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Real Time Operating System from Wind River Drives Robot Control Unit for Comau Robotics

The Real Time Operating System, VxWorks, from Wind River is driving the C5G system, a robotic control unit, of Comau Robotics. Comau Robotics works on designing automated robotic solutions for various industrial processes.

25 Nov 2011

RobotWorx Dispels Myths Surrounding Used Robots

RobotWorx has been dealing with the purchase of used robots and reconditioning them for a number of years and has gained expertise in the field. Based on their experience with working with used robots, they have put forward a detailed explanation that helps in dispelling the myths surrounding the use of these used robots.

24 Nov 2011

Siemens Expands Machine Monitoring System Product Line with Sidplus CMS2000

The Industry Automation Division of Siemens has expanded its plant monitoring product line with the launch of the Sidplus CMS2000.

From Siemens AG 23 Nov 2011

Machine Vision MINI Smart Camera from Microscan Wins Global Technology Innovation Award

The Vision MINI smart camera from Microscan has been awarded the Global technology Award for fostering innovation in technology. The award belongs to the ID systems category awards and was presented on November 15 at the Productronica 2011, which was held in Germany.

19 Nov 2011

SCHUNK Adds SPB Powerball to its Modular Robotics Range

SCHUNK has added the SPB Powerball to its modular robotics range of products. With the Powerball, it is possible to combine the movement of two axes into a single compact module. This module provides very high value of torques.

From SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG 19 Nov 2011

Preferred Freezer Sets Up Automated Temperature Controlled Warehouse in New Jersey

Preferred Freezer has celebrated the inauguration of a new advanced temperature controlled warehouse in New Jersey. The newly set up facility is fully automated and houses equipment spanning more than 10 million cu.ft.

19 Nov 2011

Rockwell Automation to Expand Manufacturing Presence in Brazil

Rockwell Automation revealed that it has begun the construction of a manufacturing unit near Sao Paulo in Brazil.

From Rockwell Automation, Inc. 17 Nov 2011

Crossing Automation Signs Agreement with GES to Market Legacy Axys407 Robots

Crossing Automation and Global Equipment Services (GES) sign an agreement for marketing the Axys407 Model 21 Robot family.

17 Nov 2011

Airgas Displays Automated Metal Fabrication Systems at FABTECH 2011

Airgas along with its Advanced Fabrication Technologies group will be displaying its automated solutions for metal fabrication at FABTECH 2011. FABTECH 2011 is the largest platform, which brings together metal forming, welding, fabricating and finishing technologies together.

16 Nov 2011

Rockwell Automation Wins Order for PlantPAx Process Automation System

Nyrstar Hobart, a multi-metals company awarded a process order for replacing the distributed control system (DCS) at one of its zinc smelting plant in Tasmania with a PlantPAx process automation system from Rockwell Automation.

From Rockwell Automation, Inc. 16 Nov 2011