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App offers tailored control

Power management company Eaton has launched a new app for its easy800 control relay which makes the operation of machinery and plant simpler and more convenient.

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New PID controller series

New from Red Lion Controls, the PXU series of proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller is designed for machine builders, systems integrators and commercial equipment manufacturers. The PXU series enables tighter, more reliable control over a wide range of processes, including temperature, flow and pressure, from a single model.

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New PID controller series

New from Red Lion Controls, the PXU series of proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller is designed for machine builders, systems integrators and commercial equipment manufacturers. The PXU series enables tighter, more reliable control over a wide range of processes, including temperature, flow and pressure, from a single model.

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Skills & experience

Tamworth-based Vanriet Rohaco specialises in the design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of automated conveyor and robotic systems.

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Icing on the cake

To create a system that can neatly apply icing or other embellishments to cakes – regardless of irregularities and imperfections in the cakes’ surface – Quasar Automation has integrated a ceiling-mounted food safe robot from Mitsubishi Electric with a vision system and data processing software from Scorpion Vision.

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Whistle-stop UK tour

Rockwell Automation has unveiled the 2014 tour dates of its regional Automation University; professionals in the fields of management, engineering, maintenance, purchasing and IT from the areas are invited to take part to discuss current and emerging industry challenges with industry colleagues, technical specialists and business consultants – all in a relaxed, friendly, non-sales environment.

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Robot welder has 10kW power source on tap

A robot fibre-laser weld cell using a 10kW power source has increased production capacity at Graham Engineering (GEL) in Nelson, Lancashire. The system has been integrated by Cyber-Weld using a FANUC six axes robot at its heart.

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Robotic automation: Survey highlights areas of concern

A recent survey of UK manufacturers carried out on behalf of ABB Robotics has revealed that concerns over cost of ownership and lack of experience in implementing and using robots are preventing many companies from investing in robotic automation.

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