Automation Engineering Services

Automation engineering refers to the application of specialized knowledge in the field of automation control. It provides specialized services to the industries to facilitate the smooth functioning of automation control system. Automation engineering measures quality and improves quality of products in the manufacturing sector. It is the automation engineer who is capable of testing the motors of every types and sizes. He can manage both the big integral motors as well as DC motors. Both these types are used in the automation control system. Automation engineers can design and build test system and automated assembly for a number of applications in the industrial automation. These systems are very useful for the automation at cell level. Thus automation engineers are of great help in the field of manufacturing for the purpose of quality testing, computer control as well as productivity.

Engineers specialized in the field of automation control are capable in integrating the test and control hardware with software control to provide a dependable system in the industrial automation. Automation engineering makes factories capable to reach their efficiency and production goals regardless of its structure, size or system. It deals with large complicated assembly systems with various component parts, test requirements and assembly steps or even a small system. In both the cases it meets the requirements of a manufacturing unit. Automotive component testing one of the branches of automation engineering can deal with each application. It has the precise techniques and equipments to meet the demand of an industry. Under the automation engineering a tester is so designed to stand to all the required tests with accuracy and in a fixed cycle time.

In automation engineering industrial grade hardware and computers are used for testing which are efficient enough in measuring with fast data acquisitions and high precision. It thus reduces the testing time that goes in cycle. The software and control engineers in the automation engineering are highly qualified. They acquire expertise in programming languages, development platforms and different operating system platforms. They adhere to the safety guidelines while developing custom control system through concepts and documentation. Thus the automation engineering discipline has made possible the implementation of a variety of automation control and testing skills. It has helped built various building equipments for customers in various different industries.

Mechanical engineering team of automation engineering makes it sure the system of a manufacturing unit has the tools necessary to utilize fully the capabilities of the test system. Precision components and durable designs are the characteristic features of all automation engineering system.

Advanced Automation Associates, one of the leading automation control service provider in USA. It provides HMI design and industrial automation.

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Avnet Electronics Marketing Brings Out New 'Convenience Kit'

BALTIMORE, Dec 19, 2008 (ASCRIBE NEWS via COMTEX) -- AVT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Avnet Electronics Marketing, an operating group of Avnet, has released the Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2-based Convenience Kit.

The new kit features a Dual-Core Intel Atom processor, which provides design and development support for use with embedded applications.

The Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2-based Convenience Kit builds upon the capabilities offered by the Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF-based Convenience Kit -- the first board-level Intel architecture development tool released by Avnet in June 2008 -- and offers engineers the ability to rapidly write and test software around an Intel embedded architecture platform. Designed for use with embedded medical, factory automation, kiosk and instrumentation applications, the new kit allows designers to quickly implement a board-level Intel Atom processor-based design within their applications.

"Today's designers have expressed a need for board-level solutions that allow them to implement Dual-Core Intel Atom processor-based solutions into their designs without having to develop their own boards," said Marc Gsand, vice president of marketing for Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas. "The new Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2-based Convenience Kit utilizes Microsoft Windows XP Embedded and a solid-state NAND drive from Micron Technologies, providing an easy to use solution for increased capabilities."

"Avnet has a proven track record of delivering Intel Atom processor-based, board-level development tools," said Eric Thompson, director, North American Channel Sales & Marketing, for Intel. "The new Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2-based dual core kit provides increased capabilities for design engineers looking to migrate board level solutions and speed development time of their products."

Avnet is currently taking orders for the new Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2-based Convenience Kit, with anticipated ship dates set for mid-January 2009.

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IBM Research and Samsung Electronics to Boost Automation in Consumer Electronics Industry

