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Series now also with Ethernet / IP

In the past, Dunkermotoren had expanded its BG series to include the Profinet and Ethercat interfaces. This year, Ethernet / IP will follow as the third interface in order to be able to integrate the motors even more flexibly in various bus environments.

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Setting slide for measuring systems

With the adjustment unit Domiline, IEF-Werner has an adjustment slide in its program with which, for example, measuring systems can be manually moved to any possible position. The adjustment unit has a modular structure and can be easily converted.

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Securing industrial networks

Moxa reports that it has received certification in accordance with the IT security standard IEC 62443-4-1. The tests and the audit for the certification were carried out by LCIE Bureau Veritas; The certification was issued by the certification body IECEE.

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Product range for SCADA systems expanded

Mitsubishi Electric has expanded its SCADA product range. The "Genesis64 Basic SCADA" enables the visualization of data in small applications, but can also be scaled to medium-sized applications with optional extensions, depending on customer requirements.

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EMC protection for modular connectors

With the 360 ​​° shielded Mixo module CX 20S I, users can now achieve maximum resistance to EMC interference radiation when transmitting sensitive signals and safety-relevant circuits. With its 20 poles and characteristics of 4A rated current and 32V rated voltage, it is also suitable for high-power signal connections.

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System solution for Smart City

In a smart city there are a number of important states which should be monitored remotely. With the Lorawan radio network, a cost-effective connection of sensors and measurement technology is available.

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Fanless and robust embedded computer systems

Portwell introduces the LYNX-6000 series, a new generation of palm-sized box PCs for industrial IoT gateways based on the Intel Celeron N3350 CPU (formerly Apollo Lake platform). It can be used as a scalable infrastructure for data, virtual machines, servers and front-end applications.

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Mobile AI platform analyzes video data

Applications based on innovative AI technology are becoming increasingly popular and are finding their way into numerous industrial areas. With the KI platform NRU-120S with integrated Jetson AGX Xavier module from Nvidia, the German distributor Acceed now offers a cost-effective solution for future edge computing applications of the AI.

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Digital services for construction

Harting is working on new functions that will facilitate data management relating to the company's products and solutions. These functions are primarily aimed at the rapid provision of product data and documents that are necessary for every electrical design documentation.

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Mobile X-ray inspection for large components

With the System X C.130, the VisiConsult engineers have implemented a customer request. From space travel came the need for a mobile solution for the inspection of extremely long rocket assemblies. The assemblies are 17 m long, the hardware is almost 2.4 m high and consists of a roller frame on which a C-arm with X-ray source and detector are mounted.

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Precise and quick dimensional accuracy testing

Keyence is expanding its measuring technology portfolio with another measuring device, so that all components from microscopic up to 10 meters in size can now be easily measured in production. In addition to the LM optical coordinate measuring system, the IM digital measuring projector and the XM digital test station, the WM mobile 3D coordinate measuring machine has been on the German market since September 2020.

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Contour detection for inline quality controls

With the new PMD Profiler, ifm presents a new sensor for contour detection that can be optimally used for quality assurance tasks directly in the process. Compared to other methods, the new contour sensor is easy to set up and insensitive to stray light.

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Torque flange series for large engines

Manner has presented a new series of torque flanges for large engines. For high nominal torques in the field of large engines, wind power, ship engines and gas turbines, the Xtremax torque flange series offers a measurement solution for increasing performance and efficiency in order to comply with standards and implement various other measurement tasks.

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Robust inductive sensors with IO-Link

The inductive, high-pressure-resistant sensors from Contrinex now have an IO-Link interface in PNP NO versions at no extra charge. As a result, sensor applications in high pressure environments can benefit from the control and monitoring functions of Industry 4.0 implementations. At the same time, maintenance costs are reduced and system availability increased.

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Sensors for drilling applications and noise reference measurements

According to the manufacturer, the new uniaxial ASC QF acceleration sensors are characterized by a low noise density, high shock resistance and ultra-flat design. The capacitive ultra-low-noise sensors not only enable Measurement While Drilling (MWD) in drilling applications, but also the fine adjustment of active damper systems and high-precision noise reference measurements.

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Ultrasonic sensors with IO-Link

The new crm + level sensors from Microsonic are equipped with an IO-Link interface in version 1.1. In addition to the measured distances, the IO-Link interface also transmits identification, status and diagnostic values. Limit levels or switching points can be easily set with IO-Link.

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Absolute rotary encoder with BiSS-C interface

The high-precision magnetic absolute rotary encoders of the Ixarc series from Posital will soon also be available with a BiSS C interface. The encoders with this open source high-performance interface are predestined for the commutation and position feedback of brushless DC motors.

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Stable measurement from the first turn

The capacitive measuring system Capancdt CST6110 records speeds of up to 400,000 rpm in drives, on rotor blades or on position marks of shafts and measures speeds of conductive materials such as metals and non-conductive materials such as ceramics or plastic.

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Actuator for applications in medical technology

Piezomotor presents a small actuator for applications in medical technology, in laboratory and in production automation. The linear drive does not require a gearbox and is always in demand where engineers have to get by with little installation space.

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