October 10, 2005 -- Design News, the leading publication covering the latest tools, components, and materials used in mechanical and electromechanical design of a broad range of products, announces the Ground-Breaking Online Motion Control and Automation Conference 2005, Live October 11-12, 2005.

The event is organized by Design News and sponsored by National Instruments, International Rectifier, Aerotech, Galil Motion Control, Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation Division and Banner Engineering.

The online conference offers a compelling multi-session conference program with leading industry experts. Visitors are able to attend straight from the comfort of their home or office. Topics to be covered:

- Amplifiers & Drives
- Controllers
- Feedback Devices
- Automation
- Mechanical components
- Motors

The Online Motion Control and Automation Conference is an online educational event designed for engineers who want to learn about new motion control and automation strategies, from the engineers who are using them. The conference agenda will deliver content-rich sessions and case studies addressing the relevant topics. Presenters include Dr. Eric Baumgartner, NASA JPL senior engineer that will be lecturing about: "The Mars Exploration Rover Instrument Positioning System."

This free online event comprised of multiple webcasts. Leading industry experts and solution providers offer attendees a unique opportunity to participate straight from the comfort of their home or office.

Webcast topics include:
- Tuning Servo Systems - Classical and Advanced Methods
- Optimal Component Selection for High-Performance Motion Control
- Where Are You on the Evolutionary Scale of Motion Control?
- How to Slash Design Time with Simulation Tools
- Demystifying Vision Sensing
- Addressing More Efficient Motors

More information about the event and free registration:
http://www.designnews.com/e2emotion

About the sponsors:

Aerotech
Aerotech has designed and manufactured the highest performance motion control and positioning systems for our customers in industry, government, science and research institutions around the world.

Banner Engineering
Banner offers complete and integrated line of sensing and machine safety products, from Photoelectric Sensors to Machine Safety Products, Vision Sensors, and Precision Measurement and Inspection Products.

Galil Motion Control
Galil Motion Control, Inc. specializes in providing microprocessor-based motion controllers for the purpose of controlling motors with utmost precision.

International Rectifier (IR)
International Rectifier (NYSE:IRF) engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of power management products. Its products include analog integrated circuits and advanced circuit devices, power systems, and power components.

National Instruments
National Instruments is a technology pioneer and leader in virtual instrumentation - a revolutionary concept that has changed the way engineers and scientists in industry, government, and academia approach measurement and automation.

Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin (NYSE: PH) is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial and aerospace markets.