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Rigelsford, J. (2001), "Internet page", Assembly Automation, Vol. 21 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/aa.2001.03321aag.001

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http://www.ni.com/pxi/ PXI Modular Instrumentation for Measurement and Automation

Keywords: Measurement, Automation

PXI combines CompactPCI with Windows operating systems and integrated triggering to provide solutions for measurement and automation applications from within a familiar Windows software and PC-based hardware environment. Rugged, modular packaging with CompactPCI makes PXI suitable for industrial systems that require improved reliability and performance than can be provided by desktop PCs.

This is a part of the National Instruments Web site and contains product information, data sheets and lots more.

http://www.modularauto.ie/Modular Automation (MOLEX) Ltd, Ireland

Keyword: Automation

Modular Automation was established in 1986 to cater for the demand from Irish industry for custom built production automation equipment. It has a fully networked machine shop capability in CNC milling, EDM, surface grinding, manual milling and turning. In 1998 MOLEX was the largest machine builder in Ireland.

This is a very well presented site which is easy to navigate.

http://www.pep.de/ PEP Modular Computers

Keyword: Computers

Founded in 1975, PEP Modular Computers provides a smooth integration of hardware and software. It develops solutions for industrial automation, specialising in the real-time embedded processor market.

http://www.modular.co.uk/ Modular Industries

Keyword: Modular Industries

Modular Industries is the UK's leading independent automation specialist. The combination of skills and experience acquired from its four automation divisions allows Modular Industries to design, develop and build cost-effective automation solutions regardless of product, volume, size or complexity.

The site contains a link to a two minute video of the Modular Industries Group which requires Quicktime 3 or higher. Other links give information about automated assembly and test systems; flexible handling solutions featuring conveyors and robots; a range of advanced robotic and automated welding systems, and prototyping, precision engineering and batch production. It is a well presented site which is worth visiting.

http://www.osha.gov/ Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Keyword: Health and safety

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was established in 1970 by Congress. Its aim is to ensure that so far as possible every working man and woman within the USA has safe and healthy working conditions.

This is an interesting site which contains plenty of information.

http://www.barrington-atn.com/ Barrington Automation: Modular Automation Components

Keyword: Automation

Barrington Automation components are engineered, designed, manufactured and assembled in Crystal Lake, Illinois, and are designed as a complete automation family. Their application engineers can assist with custom tooling solutions, pick and place applications and difficult part handling problems. Information is available about grippers, linear actuators, table slides, elevating tables, rotary drives, sensors and shock absorbers. Specifications for all of their products can be downloaded along with drawings in DXF and Autocad formats. This is a superb site and is definitely worth visiting.

http://www.pilz.atPilz

Keywords: Automation, Technology

Pilz is a world-wide leading system supplier of safe, integrated automation technology. For more than 50 years it has been developing industrial products, starting with glass laboratory apparatus and progressing to electronic timers, programmable controllers and safety systems.

This well presented site contains information about programmable safety systems, safe bus systems and of course, Pilz's well known safety relays.

http://www.automation.rockwell.com/index.html Rockwell Automation

Keyword: Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation offers complete automation solutions and produces more than 500,000 products.

The products include: programmable logic controllers, AC and DC drives, smart motor controllers, power quality and power monitoring, gear reducers, mechanical adjustable speed drives, mounted bearings, conveyor pulleys, shaft couplings, clutches and motor brakes, and are manufactured by Allen-Bradley, Reliance Electric, Dodge and Rockwell Software.

This is an excellent site and the Allen-Bradley site (http://www.ab.com/) are well worth a visit. The AB Journal is a quarterly journal which can be subscribed to free of charge, for those within the USA. There is a charge for those outside the USA. Back issues can be read online without cost. A screen saver can be downloaded and further information can be obtained by online registration.

http://www.hsl.gov.uk/ Heath and Safety Laboratory

Keyword: Health and safety

The Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL) is Britain's leading industrial health and safety facility, offering a unique portfolio of skills and expertise and has emerged as a centre of both national and international excellence. Operating as an Agency of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), HSL plays a pivotal role in supporting HSE's mission to ensure that risks to people's health and safety from work activities are properly controlled. This involves HSL in two main areas of activity: operational support through incident investigations and studies of workplace situations; and longer term work on analysis and resolution of occupational health and safety problems.

HSL's expertise is available to other Government Departments, other governments and the private sector. They are independent of commercial interests and have a reputation for objective and impartial research and advice.

This superb site contains a link to the HSE Web site at http://www.hse.gov.uk/

Jonathan Rigelsford