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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Supports Customer’s Transition from Mechanical to Digital Achieve Flexibility and Variability

March 20, 2024
ARL Service turned to Shaltz Automation and Mitsubishi Electric Automation for support in replacing metal cams with digital cams in a newly acquired grinding machine.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches Tool to Match System Requirements and Streamline the Quoting Process of New Machines

January 18, 2024
The Factory Automation (FA) Integrated Selection Tool allows customers to plan and configure their Mitsubishi Electric machines, resulting in a downloadable Bill of Materials (BOM).
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. to Exhibit in Booth #S-10147 at AHR Expo 2024 in Chicago, Illinois

December 12, 2023
From January 22-24th 2024, Mitsubishi Electric Automation will be demonstrating solutions that are Automating the World and transforming the HVAC industry in ways that are efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.'s Networking and Compatibility Capabilities Provide Quality and Cost-Conscious Machine

November 28, 2023
Integrated Production Systems (IPS) develops a machine to produce anechoic foam for its customers by incorporating a complete Mitsubishi Electric solution including CC-Link IE TSN networking.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Provides HMI, PLC, VFD, and Servo Components to Achieve Precise and Delicate Capping Machine

November 27, 2023
Packaging machinery customer, Balpack Inc., creates a highly precise capping machine with quick changeover functionality through programming expertise from HPE Automation and precision controls from Mitsubishi Electric.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches Economical PowerGate for Commercial Pumping and Air-Handling Applications

October 24, 2023
Applications that require limited options and have tight budgets can now consider PowerGate “E” (E for Economy), a standard bypass solution for commercial HVAC applications.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. to Exhibit at ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona

October 23, 2023
From November 30 to December 1, 2023, in booth #814, Mitsubishi Electric Automation will be showcasing its Workforce Development Program, Diamondworks!, to empower attendees seeking STEM learning in manufacturing.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Exhibiting at WEFTEC 2023 in Chicago, Illinois

September 01, 2023
Mitsubishi Electric, ICONICS, and TMEIC provide collaborative solutions in booth #4426 including a Drives Control Unit (DCU) providing basic PLC and Power Quality Metering.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches New FR-E800 Series Inverter for Facilities with Only a 120 Volt Source Available

June 22, 2023
The FR-E810W inverter complements the existing FR-E800 series inverter family by operating from a 120V source - a common voltage source available throughout North America.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Announces Release of MELSOFT Gemini 3D Simulator Software

February 01, 2023
'Gemini' models machines and manufacturing processes virtually, to allow users to visualize their manufacturing projects and reduce risk by validating designs in advance.
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Powerful, Precise Pick-and-Pack Solution Significantly Cuts Changeover Time

March 16, 2022
Hamrick Manufacturing turned to Mitsubishi Electric Automation when they needed a robotic pick-and-pack solution that would combine power, precision, and a soft touch in a limited space.
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Mitsubishi Electric Helps Elevator Technicians “Peer Through Walls” for Better Troubleshooting

October 27, 2021
Mitsubishi Electric has announced its newest customer success story, focused on Waupaca Elevator Company, which manufactures residential elevators and dumbwaiters for applications across North America. Waupaca Elevator sells through independent dealers, who need consistent reliability and simple, intuitive ways to service and maintain the elevators.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Releases FR-E800 Series Variable Frequency Drive

May 04, 2020
The new FR-E800 VFD features permanent magnet (PM) motor control and reduces energy usage so users can meet overall energy efficiency standards.
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Liquid-cooled FR-A800-LC Reduces Enclosure Space and Makes Air Cooling Unnecessary

May 06, 2019
The FR-A800-LC Series of liquid-cooled Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), is designed for machine designers or end users that have restricted control system space or work in an application where air-cooling is difficult. When optimized, using an external liquid cooling system with the liquid-cooling enabled FR-A800-LC allows it to deliver rated power within a small equipment footprint.
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New Regenerative Converter Recycles Energy and Returns it to the Power Source

May 03, 2019
The FR-XC Series Multi-functional Regenerative Converter, offers considerable energy savings and system cost reductions as supplemental hardware for the FR Series of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). Geared towards end users in crane and material handling applications, the regenerated energy from one VFD in a lift application is used by another VFD to drive other motors in the system.
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Specialized Variable Frequency Drive Contains Integrated Functions for Roll-to-Roll Applications

February 20, 2019
The FR-A800-R2R Series of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) is ideal for end users and machine designers looking for an optimized control solution for continuous roll-to-roll processing. The drive builds on the performance and functionality of the standard FR-A800 Series VFD, with enhanced firmware engineered for unwinding and rewinding processes such as coating, laminating, slitting, drawing and extruding.
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New Integrated Robotics White Paper Discusses Production Efficiencies for Packaging Industry

November 05, 2018
Integrated robotics in packaging machinery and production lines can result in significant productivity gains. Readers of this latest white paper will learn how the use of integrated robotics can improve packaging machines’ performance and demand response.
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Lowering Total Cost of Ownership and Maintenance of Packaging Machines - White paper

October 11, 2018
This white paper, "Innovative Predictive Maintenance Capabilities for Packaging Operations", provides insights on data analysis and machine learning technologies that provide in-time communication to operators and managers regarding the quality of production and the availability and effectiveness of machines. The purpose of the paper is to provide readers with innovative solutions for lowering total cost of ownership and reduce unplanned maintenance of packaging machines.
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White Paper Provides Manufacturers with Insights About Smart Machines

September 20, 2018
Mitsubishi Electric technologies' exceptional performance and insight ensure production is always optimized. By downloading our free white paper "5 Smart Machine Innovations and why you should care" you will gain insight into the innovations that have created a foundation for improving machine intelligence while offering the benefit of reshaping business models for enhanced revenue streams and cost containment.
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New iQ Monozukuri Andon Provides Simple, Cost-effective Visualization of Production Sites

June 27, 2018
Mitsubishi Electric Automation is making it easy for small- to medium-sized factories to realize the benefits of an Andon system, with the introduction of iQ Monozukuri Andon. The simple, cost-effective Andon package facilitates visualization of production sites using Mitsubishi Electric’s GOT2000 graphic operation terminal and a web browser. iQ Monozukuri Andon offers pre-engineered project data and software to quickly and easily implement and operate an Andon system.
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