311 press releases : Automation, Regulation, Robotics

The new TRM 3 axis motion controller integrates motion controller, PLC and HMI all in one unit. This is the perfect solution for OEM's as well as for one off bespoke machines and machine retrofits. By integrating a PLC, HMI and Motion Controller in one unit TRM has been able to reduce manufacturing costs without sacrificing quality. TRM is able to offer a 3 axis motion controller at lower pric...

Datalogic Automation presents the Matrix 400™ , an industrial compact 2D reader that combines image capturing, decoding and communicating in a single compact and versatile product. Matrix 400™ sets a new standard in the 2D imager technology offering high performance with improved reading flexibility thanks to its intrinsic modularity. Matrix 400™ allows Datalogic to extend imager field of ap...

The development of products for PROFIBUS as well as the implementation, diagnostics and maintenance of PROFIBUS networks are the fields of application of COMSOFT's Bus Monitor. The new version of the PROFIBUS diagnosis tool Bus Monitor has the size of a standard PROFIBUS plug. The otherwise necessary active probe head is deleted without substitution. The USB 2.0 interface provides fast and relia...

A direct industrial interchange in 4 popular styles: standard, twin rod non-rotating, Multi-Power®, and multi-position series. High strength composite barrel has minimal heat build up. Captive rod bearing has higher load bearing capacity, lower friction, zero slip-stick. • Bores 1/2” to 4” • Strokes to 4”

• Applications Laboratory partnership helps solve demanding laser machining applications Aldermaston - UK, May 2009: GSI Lasers® designs and manufactures a broad range of industrial laser technologies for use in key manufacturing applications across aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical and the semiconductor industries. They regularly work in partnership with Aerotech for positioning syst...

The fully automatic crimping machine combines high precision technology with a compact new design for maximum efficiency. With the new model, Schleuniger complements its proven High Performance 6-Series with the new Economy 3-Series. The new CrimpCenter 36 holds up to 6 processing stations and is suitable for a variety of applications with cross sections from 0.13 to 4 mm². Modern manufacturing ma...

Based on many years of successful boiler control using the AC Station, Ascon in now changing the future of boiler control with an entirely new and innovative product called Sigma microPAC The efforts of boiler manufacturers are focused on R&D of processes able to meet stringent standards for energy saving and pollution reduction These solutions range from the use of low NOx burners to high effi...

Crouzet / Kimco has announced the immediate availability of the new Linear Voice Coil Housed Actuator. The new actuator features self-alignment of the coil and the unit’s integral magnet assembly in a fully encapsulated enclosure. Integrated AMP connector and shaft further simplify OEM installation. Suitable uses include a variety of industrial applications such as valve actuation, repla...

Combined with a poweful postprocessor Eureka transforms any 5-axis CAM output in a robot program. * Full 3D simulation with material removal * Automatic collision detection * Out of limits verification * Singularities verification * Virification of material removal in rapid movements * Tool changing * Interactive creation and editing of trajectories * Robot ...

Flat vacuum cups for oily sheets The FIPA flat vacuum cups for secure handling of sheets having diameters ranging between 10 and 50 mm are made of oil-resistant NBR compound. Hence, they are best suited for precise gripping and placement of oily sheets. The distinctive and radial ribs around the periphery of the cup prevent the work-piece from slipping. In addition, they provide the largest p...

Nematron is pleased to announce the release of the PV-6050i Touch Screen HMI Terminal. The PV-6050i features a 4.3” TFT display with 480 x 272 pixel resolution and 65536 colours. Crisp performance is guaranteed by the 400MHz RISC processor and 64MB of DDR2 system RAM. With an average user application program taking up to 64 MB there’s more than enough storage for the largest of applications with...

The MZM 100 is a solenoid interlock with non-contact operating principle, in which the locking force of 500 N is electromagnetically generated. The absence of a mechanical locking offers for instance the advantage that the magnetic interlock can be smoothly integrated in the surrounding construction and that no annoying rattling is produced on vibrating machines. For the non safety-related latching...

7 10/100TX + 3 10/100/1000T with 100/1000M SFP Combo Industrial SNMP Switch with DIDO Lantech IES-2307C is a 7-Port 10/100Base-TX + 3 10/100/1000T with 100/1000 SFP Industrial Switch with SNMP functionality. The SNMP features are including QoS for 4 queues, 801.q VLAN, IGMP snooping and query mode as well as SNTP and SMTP. Lantech IES-2307C supports X-Ring, fast network recovery scheme in le...

The FLASH & GO is an optical instrument to be used in conjunction with a Windows Vista or Xp computer to obtain a powerful automatic colony counter. With optional software it can be used for an unlimited number of new applications besides basic colony count. The program upgrade Flash & Grow Colony Counter System has been designed to offer the microbiology lab full compliance with FDA 21 CFR P...

Jena, 16 March 2009 – MAZeT GmbH offers IP cores for the Interbus protocol (SUPI4 / Phoenix Contact) for implementation in FPGAs and ASICs. The protocol chip for serial communication interfaces in automation technology was developed and maintained by MAZeT. The SUPI4 protocol chip, presented by Phoenix Contact at SPS/IPC Drives 2008, is an implementation of the Interbus-IP core, which has enhanc...

The MICRA-D model from the KOSMOS SERIE is a five-digit digital instrument with 2 programmable inputs that accept signals from a variety of standard sensors and pulse generators. Can be configured to work as: - TACHOMETER + TOTALIZER (8 digits) - TACHOMETER + DIRECTION OF ROTATION INDICATION - FREQUENCYMETER - COUNTER 5 digits + TOTALIZER (8 digits) - SEVERAL MODES OF COUNTER (UP, DOWN, UP/...

Semaphore, a CSE Global company, has introduced an intelligent, ultra-low power, Wireless Monitor that comprises a fully integrated solution for management of remote assets and processes. T-BOX WM extends advanced monitoring, automation and telemetry capabilities to installations requiring as few as one or two measurements. The T-BOX Wireless Monitor is ideal for decentralized SCADA system applica...

Dayton, Ohio — Motoman’s new RobotPro® Web Edition provides a comprehensive web-based expert system for performing robot preventive maintenance, alarm-code troubleshooting and repair procedures. Designed exclusively for use with Motoman robots that have NX-series controllers, the software is tailored to each specific robot model and is structured in a user-friendly format with well-illustrated, st...

Datalogic Automation presents SVS2, the vision sensor series that presents all the characteristics able to solve artificial machine vision applications in a flexible and intuitive way. SVS2 is a completely embedded device: the optic, the red LED illuminator and the electronics are included in an extremely compact housing. The sensor is configured via PC through Ethernet communication. The configura...

LOHMEIER’s HCS-060 line of heaters provides control cabinet heating solutions in three performance classes (50 W, 100 W, and 150 W). The semiconductor heaters come in a plastic housing which ensures considerably lower surface temperatures (< 80 °C) than aluminum housings for heaters with the same performance. Thus, HCS-060 units are safe to touch. Moreover, thanks to protection class II, they do no...