Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Factory Automation",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Special machines build simplified from
Misumi, which we summarised at the time by saying "At the UK's Machine Building Show, a company is introducing a system of standard shapes, used within industry standard machines, to simplify special machine construction".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release GE CNC units programmed directly onsite from
Fanuc GE CNC UK: "With Manual Guide i, the current Fanuc GE CNC controllers can be directly programmed onsite in a simple manner - regardless of whether turning, milling or combining machining processes".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Yamazaki Mazak UK
concerning its Erowa robotic pallet load/unload systems
- take a look at Machining centres pallets loaded by robot
which says: "In a system to automatically load/unload machining centres, a robot selects the pallet size to suit the job, so reducing the amount of space required for pallets in unmanned machining systems".
Take a look also at the news release from Fanuc GE CNC UK, CNCs chosen for reliability and spares service,
as well as Energy buffer made for servo press machines from Fanuc GE CNC UK,
and Variable speed pump drives save on energy from Bosch Rexroth.
See also:
Microcontroller has 480MIPS, FPU, ether and USB
(December 2007)
Microprocessors have an Ethernet controller and USB 2.0 host on a single chip and are intended for applications such as factory automation systems requiring network connection functionality
High-precision laser cuts more productively
(December 2007)
Claimed to be the smallest and lightest CO2 laser on the market, a 4kW model with improved beam quality and stability, can cut sheet metals up to 25mm thick
3D CNC collision check function improved
(November 2007)
Fanuc GE has developed a 3D interference check function, which helps prevent machine collisions for the Series 30i/31i model A CNC controllers and a data exchange is possible with CAD systems
Smart ultrasonic sensors have long range
(November 2007)
Long range ultasonics sensors use the latest microprocessor technology to provide low cost precision non-contact distance measurement for factory automation
Field rugged cable includes Fieldbus versions
(October 2007)
The DataCELL Field rugged cable product line has been extended to include a CC-Link, high-flex-life mid ODVA DeviceNet
Cycle time analysis ups machine tool performance
(September 2007)
A machine tool cycle time analyzer records the cycle times of all production machine stations and provides users with an insight into the NC and PLC program flow
Modular pallet magazine automates machining
(September 2007)
Latest version of a modular and flexible pallet magazine has a control system that offers an easy-to-learn and use graphical interface that guides and supports users
CNCs manage 5-axis free-form machining
(September 2007)
High-performance CNC controllers introduced at EMO 2007 are able to precisely interpolate axis movements required for 5-axis machining even for free formed surfaces
News on the Factory automation data software from Ascari
(August 2007)
Semiconductors manufacturer has adapted operations management and factory automation data software to integrate it seamlessly into an existing manufacturing execution system
5-axis CAM supports positional, simultaneous work
(August 2007)
CAM programming system extends the range of 5-axis machine tool support to include head/table configurations for simultaneous and positional machining work
Canadian manufacturing show grows
(July 2007)
'Innovations 2007' shows the latest manufacturing technologies availableat this year's Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show that will host over 400 suppliers and subcontractors
Collect visual/functional defect inspection data
(July 2007)
A simple, touch screen data collection interface allows operators to quickly and easily record and report defect information and feed it in real time to production personnel
GigE camera interfaces with factory automation
(June 2007)
Firstsight Vision has offered GigE versions of the JAI A10, A70 and M9 cameras, which can be readily interfaced to external factory automation equipment such as PLCs
Automation integrator adds on robot products
(June 2007)
Specialising in automation, hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication and connector industries, Livingston and Haven, is now selling Mitsubishi Electric Automation's articulated and SCARA robotic products
Automation firm acquires Italian drives company
(June 2007)
Automation equipment and systems company, Mitsubishi Electric, has acquired the recently rebranded distribution arm of leading Italian drives specialist SCS, Tre Diamanti
Profinet now integrates with Hart
(June 2007)
Draft specification for the integration of Hart into Profinet has been released in time for Interkama 2007
Intelligent servo control module
(April 2007)
Technosoft has introduced plug-in and DIN-rail intelligent servo control modules based on their MotionChipTM technology, combining motion controller, drive and functionality in a single compact unit
Connection to ethernet for vision sensor
(April 2007)
Cognex Corporation has released In-Sight Explorer software 3.4, enabling easy connection of In-Sight vision sensors to the ethernet via Profinet, and communication with Siemens S7 controllers
Motion and logic controller controls whole machine
(April 2007)
Inmoco has introduced the single axis ServoWire Motion and Logic Controller (SMLC-SA) from Ormec Systems, which controls entire machines, reducing wiring, panel space and and programming effort
Low-cost modular guarding for DIY projects
(April 2007)
Procter Machinery Guarding supplies the Satech modular perimeter machine guarding system, which can be installed quickly and easily by any competent maintenance department or contractor
Bosch Rexroth records fourth year of growth
(April 2007)
Bosch Rexroth reports an increase in sales by 7.1% to more than EUR 4.9 billion and sales of products for the utilisation of renewable energies have increased
Multi-vendor device interoperability assured
(March 2007)
Draft standard Release 1 is intended to provide technology to address Class 1 (non-critical) to Class 5 applications, such as monitoring and will assure multi-vendor device interoperability
Turkish distributor for electronic production kit
(March 2007)
A wide range of optimum Factory Automation Solutions for clients such as Electronic Products Manufacturers and PCB Manufacturers is available from Filtronic distributor, Sinerji-Grup
Profibus user conference programme
(March 2007)
Programme includes presentation focusing on the development of fieldbus systems and the way forward with particular emphasis on integration of fieldbus into modern process systems
Long distance GSM based monitoring and control
(March 2007)
Remotely supervise and control a range of industrial equipment including production machines, automation and control equipment and servers
Failsafe devices for factory automation
(March 2007)
Two failsafe devices for factory automation have been introduced by Siemens Automation and Drives, the CPU 319F-3 PN/DP from the Simatic S7-300 range and the EM 4 F-DI / 3 F-DO
PLC/PC distributors appointed in Ireland
(March 2007)
A German PLC and PC control systems manufacturer, VIPA, has appointed two distributors for Ireland: ACI - Automated Components Ireland and Engineering Automation Solutions
Precise 3 axis pick and place system
(March 2007)
SMAC has developed a unique solution for a multi-national Japanese manufacturer of luxury goods for what is believed to be the fastest and most precise 3 axis pick and place system in the world
RoHS compliant ultrasonic sensors
(March 2007)
Vydas International Marketing has introduced the M-300 family of RoHS compliant ultrasonic sensors incorporating state-of-the-art ultrasonic and microprocessor technology
Metric incremental encoders added to range
(March 2007)
BEI Industrial Encoders announced the addition of metric incremental encoders to their product line
Consultant for service of safety products
(March 2007)
Pilz Automation Technology has announced that Paul Kingston has been appointed to the team and he will be working as a Consultant/Engineer in the Services division
Supervisors offer pin-selectable trip points
(March 2007)
Intersil's ISL88016 and ISL88017 supervisors offer pin-selectable voltage trip points in a small 6-pin TSOT package and are designed for low power consumption
LVDT controllers for measurement and control
(March 2007)
Macro Sensors has designed intelligent micro processor based dual-channel digital controllers and indicators that can be used in a variety of industrial measurement and control applications
Automation firm names strategic planning director
(March 2007)
At Moore Industries-International, USA, Nick Moore has been promoted to director of Strategic Planning and will review departmental operational efficiencies