Beckhoff Wireless Communication Devices Offer Simple USB Connectivity with Optimum Protection

Beckhoff Wireless Communication Devices Offer Simple USB Connectivity with Optimum Protection

The new CU8210 series WLAN and mobile devices from Beckhoff Automation establish reliable wireless communication via the USB port of an Industrial PC. They also provide all necessary physical protection for components that stick out of control cabinets. As a result, wide-ranging applications can benefit from reliable and powerful wireless connections to the machine controller without using attenuation-prone antenna cables.

 

 

 

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Attendees to Experience Enhanced Training, Service and Digital Capabilities at Mazak DISCOVER 2019

The industry’s largest private manufacturing event, DISCOVER 2019, will offer visitors the opportunity to experience Mazak Corporation’s wide range of productivity-enhancing digital solutions, from powerful SMOOTH TECHNOLOGY solutions to the latest in training and machine connectivity methodologies.

 

 

 

HANNOVER MESSE 2020 Lead Theme: Industrial Transformation

HANNOVER MESSE 2020 Lead Theme: Industrial Transformation

HANNOVER MESSE 2020 will coincide with a period of rapid technological change and political and economic uncertainty. Sporting its 2020-season lead theme of Industrial Transformation and featuring some 6,000 exhibitors, the world’s top trade show for industrial technology will shine a light on the opportunities arising from new technologies, changing buyer behavior and a growing awareness of climate protection.

 

 

 

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Supervisory Board makes personnel decisions to set course for next-generation Siemens

At its regular meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Siemens AG made the first personnel decisions required to set the course for the company’s future. Managing Board member Michael Sen – whose current duties include responsibility for the company’s equity investment in Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) – will be proposed as CEO of the new company in the energy and electricity sector.

 

 

 

Brock Solutions Hosts Kid’s STEM Day

Brock Solutions Hosts Kid’s STEM Day

Brock Solutions welcomed more than 50 children age 2-14 and their parents to participate in an evening filled with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) activities. Those activities saw the children, divided by age group, utilize creative problem-solving skills while exploring the forces of friction, creating catapults, designing geometric string art, building circuit boards, and more.

 

 

 

Omron to Debut New Autonomous Mobile Manipulator, Robotiq Vacuum Grippers and More at PACK EXPO 2019

Omron to Debut New Autonomous Mobile Manipulator, Robotiq Vacuum Grippers and More at PACK EXPO 2019

The Omron Automation Americas booth at PACK EXPO 2019 in Las Vegas is slated to be a unique opportunity to explore near-future manufacturing equipment as part of a wide-ranging, interactive demo. In particular, the company’s new autonomous mobile manipulator and the integration between Omron’s TM Series collaborative robot and Robotiq’s vacuum grippers are innovations to see.

 

 

 

Emerson Expands Asset Management Coverage for Faster Integration in Projects and Operations

Emerson Expands Asset Management Coverage for Faster Integration in Projects and Operations

Emerson has expanded AMS Device Managerwith HART-IP support, making it easier to connect with devices and control systems and potentially eliminate hundreds of thousands of dollars in project hardware and engineering. AMS Device Manager is used by thousands of facilities across the globe to streamline installation of field devices during capital projects, increase safety system uptime, and quickly and safely test devices from the control room.

 

 

 

Rockwell Automation Announced as Founding Member of ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance

Rockwell Automation Announced as Founding Member of ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance

Production facilities can contain thousands of technologies from different vendors. Cybersecurity threats only need to exploit one of them to steal trade secrets, stop production or even harm workers. To better secure today’s complex and often vulnerable production operations, the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance recently announced Rockwell Automation as a founding member.

 

 

 

Make Short Production Runs More Efficient with Motion Systems from Rockwell Automation

Make Short Production Runs More Efficient with Motion Systems from Rockwell Automation

Manufacturers are customizing products to meet more targeted consumer demands. As a result, they must contend with shorter production runs and more frequent changeovers, which takes time away from producing products. The MagneMover LITE system is helping make these higher-SKU operations efficient by moving payloads faster in a more flexible way than traditional conveyors do today.

 

 

 

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Proax Technologies Announces the launch of its enhanced mechanical team and product offering

With over 55 years as an Industrial Automation Distributor, Proax has once again expanded its product offering and technical expertise to provide more versatility and superior mechanical solutions. Their new offering includes a specialized team dedicated to mechanical solutions, several new industry leading product lines, and a new online robotic configurator.