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Pharmaceutical: Connecting An Industry
update on 2013-05-05

IAA Interviewed Rod Rodericks, VP and GM, Asia Pacific, Zebra Technologies, on the Internet of Things (IoT), and its potential use in the Pharmaceutical industry. By Mark Johnston





Case Study: A Better Way To Fill Bottles
update on 2013-04-04

As liquid filling machines move from older weigh cell technology to flowmeter-based systems, for smoother operations & more accurate instrumentation. By Tom Risser, president, US Bottlers



Improve Operations Through Mobility
update on 2013-04-04

With growing competitions in the Asian fresh food market place, mobile solutions are fast-becoming the deciding factors in streamlining operations and improving work environments. By Freddy Fam, mobility product manager, APAC, Intermec Technologies



Case Study: The Robotic Egg Packer
update on 2013-04-04

In a competitive market that often suffers from low profit margins due to the volatility of raw material costs, operational efficiency is not a luxury but an essential element to ensure a company’s survival and growth. By Shermine Gotfredsen, business development manager, Universal Robots



An Electric Vision
update on 2013-02-21

Electronics manufacturers are employing automated vision systems for PCB inspection, in response to the need for tighter tolerances and greater productivity. By Sherlyne Yong





Making Automatic Welding Robust And Reliable
update on 2013-01-06

There has always been a distinct advantage to employing humans as skilled welders, though as technology improves in this regard, and organisations become more safety conscious, companies are increasingly as likely to implement intelligent processes to accomplish tasks that previously only a skilled human welder could. By Paul Sagues, design engineer, Moog



Case Study: Brush Away Maintenance
update on 2013-01-06

Maintenance-free plain bearing solutions prove their value in highly dynamic production systems. By Tobias Vogel, head of sales and marketing, bearing technology, Igus



Smaller Scale, Bigger Potential
update on 2012-10-15

IAA speaks with Russell Tham, president, Applied Materials (Southeast Asia), and David Wilhoit, president and CEO, Siltronic Samsung, on the major industry trends they are facing, and the challenges, in the semiconductor industry. By Mark Johnston



The Quest For Clean Water
update on 2012-09-17

In the face of acute shortages in the near future, decision makers need to adopt reliable and sustainable technology to ensure uninterrupted access to water sources. By Lau Wee Pheng, product manager, and Sim Jee Kar, senior project engineer, Mitsubishi Electric Asia



Case Study: Solar Power In A Chip
update on 2012-08-08

In its US$600-million facility, Norwegian company Elkem Solar has embarked on industrialising the production of solar-grade silicon for solar power cells capable of generating renewable energy for more than 30 years. ABB delivered electrical high/low voltage solutions to the total plant, including the System 800xA control solution. Contributed by Ablelom Mahari, global sales and marketing, energy customer segment (Control Technologies), ABB.<



Vision Systems: Power Of The Sun
update on 2012-08-08

Responding to the global need for cleaner energy, vision technology is helping solar technology suppliers to ensure quality products and increase efficiency in the value chain. By Didier Lacroix, senior VP, International Sales & Services, Cognex



The Efficient Monitoring Of Transport Belts
update on 2012-06-25

Sensors are used everyday for the efficient monitoring and transport of materials benefiting corporations by reducing cost and improving workflows. By Christoph Müller, business unit manager Industrial Instrumentation, Sick



Tracking Asia
update on 2012-06-25

IAA interviewed Andrew Tay, MD, Zebra Technologies (Asia Pacific) on his company’s Asia focus and their involvement in material handling. By Mark Johnston



Robots: The Drug Of Choice
update on 2012-05-13

An increasing number of pharmaceutical companies are turning towards robotics as they lead to greater time and cost efficiency, especially in the area of drug discovery. By Sherlyne Yong



Automation: A Plus For Distribution
update on 2012-04-14

The business case for an automated system should consider not only the ‘hard’ numbers such as labour and building cost savings, but also the ‘second order’ benefits of a safer, more ergonomic environment with improved delivery flexibility and response times. By Brad Welsman, executive GM Automation APAC, Schaefer Systems International



Robotics For Electronics Manufacturing
update on 2012-02-25

Electronics manufacturing is crucial to any modern-day economy, given the demand for technology and increasingly sophisticated gadgets. The use of industrial robots promises to take the sector to even greater heights. By Shahnawaz Abdul Hamid



Case Study: Intelligent Building Automation
update on 2011-12-19

More attention is paid to achieving a pleasant room climate when planning and technically equipping buildings today. To this end, building automation from Beckhoff optimally controls the climate in the Etech Centre located in Linz, Austria. Contributed by David Chia, MD, Beckhoff Automation

Singapore Investing In Green
update on 2011-12-19

The green industry is seeing huge investment at an increasing rate, and more companies than ever are capitalising on these new markets. Singapore in particular is investing heavily in green technology with initiatives, such as CleanTech Park. Contributed by Hilda Chang, senior officer, JTC Corporation

The State Of The Water Industry
update on 2011-10-31

Water, covering more than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, is the sine qua non of life. However, with increasing population and urbanisation worldwide, meeting humanity’s water needs without harming the environment has become a more serious issue t



Case Study: Energy Self-Sufficient Heart Cardiac Massage Unit
update on 2011-09-09

Polymer plain bearings are an important element in the reliable operation of a mechanical reanimation unit. By Aw Kai Hua, regional manager, Igus Singapore



Piezoelectric Elements In Medical Devices
update on 2011-09-09

Piezoelectric Elements In Medical Devices



Case Study: Error Elimination
update on 2011-08-09

Machine vision-assisted verification systems play a critical role at the front-line, in identifying and weeding out problems early in the production field. By Didier Lacroix, senior VP, international sales & services, Cognex



3D Machine Vision In The Electronics Industry
update on 2011-08-09

Machine vision technology has many advantages, and is advancing at a rapid pace.