News: Archive
Here you can find news and other information from recent years.
2019
2019-12-06 | In a test stand, a spring is to be compressed and locked with a force of up to 6 kN and then suddenly released. We deliver a ball screw actuator and the programming stored in the servo drive controlled via digital inputs and outputs. |
2019-11-26 to 2019-11-28 |
Participation in the SPS 2019 in Nuremberg. At our stand 4-220 in the drives hall 4, you could see our high-dynamics servo drive systems in action: servo drives with various technology functions and Industrial Ethernet interfaces, servo motors in compact design for universal use, as well as torque motors and linear motors for powerful and precise movements. |
2019-06-28 | Comprehensive information on our toothed belt and ball screw axes, the linear motors, and actuators can be found at Products / Linear drive systems. |
2019-06-12 to 2019-06-13 |
We showed two exhibits with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP8266, ESP32, and IoT Octopus, integrated in Darmstadt's LoRaWAN in the section focusing on digitalization and small computers in education and training of the Darmstadt conference organized by Digitalstadt Darmstadt. More information: “Industrie 4.0 in Mechatronics Training” |
2019-06-12 | A metal strip, 50 µm thin, is to be machined in situ from a workpiece while being examined by X-ray. For this university research project, we deliver a torque motor and a linear motor operated in variable axis coupling with two Servo Drives New Generation and support the customer during commissioning and actuation using Codesys V3 via Modbus/TCP. |
2019-05-18 | Stefan Pollmeier illustrated the current development status using an asset administration shell browser and explained the concept of asset administration shells on the “Industry Day” organized by Software Factory 4.0 of TU Darmstadt. |
2019-05-08 | The ESR WWW pages completly revised! |
2019-04-29 | In a cable test stand, the test specimen is to be bent around a mandrel in a way that no tensile loads do occur. We deliver two linear motors with Servo Drives New Generation, on the customer side controlled via LabVIEW to compensate the forces on the basis of two 6-axis force sensors. |
2019-04-01 to 2019-04-05 |
The results of ad hoc working group Industrie 4.0 for electrical drive systems of the ZVEI were presented on the Hannover Messe. Stefan Pollmeier illustrated the concept of asset administration shells and the topic “digital twin” by using a MR 6919 AC servo motor as an example. In doing so, he participated in the panel discussion “From proprietary solutions to open systems. How does the vision become reality?” within the scope of the Talk@1 event in the conference program. Twitter: “Standards für #DigitalTwin aka #Verwaltungsschale @plattform_i40” @s_pollmeier (with picture) |
2019-03-12 to 2019-03-13 |
Participation in the all about automation 2019 in Friedrichshafen. At our stand 718, you could see our high-dynamics servo drive systems in action: servo drives with various technology functions and Industrial Ethernet interfaces, servo motors in compact design for universal use, as well as torque motors and linear motors for powerful and precise movements. |
2019-03-12 | Stefan Pollmeier presented the OPC UA demonstrator from the project “Modular Sensor Systems for Industrie 4.0” of BMBF (Federal Ministry of Education and Research). He provided background knowledge in his lecture “OPC UA and sensor/actor semantics for I4.0 integration of drive systems and sensors” during the public final presentation of the project. |
2018
2018-12-17 | As a new drive system concept for the loading/unloading device of a machine tool, linear motor actuators are used in combination with Servo Drives New Generation which are integrated via Profinet in the automation system of the customer using our S7 function blocks. |
2018-11-27 to 2018-11-29 |
Participation in the SPS/IPC/Drives 2018 in Nuremberg. At our stand 4-220 in the drives hall 4, you could see our high-dynamics servo drive systems in action: servo drives with various technology functions and Industrial Ethernet interfaces, servo motors in compact design for universal use, as well as torque motors and linear motors for powerful and precise movements. |
2018-10-16 | The implementation guides for the restructured industrial metal-working and electrical occupations, published in publication series “Ausbildung gestalten” of Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung (BIBB), introduce the training demonstrator developed by Stefan Pollmeier as a functional example of digital basic qualification. More information: “Industrie 4.0 in Mechatronics Training” |
