A CC-Link communications systems links inverters controlling the speed of conveyors in a cigar factory, thereby ensuring quality is never jeopardised.
16th September 2008
A water pumping station now maintains its water reserves to precision levels, thanks to the use of a CC-Link network and automation of the control system.
ITT Contracts has built a manufacturing execution system on the Mitsubishi Q series platform to enable a manufacturer of earth-moving machinery to improve traceability and customer service.
14th September 2008
Hamburg's metro has installed a new operations control and monitoring system based on 130 modular controllers from Mitsubishi Electric.
Mitsubishi Q series PACs and an MX4SCADA system are being used within safety-critical control systems for the Cross London Channel Tunnel Rail Link.
Parker Hannifin is sponsoring Team ARAVI Racing, which will be entering a modified Renault Premium race truck in a number of high-profile European truck racing events.
10th September 2008
Parker Hannifin's MAXMP 75000 marine fuel filters have been selected by the Garmin Racing powerboat team for the 2008 Round Britain Powerboat Race.
Parker Racor fuel filters have been selected for the Earthrace powerboat that is aiming to circumnavigate the globe in a record time while running on biodiesel.
Parker Aerospace has been selected by Airbus to supply both the fuel and hydraulic systems for its new A350 extra-widebody (XWB) aircraft. The orders will be worth some $2billion.
This photo shows an Oystar Aerofill Rotary Pak continuous motion aerosol filling and closing machine, capable of operating at a rate of 500 cans per minute.
9th September 2008