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$35k affordable robot is powered by Ubuntu, controlled by PS3 controller
2013-10-23 15:31:30| Extremetech
A $35,000 robot might sound expensive, but it's a bargain compared to devices with similar capabilities. The URB-1 has a human-like arm and advanced sensors that could make it a viable product for businesses.
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Safety Controller fosters seamless automation integration.
2013-10-22 14:29:43| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Combining automation and safety on same EtherCAT® network in mixed I/O backplane, NX series promotes design flexibility and minimizes wiring costs. Intuitive software programming environment reduces machine and safety design time, while auto configuration restart function eliminates need for tools or software to exchange I/O hardware. Consequently, seamlessly integrated solution helps maximize machine flexibility, safety, and productivity for total machine lifecycle. This story is related to the following:Safety Controls | Controllers
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Automation Controller survives extreme environmental conditions.
2013-10-22 14:29:43| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Intended for mid-level and high-end machine and plant automation, Siplus S7-1500 delivers reliable operation under extreme medial loads (humidity, corrosive vapors, salts, dusts). Additional air conditioning is not necessary, and unit functions reliably during cold starts as well as in continual operation. Protected against condensation and corrosive gasses as well as aggressive and saline atmospheres, controller features integrated functions for motion control, security, and safety. This story is related to the following:Automation Controllers
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Assistant Business Unit Controller
2013-10-22 09:33:19| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA the fastest growing leading Belgian SME providing system engineering solutions and professional engineering services to the international space industry is recruiting experienced engineering support for a full time position based in the area of Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Description Support to the processes related to the main resources of the organizational entity i.e. budgets, manpower, staffing, including planning, execution and followup of the activities and resources budgets, manpower, missions, recharges of the Business Unit. Support to the planning, preparation, execution and followup of activities and related procurement actions as relevant managed by the Business Unit and of associated progress in terms of output schedule resources. Assessment and monitoring of the status of the procurement actions using ESA Corporate and local IT Tools including activity progress, maintenance of payment plans, correctness of financial charging, invoicing and payment. Implementing all administrative actions related to procurement and contractual matters, including data entry in ESA Corporate e.g. SAP and local application as appropriate and monitoring of financial commitments and payment milestones, invoicing, etc. Maintaining up to date the related data, performing data analysis, identifying deviations w.r.t. planstargets and production of associated reports to the responsible management and to the concerned customers. Assisting in the definition, preparation, implementation and maintenance of management support tools to ensure efficient execution of the related tasks. Liaison with Contract, Budget and Payment Officers to ensure the coherence of the internal and external administrative data. Contribution to the definition of new and improvement of existing related processes and tools and production of related documents. Support to the risk management processes e.g. maintenance of risk register, monitoring of status of risk mitigationreduction actions for the Business Unit. Support to the inventory and asset management processes for the Business Unit, including coordination of the proper registration of inventory items and assets, valuation of assets, in accordance with applicable procedures and instructions and the use of required tools. Support to the maintenance of industrial return databases for the BU, periodic verification of the BU data against ESA system for consistency, monitoring and forecasting of industrial return values for the procurements of the BU with respect to agreed targets, etc. Profile University degree Bachelor from a recognised Institution of secondary studies or equivalent qualification in Business Administration or Communications as relevant, with typically 4 years of relevant experience Proficient in the English language, both written and spoken. Experience in the field of controlling of resources and activities andor financeaccounting, at administrator level andor assistant level. Familiarity with budgeting, accounting, procurements at ESA is an asset. Adequate level of experience in the field of business administration, controlling of resources and activities, andor accounting at administrator level andor assistant level. Ability to establish positive and constructive working relationship with team members and other colleagues within and outside of the Business Unit, service orientation, and ability to interface with senior management. Good written and verbal communication. Good sense of organisation of work, rigor, accuracy and reliability in the execution of the assigned tasks. Ability to handle high volume of numerical data in an accurate manner, analyse them, and produce synthetic reports. Proactive attitude to solving problems, result orientation, initiative and autonomy in the execution of the assigned tasks, ability to identify priority actions and to handle high workload. Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team within the boundaries of assigned tasks and stringent schedule Highly proficient in the use of modern activities and resource management support toolsdatabases of standard office automation support software packages including in particular advance usage of Excel MsOffice and in particular advanced use of Excel. Experience as user of SAP and in particular ECC and SRM modules and familiarity with relevant ESA corporate applications e.g. esap is an asset. Ability to rapidly understand and adapt to ESA specific context and environment including ESA corporate IT applications. Past experience with ESA and good understanding of relevant processes, activities and ESA organizational context is an asset. Autonomy and initiative. Internal controlling and budget management experience. High sense of responsibility. Ability to understand whole from the details. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Deadline driven. Excellent Excel skills. Location Noordwijk, The Netherlands Application deadline 31102013 If you are interested, please send your Word format CV as well as a Cover Letter to Lena Englander, Recruitment Manager at careeropportunitiesrheagroup.com Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information. RHEA provides you with an attractive employment package based on the candidates experience, the opportunity to build experience in the space sector and to grow within an international company. RHEA is an independent Space Engineering Consulting and Software company that offers knowledgebased services and innovative solutions to the space industry. Our technical expertise is coupled with the provision of software tools for both Space and Ground segments. For the past 18 years RHEA has supported over 40 space missions, including comet chasers, planetary and Moon missions, deep space astronomy experiments to understand the fundamental laws of physics, climate monitoring, meteorology, navigation and communications. Rhea is the market leader for MOIS solutions and procedure management systems. Rhea has successfully brought together engineers and scientists from 13 nationalities to support its clients across 7 European countries, Canada and the USA.
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Assistant Business Unit Controller
2013-10-16 12:35:15| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For over 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for an Assistant Business Unit Controller to support our customer in the Netherlands. Assistant Business Unit Controller Key Tasks and Responsibilities In support of ESA Directorate of Technical and Quality Management at ESAESTEC you will have the following responsibilities Support the planning, preparation, execution and followup of activities and related procurement actions managed by the Business Unit and of associated progress in terms of output schedule resources Assess and monitor activity progress, maintenance of payment plans, correctness of financial charging, invoicing and payment Implement administrative actions related to procurement and contractual matters, including data entry in ESA Corporate e.g. SAP and local application and monitoring of financial commitments and payment milestones, invoicing Maintain up to date the related data, performing data analysis, identifying deviations with regards to planstargets and production of associated reports Assist in the definition, preparation, implementation and maintenance of management support tools to ensure efficient execution of the related tasks Liaise with Contract, Budget and Payment Officers to ensure the coherence of the internal and external administrative data Contribute to the definition of new and improvement of existing related processes and tools and production of related documents Support the maintenance of industrial return databases for the BU, periodic verification of the BU data against ESA system for consistency. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree in business admininstration or equivalent Several years experience in internal controlling and budget management Familiarity with budgeting, accounting and procurements at ESA would be an asset High proficiency in the use of Excel and knowledge of SAP Autonomy and initiative with high sense of responsibility Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Fluency in English is mandatory. This job is located in Noordwijk. We are looking for candidates who are available from January 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Ms Karina Specht, quoting job reference NLSC2111 before 30Oct13. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!
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