2018-07-05 | In video series #GemeinsamStarkDankEhrenamt of IHK Darmstadt Rhein Main Neckar, Stefan Pollmeier explained how he contributes to making apprentices fit for the future. YouTube: “#GemeinsamStarkDankEhrenamt - Stefan Pollmeier” by IHK Darmstadt |
2018-06-20 | For testing tailgate locking systems in the automotive industry, we deliver Servo Drives New Generation and linear axes consisting of servo motors, gear boxes, and ball screw actuators which generate forces of up to 5,000 N. |
2018-03-07 | IHK Darmstadt awards the Silver Needle of Honor to Stefan Pollmeier for his long years of honorary engagement in the IHK. Press information (PDF): “Pressemitteilung der IHK Darmstadt” (in German) |
2018-02-21 | The “General Conditions for the Supply of Products and Services of the Electrical and Electronics Industry” (green terms of ZVEI, German electrical and electronics manufacturers' association) and the “Software Clause for the Provision of Standard Software Forming an Integral Part of Supplies” are available in their newest version (see www.esr-pollmeier.de/agb). |
2017
2017-12-11 | For a gait simulator used in medical research, we supply three type MA 1378 linear motors including three Servo Drives New Generation as well as an industry PC including programming in order to convert any motion profile into synchronous movements of the three axes in realtime via EtherCAT. |
2017-12-08 | 1929–2017 |
2017-12-04 | The training demonstrator developed by Stefan Pollmeier was introduced during the knowledge transfer event of Labs Network Industrie 4.0 (LNI 4.0) e.V. in Berlin Twitter: “Industrie 4.0 in der Mechatroniker-Ausbildung” @LNI40 (with video; in German) More information: “Industrie 4.0 in Mechatronics Training” |
2017-11-28 to 2017-11-30 |
Participation in the SPS/IPC/Drives 2017 in Nuremberg. At our stand 4-220 in the drives hall 4, you could see our high-dynamics servo drive systems in action: servo drives with various technology functions and Industrial Ethernet interfaces, servo motors in compact design for universal use, as well as torque motors and linear motors for powerful and precise movements. |
2016
2016-11-22 to 2016-11-24 |
“Five linear axes, four rotatory axes, three Industrial Ethernets for two groups of customers from one partner” – this was the motto under which we invited customers and prospective clients for a visit at the SPS/IPC/Drives 2016 in Nuremberg. At our stand 4-220 in the drives hall 4, our servo drive systems with high dynamics showed their capabilities. The two groups of customers are, on one side, machine manufacturer OEMs and systems integrators who are looking for components in order to realize their drive tasks, and, on the other side, special machine manufacturers or end users who prefer solutions, sometimes including the complete engineering. Many people made their visit to the fair worthwhile and discussed their application with our experts. |
2016-02-18 | A 26-bit position sensor with a resolution of 0.019″ (one 200 thousandth degree) is applied for moving an antenna supposed to follow the orbit of a satellite with a repeatability of ±1 arc second. Using a special firmware, the Servo Drive New Generation is able to run the also supplied torque motor with a velocity of 0.25 degrees per minute – this is one revolution per day! |
2015
2015-11-24 to 2015-11-26 |
Participation in the SPS/IPC/Drives 2015 in Nuremberg. At our stand 4-220 in the drives hall 4, we showed our servo drive systems with high dynamics in action. Our focus this year was on the various possibilities to realize linear movements, from classical toothed belt and spindle axes via linear motors to particularly clever alternatives to pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders. But of course, rotational applications with AC servo motors and torque motors also did not miss out. Press information (PDF): “SPS/IPC/Drives 2015: Servo Drive Systems as an Alternative for Hydraulics and Pneumatics” |
2015-04-01 | Plattform Industrie 4.0 publishes Umsetzungsstrategie Industrie 4.0, a co-author of which is Stefan Pollmeier. Included: “Reference Architectural Model Industrie 4.0” (RAMI 4.0). Press: “RAMI 4.0 und die IndusĀtrie-4.0-Komponente” on openautomation.de (in German) |
2014
2014-11-25 to 2014-11-27 |
