Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Modular Automation",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Controller simplifies automation from
Bosch Rexroth - Electric Drives and Controls, which we summarised at the time by saying "Rexroth's IndraMotion for Packaging ensures synchronisation with conveyor belts, monitors protection zones and simplifies operation with teach-in
functions".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Fieldbus modules offer economical option from
Vipa UK: "As part of its System 200V range, Vipa the German designer and manufacturer of modular automation solutions offer an alternative range of lower cost fieldbus and I/O expansion modules".
In August 2006, we covered the news from Bosch Rexroth - Pneumatics
concerning its Pneumatically operated linear slides
- take a look at Slides combine in pressure testing machine
which says: "Pneumatically operated linear slides simplify the design and construction of a new pressure testing machine produced by hydraulic testing expert Curtis Assemble and Test".
Take a look also at the news release from Modular Automation International, Top design agency appoints Modular Automation,
as well as Life sciences contract for new Indian plant from Emerson Process Management,
and Modular gains in-house laser expertise from Modular Automation International.
See also:
PLC offers ready-made Simatic S5 replacement
(May 2005)
Over the past few years since Simatic S5 systems have been discontinued, spare parts and components have become increasingly difficult to source
Pedal sensor assembled in just 9 seconds
(August 2002)
A new assembly system designed for Wabash Technologies accurately assembles the eight components of a safety-critical throttle position sensor and checks the component's function
System ends lottery of game card distribution
(March 2002)
UK National Lottery organiser Camelot has placed an order with Modular Automation for an automation system to speed the distribution of gaming cards throughout the country
Automation system keeps manufacturing in the UK
(February 2002)
Modular Automation has developed a new plastic insert loading system for Medic-aid
Vision system improves glazing cell at Nissan
(January 2002)
After the success of a glazing cell supplied to Nissan two years ago, the window design had changed, so for a new cell, a vision system was used to centralise the windows
Nissan saves time with robot
(September 2001)
Europe's most efficient car plant, Nissan Motors in Sunderland, has recently installed a new system from Modular Automation to apply adhesive to glass panels for the new Nissan Almera
Fast moving precision slides with high stiffness
(June 2001)
The Gimatic range of modular automation components has been complemented with valuable additions in the shape of the mini slide Z and the maxi slide L
Product variants assembled with minimum retooling
(June 2001)
Modular Automation has used simple engineering ingenuity to develop a new assembly machine for Nastech which has the flexibility to assemble multiple product variants with minimum retooling
Automation for assembling electrical switches
(May 2001)
MEM250 of Oldham has automated new process for assembling a range of electrical switches on two separate assembly machines using a process designed and built by Modular Automation
Deciding the viability of an automation project
(April 2001)
Will Bourn, sales manager of Modular Automation in Birmingham, takes a practical look at the factors that should decide the viability of any automation project
Taming the paharmaceutical validation process
(April 2001)
Modular Automation, describes how the application of their tried and tested modular approach to pharmaceutical manufacturing can significantly reduce the headaches involved
Turret punch press combines European/US ideas
(February 2001)
The new LVD/Strippit Global 20 turret punch press provides a combination of high productivity, large sheet capacity and an increased turret size with additional auto-index stations
Machine combines cam drives with pick and place
(January 2001)
Modular Automation of Birmingham has designed and built an assembly machine that combines the use of cam drives with pick and place automation to achieve flexibility with speed
I/O systems partnership with Phoenix Contact
(December 2000)
GE Fanuc Automation, the joint venture undertaking of General Electric USA and FANUC Ltd Japan, and Phoenix Contact Germany, have formed a partnership in the field of I/O systems
Speed and flexibility on telephone assembly system
(December 2000)
Modular Automation of Birmingham has designed and built an assembly machine that combines the use of cam drives with pick and place automation to achieve flexibility with speed
Cam technology rewrites assembly machine rulebook
(December 2000)
Through a strategic alliance with Bodine Corporation in the USA, Modular Automation has harnessed the benefits of cam-driven manufacture and combined it with their own modular engineering technology
Modular automation for ink jet coding
(November 2000)
Not all coding applications can be met by an ink jet printer in isolation. More often than not, an automation system is required
Lifting devices combine actuation and guidance
(June 2000)
Montech is launching a new family of modular automation components, known as the series HE lifting devices