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Autodesk optimizes factory layout for AutoCAD
Autodesk, Inc. recently announced the availability of Factory Layout Optimization for AutoCAD software, a new, free technology preview available on Autodesk Labs, enabling industrial engineers and layout designers to devise more efficient factory layouts for material handling. Get the details here.
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Sommer Automatic Inc. now open in North America
Sommer Automatic Inc., based in Mississauga, Ont., has opened its doors as North America's manufacturing representative of Sommer-automatic GmbH, providing factory sales, service and support serving the United States, Mexico and Canada. Find out more.
Autodesk updates AutoCAD WS with support for offline editing
Autodesk, Inc. has updated AutoCAD WS, a free web application that uses cloud computing to enable AutoCAD software users to view, edit and share their AutoCAD designs and DWG files through web browsers and mobile devices. Find out more about this update.
PTDA names new executive VP
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) board of directors unanimously selected Ann Arnott, currently PTDA's vice-president of programs and services, to succeed Mary Sue Lyon as the next executive vice-president of PTDA, effective January 1, 2011. Find out more about Arnott.
Datalogic and Sick resolve patenting disputes
Datalogic S.p.A. and its subsidiary Datalogic Automation S.r.l., a worldwide producer of automatic identification, detection and marking solutions and products, have settled all pending disputes with Sick A.G. Get the details here.
Features: Process Control
Demand for pumps to rise 6.5 percent per year worldwide
The worldwide fluid handling pump demand is forecast to rise 6.5 percent annually through 2014 to $69 billion US, according to a new study from The Freedonia Group. Find out how Canada is expected to perform.
Emerson selected as automation contractor for project in Brazil
Petrobras has selected Emerson Process Management, an Emerson business, to provide process automation technologies and services for the Petrochemical Complex of Rio de Janeiro (Comperj) in Brazil. Find out more about this project.
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Manufacturing the next generation: From a training simulator and web-based analytical tools, to an innovative co-op program, we take a look at some of the tools Canadian colleges and universities are using to develop the future workforce.
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There is a lot of confusion surrounding emergency stops. In this month's Machine Safety column, Doug Nix, managing director with Compliance InSight Consulting, a firm specializing in risk assessment and safety controls for machinery, busts emergency stop myths.
Plus: The latest power supplies, test and measurement equipment, interconnection devices, wire and cable products, machine tools and motion control offerings.
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