Watching a Custom Automation Project From Concept to Completion
You’ve probably checked out Engineered Automation’s home page to find that they have just completed a new project and if you haven’t taken the time to see the new Custom Automation video, please do.
Custom Automated Machinery: Peter Robbins Explains New Controls
As I mentioned earlier, I visited EAM to get some video of their latest project and I realized I was looking at a system that was being controlled by a very intelligent and super-fast computer. Peter Robbins, Manager of EAM’s Controls Department, was kind enough to spend some time explaining to me just exactly what he had done here. Please be sure to let me know if you find this as interesting as I did. (more…)
Upcoming Article, with Some Perspective on EAM’s Custom Automation
I recently spent a morning at EAM getting some video of their latest machine as it was going through its shakedown time. Since I was not familiar with the project yet, some of the people who were instrumental in producing this new machine took the time to explain what it was all about. Although the machine as a whole was impressive, what really struck me was how sophisticated the control system was. You’ll see that I spoke to Peter Robbins briefly in the video. Peter manages EAM’s controls department and he is actually one of EAM’s original employees. Unlike some of us (yes, I’m referring to myself!) who’ve become walking, talking museums, Peter has managed to keep the company at the forefront of technology as far as what makes these machines tick. (more…)