Participation in the SPS/IPC/Drives 2014 in Nuremberg. At our stand 4-220 in the drives hall 4, we presented
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2013
2013-11-26 to 2013-11-28 |
Participation in the SPS/IPC/Drives 2013 in Nuremberg. At our new stand 4-220 in the drives hall 4, we presented our new generation servo drives in various application examples. We also showed you how we help you integrating servo drive systems into Industry 4.0. |
2013-11-25 | The new data sheet 6770.250 “Servo Drives New Generation” is now available in our download section. |
2013-11-18 | A new version of the product overview is available as PDF file for download. |
2013-10-21 | For testing metal strips made of NiTi shape memory alloys, we supply a drive system package consisting of a linear motor with a permanent force of 1,200 N and a Servo Drive New Generation. The high-resolution linear measuring system enables the customer-specific special firmware to run the motor at a velocity of just 5 µm/s (18 millimeters per hour). |
2013-09-26 | The servo drives new generation are now available in series – with more processor power, Profinet, and a universal interface for motor position sensor. |
2013-03-21 to 2013-03-24 |
Participation in the World of Industry Automation in Istanbul (Turkey). At stand B-125 within the German Pavilion (hall 10), we presented our servo drives and servo motors as well as solutions for various applications. Further information: Product Overview in Turkish. |
2012
2012-11-27 to 2012-11-29 |
Participation in the SPS/IPC/Drives 2012 in Nuremberg. At our stand 4-300 in the drives hall 4, we presented our servo drives packages in various application examples. As a special highlight, we showed the new generation of our digital servo drives with more processor power, Profinet, and a universal motor encoder interface. |
2012-11-14 | New motors with flange size of 190 mm extend the motor series MR 63. By now, these compact servo motors cover a torque range from 0.2 to 54 Nm rated torque and up to 180 Nm peak torque. Detailed information can be found in the data sheet 6663.160 “MR 63 AC-Servomotoren” (in German). |
2012-09-10 to 2012-09-14 |
Participation in the MSV 2012 International Engineering Fair in Brno (Czech Republic). As part of the joint exhibition of the German Federal Ministry of Education (BMBF) at booth 36 in hall B, we presented our servo drives and servo motors as well as solutions for various applications. |
2012-03-06 | The new motor series MR 63 offers AC servo motors with 3 and 5 pole pairs with high power density in flange sizes from 55 to 142 mm. For more information please see data sheet 6663.160 “MR 63 AC-Servomotoren” (in German). |
2012-03-02 | In our download section you can find a new version of the data sheet 6755.250 “TrioDrive D/xS / MidiDrive D/xS servo drives”. |
2012-01-04 | A new version of the product overview is available as PDF file for download. |
2011
2011-11-22 to 2011-11-24 |
Participation in the SPS/IPC/Drives 2011 in Nuremberg. At our stand 4-300 in the drives hall 4, we presented highlights of our current products all about drive technology and automation technology with a focus on energy efficiency. |
2011-09-08 | The control and commissioning software SPP Windows and SPP Windows light is now available in version 2.0. Get full support even in applications with direct drives (torque motors, linear motors), and let useful functions ease the commissioning for you. Discover the new help function, and download the latest data bases directly from the internet if necessary. All customers can use the free upgrade to the newest version, see Download / Software. |
2011-04-20 to 2011-04-21 |
The Motion Control fair MOCON is taking place in 's-Hertogenbosch (Netherlands). Groneman, our sales partner for Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxemburg, presents the high dynamic ESR servo drives at stand C1002. |
2011-02-16 | The new page Products / Torque motors provides information about our various MH series torque motors. |
2011-02-10 | The new version of our data sheet 8817.201 comprises connection cables, connectors, and ready-assembled cables as well as further accessories for ESR servo drive systems (see Download / Documents). |
2010
2010-11-23 to 2010-11-25 |
Participation in the SPS/IPC/Drives 2010 in Nuremberg. At our new stand 4-300 in the drives hall 4, we presented:
We also informed visitors personally about
