311 press releases : Automation, Regulation, Robotics

TRM has launch a new family of motion controllers of up to 3 axis. The SMC "Small Machine Control" is perfect for backgauge control, cut to length applications, punch presses, CNC routers and may other machines. Using CNC technology and at low price makes this controllers the perfect solution for the retrofitting industry as well as new machinery. The SMC controllers come with different software de...

profichip GmbH, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions for industrial control and communication, today announced the smallest PROFIBUS-DP Slave ASIC VPC3+S available in BGA48 package. This tiny, low-power ASIC features an additional serial interface (SPI or I2C), an integrated hardware PLL for Isochronous Bus Mode and is function compatible to the SPC3 (from Siemens) and the more popular VPC...

In the weakest axis, 20G against vibration, 40G against shock. Its movable contact, which is small, compared to that of the conventional reed switches, and the spring-assisted return presses it against the glass tube (back stop mechanism) to make it strong against vibration and shock even when non-energized.

Wind power plants, trains, streetcars, paper mills, trucks … spherical roller bearings from SKF are used in many different applications around the world. In each bearing, the rollers are held in place by retainers produced in the SKF Retainer plant in Gothenburg. It is here that a steady stream of blanks is pressed into finished retainers. Approximately 20 hydraulic and mechanical presses are used ...

Ogura electromagnetic clutches can handle the torque and speed requirements of most small to midsize gas and diesel engines up to around 40hp. Clutches can handle engine shaft sizes 1¡±, 1 ¨û¡±, 1 ¨ù¡± and 1 7/16¡±. Since clutches are made to mount right onto an engine shaft they can take the vibration and temperature from small gas or diesel engines. Clutches can then either drive customer¡¯s c...

The increasing availability of sensors is opening up new fields of application for robots. Sensor-based control enables direct interactive control of robot movements in applications. However, features like these are only possible with robot systems capable of real-time response. Mitsubishi Electric recognised the potential of sensor-based applications early on and now offers a standard real-time co...

...a new level of communication with the operator! New: The PNOZmulti Mini. Even with its more compact and smaller design, the PNOZmulti Mini has all of the usual functions of the PNOZmulti. With its display for showing information and status messages, the PNOZmm0p defines a new level of communication with the operator. And best of all - all required functions are created directly on the PC wit...

Ostfildern, 20 April 2009 – With the automation system PSS4000 Pilz offers a solution for all machine control and safety technology functions, including motion control, diagnostics and visualization. The aim is to simplify the decentralization of control functionalities and reduce the engineering work. The groundbreaking software platform PAS4000 (Pilz Automation Suite) plays a key role. It enables...

In the photovoltaic production the term “automation” refers to the entire production process, production parts handling, and process-relevant material flow. All process steps are seamlessly integrated particularly the loading and unloading of wafers and cells. Not every vacuum gripper is suitable for all the process steps involved in handling photovoltaic components – gripping, moving, optical m...

OVERVIEW The new ELK (1/16th DIN) and ETK (1/8th DIN) controllers provide a new level of user convenience. Fully configurable scrolling text indication of exactly what is happening in the process. OPERATOR INTERFACE The new three colour display provides clear indication of process variables. The upper display shows the process value while the lower display can be set to indicate a range o...

Jetter, the controller manufacturer from Ludwigsburg, is set to really put smiles on the faces of its loyal long-term customers in particular with the latest version (4.1.3) of its JetSym programming tool. This version contains a number of expansions, although it is the newly integrated program converter which steals the show. This feature enables programs created with the previous JetSym or JetSym...

NEW PULSE CONVERTER CONVERTS A 4-20 mA INPUT SIGNAL FROM A PROCESS/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER OR COMPUTER TO A TIME PROPORTIONAL OUTPUT Athena Controls, Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of temperature/process controllers, sensors, and related accessories, has announced availability of their new APWM Series Pulse Control Converter. PACK EXPO October 5-7, 2009 Las Vegas Designed to mount d...

The new M3 type of insulated enclosures have been designed to make direct-on-line and star-delta starters with maximum operational current value of 110A at 440VAC in AC3. Three versions are available: - M3PA enclosure equipped with 2 Start/Stop-Reset buttons and internal mounting plate - M3RA enclosure equipped with 1 Reset button and internal mounting plate - M3N enclosure without push butto...

Handle series FG4-P Handles with switching function for pneumatic purposes. Material and surface: Handle shanks of polyamide PA6, glass ball reinforced, black, similar to RAL 9005, semi-matte with fine-grain structure. Connecting ledge of profiled aluminium, natural coloured anodized. Design: Manually operated push-button with 3/2 or 5/2 solenoid valve with return spring for filtered or ...

The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces the PEC-3240 Embedded Motion Controller providing a unique combination of integrated processing, control, and communications. The PEC-3240 features 4-axis motion control, 32-channel isolated digital I/O, and an Intel® Celeron® M CPU making it a robust all-in-one automation controller. By providing a variety of motion control functions, suc...

Edelweiss has a display device for collection boxes in electrical format 503. The entire device is customizable to suit your needs, consists of a motherboard, a POWERBOARD and a CUSTOMBOARD and in particular has: - Extended Power Range 8-28 Vac and 8-40 Vdc - Serial interface RS-485 standard - Reading of the state of two contacts (digital) - Reading a voltage 0-10Vdc (analog) - Control of...

Since the DA series of mechanical-digital position indicators were invented by SIKO in 1976 they have provided dependable service in a wide range of industrial applications. These devices, known as the SIKO counters, are often exposed to harsh environmental conditions with a high incidence of dust and dirt. Because of the great measuring accuracy of the components used, even the basic versions of S...

Enclosure expert and systems provider LOHMEIER has extended its service range and now also offers surface coating by means of a highly efficient powder coating station. The automatic system applies a tried-and-tested epoxy polyester coating which is weather-proof, scratch-proof, and provides reliable corrosion protection and high mechanical resistance. The station is suitable for parts with maximum...

Chantland-MHS offers 4 primary robot models. Each model brings its own unique qualities and benefits to the everchanging market place. From the low cost E61 that uses less energy than most hair dryers to the high speed EC201 robot capable of palletizing well over 20 cycles per minute. Models: EC61 weight capacity (including hand) - 198 lb (90kg). palletizing capacity (cycles/ hr) - 600...

Nachi Robotic Systems, Inc. has developed a solution for working with the Haas Robot Ready Interface to support robotic tending processes of Haas CNC machining equipment. The solution utilizes a Device Net communications protocal that allows the robot and CNC to work together eliminating the need for human operators performing heavy repetitive lifting jobs. Haas Automation manufactures a full ...