Assembly Automation: Volume 19 Issue 4

The current fieldbus standards situation – a European view

This paper reviews current and proposed fieldbus standards that affect Europe. Relevant technologies and the formation of standards are shown. The initial goal of a single global…

The industrial application of personal computers

Discusses options and issues associated with using personal computers (PCs) in industrial applications. Highlights some of the pitfalls and advantages of using a PC in this…

Tool integration utilising fieldbus technology

The traditional use of fieldbus is discussed. Examples of novel applications enabled by fieldbus are introduced. Work on temporary fieldbus connectivity that allows more robust…

Design, manufacturing and assembly automation trends and strategies in China

Owing to the currently deepening economic crisis of the entire region, in the area of automation and industrial development, China is focusing on several strategic areas. These…

Windows CE brings real time control to the PC platform

With the launch of its Windows CE operating system, Microsoft has signalled its intent to push the PC platform into the manufacturing environment. Intellution UK’s general…

Locally distributed automation – but with which fieldbus system?

Discusses the distribution of application functions to process‐oriented field devices and process‐remote components in distributed automation systems. Describes the use of…

Cutler‐Hammer open automation systems

Describes the evolution of industrial control systems from PLC to PC based systems including the use of the DeviceNet fieldbus standard. Also includes a case study of automotive…

Profibus simplifies the design of new hydraulics applications

Describes the use of Profibus to monitor temperatures and pressures and control hydraulic actuators in both an injection molding machine and a powder compacting press.

An embedded‐agent technique for industrial control environments where process modelling is difficult

Most automatic devices designed to control even moderately complex systems are based on feedback. The concept of feedback control is so intuitively straightforward that many…

Handling with ice – the cryo‐gripper, a new approach

Europe’s textile and clothing industry is facing competition as never before. To enhance its competitiveness in countries with high labour costs, its production as part of the…

HBM seal two-year exclusive deal

EAI unveils new human simulation solutions for ergonomic analysis of workplace tasks

The HART Book - Issue 7

AGVs, a new realism for 2000

ThermoJet solid object printer now available from Cadtek

Fieldbus Technology Overview

Power-BUS AS-i slave relay for the automation industry

Performance success brings fresh order

ITP provides co-ordinate measuring solution for leading chassis makers

Sensor detects broken tool

New communications software for connecting vision systems to Allen-Bradley control products

Scanner technology cuts PCB inspection time to just a minute

Profibus specifications and profiles now on CD-ROM

Intellution backs Microsoft Windows DNA for manufacturing

New range of Profibus splitter boxes

Cost savings are the main factor driving end-user adoption of fieldbuses

Sitting on the fieldbus fence

Manufacturers invest for today but not tomorrow

An open market for controllers

Parametric Technology receives 1.75 million order for Windchill software and services from Hutchinson Technology

Working with Siemens to develop virtual process engineering

Internet reviews

Canadian and British co-operation develops new technology for pioneering factory

EAI unveils e-Vis(TM), a revolutionary e-business solution

Application story for industrial robot for supply chain (automotive) feature

Tomorrow's metal cutting factory, today

Profibus commits to 'millennium fieldbus'

Hot air staking assembly delivers major cost and productivity benefits

Computer Communications: Architecture, Protocols and Standards (3rd edition)

Defect-free assembly for critical fuel rails

Sensors for Measurement and Control

Valisys Assembly for manufacturing excellence

Automation the only option for Honda piston assembly

Motoman's modular, pre-engineered PackWorld(TM)

Weidmuller upgrades fieldbus diagnostic tool to include CANopen and DeviceNet

For fast fasteners, see Scara

Pirelli chooses Schenck RoTec for balancing Jaguar wheel and tyre assemblies

Diary

New generation valves - taking the risk out of fieldbus

Automatic grinding, deburring and polishing machines

Technological innovations and improved price/performance ratios to spur growth in sales of microsystems

Pneumatics for new self-contained mini production line

DeviceNet control system compared

New hand-made prototype bellows service

Millennium progress?

Tecnomatix builds on its success in Europe

Surviving or thriving

DeviceNet Europe to use Cutler-Hammer PanelMate for first demonstration of peer to peer technology on DeviceNet

AS-Interface becomes CENELEC standard

£500,000 order puts Expert on track for further success

New £1.4 million project aims to boost business opportunities for electronics industry

Fieldbus Foundation(TM) encouraged by IEC ruling on international fieldbus standard

PlantWeb Builder delivers new capabilities through Foundation(TM) fieldbus technology