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42nd International Symposium on Robotics Heads to US For First Time in Four Years
The world’s most prestigious annual robotics conference, the International Symposium on Robotics (ISR), will be held in the United States for the first time in four years as part of Automate 2011 at McCormick Place in Chicago, March 21-24. (more) 50th Anniversary of First Industrial Robot Honored at Automate 2011 in Chicago, Illinois USA, March The 50th anniversary of the installation of the first industrial robot at a General Motors plant in Trenton, New Jersey in 1961 will be honored with a special pavilion at the Automate 2011 Show, Mach 21-24, at McCormick Place in Chicago. (more) Advances in Motion Control Explored at Automate 2011, March 21-24 in Chicago Advances in motion control technology will be explored at the Automate 2011 trade show and conference at McCormick Place in Chicago, March 21-24. (more) AIA Announces New Vision Standards Development Director Robert McCurrach has joined the Automated Imaging Association (AIA) as Director, Standards Development. (more) AIA Signs Memorandum of Agreement with Korean Machine Vision Industrial Association Agreement outlines a wide-range of activities on which the two associations will collaborate. (more) AIA Unveils Vision for the Future AIA, the global industry trade group for vision and imaging companies, recently unveiled its Vision for the Future—a new brand identity emphasizing AIA’s commitment to advancing vision and imaging technology worldwide. (more) AMETEK Acquires Reichert Technologies AMETEK, Inc. announced that it has acquired Reichert Technologies, a privately held manufacturer of analytical instruments and diagnostic devices for the eye care market headquartered in Depew, NY. (more) Andrew Vogl of Kollmorgen Named MCA Chairman Andrew Vogl, Vice President, Sales Americas for Kollmorgen, was named Chairman of the MCA Board of Directors for 2012-2013. (more) Automate 2011 / 42nd ISR Conference Proceedings Now Available Outstanding presentations from global experts are featured in the Automate 2011 / 42nd International Symposium on Robotics (ISR) Conference proceedings that are now available from Automation Technologies Council (ATC). (more) Automate 2011 Expected to Fuel Growth of Robotics, Machine Vision and Motion Control Automate 2011 is expected to fuel investments in robotics, machine vision, motion control and related automation technologies, according to sponsors of the event taking place March 21-24 at McCormick Place in Chicago. (more) Automate 2011 iPad Winner Hails from Plastic Injection Molding for Medical Sector Plastic injection molding for the medical industry is a hot application for robots and machine vision, and Automate 2011 had many from that sector including Pat Shelly, Project Engineer from West Pharmaceutical Services who won the iPad giveaway from the Show. (more) Automate 2011 Show and Conference Focused on Solutions Show and Conference will focus on practical automation solutions for manufacturing as well as non-manufacturing companies, according to the event sponsors. (more) Automate 2011 Successfully Reaches Large Audience of Potential Automation Users Attendance surged at the recent Automate 2011 Show and Conference in Chicago (March 21-24) as three major trade associations combined to lift interest in automation. (more) Automate and ProMat to Collocate in 2013 Both exhibitions will be held January 21-24 2013 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. (more) Automate Conference Features Small Business Owner, Drew Greenblatt, on How to Grow Great Jobs To grow jobs and have competitive factories requires aggressive automation. Automate speaker Greenblatt reveals secrets of success. (more) Bosch Rexroth Back on Course for Growth Bosch Rexroth returned to a growth course in 2010 and will make considerable gains again this year. (more) Catherine Morris of ATI Becomes First Woman Chair of RIA Catherine Morris, Senior Account Manager, ATI Industrial Automation, Apex, NC, has been named the first woman Chair of Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry trade group representing more than 265 companies involved in robotics in North America. (more) Change at the top of Siemens Industrial Automation Systems With effect from June 1, 2011, Eckard Eberle (45) will take over as CEO of the Industrial Automation Systems Business Unit, which is headquartered in Nuremberg and is part of the Siemens Industry Automation Division. (more) DC Servo Motor Sizing Made Easy - A Practical 1/2 Day Course This half-day seminar provides the practical information you need to successfully select the right DC motor – be it brushed or brushless servo – for your application. (more) Doors Open Soon on Automate 2011 with Emphasis on Solutions Show admission is free (more) Dynapar Launches New Web Site Dynapar announces the launch of their newly revamped