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Armor GuardLogix PAC by Rockwell Automation saves panel space

Manufacturers and equipment builders are looking to simplify their machine architectures and reduce the system footprints. With the release of the Allen-Bradley Armor GuardLogix programmable automation controller (PAC), Rockwell Automation now provides […]

Ultra-fast spot welding robots now with built-in cables by Nachi

In November 2011 NACHI launched ultra-fast spot welding robot “SRA series” to  improve productivity and for higher speed welding of automotive bodies. NACHI has enjoyed great demand for the series since . NACHI now reacts […]

LINAK Service Data Tool improves efficiency of treatment couches and tables

The perfect system solution for couches and tables for treatment and examination now becomes even more valuable with the new LINAK Service Data Tool especially made for IC actuator systems. IC actuators […]

Mitsubishi Electric presented new MELSEC FX PLC series at SPS IPC Drives

  At last year’s SPS IPC Drives, Mitsubishi Electric provided visitors with a look into the future of its automation solutions. For the first time in Europe, the successors to the internationally […]


GE announces UDXS1212 power module extending DLynx* Series

GE’s Critical Power business introduced its UDXS1212 non-isolated point of load (POL) DC-DC board-mounted power module, offering an industry-leading 30 percent reduction in board space over previous and competing solutions. The new […]


Are robots about to win the olympic gold medal in skiing?

If people think that robots are going to only take over their jobs in the future, they better think twice, because the robots have even better ideas! They might even get into […]


Mitsubishi Electric introduced GOT2000 HMI series

Improved user-friendliness, expanded functionalities, high cost-efficiency and optimum integration in Mitsubishi Electric’s Automation portfolio – these are the features of the new GOT2000 HMI series that Mitsubishi Electric presented at last year’s […]


Eyes in the sky: Micro-drones and flying robots

Forget about the model or miniature planes and kites you used to fly decades ago with your childhood friends simply for fun. Today’s miniature planes and kites have morphed into micro-drones or micro flying […]


Stratix 5900 by Rockwell Automation to deliver simultaneous VPN and firewall capability

The Allen-Bradley Stratix 5900 services router is the first in the Rockwell Automation network product portfolio to deliver virtual private network (VPN) and firewall capabilities simultaneously. These capabilities make the router well-suited […]


NACHI MZ07 robot unveiled, the world fastest and lightweight compact robot

NACHI Fujikoshi Corp, Japan proudly introduced the World’s Fastest, Lightweight, Compact MZ07 robot –  equipped with compact CFD generation controller cabinet. Light weight body, latest motion control technology combined with excelent usability […]


Mitsubishi Adroit Process Suite (MAPS) 3.0 presented by Mitsubishi Electric

Mitsubishi Electric presented the next generation, version 3.0, of MAPS (Mitsubishi Adroit Process Suite) at last year’s SPS IPC Drives. MAPS 3.0 is the optimised HMI/SCADA life cycle management software that offers […]


New ASTA-certified low-voltage circuit breakers revealed by Mitsubishi Electric

The challenge for designers and installers of low-voltage switchgears and  control units is how to meet the rigorous approval requirements for user protection and system safety under normal operating conditions, for example […]


GKN Aerospace utilizes robot cell from Nikon Metrology for its research

Nikon Metrology Tamworth (UK) has recently delivered a robot cell for GKN Aerospace’s research center on the Isle of Wight, as part of UK Government STEM project. This technology demonstrator has at […]