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2010-11-15 | The TrioDrive D/ES and MidiDrive D/ES servo drives are optionally available with Ethernet interface instead of EtherCAT. This allows TCP/IP communication according to the Modbus protocol, e. g. via the internet. |
2009
2009-11-24 to 2009-11-26 |
Participation in the SPS/IPC/Drives 2009 in Nuremberg. At our stand 4-120 in the drives hall 4, we presented numerous new developments:
Further, we showed:
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2009-04-20 to 2009-04-24 |
Participation in the Hannover Fair 2009. At the EtherCAT stand F19 in hall 9 you could meet us for a stimulating conversation and see our high dynamic TrioDrive D/ES and MidiDrive D/ES servo drives in action. |
2009-04-08 to 2009-04-09 |
MOCON, the Motion Control Fair in 's-Hertogenbosch (Netherlands). Groneman, our sales partner for Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxemburg, presented the high dynamic ESR servo drives at stand 1126. |
2009-02-26 to 2009-03-01 |
Participation in the World of Industry Part II in Istanbul (Turkey). At stand B-210a in hall 2, within the joint exhibition of the Federal Republic of Germany, we presented our servo drives and servo motors as well as solutions for various applications. Further information: Product Overview in Turkish. |
2008
2008-12-09 | The data sheet 6675.260 of the new motor series MR 75 is now available in English in our download section. |
2008-11-25 to 2008-11-27 |
Participation in the SPS/IPC/Drives 2008 in Nuremberg. At our stand 1-329 in the “drives” hall 1, we presented:
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2008-08-21 | The new motor series MR 75 offers AC servo motors with 5 pole pairs without housing with high power density. Renouncing the housing leads to a particularly compact size of the motor, the higher number of pole pairs leads to higher torques compared to same flange size regular servo motors with 3 pole pairs. See Products / Servo motors for further information. |
2008-04-21 to 2008-04-25 |
Participation in the Hannover Fair 2008. At the EtherCAT stand F13 in hall 9 you could meet us for a stimulating conversation and see our high dynamic TrioDrive D/ES servo drives in action. |
2008-03-13 | Find a fresh translation of our data sheet 8817.201 “Connection Cables” now available for download. |
2008-02-28 to 2008-03-02 |
For the first time, we participated in the World of Industry Part II in Istanbul (Turkey). At stand B-153 in hall 3, at the Hessian Pavilion, we presented our servo drives and servo motors as well as solutions for various applications. At the “Eurasian Business Forum”, Mr Stefan Pollmeier spoke about “Drive and Control Networks – Trends in Fieldbusses and Real Time Ethernet for Factory Automation”. Further information: Product Overview in Turkish. |
2008-01-31 | A new version of the 6674.260 “MR 74 AC Servo Motors” data sheet is available for download (see also Products / Servo motors), now including motors with up to 70 Nm rated torque. |
2007
2007-11-27 to 2007-11-29 |
Participation in the SPS/IPC/Drives 2007 in Nuremberg. At our stand 1-329 in the “drives” hall 1, we presented:
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2007-11-23 | A new version of the product overview is available as PDF file for Download. |
2007-08-24 | The data sheet 6710.260 “Software for Servo Drives” is available as PDF file for download (see also Products / Software). |
2007-05-25 | The MidiDrive D/xS family has been extended to higher powers. Now there are servo drives available for 16 A and 32 A rated current (up to 64 A peak current) for AC servo motors with up to 80 Nm – with direct drives even higher than that. The new drives offer the same functional features as the smaller MidiDrive D/xS und TrioDrive D/xS with likewise compact dimensions. Of course, they are also available with EtherCAT, Profibus DP, CANopen, or analog interface, for integration into automation networks. |
2007-04-16 to 2007-04-20 |
Participation in the Hannover Fair 2007. At the Ethernet-related “Automation IT” stand (stand F17 in hall 16) you could meet us for a stimulating conversation and see our high dynamic TrioDrive D/ES servo drives in action. Press information (PDF): “Integration of Servo Drives” |
2007-01-17 | The XML file for configuring TrioDrive D/ES and MidiDrive D/ES servo drives in EtherCAT systems is available in our download area. |
2006
2006-11-28 to 2006-11-30 |
Participation in the SPS/IPC/Drives 2006 in Nuremberg. At our stand 1-329 in the “drives” halle 1, we presented:
