Control Engineering

AUGUST 28, 2023

Learning Objectives Learn what automation advances help users of motion controls design, implement and use products more effectively. Motion control insights Automation advances can help users of motion controls design, implement and use products more effectively. AP stands for Automation Platform.

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Control Engineering

APRIL 26, 2023

A sampling of exhibits covering automation, safety, logistics, robotics and other solutions that can be applied to motion control for manufacturing, warehousing, distribution centers and other applications. With 562,700 net square feet of exhibits (more than 1000 booths), covering 1.2

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Control Engineering

JUNE 12, 2023

The company also is working with medical devices and agricultural equipment, had outreach from electronics manufacturing, and expects to be working soon with the aerospace industry. KYKLO’s knowledge base is in industrial automation, hydraulics and pneumatics. Mitsubishi Electric Automation is another partner manufacturer. “If

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Control Engineering

JULY 12, 2022

Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), the head of the Soft and Micro Robotics Laboratory in the Research Laboratory of Electronics (RLE), and the senior author of the paper. The research was published this month in IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. The process adds just 2.5

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 4, 2022

provides laser cutting systems, automation, press brakes, shears, conveyor systems, powder metal systems, and additive manufacturing systems. Computer cases and other metal electronics enclosures . The all-in-one format with electronics integrated into the motors makes for a cost-effective and compact solution. .

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Control Engineering

MAY 16, 2023

According to the latest report from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), companies ordered 9,168 units valued at $597 million in Q1 2023, a 21% drop in total units and a 10% drop in value over the same quarter in 2022, which was the third-best quarter on record for North America. A3 is a CFE Media and Technology content partner.

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i4.0 today

MAY 25, 2023

LTTS offers consulting, engineering, and implementation services to drive global digital transformation initiatives across sectors including semiconductor, electronics, medical devices, and discrete manufacturing. As a result, our customers are Industry 4.0

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Control Engineering

JANUARY 15, 2023

The automated forklift will sense obstructions along its pre-programmed paths and its movements to avoid contact with people or objects while precisely selecting items off pallets to meet customer orders. With VGRs, factories can significantly reduce the risk of on-site accidents.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 31, 2023

Despite strong interest in robotics and automation, the North American market saw a 37% reduction in robot orders and a 20% decrease in value during Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022 due to economic slowdown and high interest rates. The ongoing labor shortage, especially in manufacturing (down another 2000 jobs in July, according to the U.S.

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Control Engineering

APRIL 9, 2023

One of the most vital elements for sustaining and improving productivity in today’s manufacturing environments is the presence of advanced technologies such as robotic automation. However, bridging the gap between an unknown automation system and full robotic implementation can be an intimidating process.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 17, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how advances in PC-based controls, motion controls and robotics for food and packaging are making automation for food and beverage packaging easier to automate. Beckhoff Automation MX-System is a pluggable platform for cabinet-free packaging machines.

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Control Engineering

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Today’s robotic solutions can be used to achieve highly automated end-to-end manufacturing, with options encompassing everything from low payload cobots and fast picking Delta robots through to modular solutions and complete cells for handling multiple operations.

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Control Engineering

MARCH 21, 2023

Robotics insights Industrial robot market growth is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18% from 2019 to 2029 thanks to robotics being increasingly used in the automotive and electronics industry according to a report by Future Market Insights. This is driven by the digitalization of manufacturing processes.

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Control Engineering

MAY 30, 2023

Robotics insights Total robotics installations in manufacturing rose more than 10% in 2022 with the automotive industry being the main driver. Non-automotive industries were led by electrical/electronics, which posted almost 30% growth. They each represent a 9% market share of industrial robot installations in 2022.

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Control Engineering

DECEMBER 6, 2022

China passed the United States in robot density for the first time as the nation is putting enhanced emphasis on robotics and automation to keep up with manufacturing demand. Asia as a whole is embracing robotics and automation with the continent having four countries in the top 5 and six countries in the top 8.

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Control Engineering

MAY 16, 2023

Courtesy: Automation LLC Figure 1 shows the wiring of a reversing motor starter with an overload. Courtesy: Automation LLC Three-wire control circuits are used in motor starter pushbutton enclosures to energize the coil of the starter. Courtesy: Automation LLC The electrical circuit for a soft starter is shown in Figure 5.

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Control Engineering

JULY 26, 2023

Research by Interact Analysis shows the motion controls market will return to steady growth following a period of high demand for consumer products in 2021/2022 which boosted investment in automation. In 2022, the market was worth $17.7 billion.

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) improves robotic part-picking performance, said Richard (Rick) Ankney, global account manager, robots and discrete automation, Robotics Business Unit, ABB, in a video interview at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023. Application industries include e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and electronics among others.

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Control Engineering

JANUARY 13, 2023

Hot topics during 2022 in Control Engineering include award-winning automation, control and instrumentation products; a variable frequency drive (VFD) tutorial; advanced motor control tutorial; information about engineering salaries and career advice; and “Engineering Leaders Under 40,” based on Google Analytics for www.controleng.com.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 4, 2023

Semiconductor insights RoboMapper is designed to conduct semiconductor materials testing more quickly, while also reducing cost and energy overhead to make the process more efficient and sustainable by automating the process. It’s nearly 10 times faster than previous automated techniques.” student at NC State.

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Automation education, motion control flexibility, motion control safety, collaborative robot mobility and advanced pneumatic controls were among topics discussed at the Festo Corp. Hoske, Control Engineering Also see more about “ Five advances in motion control, communications, design to ease automation use.” See photos.

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The micro-PLC can automate parts of a machine and provide seamless edge and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) connectivity. Electronic motion control for motors is widely used with industrial machinery to perform rapid, accurate, and energy-efficient movements of parts and mechanisms. Courtesy: AutomationDirect.

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Control Engineering

JUNE 6, 2023

Courtesy: Automation LLC Troubleshooting a stepper system can involve checking voltages and communications in the control circuit, or even viewing the pulse train using an oscilloscope. They can be electric, hydraulic or pneumatic, but most servos used in industrial automation applications are motor driven.

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Demand for SCARA robots has been affected by the weak semiconductor and consumer electronics sectors since 2021, but this negative impact has been offset by demand from the surging new energy industry, such as lithium-ion battery manufacturing and photovoltaics.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Pavilions are dedicated to 3D/additive manufacturing; finishing; forming & fabricating; METALFORM; robotics & industrial automation; tube & pipe; welding; and welding automation. AMADA’s REGIUS 3015 AJ 12kW fiber laser is paired with AMS 3015 LL automation. Venue Information. Georgia World Congress Center.

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Control Engineering

MAY 24, 2023

These advanced robotic systems enable the automation of industrial processes that were impossible to automate up until now. Solowjow said traditional manufacturing has been very successful for a long time and with good reason. Robotics have played a key role in this automation evolution. Augmenting a robot arm with tool.

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ATS

MARCH 13, 2025

Theyre instrumental in compacting powders uniformly to become solid pieces of material, which is essential in industries like aerospace and electronics. Annually/off-season: Overhaul or rebuild major components, such as pumps and cylinders, according to the original equipment manufacturers recommendation.

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