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IBM 82.34, -0.52, -0.6%) Research Department has partnered with Samsung Electronics to develop a cutting edge solution that facilitates the reuse of embedded software using a component-based development approach. With consumer electronics software becoming increasingly complex and new variations in product lines becoming the defacto, consumer electronics companies are urgently looking for better ways to reuse the software they produce. By introducing the use of modeling and standards for components and architectures of product lines, the new technology developed by IBM researchers and Samsung can enable consumer electronics manufacturers to boost productivity, lower software development costs, and reduce the total time to market.
"The best way to meet these demands for mass customization is through the introduction of software engineering methodologies and tools that will enable the industry to benefit from higher levels of automation and interoperability," explained Julia Rubin, Manager of Model Driven Engineering Technologies at the IBM Haifa Research Lab. "By creating a new component market, the consumer electronics industry can be transformed from a production arena to an integration discipline."
The collaboration between Samsung and IBM is part of IBM's First of a Kind program for new research innovations. The program brings IBM Researchers together with other companies to create industry-changing, first of a kind technologies. Samsung experts joined forces with IBM researchers to develop the component modeling technology. The two companies worked closely to improve the modeling language and tooling, and ultimately produce the new solution.
Printers are an example of a consumer electronics product line with a variety of models that could benefit from software reuse and simplified customization. A single printer model may have a number of variations, each with different combinations of features and functions. These variations in components include color or black and white printing, scanners, faxes, copiers, and more. Much of the software for each of these printer models is identical, while other individual component variations need to be developed and managed before manufacturing the different models.
"Incorporating smarter mechanisms such as model validation and code generation has the potential to significantly improve the development process," noted Dr. Jagun Kwon, Senior Engineer at Samsung Electronics Software Laboratories in Korea. "The new development environment provided obvious benefits and was relatively easy to learn for anyone already familiar with component modeling."
The new technology has a potential to reduce the cost of creating, modifying, and maintaining consumer electronics product lines by improving the productivity of consumer electronics software development and decreasing time to market. Much of this savings will come from the efficient re-use of existing components in new products, the integration of off-the-shelf components into new product lines, and the standardized interfaces available with model driven development.
Combining the composition of software components with product-line requirements, The new IBM technology works as a plugin to the familiar Rational development environment and is based on the UML standard modeling framework. Developers can automatically generate various product artifacts including build scripts and production-level code for each variation of a product. It also facilitates the move from legacy components and methodologies to model-driven development with the benefits of software development at a higher level of abstraction and with increased automation.
In addition to the new research collaboration, IBM recently took a detailed look at the electronics industry and has developed a report titled, "Rebooting the Electronics Industry," which illustrates ways electronic companies can operate efficiently in the new economic environment. The current economic environment is challenging global business leaders to aggressively rethink their strategies. Across the electronics industry, effects are likely to be quite different, reflecting the enormous diversity of the industry itself. From consumer electronics to medical devices, industry sub-segments will have to respond -- each in its own way -- to lower consumer spending and stricter access to capital while continuing to value the necessity to innovate. To view the complete study please visit http://www-935.ibm.com/services/us/index.wss/ibvstudy/gbs/a1030739?cntxt=a1000050

Tyco Electronics Introduces The Elo TouchSystems 2240L Touchmonitor

With the release of the new Elo TouchSystems 2240L wide-aspect, high resolution LCD touchmonitor, Tyco Electronics' Elo TouchSystems, a global leader in touchscreen technology, introduces the latest addition to its successful portfolio of wide aspect ratio open-frame touchmonitor solutions.

The company unveiled the new touchmonitor at the annual Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 18-20, 2008. With a proven track record and industry leading product reliability, the gaming industry has come to rely on Elo TouchSystems touchmonitors to capture gamers' attention - and keep it.

Designed for use in high-traffic casino gaming, video-game entertainment and self-service kiosk environments, the 2240L offers the widest viewing angle of any 22" touchmonitor available today, and delivers clear, bright, and long-lasting performance. Colors remain sharp, vivid and true, and graphics retain their integrity.

"The 2240L truly represents a breakthrough in terms of design and performance in touchscreen technology," says James Witkowski, Elo TouchSystems product manager. "The 2240L offers exceptional visual performance in a wide variety of lighting environments, fully meeting the elevated consumer expectations in the age of high-definition television."

The innovative design of the open-frame 2240L provides a seamless fit for gaming applications, and can be deployed in both landscape and portrait orientations. With a front-facing, metal-hardened anodized bezel and L-mounting brackets and slim dimensional profile (500x332x80 mm), the 2240L offers installation flexibility in a variety of entertainment and retail environments. In addition, the integrated on-screen display control (OSD), as well as a remote OSD, allow for simplified management of the 2240L.

The 2240L is the latest addition to Elo's existing portfolio of open-frame touchmonitors, now available in 20-inch, 22-inch, 26-inch and 32-inch screen sizes. At launch, the 2240L is available with industry-leading touch technologies including IntelliTouch surface acoustic wave, and surface capacitive, as well as a no-touch version. The pure-glass and sealed-screen used with IntelliTouch technology helps prevent damage from spills, smoke and other potential hazards, while Elo's next-generation surface capacitive touchscreen controller offers robust performance and pin-point accuracy. The 2240L featuring acoustic pulse recognition (APR), the innovative technology from Elo TouchSystems that senses touch by recognizing unique patterns of acoustic waves, is scheduled for release in early 2009.

About Tyco Electronics
Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, undersea telecommunication systems and wireless systems, with 2008 sales of $14.8B to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in industries from automotive, appliance and aerospace and defense to telecommunications, computers and consumer electronics. With nearly 8,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage. More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at http://www.tycoelectronics.com/.

About Elo Touchsystems
Tyco Electronics' Elo TouchSystems is the global leading brand in touch technology. The Elo TouchSystems' line encompasses the largest selection of touchscreen technologies, LCD and CRT touchmonitors, carefully designed for the demanding requirements of diverse applications, such as industrial, medical, POS, kiosks, retail, hospitality, transportation, office automation and gaming. Elo founders invented the touchscreen over 35 years ago. Since then, customers have used Elo touchscreens with one common, powerful result advanced computer technology simplified for all users. For more information on Elo products and services, visit www.elotouch.com.
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