31/10/2017 The new Eplan Platform version 2.7 is now available The platform’s system for consistent digitisation and an interdisciplinary focus for engineering processes allow data to be continually enhanced along the entire value chain process. Nineteen ...
10/07/2017 World's most powerful synchronous drum motor Automation firm Interroll has launched a powerful synchronous drum motor for belt conveyor systems. The motor has an output of up to 1.1kW, torque up to 100Nm and allows for belt speeds up to 3.34m/s.
21/02/2017 Brick Reply - the manufacturing operations platform for Industry 4.0 Specialist in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media, Reply has released Brick Reply, a manufacturing operations platform (MOM) for Industry ...
15/02/2017 AMP stepSERVO now available with EtherCAT AMP (Applied Motion Products) has launched EtherCAT communications versions of its StepSERVO closed loop stepper technology products. The range covers three EtherCAT network intelligent drives with ...
09/01/2017 Rotation speed monitor in 6mm enclosure design now with restart inhibit Pepperl+Fuchs' SC-System range of signal conditioners can now be used even more comprehensively: the single rotation speed monitor with a 6mm installation width processes digital input signals of all ...
05/01/2017 5-axis articulated arms available pre-assembled igus is offering its robolink D 5-axis articulated arms as an assembly kit consisting of arm, motor and gearbox, or now as a ready-to-connect articulated arm, enabling machine and system builders to ...
23/12/2016 Plug & play compact handling system simplifies commissioning and reduces time to market Festo has introduced a compact handling system that combines kinematics, controller and software in a single kit to enable engineers and OEMs to save time and money.
07/12/2016 IP67 Brad HarshIO EtherNet/IP modules for roller drives Molex has introduced what it claims to be the industry’s first ODVA conformance tested and approved IP67 EtherNet/IP I/O module to interface with roller drives.The compact Brad HarshIO modules are ...
07/12/2016 Robot dispensing systems to boost productivity Amada Miyachi Europe offers a range of robot dispensing system options that can be fully customised for use in the automotive, electronics and solar cells, information technology and multimedia, ...
07/11/2016 High-performance galvo scanner control The Nmark GCL controls Aerotech's AGV series scanners, which are claimed to result in industry-leading settling times, long-term thermal stability, and micron-level tracking accuracy due to advanced ...
02/09/2016 Modular servo press kit delivers alternative to traditional press control systems Festo offers manufacturers of electronics or other small parts a lower cost, easy-to-use alternative to traditional press control systems. The servo press kit YJKP combines software and hardware ...
19/07/2016 Multi-functional CAN-to-Ethernet gateway HMS Industrial Networks has released the IXXAT CAN@net NT 200, a CAN-to-Ethernet gateway which allows users to connect CAN and Ethernet. Thanks to its two operating modes, CAN@net NT can be used as ...
15/07/2016 Eaton's CLS Sectional Mobile Valves offer modularity and versatility to the mobile off-highway equipment market Power management company Eaton has launched its CLS Sectional Mobile Valve featuring a modular design with one of the smallest envelopes in the industry. The valve is claimed to allow end users to ...
14/07/2016 Water-cooled power controller offers extended lifespan REO UK has launched the REOTRON MDW 700 WK, a three-phase power controller with water-cooling for industrial applications. The controller offers a compact, low maintenance power solution to ...
04/07/2016 Multi-Port Magnetic Modular Jack Molex has introduced a 2X2 PoE 2.5Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) Multi-Port Magnetic Modular Jack, or Integrated Connector Module (ICM), joining the previously released 2X4 configuration. Currently, Molex ...
02/06/2016 Improving accuracy and performance of high-speed applications Allen-Bradley has released the CompactLogix 5380 controller from Rockwell Automation is said to provide more precision, connectivity and up to 20% more application capacity than previous CompactLogix ...
09/05/2016 FiberMaxHP 3-6 axis photonics alignment platform FiberMaxHP is a second-generation 3-6 axis photonics alignment platform built on Aerotech’s ANT nanopositioning product line. It is designed for critical photonics alignment in a highly automated ...
05/05/2016 ABB zenon extends automation solutions for the IoTSP ABB has extended its discrete automation offering to deliver more connectivity and application solutions for discrete manufacturing, general machinery and food and beverage machine builders.
28/04/2016 Latest PlantPAx release reduces time-to-market and improves user experience The latest release of Rockwell Automation’s PlantPAx modern distributed control system (DCS) is claimed to help engineers across multiple industries modernise their plants and reduce time-to-market. ...
14/04/2016 Simple, robust, cost-effective control system for smaller plants Mitsubishi and ME-Automation have launched the PMSXmicro, a control system designed specifically for use on smaller scale plants, such as renewable energy power plants. It is said to run on a single ...
13/04/2016 Cost efficient, compact, precision hydraulic control The Electronic Controls Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation has introduced its IQAN-MC4x family of high performance controllers for precision, real-time control of hydraulic systems.
08/04/2016 Controlling and protecting steam turbines Mitsubishi Electric has launched the Turbiset Steam Turbine Control and Protection solution that it says can be used with any manufacturer’s turbine.
29/03/2016 Hexapod gives accurate positioning Aerotech has released the HEX500-350HL high-load, precision hexapod that is suited for applications in x-ray diffraction, sensor testing, and high-force device manipulation and features large ...
11/03/2016 SST Universal Modbus Modules for CompactLogix Controllers Molex has introduced two integrated Modbus modules for Rockwell Automation CompactLogix controllers. The modules are claimed to connect CompactLogix controllers to any Modbus/TCP or Modbus serial ...
19/01/2016 Parker unveils precision hydraulics controllers The Electronic Controls Division of Parker Hannifin will unveil a number of products from its IQAN portfolio at bauma 2016. Parker’s IQAN products are claimed to enable robust, reliable and simple ...
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