Radio frequency identification (RFID) is one of the fastest growing and most beneficial technologies being adopted by businesses today Adoption of this automatic data-collection (ADC) technology has recently been fueled by the establishment of key Learn more

IEN What are the major concerns facing providers of computer technology networks and related products and services? How can they be addressed?Jannotta My main concern is that systems are becoming more complex and networks are being used more Learn more

The following information pertains to the application of controlled area network systems (CAN) and off-highway equipment.IEN What are the major concerns facing motion technology and how can they be addressed?Hall Personal safety is an issue Learn more

Web-based technology wireless and network systems continue to drive HMI/MMI while growing interest in collaborative manufacturing puts even more emphasis on flexibility and ease of use These goals can be reached by "embracing productivity tools Learn more

Marlborough MA November 10 -- CADKEY Corp a leading developer of Windows®-based mechanical design and drafting software announced today that Kubotek Corp a publicly traded company headquartered in Osaka Japan has received court approval to acquire Learn more

IEN What are the major concerns facing providers of automation technology and related products and services in the next few years? How can they be addressed?Lewarne One major concern for providers is how to enable users to take advantage of newer Learn more

Responses to IEN's questions were provided by John A Browett Product Marketing Manager Rack Based Controllers & Automation Networks; Kristian Davis Product Marketing Manager Human Machine Interfaces; and Stephen Harris President RIXAN Associates Learn more

IEN What is your definition of lean manufacturing? Does it include Six Sigma flexible manufacturing plug-and-play?Quebbemann: Lean manufacturing consists of using the intelligence of new technologies in an efficient and cost-effective manner.IEN Learn more

Twenty years ago Federal Express introduced overnight shipping and changed everyone's definition of "fast delivery." Now the entire catalog industry delivers in days not weeks McDonalds not only set the standard for "fast food" but literally Learn more

The specific questions being addressed are broad in scope and primarily involve systems manufacturers and software companies focused on the industrial control market As a wire and cable manufacturer of products that focus on industrial networks Learn more