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2006-09-01 | New sales partner: ESR's servo drives and servo drive systems are distributed in Sweden by ANDRIVES AB from now on. |
2006-07-13 | Data sheet 6620.250 about TrioDrive C and MidiDrive C of the multi-axis servo system is now available in English. |
2006-07-06 | A new version of the product overview is available as PDF file for download. |
2006-07-06 | Small, but effective addition to our WWW pages: Using the flag symbols below the menue on the left, you can easily switch between the English and German version of a page – that's nice in case an external search engine has brought you to the “wrong” language! |
2006-05-05 | The servo motor series MR 74 has been extended: Now you can choose between even more powerful motors with flange dimensions from 37 to 190 mm in the torque range of 0.1 to 40 Nm (standstill torque). On request, the compact servo motors with high power density are also available with high-grade steel flange and shaft, e. g. for applications in the foods industry, or with higher speeds of up to 20,000 r.p.m. Detailed information can be found in the actual data sheet 6674.260 "MR 74 AC servo motors". |
2006-04-24 to 2006-04-28 |
Participation in the Hannover Fair 2006. At the joint booth of the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) – stand F13 in hall 9 – we showed our high dynamic servo drive systems based on TrioDrive D/ES servo drives in action: connected to several controllers of different manufacturers! During the fair, we were personally present at the booth in order to answer your questions. |
2005
2005-12-12 | These WWW pages received sort of a “face-lifting”. You will find the menue easier to use, the file size of each individual page has become smaller (for even faster download), and if you want to print out a page you will be pleasantly surprised – so we hope! |
2005-11-22 to 2005-11-24 |
Participation in the SPS/IPC/Drives 2005 in Nuremberg! At our stand 1-360 in the “drives” halle 1, we presented:
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2005-04-11 to 2005-04-15 |
Participation in the Hannover Fair 2005. At our stand M22 in hall 26 we presented:
Press information (PDF): “Servo motors with high power density” |
2004
2004-11-23 to 2004-11-25 |
Participation in the SPS/IPC/Drives 2004. At our stand 1-352 in the new “drives” hall 1, we presented:
Press information (PDF): “Servo Drives, Safety Included” |
2004-04-19 to 2004-04-24 |
Participation in the Hannover Fair 2004. At our stand J11 in hall 14 we presented:
Press information (PDF): “Compact servo motors with high power density” |
2004-02-18 | Even more dynamics: Further development of hardware and software of the popular digital servo drives TrioDrive D and MidiDrive D has led to a remarkable reduction of execution times. This results in a lot of advantages for the user: faster reaction to inputs and setpoint values, faster output of signals and actual values, and faster execution of the optionally integrated positioning control (part program) – or, in total, higher dynamics. Press information (PDF): “With even more dynamics” |
2003
2003-10-25 to 2003-10-27 |
Participation in the SPS/IPC/Drives 2003 in Nuremberg. Press information (PDF): “New stand for ESR Pollmeier” |
2003-04-15 | Excellent results from the 14th participation in the Hannover Fair: ESR had a high number of new contacts like never before. Especially the modular multi-axis servo system achieved high interest from the visitors. |
2003-04-07 to 2003-04-12 |
Participation in the Hannover Fair 2003. |
2003-04-02 | New order number: The servo motors of the SBL and SBK series are now available under the uniform order number MR 6. Detailed information on the type code and the individual motor types can be found in the recently updated data sheet 6612.164 – MR 6 AC-Servomotoren (German). |
2002
2002-11-26 to 2002-11-28 |
Participation in the SPS/IPC/Drives 2002 exhibition. |
2002-10-30 | ESR Pollmeier and the controller manufacturer Promicon Systems have started a product related cooperation. The goal of this cooperation is a multi-axis system consisting of controller and servo drives of small and medium power. |
2002-10-22 to 2002-10-23 |
“Network drives” (“Vernetzte Antriebe”), a conference within the VDE congress “NetWorlds”, with a talk by Stefan Pollmeier about “Standards for network drives in open systems” (in German, “Standards für vernetzte Antriebe in offenen Systemen”). Organzied by: ETG – Energy Technology Society |
