&R’s Automation Studio, CNC and safety control over the POWERLINK network to develop its LASBEND laser cutting and bending system -- in just two years’ time.
Full Article [CustomContent/LeadGenCampaign/SupplierSubmitted]
Video | April 4, 2013

New waterjet cutter is flagship for industry leader

Flow International invented waterjet cutting and is the world leader with over 12,000 installations in over 60 countries. The new Flow Mach 4C is their flagship system, designed to be the most accurate and easy to use waterjet for fast ROI in high productivity shops.
Full Article [CustomContent/LeadGenCampaign/SupplierSubmitted]
Machine Safety Software
News
 | April 2, 2013

Free Machine Safety Software

The Safety Automation Builder tool from Rockwell Automation is designed to help guide manufacturers through the safety system design process.
Full Article

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