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APPLICATIONS SPOTLIGHT


Smart HMIs Run the Show  
(posted 08/19/2008)

With additional processing power and memory, today’s human-machine interfaces (HMIs) allow engineers to access every component on the machine. Read today’s newest feature to learn more about how state-of-the-art intelligent features offer up both challenges and opportunities to users, machine builders and system integrators alike!  more...

 

MARKET NEWS

Motion Control Market Continues to Trend Upward

(Posted 8/05/2008)
According to a new Trend Analysis prepared by the Motion Control Association, the market is up significantly in the first quarter 2008 compared to the same quarter one year earlier - great news! For the market as a whole, motion control product orders were up 18.8 percent over 1st quarter 2007. Find out more here! ...
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TECHNOLOGY BEAT


Keeping Control 
(posted 7/22/2008)
From centralized architectures to smart drives that can control other slaves, evolving control methods are improving motion. Read our latest article to learn how to balance the trade-offs when you need maximum power… 
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Archived Feature Articles

 

August 21, 2008
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Braintech Inc. has acquired 100 percent of the ownership of Shafi Inc. and 80 percent of the ownership of Shafi Innovation Inc. (together SHAFI).  more...
Significantly lighter in weight than conventional LM Guides, the new Light LM Guide from THK America, Inc. enables high-speed operation.  more...
The Automation Technologies Council (ATC) and its trade groups, the Automated Imaging Association (AIA), the Robotic Industries Association (RIA) and the Motion Control Association (MCA) will host a mission to India to help our members become familiar with the Indian market, make connections and learn how to do business there.  more...
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A Message from the MCA President
 


The Motion Control Association (MCA) has grown from a handful of companies to over 50 member companies - and we're still growing.  Several significant programs have been initiated and you'll see more throughout 2008.  more...

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