September 1, 2007
Articles
Trouble in paradise
Two of the largest Amish communities in the world are within a couple of hours of where I live. I developed an attraction to one of those areas in the...
Putting a spring in their step
Increasing productivity and economy is easily done with CNC-multi spindle automatic lathes because they can process several components at the same time....
Raising the roof at Miller Park
Just a few years into its existence, Miller Park's retractable roof suffered several problems with its drive system. The Milwaukee Brewers' baseball stadium,...
New automation company formed
Confero Solutions, King of Prussia, Pa., is a recently established start-up company that is developing advanced precision sensing and motion solutions....
Lord Corp. set to expand
Lord Corp., Frankfurt, Ky., will expand its manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, Ky. The $3 million investment will result in up to 80 new full-time...
Omron appoints new president and COO
After a 10-month search, Omron Electronics LLC, Schaumburg, Ill., has appointed Gregg A. Holst chief operating officer and president. Holst will direct...
Climb any mountain
Since the advent of manual wheelchairs with rear push wheels and front casters in 1869, not much has changed. Except for newer materials, most handrim...
Where Vision Meets Sensors: The Error-Proofing Interface
When it comes to the level of quality acceptable in today's manufacturing environment, there is no negotiation. Machines must produce 100% perfect parts...
Just the facts, m'am
Belt drive performance can be compromised in several ways. Most often, trouble arises when misguided assumptions are made about belts, their structure,...
An ounce of prevention
In many factories with discrete PLC controls, 4-to-20-mA loop signals are part of the system. Now, there are new vibration monitoring systems that tap...
Logic and I/O
HOW DOES THE CHOICE OF A CONTROL SYSTEM AFFECT THE AVAILABILITY OR FLEXIBILITY OF I/O OPTIONS? James Opto 22: There might have been a time when companies...
Leisurely linear actuation
How would you like to move a row of 10 water molecules at the rate of human hair growth? If watching paint dry or grass grow is on your list of party...
Power-off brake backlash
Power-off brakes, sometimes called safety, spring-set, or failsafe brakes, are widely used on the backs of motors to hold machines, pulleys, Z axes, and...
Thin sensor gets the skinny on angles
For countless industrial products that have evolved over time, smaller, better, and less expensive is the name of the game. After designing and manufacturing...
Product Spotlight: Ac drives
Inverters X200-series inverters deliver power and flexibility in a compact contactor-style package. Features & benefits Power input at top, motor output...
New Products
Miniature curvilinear sensor C-Series sensor provides precise curvilinear measurements and features a new face and side sealing on the core plastic housing....
Handling harsh environments
If it's not one thing, it's another. Whether your designs are fighting off flying debris, holding their breath in a caustic chemical immersion, or surviving...
