311 press releases : Automation, Regulation, Robotics

ReeR will be present at the 2009 SPS/IPC/DRIVES in Nuremberg with many product news. Come to visit us at Booth 400, Hall 4A. Don’t miss the opportunity of having a preview of ReeR’s new Safety Panel products to be launched beginning of 2010: - the new line of Safety Relays, for E-stop and Gate monitoring as well as for Two-hand Control. - MOSAIC, our innovative Modular Safety Integrated Con...

A few months have passed since we have announced the launch of the EOS line, our new miniature, integrated safety light curtain, and we are now introducing more new versions. EOS4 product range is becoming wider thanks to the new models with 14 mm resolution - 6 m range, and to the XH versions having a 20 m operating range.

To measure temperatures directly at the sensor in a quick and precise way, ADDI-DATA offers the new intelligent Ethernet system MSX-E3211 with 24-bit resolution. Two versions are available: one version with 16, the other with 8 differential inputs for connecting thermocouples or resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), such as Pt100 or Pt1000. The Ethernet system is equipped with an ARM®9 processor...

The controller comes in two versions: XL6 - 5.7'' Colour Touch Screen with built-in I/O XL6e - as above + built-in Ethernet Port with Modbus TCP Master/Slave, HTTP Web Server & FTP capability The XL6 All-in-One controller with a built-in 32,000 colour TFT touch screen, I/O-Modules, networking options, removable MicroSDTM Card and USB ports. It's programmable by Horner APG's industry recognised...

The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech is proud to introduce their new PAC product line, the APAX-5000 series. This new generation of PACs integrates control, information processing, and networking in a single control system with a unique dual controller architecture that makes it superior to other PAC’s in the market. Advantech’s APAX-5000 series fulfill versatility, flexibility, and scala...

Pneumatic compact ejector with integrated blow-off system allows for the shortest handling cycles Compact, light and strong with an extra blow-off feature, the new SEAC-RP compact ejector from vacuum technology specialist J. Schmalz GmbH provides both decentralised vacuum generation and added functional value, using as little space as possible. The SEAC-RP vacuum generator is the latest in a ...

Our modular large-area vacuum gripping system allows for individual handling solutions for efficient, process-safe palletising, depalletising, sorting and picking Vacuum specialist J. Schmalz GmbH has a first class efficiency tool for users in the packaging industry: the large-area vacuum gripper FXC/FMC-SG. Highly customised, application-specific large-area vacuum gripping systems can be cre...

Analog Signal Transmitters via Radio RDT-4000 ¿Would you like to transmit field signals with no wired cost? Many times is needing to have several measuring points distributed in plant or in field, in these applications the wired cost is often higher than the original instruments fare. The solution is feasible at present thanks to free band radio transmitters. The RDT-4000/... is the state-...

Your partner in the plastics industry for over 50 years for quick connection of energies and quick mould change, Stäubli has acquired exceptional expertise and skills in every field of plastics and composite processing. Reliable and tested, our Quick Mould Change systems are designed to integrate your manufacturing processes with flexibility and adaptability. – Compatible with new machines as w...

Maple Systems Releases THE BIGGEST LITTLE HMI ON THE MARKET. An HMI that caters to the OEMs Maple Systems is answering the call of OEMs craving a compact but versatile HMI control panel to replace expensive analog hardware controls. The Everett, WA-based Operator Interface Manufacturer has responded to that plea with its new 4.3 inch high-resolution widescreen Graphic OIT — the HMI5043N. ...

The STREAMTEK Air Knife Drying System is the most efficient and energy saving method to deliver compressed air for large drying, cleaning, or cooling applications. All Air Knives Available in Aluminum or Stainless Steel with an effective length of 3" (76 mm), 6" (152 mm), 9" (229 mm), 12" (305 mm), 18" (457 mm), 24" (610 mm), 30" (762 mm), 36" (914 mm), 42" (1067 mm), 48" (1219 mm), and 54" (137...

The new Simatic MV420 stationary 1D/2D code reading system from the Siemens Industry Automation Division is characterized by high reading reliability, a compact design, and a wide range of communications and connection options. The compact device with high IP67 degree of protection can read both standard high-contrast codes as well as DPM (direct parts marking) codes even under difficult ambient co...

Pilz GmbH and Co. KG, based in Ostfildern, is to be the exclusive supplier of decentralised I/O periphery with protection type IP20 to automotive manufacturer BMW, with immediate effect. In future, the automotive group will use the PSSuniversal decentralised I/O system worldwide. A prerequisite was the development of a new head module with Profinet interface, which was achieved in close co-operatio...

SAN RAMON, Calif. — October 8th, 2009 ‐‐ Giga‐tronics (NASDAQ:GIGA) announced today Automation Xpress (AX) application software for EW signal simulation using the new 2400C and 2500B series of Fast‐Switching Microwave Signal Generators. The new 2400C and 2500B model Microwave Signal Generators, covering 100 kHz to 50 GHz, are fast switching and low phase noise, ideal for EW ...

Turck’s DX series allows solutions for various wireless applications – from cable substitution, to complex network solutions, to applications in zone 0 At the SPS/IPC/Drives show Turck is going to present its recently completed wireless portfolio for industrial use in the factory and process automation. In addition to its point-to-point solution, DX70, and the network version, DX80, the automat...

Remote Monitoring & Control - Can it be easier! AutoLog® ControlMan is hosted Internet "control room" service for remote target supervision and control. Server is hosted (24/7/365) by Verio, which is awarded as most reliable Internet hosting company in 2008. Customer doesn't need to participate on server PC investments or maintenance tasks! AutoLog® ControlMan service collects measurement an...

The MICRA-E model from the KOSMOS SERIE is a digital multifunction instrument which allows the user to program the input as a: - DC VOLTMETER - AC VOLTMETER (TRMS) - DC AMMETER - AC AMMETER (TRMS) The basic instrument is a soldered assembly composed of a main board, a tricolor programmable display and a power circuit. Standard features of the basic instrument include the reading of the i...

Challenges of Maritime Application Marine network applications are devided into two categories — one is On-shore, the other is Off-shore. On-shore applications include Lighthouse surveillance, Wind Power controlling and monitoring systems, Tide Power controlling, monitoring systems and surveillance. Off-shore applications include IP networking for Oil platforms, Battleships, Yachts and Cruise Li...

Bellingham + Stanley has released new PC software to allow remote operation of the ADP440 Polarimeter. The software not only allows the user to configure measurement parameters but also provides a platform for Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE), where measured readings may be simultaneously sent to a spreadsheet such as Excel. A kinetic experiment may also be configured, whereby a number of readings...

Measuring only 3.5", this ultra compact panel offers unparalleled display performance, with excellent visibility even when using small characters, high contrast, and superior brightness thanks to the high intensity LEDs. Offering 2 MB memory capacity (for creating up to 180 screens), the MTP05 is easy to program and use, with the intuitive symbol library greatly simplifying the whole screen crea...