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Major U.S. Construction Products Manufacturer Purchases Evana Automation’s Custom Screw Driving System

Evana Automation Specialists, a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries (PSI) and leading Systems Integrator and builder of custom, automated assembly and test systems, recently delivered a custom screw driving system to a prominent U.S. construction products manufacturer.

15 Oct 2013

Global Servo Motors and Drives Market Estimated to Reach $10.43 Billion by 2018

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Servo Motor & Drives Market: 2013 - 2018" report to their offering.

15 Oct 2013

Elbit to Highlight Skylark I-LE Block II UAS at AUSA 2013

Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd. will present an array of cutting edge solutions designed to enhance the capabilities of the United States Armed Forces at the upcoming Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition (AUSA), (booth #1139, Hall A) set to take place in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC from October 21-23, 2013. With video presentations, product displays, and demonstrations Elbit Systems of America will depict the successful integration of systems available to empower the warfighter.

15 Oct 2013

Siemens Introduces New Automation Controller for Extreme Environmental Conditions

The Siemens Industry Automation division has developed a new controller for extreme environmental conditions. Siplus S7-1500 has the same performance characteristics as the newest standard controller family Simatic S7-1500 for mid-level and high-end machine and plant automation.

From Siemens AG 15 Oct 2013

5D Robotics and Charles River Awarded SBIR Contract to Build Human-Interacting Autonomous Robot

5D Robotics, Inc., a robotics software company that integrates human behaviors with leading robotics hardware, in collaboration with Charles River Analytics, was awarded a $100,000 research and development contract by the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.

11 Oct 2013

Object Scanning Autonomous Robot Wins IED Prize

Five graduates from the University of Bristol’s engineering design degree have been awarded a group prize from the Institute of Engineering Designers (IED) for an automated system that could enable people to view online large exhibits held in permanent storage.

11 Oct 2013

Automation Fair Event 2013 to be Hosted in Houston

Attending the Automation Fair event hosted by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork members is an annual tradition for thousands in the manufacturing and industrial production sector who need to stay current and informed on the most effective new technologies and strategies for their processes and operations.

From Rockwell Automation, Inc. 11 Oct 2013

AVT Debuts Mako Ultra-Compact Digital Cameras for Machine Vision Applications

Allied Vision Technologies introduces the first six models of its new Mako camera family. The Mako is an ultra-compact digital camera for machine vision applications with a very attractive price/performance ratio.

From Allied Vision Technologies GmbH 11 Oct 2013

Covenant Health Secures TRU-D SmartUVC Room Disinfection Robot

Covenant Health has added TRU-D SmartUVC(TM), a 5-foot-5 germ-killing UV disinfection robot made by Lumalier, to its arsenal of preventive practices aimed at protecting patients from serious health care-associated infections.

10 Oct 2013

Seegrid Shares New Whitepaper on ‘Truth About Robotics’

Seegrid, maker of flexible automated guided vehicles (AGVs), announced the availability of their whitepaper entitled, “The Truth About Robots.” In the whitepaper, the company takes an in-depth examination determining the truth about robotics. Real world applications, pros and cons are carefully explored in this in-depth analysis.

From Seegrid Corporation 10 Oct 2013

Huntington Memorial Hospital Secures Second da Vinci Surgical System

As part of its continued commitment to the patient experience and with the support of community donors, Huntington Memorial Hospital has added a second da Vinci Surgical System to its operating room that further enhances the benefits of robotic surgery by using a single incision.

10 Oct 2013

Siemens Introduces New CPUs for Machine and Plant Automation Applications

The new controller generation Simatic S7-1500 expands the range of the Siemens Industry Automation Division with two new CPUs. CPU 1515-2 PN is designed for mid-level applications in machine and plant automation. CPU 1518-4PN/DP is now the most powerful device in the controller range and is intended for high-end applications.

From Siemens AG 10 Oct 2013