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2 Armed Robot Plays Blackjack
From ControlEng.com - So programming a two-armed robot to deal blackjack is a pretty nifty trick, but what practical use does it have for manufacturing? Erik Nievesfrom Yaskawa and Motoman…
Alarm Management Book Released
PAS‘s alarm management book was updated and released recently. The Alarm Management Handbook covers techniques for properly installing and monitoring alarms for both human and machine safety. Per the company’s…
Control Engineer Award – 40 under 40
ControlEng.com is hosting an award for young engineers (between the ages of 18 and 40) who have made a significant impact on control engineering. If feel that you, or someone…
Emerson Electric Wins $28M Contract in Ukraine
Emerson Electric (NYSE: EMR) won a contract to modernize 100 hydroelectric turbines in the Ukraine. A contract worth $28 million. The project will upgrade a 8 plants that were built…
Monitor Your Beer Fridge on the iPad – National Instruments
Another fun application from National Instruments’ NIWeek trade show in Austin. This time, they use an iPad (as well as other handheld devices) to monitor their beer fridge! Disclamer: this…
Rockwell Automation Executive Named to US Gov’t Manufacturing Council
A 24 man council led by the US Commerce Secretary, Gary Locke welcomes its newest member, Michael Laszkiewicz, the Vice President & General Manager of Rockwell Automation’s Power Components Business. “A vibrant…
Baldor Motors (NYSE: BEZ) 2Q Earnings Rise 192%
Electric Motor company, Baldor (NYSE: BEZ), showed very strong 2Q earnings amidst an overall poor market performance, as of late. The global maker of electric motors, drives and controls said…
National Instruments LabView 2010 Released
National Instruments software, LabView, was updated and released recently at NIWeek, a National Instruments hosted trade show. This release boasts 20% faster performance and dozens of new features. Features particularly useful for…
Rockwell Automation’s Old Union Leaves Town
August 1st marked the end of Unions at Rockwell Automation, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. This ends a 75 year history of the Local 1111 Union based out of Milwaukee. What will…
Worlds Longest & Largest Power Transmission Line
ABB has developed the worlds longest and largest power transmission line in SE China, beating out their own previously largest and longest power transmission line in Brazil. The picture above…
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