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Newsletter                                                                                               November 2011

Employee Spotlight:  

Peter Bedard

Senior Application Engineer  

Peter Bedard

 

Peter Bedard has been providing technical support to Gibson Engineering Customers for almost 15 years. 

 

See what he meant when he said:
" It's like a big toy box, and I get to play in it!" 

 

read more about Peter >>>  

Mitsubishi Handy Terminal

  

Mitsubishi introduces the GT16 Handy, a 6.5-inch high-resolution pendant-style HMI display that is designed for machine builders and manufacturers seeking a flexible, mobile HMI solution.

Handy GOT 

  • Vivid Color TFT type LCD screen
  • Wider Viewing Angle
  • Ethernet Interface Standard 

GT16 Handy brochure >>>

Festo Polymer Inline or Manifold Mount Valves 

 

 

The VUVB valves from Festo offer high flexibility and has an excellent price/performance ratio. The ideal choice for weight-optimized end of arm tooling installations.VUVB polymer valves

  • Robust polymer valve design provides a durable body with enhanced corrosion resistance
  • Wide range of voltage options to fit most applications
  • Inventory reduction: single valve body utilized by both inline and manifold mounted applications
  • Available with both individual or multi-pin electrical connection variants
  • Flexible connection choices: Inch and metric fitting options available
  • Single captive screw design for quick and simple installation and maintenance

 

download VUVB valve brochure >>>

Application Story: 
Robotic Vision Inspection System

Customers come to Gibson Engineering with automation projects Robotic Vision Inspectiondaily. This application has 3 axis of motion, 2 vision systems and 1 data collection system:

The customer has a 'chip' that has multiple locations that need to be inspected to ensure...

2011 ISPE Show Highlights

 

ISPE logoBy all accounts the recent ISPE show at Gillette Stadium was a great success, bringing together all those involved with engineering pharmaceutical innovation. As an exhibitor, Gibson Engineering was part of this event, presenting the latest in automation technologies for the pharmaceutical industry. Of particular interest this year was the VisuNet Panel PC from Pepperl & Fuchs.

 

This is an industrial grade PC and monitor with full PC computing capabilities operating as a stand-alone solution. The VisuNet Panel PC utilizes standard Ethernet networking, USB, and serial connections. Stainless PC  

 

 The fanless design increases system reliability and prevents premature failures from dust and corrosion. The Windows® XP Professional operating system allows users to install software for plant control and operates without external processing power.

  • Continuously welded and polished seams
  • Extended temperature range for indoor-outdoor use
  • Angled surfaces help to prevent standing liquids
  • Chemically resistant keyboard
  • Shock and vibration resistant
 learn more about VisuNet Panels >>>
Featured

Video

 Watch 8 Intelligent Actuator Robo-Cylinders  move with synchronized control to balance sheet-shaped work parts in specific orientations to maintain precise positions.

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Events & Training  Schedule   

  
  
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November 17
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Cognex Information
 
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Robounits Information
 
Sick Information
 
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Tri-Tronics Information
 
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