As automation devices have grown more complex and have incorporated more plant data in their operation, there is an increased need for programming changes to continue smooth operation or improve performance. In environments requiring frequent changes, it is not uncommon for code to be lost or changes overwritten, resulting in increased downtime and decreased productivity

Opto 22 Embeds Snap Motion Control subsystem in production equipment to control, monitor and gather operational data.

Woodworking process gets much needed upgrade for guitar manufacturer.

Brake application keeps cows happy and comfortable at dairy farms.

The complete product news section from the April 2008 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.

Th e Allen Telescope Array at Hat Creek, CA is a joint venture between the University of California Berkeley and the SETI Institute of Mountain View, CA. SETI has hired Minex Engineering of Antioch, CA to help with the design and installation of state-of-the-art drives and controls for the antenna array.