website, Dynapar.com. (more) Emerging Robotics Pavilion at Automate 2011 Focuses on the Future An emerging robotics pavilion focused on the future of robotics will be featured at Automate 2011 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, March 21-24. (more) Festo Servo-motion Control Accelerates Throughput of Plastic Joining Machines Phasa has enhanced the performance of its specialist plastic component joining machines with high performance new versions employing a key servo-based motion control system in place of a pneumatic actuator. (more) Four New Technical Training Videos from Thomson Deliver Substantive Information on Key OEM Motion Co Thomson Industries, Inc. has expanded its Online Thomson Education Center with four new technical training videos to help machine builders properly select and apply industrial linear actuators, square rails, round rails, ball screws, gearheads, clutches and brakes. (more) GENCO ATC to Install Kollmorgen Pick-n-Go® Outfitted Forklifts Kollmorgen and GENCO ATC, North America’s second largest third-party logistics supplier, have agreed to a pilot Pick-n-Go® installation for two automated Crown SHR5500 forklifts at a GENCO-managed distribution center in Jacksonville, Florida. (more) Girl Scout Troop Visits Bison to Learn about Manufacturing Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. hosted 12 delightful young ladies and their troop leaders from the 3rd grade Girl Scout Troop at Lombard Madison Elementary School for a plant tour. (more) Global ABB Automation & Power World Show 2011 in Orlando The premier automation and power technology event, takes place April 18-21, 2011, at the Marriott World Center, Orlando, Florida. (more) Greg Hollows of Edmund Optics Named AIA Chairman Greg Hollows, Director, Machine Vision Solutions, Edmund Optics, was named Chairman of the AIA Board of Directors for 2012-2013 during the AIA Business Conference in Orlando, Florida. (more) Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions and Pittman Motors Join Forces Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions and Pittman Motors come together resulting in product engineers having access to the broadest range of linear and rotary motion solutions available from one source. (more) Industry Umbrella Group Changes Name to Association for Advancing Automation (A3) The umbrella trade association for the Robotic Industries Association (RIA), AIA, and the Motion Control Association (MCA) has changed its name from the Automation Technologies Council to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). (more) John Stack Honored with 2012 AIA Achievement Award John Stack, President of the Optical Systems Division, for Zygo Corporation, was presented with the 2012 AIA Achievement Award during a ceremony held today at AIA’s 20th Annual Business Conference in Orlando, Florida, USA. (more) Kaman Industrial Technologies Has Acquired Target Electronic Supply Kaman Corporation announced today that its subsidiary Kaman Industrial Technologies Corporation (Kaman) has acquired the assets of Target Electronic Supply, Inc. (Target), of Westwood, Massachusetts. (more) Kollmorgen and American Business Development Group Deliver Innovative Power Generation Solutions Kollmorgen Corporation has retained American Business Development Group (ABDG) to help bring the company’s new Power Generation System to the Defense market. (more) Kollmorgen Appoints Udo Panenka and Patrik Hug in VP Positions Both are responsible for driving forward Kollmorgen's course of continued growth on global and European levels, respectively. (more) Kollmorgen Helps Power Virginia Tech to First Place in the 2011 EcoCAR Challenge Kollmorgen collaborated earlier in the year with Virginia Tech’s Hybrid Electric Vehicle Team (HEVT) to develop and integrate the electric power generation system for the HEVT VT-REX hybrid vehicle. (more) Kollmorgen’s Power Generation System Named 2011 Design News Magazine “Golden Mousetrap” Finalist Kollmorgen’s Power Generation System has been named a 2011 Golden Mousetrap best new product finalist by the editors of Design News magazine. (more) Learn How to Build a Better Converting and Package Printing Machine at PACK EXPO 2011 Kollmorgen will be on hand to discuss its family of motion systems and components, and co-engineering services at the Converting & Package Printing Expo Pavilion co-located with PACK EXPO from September 26 – 28, 2011, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. (more) Learn How to Dramatically Increase Picking Productivity and Reduce Operating Costs Kollmorgen will be exhibiting its highly flexible Pick-n-Go® order picking system at ProMat 2011. (more) Lenze Americas Announces New Program Manager of OEM Business Development Lenze Americas announces the appointment of Tom Jensen as Program Manager, OEM Business Development, Lenze Americas. (more) Lenze Americas Announces Significant Growth in 2011 Lenze