2002-07-24 | WWW update: On the Solutions page you will find information on drive solutions we are glad to offer. You can use the direct contact there – as already on the Support page – or choose the appropriate ESR contact person on the Contact page. |
2002-05-16 | The “General Conditions for the Supply of Products and Services of the Electrical and Electronics Industry” (green terms of ZVEI, German electrical and electronics manufacturers' association) are available in English. |
2002-05-06 | A new version of the product overview is available as PDF file for download. |
2002-04-22 | The new servo drive family MidiDrive A – analog compact drives 2 .. 8 A for direct connection to 3 × 400 .. 480 V three-phase mains – is available. |
2002-04-15 to 2002-04-20 |
Participation in the Hannover Fair 2002. |
2002-02-05 | The new version of the “General Terms of Delivery for Products and Services of the Electrical Industry” (green terms of ZVEI, German electrical and electronic manufacturers' association) is available (in German; English translation in preparation). |
2001
2001-11-27 to 2001-11-29 |
Participation in the SPS/IPC/Drives 2001 exhibition. |
2001-09-03 | The new servo drive family TrioDrive A – analog compact drives 2 .. 6 A for direct connection to 230 V~ mains – is available. |
2001-07-13 | WWW update: Find detailed information about servo drives, their application fields, and modes of operation on the FAQ and Applications pages. |
2001-06-21 | Data sheet 6660.268 of the AP / HP servo gears as PDF file for Download (see also on the Products / Servo motors page). |
2001-05-23 | According to the m.w. Verlag the ESR Pollmeier WWW pages are (among others) highly useful, up to date, designed pleasantly but still load fast. Because of this, our address made it into the “Web-Branchenbuch für Deutschland” (classified web directory for Germany). We are pleased about this honor! |
2001-05-22 | Data sheets 6646.250 (TrioDrive) and 6661.250 (MidiDrive) of the analog AC servo drives as PDF files for download (see also on the Products / Servo drives page). |
2001-04-23 to 2001-04-28 |
Participation in the Hannover Fair 2001: In addition to our own booth, we presented ourselves at the joint DriveServer stands of the Interbusclub and the PNO (Profibus User Organization). |
2001-03-30 | Inform yourself of all products by ESR with our new product overview as PDF file for download. |
2001-02-21 | The “Top Business Site” award of the MM Verlagsgesellschaft reflects the entirely positive feedback of our customers: “Your homepage www.esr-pollmeier.de has a clear practical use and economical relevance. That sets you positively apart from 90% of all internet pages. In addition the pages are quick, clearly arranged and designed in a pleasant way.” (translated) – many thanks! |
2000
2000-12-15 | Data sheets 6710.250 (MaxiDrive), 6730.250 (MidiDrive D) and 6750.250 (TrioDrive D) of the digital AC servo drives available as PDF files for download (see also on the Products / Servo drives page). |
2000-12-11 | WWW update: Find information about “SPP Windows” and about driver and example programs on the new page Products / Software |
2000-11-28 to 2000-11-30 |
Participation in the SPS/IPC/Drives 2000 exhibition. |
2000-10-23 | The new servo drive family TrioDrive D – fully digital compact drives 2 .. 6 A for direct connection to 230 V~ mains – is available. |
2000-09-19 | You need one of our operating instructions as electronic document to have it always “at hand” on your PC? We consequently produce PDF files since years. Now the operating instructions for our AC servo drives are available in this format for Download. Customers please turn to our sales department for access authorization: e-mail: vt@esr-pollmeier.de, phone +49 6167 9306-0. |
2000-08-29 | Motor data sheets 6660.160 (MR 4) and 6612.164 (SBL/SBK) available as PDF files (in German) for download (see also on the Products / Servo motors page). |
2000-08-18 | Our MidiDrive D servo drives are now available with Profibus DP interface in series. |
2000-07-17 | WWW update: New Download page for direct document downloading |
2000-06-14 | The ESR WWW pages completly revised! |
2000-03-20 to 2000-03-25 |
Participation in the Hannover Fair 2000. |
1999
1999-12-15 | The new command and commissioning software SPP Windows is available now. Please ask our sales department (vt@esr-pollmeier.de) for upgrade information. |
1999-11-23 to 1999-11-25 |
Participation in the SPS/IPC/Drives 1999 exhibition. |
1999-03-30 | Y2K (year 2000) capability of our products, processes, and systems |