Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Industrial 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 IEC standard accepts a control network protocol from
Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation, which we summarised at the time by saying "The International Electrotechnical Commission has accepted a control network protocol for process automation as a part of international standard IEC 61784-2
Ed.1.0".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Ethernet migrates into automation I/O level from
ARC Advisory Group: "The worldwide market for Ethernet-based devices and I/O is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 27.5% over the next five years".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Cincinnati Machine
- take a look at Machine tool builder expands in E Europe
which says: "Machine tool builder, MAG Industrial Automation Systems, now controls the ThyssenKrupp Technologies production plant in Kecskemet, now known as MAG Hungary".
Take a look also at the news release from Cincinnati Machine, Five-axis machining centre has 150 deg tilt table,
as well as Ethernet usage reduces automation costs from Profibus Group,
and Machine tools maintenance package offered from Cincinnati Machine.
See also:
China advances rolling mill automation usage
(December 2007)
Industrial Automation Services reports a Chinese order for a Level 1 control system for hydraulic gap control, automatic gauge control, roll eccentricity control, and shape control
Microwave sensor efector uses radar principle
(November 2007)
An electronic level sensor for small tanks in industrial automationmeasures the level using electromagnetic pulses in the nanosecond range
Hot-dip galvanizing line control uprated
(November 2007)
A zinc coating mass control system uses a proven physics-based coating mass model to generate accurate references and control knife to strip distances and stripping gas pressure
Vertical machining centre is high speed
(November 2007)
Equipped with a 20,000 rev/min spindle as standard, a vertical machining centre suits high speed machining applications in the mould and die and aerospace sectors
Automation firm offers free guide to robot payback
(November 2007)
A free guide offers a simple equation for payback on robot installation and also has a number of case studies intended to illustrate the theory the guide outlines
News on the Ethernet in industrial automation from ARC Advisory Group
(November 2007)
According to a recent study, the future for non-Ethernet based industrial device networks looks increasingly narrow as Ethernet moves into the 'lower levels' of the industrial automation
EMO generated EUR 150m orders for machine tools
(November 2007)
One international machine tool builder, the MAG Group, reported over EUR 150 million of orders generated at the EMO 2007 machine tool exhibition, with more to follow
VMC reduces valve part machining time by 40%
(November 2007)
Valve manufacturer reports that its latest vertical machining centre has machined a valve with 4,813 x 3mm diameter holes 40% quicker compared to the previous machine used for the task
Improving production plant performance analysis
(November 2007)
By combining industrial service-oriented architecture technology with the latest proprietary software, a module improves the tracking and analysing of plant performance
Instrument maintenance programs packaged
(October 2007)
An integrated package of solution services from Yokogawa Electric, the Lifecycle Management Program, optimises maintenance by tailoring it to the customer's equipment lifecycle
Automated packaging saves time and money
(October 2007)
An integrated Autobag AB 180 and print-and-pack bagging system from Automated Packaging Systems has been installed at OEM Automation Limited in Leicester
Automotive containers assembled and tested
(September 2007)
An automated assembly and test cell for automotive screenwash containers automatically produces and leak-test some 75,000 units annually at a 99% success rate
Advanced power protection offered
(September 2007)
A range of energy efficient uniterrupted power supply devices provide advanced power protection for applications in industrial automation and transport
MAG Cincinnati machine tools relocates UK HQ
(August 2007)
After many years' presence in its machine tool plant in Kingsbury Road, Birmingham, Cincinnati Machine has moved its headquarters to another of Birmingham's iconic buildings, the former Fort Dunlop
3D video uprates laser machining service
(August 2007)
An innovative micro and nano-engineering centre has become the first UK site to order a precision 3D video measuring system to improve a laser micromachining service
Guide lists 700 automation product ranges
(August 2007)
A specialist supplier of industrial automation and control solutions has released a product guide to over 700 product ranges available for immediate delivery
Sensors housed in rugged 12mm barrels
(August 2007)
A range of photoelectric sensors, housed in 12mm threaded metal barrels, feature a visible red sensing beam for easy alignment and two signal indicator LEDs
Vertical machining centres take heavy loads
(July 2007)
Cincinnati Machine exhibits at EMO 2007 will include vertical machining centes equipped for 5-axis and five-sides machining of workpieces up to 10,000kg
CNC machining centres keep to specifications
(July 2007)
The ability of one supplier's range of CNC machine tools ability to maintain productivity, accuracy and surface finishes over a long period of time led a precision machine shop to buy more
Machine tools work better with good maintenance
(July 2007)
There are still machine tol users who expect machine tools to perform as per specification without the user doing more than applying lubrication - here is how to choose the best maintenance package
SCARA robot needs less assembly line space
(July 2007)
Intended to offer highest versatility at lowest cost, a high-speed, horizontal, multi-joint SCARA robot is of a compact size to fit into assembly lines having limited space
Europe's laser cutting market grows steadily
(July 2007)
Users of CNC laser cutting and profiling machines are seeking more automation - a trend which has lead to demands for more laser system reliability and flexibility, said a recent report
Increased CAD model downloads for QTC
(June 2007)
rapid growth in 3D CAD model downloads for Quality Transmission Components using Catalog Data Solutions
Hot dip zinc coating mass control ordered
(June 2007)
'Achieva coating control' utilizes a proven physics-based coating mass model to generate accurate references and control knife to strip distances and stripping gas pressure
News on the Industrial automation, electric motors, gearboxes from Parvalux Electric Motors
(June 2007)
A supplier of reliable electric motors and gearboxes, Parvalux, has appointed Justin Levine - a business growth specialist - as managing director
Far East automation firm sets up research facility
(June 2007)
To develop its core competencies further in the fields of sensing and control technology, Omron has opened a research centre in China - its first outside of Japan
Wonderware picks up Frost and Sullivan award
(June 2007)
Wonderware recognised for innovative software solutions by Frost and Sullivan for fourth year in a row
Another free product CD from Sixnet
(June 2007)
Key CD features include etherbus series of industrial power over ethernet products
Mature belt and chain drives market
(June 2007)
Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are continuing to focus on improving the design and the performance of their products in the mature belt and chain drives market
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
Swiss EDM/CNC milling firm appoints UK MD
(June 2007)
Responsibility for all Agie Charmilles' EDM and 5-axis CNC milling machine operations in the UK and Ireland is now in the hands of UK managing director, Steve Sylvester
Intravue2 compatible ethernet switches
(June 2007)
Intravue 2.0 is now fully web based and can be installed in processes or a manufacturing network to be viewed as well as managed remotely
Standalone wireless sensor networks
(May 2007)
SensiNet Services Gateway provides data access and external communications for SensiNet
Automation products and services detailed
(May 2007)
A Web site portal, intended as a 'one-stop-shop' for the latest information in English, provides details on Omron's full-range of industrial automation products and services