Americas announced strong double-digit growth in sales for 2011, highlighted by many new and enhanced products launched throughout the year (more) Lenze Americas Appoints Director of Electro-Mechanical Operations Lenze Americas is pleased to announce the appointment of Gene Wood as Director of Electro-Mechanical Operations, Lenze Americas. (more) Lunch N' Learn Seminars in Toronto & Montreal Electromate is pleased to announce it will be hosting two ‘How to Design & Build a High Precision Positioning System' Seminars on Tuesday May 17th in Toronto, Ontario and on Wednesday May 18th in Montreal, Quebec. (more) Machine Vision Market in North America Posts Healthy Results in Second Quarter 2011 Machine vision sales grew 16% in North America in the second quarter of 2011 compared to the same quarter one year earlier. (more) Machine Vision Market Sales in North America Up 15% Through September After a strong first half, sales fell two percent in the third quarter. (more) Machine Vision Standards Play Increasingly Important Role In Adoption of Technology, Experts Say Among the factors driving the rapid growth in the application of machine vision technology is the creation of new industry standards, according to industry leaders. (more) Micron® AquaTRUE Planetary® Gearheads Named 2011 Design News Magazine Golden Mousetrap Finalist AquaTRUE gearheads from Thomson provide robust performance in harsh washdown and corrosive environments. (more) Minarik Corporation has Acquired Automation Technology Kaman Industrial Technologies Corporation announced today that it’s subsidiary, Minarik Corporation, has acquired the assets of Automation Technology, Inc. with locations in Salt Lake City, Utah and Boise, Idaho. (more) Mitsubishi Electric Automation Selects Gibbs & Soell for Employee Communications Campaign Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc., a leading manufacturer of factory automation, motion control and process control systems, has selected Gibbs & Soell Public Relations to provide strategic direction and implementation of a comprehensive employee communications campaign. (more) Moog Acquires Animatics Animatics, founded in 1987, is a leading supplier of SmartMotor™ servo motors and linear actuators used in industrial applications. (more) Motion Control Brochure Features Nexen’s Offering of Spring-Engaged Brakes Nexen Group, Inc. introduces their latest precision motion control brochure: Spring-Engaged Brakes for Rotary and Linear Applications. (more) Motion Control Market Opportunities in Russia Spanning nine time zones and over 17 million square miles, Russia is not only the largest country in the world, geographically, but also the richest on a per capita basis of the so-called “BRIC” countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China). (more) Motion Control Market Recovery Continues in 1st Quarter 2011 The Motion Control Association (MCA) has released statistics for first quarter 2011 showing year over year growth for the fifth consecutive quarter. (more) Motion Control Market Recovery Continues in Second Quarter 2011 Statistics of the Motion Control Association (MCA) for second quarter 2011 indicate a continuation of the recovery in the motion control market. (more) Motion Control Market Up 19% in 2011 New orders for motion control products are up 19% through the third quarter of 2011, according to new statistics released by the Motion Control Association (MCA). (more) Motion Control Orders Jump 30% in 2010 Gains were particularly strong in the fourth quarter, rising 42% over the same period in 2009. (more) Multi-Axis Linear Motion System Design & Control using LabVIEW 'Seminars' in October Electromate is pleased to announce it will be hosting four Multi-Axis Linear Motion System Design & Control using LabVIEW Seminars in October in Toronto, London, Montreal & Quebec City. (more) National Instruments Donates Design Tools to Massachusetts Institute of Technology National Instruments announced that it is donating design tools to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to help expand the use of NI software and hardware in the MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering via 10 mechatronics, robotics, manufacturing, control and design courses over the next five years. (more) National Instruments Honors 18 Companies With 2011 Global Supplier Awards National Instruments announced the 18 recipients of the company’s Global Supplier Awards for 2011. (more) National Instruments Names New Vice President of Product Marketing National Instruments today named NI veteran Ajit Gokhale as a new vice president of product marketing effective Aug. 1, 2011. (more) National Instruments Opens Shared Operations Center in Costa Rica National Instruments celebrated the official opening of its shared operations center in San José, Costa Rica on Thursday, September 1. (more) National Instruments to Host Measurement & Control Technical Symposiums