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A Great Day for Automation!

Posted by Mark Guida

May 6, 2013 9:10:00 AM

KnottsTech Automation and Control Expo was a success!

It was a beautiful spring day and everyone came out to see what was new in the world of automation and controls.  The regional sales managers from Omron, Dorner, and IAI were in attendance along with our own Steve Harrold.  Knotts Company product specialists Mark Howe and Mark Guida demonstrated the new product demos on hand.  

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Topics: industrial automation nj/ny, automation control, conveyors, knotts company, controls

New Food Grade Electric Actuators from American Actuators

Posted by Mark Guida

Mar 5, 2013 9:00:00 AM

American Actuators, Inc. (part of the Precision Technology Group) is pleased to extend the range the VICTORY Series of actuators with versions specifically designed to meet the requirements of industries including food and beverage production, food packaging, and pharmaceutical equipment. These industry applications are harsh on general purpose actuators due to the caustic cleaning agents and high pressure washdown regiments. 

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Topics: manufacturing, robotics, automation control, electric cylinder, motion, engineered solutions

Quick Response to a Automation Control System Problem

Posted by Rick Howe

Feb 13, 2013 10:50:00 AM

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Topics: automation control, motion control, quick response solution

Automation 101 - Programming Robots Made Easy

Posted by Mark Guida

Sep 6, 2011 10:43:00 AM

Welcome to Automation 101, a weekly "tips and tricks" post where we will discuss technologies and programming of today's top automation products.

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Topics: cost savings, manufacturing, industrial automation nj/ny, technology, automation control, electric cylinder, motion control

Tips For Energy and Cost Savings for Compressed Air

Posted by Rick Howe

Feb 22, 2011 12:56:00 PM

Compressed air is an excellent source for power and motion when utilized properly. There are ways to make the creation and usage of compressed air more economical and reliable. In the New Jersey/New York industrial market, operating costs are an important issue with Automation and Motion Control applications. There are many tips that we can assist you with, but here are a few key ones:

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Topics: cost savings, automation control, compressed air