A recent assembly system for Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVTs) by Ingersoll Cinetic Automation Corp. (TCA, Farmington Hills, Mich.) shows how a tightly integrated control architecture based on open standards can move a major project along more smoothly. ICA is the former automation division of Ingersoll Rand, which was acquired by Cinetic IndustrieIs S.A., in 1999. ICA develops engineered systems for automated assembly and production of vehicle powertrains, as well as automated parts finishing and cleaning.
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