in 24 North American Cities National Instruments announced open registration for the 2011 NI Technical Symposium, a series of day-long events that showcase the latest NI technologies and development techniques for engineers and scientists working with measurement and control systems. (more) National Robotics Initiative: Key Details on Submitting a Proposal Information about the National Robotics Initiative and how to submit a proposal (more) New A3M Rugged, Absolute Multiturn Encoder from SICK SICK announces the launch of its new A3M encoder with integrated Profibus output. (more) New Bosch Rexroth Podcast Discusses “Lean in Assembly Operations” Developed with lean manufacturing expert Dan Fleming, Rexroth’s lean manufacturing podcast episode 16, “Lean in Assembly Operations” discusses how to apply lean concepts to automation. (more) New Nexen, Minarik National Distribution Agreement Expands Availability and Service Nexen Group Inc. announces they have entered into a national distribution with Minarik Corporation (Minarik) for Nexen’s line of Precision Motion Control components. Minarik is a national leader in value added motion control distribution with 16 locations covering 30 states. (more) New Precision Motion Control Catalog Features Expanded line of Roller Pinion System Products, Gears Catalog now available. (more) Newport Corporation Completes Acquisition of Ophir Optronics Ltd. Newport Corporation (NASDAQ: NEWP) announced that it has completed the acquisition of Ophir Optronics Ltd. (“Ophir”), a global leader in precision infrared optics, photonics instrumentation and three-dimensional non-contact measurement equipment, for $8.43 per share in cash. (more) Newport Corporation Enters Into Agreement To Acquire High Q Technologies Newport Corporation reported it has entered into an agreement to acquire High Q Technologies GmbH (“High Q”), a leading developer and manufacturer of ultrafast lasers under its High Q Laser® brand. (more) Newport Corporation Enters Into Agreement to Acquire ILX Lightwave Corporation Newport Corporation reported that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ILX Lightwave Corporation (“ILX”), a market and technology leader in high-performance test and Measurement solutions for laser diodes and other photonics components. (more) Newport Corporation Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Ophir Optronics Ltd. Newport Corporation today reported that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ophir Optronics Ltd. (“Ophir”), a global leader in precision infrared optics, photonics instrumentation and three-dimensional (“3D”) non-contact measurement equipment. (more) Newport Publishes New Resource for Photonics Research Newport Corporation announces the new Newport Resource, a catalog for photonics research products and related applications. (more) Newport Spectra-Physics® Granted Key Patent for Multiphoton Imaging Spectra-Physics®, a division of Newport Corporation, announces the issuance of U.S. patent 7,962,046 for its DeepSee technology for multiphoton imaging. (more) Obama Announces New High-tech Manufacturing Effort Imagining advances from lighter cars to smarter robots, President Obama is announcing a $500 million project to spur high-technology manufacturing (more) Omron Expands eLearning to Include Public Intro Courses Program to include 10 introductory courses in eight different languages—available to all Omron247.com visitors. (more) Parker Hannifin 4Q Profit Rises 32 Percent Parker Hannifin Corp. said Tuesday that its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings rose 32 percent led by better international industrial unit sales. (more) Parker Hannifin Awards Curtiss Wright Contract Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced that it has been awarded a contract by Parker Hannifin for structural development, assembly and test of the aft strut fairing hydraulic module for use on the Boeing 787 airplane. (more) Parker Reports Record Fiscal 2012 First Quarter Sales, Net Income and Earnings per Share MCA member Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today reported results for the fiscal 2012 first quarter ended September 30, 2011. (more) Powertec to Exhibit at Test Stand Expo Powertec will be exhibiting at the Test Stand Expo 2011. Stop by Booth # 12044 to discuss your motor application with Ed Lee, Bob Lordo or Andy Martin. (more) President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology Releases Report on Advanced Manufacturing President Launches Advanced Manufacturing Partnership, a Key Recommendation (more) Pro-Dex, Inc. Announces Fiscal Third Quarter and Nine Month Results Pro-Dex, Inc. announced financial results for its fiscal third quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2011. (more) Rexroth expands popular GoTo Fast Delivery Program for Drive and Control Products Rexroth is helping customers build equipment faster by adding more