311 press releases : Automation, Regulation, Robotics

Z-PC line is a complete line of I/O modules with CANopen standard interface that does not require any couplers, controllers, or repeaters. All modules have an integrated interface with CANopen communication, speeds up to 1 Mbps, ideal for acquisition and control signals for system and/or machines where the distance between signals plays a key role. The advantage of not needing a fine line coupl...

Allershausen/Germany, June 9, 2009 – MOTOMAN, the robotic division of Yaskawa Electric Corporation, launches the new DX-generation of robots and controller. With numerous technological innovations, such as the DX100 controller with the capability of synchronous control of up to 8 robots (72 axes) and the high-speed MPK2 picking robot capable of 133 picks/min. The new MOTOMAN DX-robot range has n...

Modern, stylish, compact design, advanced functions and security at the highest standards, are the main features of the new TRAXGate that makes it the ideal choice where a perfect mix of elegance and technology is required. TraxGate features an advanced access control and time & attendance terminal with high resolution touch screen display and two integrated RF readers, delivering a complete all-in...

The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces two new PoE switches, the 5-port 24 VDC powered EKI-2525PA and 6-port wide temperature EKI-2526PI, which combine a compact and rugged unmanaged Ethernet switch with Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technology to connect and power Ethernet devices over a single Ethernet cable. PoE, which is relatively new to industrial and plant-floor applications, ...

Enclosure expert LOHMEIER has extended its service range, adding machining and pre-assembly services in addition to coating and foam sealing. If desired, enclosures, cabinets and mounting plates are fitted with various modules, including rail systems, cable duct systems and lights as well as heating, control and climate control components. The finished and pre-assembled enclosures are delivered to ...

Having recently extended its service portfolio, LOHMEIER now also fits flat cover panels with foam seals per order. Customers can thus minimize their assembly efforts and no longer need to store various gasket sizes for manual fitting. For temperature-resistant, all-round protection against humidity and aggressive media, a foamed two-component sealing is automatically applied seamlessly. Without th...

GF_PROMER is the abbreviation of “Gefran Programmer.” This abbreviation summarizes the goal that Gefran (leader in the design and production of automation components, sensors and drives) has set for itself: create a setpoint programmer/controller that is easy and quick to program and use for any user in any sector. Among the main sectors are thermal treatment furnaces, climatic chambers, and autocl...

GF_LOOPER is the abbreviation of “Gefran Multiloop Controller.” This small unit controls the functions of 8 and 16 independent control channels, with display of basic parameters on shared pages and all details on individual pages for each zone. GF_LOOPER offers the best advantages in control of multizone furnaces, temperature control of small extruders and “hot channel” control applications ...

A Holistic Solution for Manufacturing Beckum/Germany, May 11, 2009. – Processes in intralogistics cover a complex variety of different functions. From initial delivery or production, via internal distribution or storage, to its eventual loading and dispatching, a product passes many different stages. At the same time, production equipment is used flexibly for different purposes. While any indivi...

FIPA has supplemented its comprehensive range of grippers: The gripper GR04.130F launched recently has jaws that are wider than those of the other models in the 130 range of grippers to provide a secure grip. And: An inductive sensor provides a feedback signal – and, thus, achieves enhanced process safety. The 130 family of grippers are characterized by powerful gripping of die-cast parts in the...

The development of technology involves an appropriate progress of the safety standards and ergonomic aspects of machines and equipment. To intervene in the maintenance or tweaking phase, it is essential to have powerful lighting, distributed evenly without stroboscopic effects; failing these requirements, in fact, dangerous situations can arise for operators caused by areas of shadow, dazzlin...

The KeControl systems in the C1 and C2 performance classes have now been supplemented with another useful tool. The KeControl SystemBackup, which is integrated into the KEBA controls, makes the securing of all relevant machine data especially easy for the operator. In addition to the operating system, KeControl SystemBackup safeguards the control firmware and the configurations of all user data...

Datalogic Automation presents the newborn among the imager series, named Matrix 200™. This new imager reads all standard 2D or linear bar codes at high speed, offers excellent reading performance, industrial strength and comfortable ease of use in a compact size. Designed to satisfy the needs of several market sectors, Matrix 200™ is available in two models: straight and with 90° reading window...

Manchester, UK (February 24, 2009) – RTS Life Science, a worldwide supplier of automated sample management and drug delivery testing systems, supplied its A3 SmaRTStore™ as part of the commercial scale Biorepository at the Broad Institute. The Broad Institute’s Biological Samples Platform (BSP) is a sample management program with expertise in sample storage and processing technology, procedures for...

RTS Life Science, a worldwide supplier of automated sample management and drug delivery testing systems, has announced the availability of its A-Range of automated sample storage systems. Product literature detailing the full range of solutions is now available to download via the Sample Management literature library at www.rtslifescience.com or by email at lifescience.info@rts-group.com RTS’ A-...

Omron Electronics LLC (www.omron247.com) will introduce three new inspection and software tools to optimize printed circuit board production. Omron will introduce the world’s first automated dual mode in-line X-ray inspection system, a new high-speed inline solder inspection system, and simplified programming software that operators can use to shorten inspection program generation time withou...

Brainchild supplies 4 high-performance and 6 low-cost Fuzzy+PID temperature controllers. With Fuzzy Logic technology it reaches the set point in the shortest time with the minimum overshoot. A special algorithm is good for slow, medium and fast processes.The series of single loop controllers with dual LED displays are used for non-sophisticated system, state-of-art design, sufficient features, easy...

It offers real-time display of data in a variety of formats on a high resolution (VGA) color TFT display. The user- friendly unit with plug & play cards can easily be set to monitor, record, and evaluate any application and also can access data on the screen, as well as from a remote site via the standard Ethernet or optional RS233/422/485 serial interface. The data can be stored in Flash ROM, Comp...

LAUER is announcing the launch of its ground-breaking iX concept. iX is an innovative HMI solution that is easy-to-use, comprehensive and flexible. Providing optimal, future-proof control with the right look and feel at all levels of design and operation, iX offers a new level of HMI creativity, catering to everything from standard needs to advanced and customized solutions and is compatible with a...

SuperTrax is the latest AXESS TMC terminal featuring the most advanced data collection technology in a modern and stylish case. The simple but modern and stylish design, with its friendly and flexible interface, makes SuperTrax the most advanced Time & Attendance terminal on the market at a very competitive price. The built-in standard Time & Attendance application can be easily integrated with...