Tom McGreevy, Applied Engineering Solutions, Inc. (aeSolutions) Engineering Manager PostedMay 21, 2018 AT 8:30 AM The Importance of Thorough System Testing https://www.automationworld.com/importance-thorough-system-testing Properly performed tests can provide a high level of assurance that a system will not have problems in startup and operation. Short of that, problems can prevail. Read More
Michael Gurney, Concept Systems Inc. CEO PostedNovember 5, 2017 AT 8:30 AM How Safety Technology Can Increase Productivity https://www.automationworld.com/how-safety-technology-can-increase-productivity Elimination of physical barriers to production equipment is key to improving productivity. To get started, however, you must begin with a safety assessment. Read More
Rick Carpenter, Loman Control Systems, Inc. Functional Safety Engineer (TÜV Rheinland, #8576/14, Machinery) PostedSeptember 26, 2017 AT 8:30 AM Assessing the Value of Safety https://www.automationworld.com/assessing-value-safety An integrated approach to risk assessment and safety systems can help prevent costly plant accidents. Read More
Rod Emery, RedViking Vice President PostedApril 4, 2017 AT 8:30 AM The Next Step in Sustainable Manufacturing https://www.automationworld.com/next-step-sustainable-manufacturing Once you've eliminated your air and hydraulic leaks, improved your lighting efficiency and reduced water consumption, what more can you do? The U.S. Department of Commerce provides a road-map. Read More
Rick Carpenter, Loman Control Systems, Inc. Functional Safety Engineer (TÜV Rheinland, #8576/14, Machinery) PostedMarch 21, 2017 AT 8:30 AM Accepting Change is Necessary to Improve Safety https://www.automationworld.com/accepting-change-necessary-improve-safety George Bernard Shaw once said, “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” Both employees and management may resist changes necessary to improve safety and keep OSHA at bay. Read More
Michael Gurney, Concept Systems Inc. CEO PostedOctober 3, 2016 AT 6:42 AM Adding Senses to Robots Multiplies Manufacturing Value http://conceptsystemsinc.com/adding-senses-to-robots-multiplies-manufacturing-value/ Advancing technologies have given robots the ability to adapt to the environment around them, greatly increasing their value in production applications in manufacturing. Read More
, Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) PostedAugust 12, 2016 AT 8:26 AM Innovations in Robotic Motion Planning and Motion Control Real-time robotic control and motion planning can be a challenge for integrators and clients who want to keep the line moving and yet keep a safe process. Tony Veroeven comments on some new innovations in robotics motion control planning. Read More