options to its GoTo focused delivery program. (more) Rexroth highlights “Innovation in Mechatronics” at PACK EXPO 2011 Bosch Rexroth exhibits the newest developments in packaging equipment automation technology in booth 5007 at PACK EXPO 2011, September 26-28 in Las Vegas. (more) RIA Praises Obama Administration’s Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Announcement today of a $500 million Advanced Manufacturing Partnership featuring $70 million for a National Robotics Initiative (more) RIA President Jeff Burnstein Tells Companies That Now is the Time to Automate! The robotics industry is in the midst of a major upturn, with global sales up more than 50% last year. (more) Robotics and Vision System Integrator Certification Programs Explained at Automate 2011 The robotics integrator program will be formally announced at a talk on the show floor. (more) Robots to Create More Than a Million Jobs by 2016 Robotics will be a major driver for global job creation over the next five years. (more) Rockwell Automation Showcases “Right-sized” Control Capabilities at PACK EXPO 2011 Controller portfolio scales from 12 to 10,000 I/O, giving machine builders the ability to mirror each manufacturer’s needs at any given time. (more) Rockwell Automation, Cisco Develop Guide for Machine Builders and Manufacturers Rockwell Automation today announced the availability of a 75-page addition to the “Converged Plantwide Ethernet Design and Implementation Guide” to help machine builders and manufacturers deploy integrated motion using EtherNet/IP networking technology. (more) SICK Appoints Craig S. Smith as President of SICK Ltd. SICK announced it has appointed Craig S. Smith as president of SICK Ltd. in Canada. (more) Siemens Achieves Strong Growth Again in Third Quarter Siemens achieved strong growth again in the third quarter of fiscal 2011. New orders climbed 20 percent year-over-year. Revenue rose two percent. (more) Siemens Financial Services rolls out Commercial Finance operations in India Increased focus on financial solutions to help local customers access urgently required capital for equipment and infrastructure development. (more) Siemens Honors Twelve Inventors – R&D Investments to Increase by €500 Million In fiscal 2011, Siemens generated 8,600 inventions, nearly 40 per working day – a ten percent increase year-over-year. (more) Siemens Names Daryl Dulaney CEO Infrastructure & Cities Sector in North America Siemens today announced that Daryl Dulaney has been appointed chief executive officer of the company’s newly-formed Infrastructure & Cities (IC) Sector in North America, which comprises the United States, Canada, Mexico and Central America. (more) Siemens Offers a New Internet-based Information Platform for the General Public There is a new information source for anyone facing an X-ray or a nuclear medicine examination. (more) Siemens Sinvert Inverters Featured in Solar-Powered Aggregate Facility Siemens Industry announced today it has added another megawatt (MW) of solar power to its portfolio as Granite Construction Company (GCC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Granite Construction Inc. (NYSE: GVA), recently commissioned one of the nation’s first solar-powered aggregate and hot-mix facilities located in Coalinga, Calif. (more) Siemens Upgrades West Chicago Plant to Produce Photovoltaic Solar Inverters Siemens Industry, Inc. is celebrating the production of its SINVERT solar inverters at its recently-updated manufacturing plant located in West Chicago, Ill. (more) Simotion Scout v4.2 Improves Usability The motion control business of Siemens Industry, Inc. announced today, that Simotion Scout, the engineering system used for configuring Simotion motion controllers, has been updated with a wide range of usability improvements. (more) Three-Week Lead Time on All Siemens 1FK7 Servomotors Siemens Industry, Inc. announced a value-added service for its popular line of 1FK7 servomotors. Using a configurable options menu to build exactly the motor required, customers can now place an order for any Siemens 1FK7 servomotor and have it drop-shipped in three weeks. (more) USB3 Vision™ Camera Interface Standard Announced A new camera interface standard that is based on the USB 3.0 interface (SuperSpeed USB) is being developed specifically for the global machine vision market. (more) Wide Range of Automation Solutions Featured at Automate 2011 A wide range of automation solutions designed for companies in every industry will highlight the Automate 2011 show in Chicago, March 21-24, according to Robotic Industries Association (RIA) and the Automated Imaging Association (AIA), two of the sponsors of the event. (more) Yaskawa Achieves Milestone One Million Inverters Manufactured in the United States (more) Yaskawa Featured on World’s Greatest TV Airing on the ION Network in October. (more) Archived articles |
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