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Open interfaces combine robotics and CNC in shop floor applications
With the standardised and open interfaces of the Sinumerik 840D sl control, Siemens enables simple integration of robots into the shop floor area. Users of machine tools can use this to convert flexibly to automatic or series production in addition to standard tasks. Thanks to automated operation in loading machines with robots, for example, machine tools can also be used in non-working shifts, improving their utilization.
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Siemens purchases innotec
Siemens has agreed to acquire innotec of Schwelm, Germany, a vendor of digital engineering software and services for the process industry. Siemens said the acquisition will boost its standing in software markets for process industries.
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Bar code specifications receive comments in Chinese
Two bar codes specifications (Grid Matrix and DotCode) are out for public review draft via AIM Global. Grid matrix is designed to include Chinese characters.
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Qatari aluminium plant signs power supply agreement (04 September 2008)
GE Energy has signed a long-term service agreement for a Qatalum aluminium production plant in Qatar. The power generation and energy giant aims to ensure the reliability and efficiency of the greenfield plant, described as the cornerstone in Qatalum’s plan to become the world’s largest producer of aluminium.
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Fieldbus Foundation Demonstrates SIF Technology At Shell Global Solutions In Amsterdam (03 September 2008)
The Fieldbus Foundation says it conducted a successful end user demonstration of its Foundation for Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF) technology at the Shell Global Solutions technology centre in Amsterdam. The meeting attracted process automation end users and equipment suppliers from around the world.
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Guide from ABB tackles PPC regulations (02 September 2008)
An application fact file covering pH measurement in the dairy industry has been released by ABB covering a real-life example of a dairy plant. The guide is designed to help the monitoring of wastewater prior to discharge.
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E-pedigree for track-and-trace (31 August 2008)
The food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries are subject to ever stricter safety requirements, including full proof of manufacture. This requires automatic identification of all packaging elements and detailed and retraceable monitoring of the packaging process.
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North East of England looks to Renew to cut carbon (29 August 2008)
Commercial projects in the North East of England will get help implementing low carbon and environmental projects following the launch of Renew.
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Middle East energy show sells out (28 August 2008)
Middle East Electricity has sold out of exhibition space and is operating a waiting list, a full six months before the exhibition begins. The energy event runs from February 8 to 10, 2009 at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre.
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£20m for UK manufacturing (20 August 2008)
In-process sensing technology and a technology development involving ABB Robotics are just two of twenty-one UK based research and development projects, set to receive £20 million of government investment. The cash will be provided by the Technology Strategy Board and is hoped to help UK companies develop their international competitiveness.
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