Slip rings for medical technology
13.05.2022 - Servotecnica's SVTS A series of encapsulated slip rings without a hollow shaft ensure trouble-free electrical connection of up to 30 individual lines in the smallest of spaces.
Automation
Monotube linear axes with extended temperature range
13.05.2022 - The series of the 100% corrosion-resistant single-tube linear unit E-II stainless steel from RK Rose+Krieger is growing: Thanks to a special material mix, the new high-temperature variants of the stainless steel axis are suitable for use at temperatures of up to 150 °C.
Network driverless transport vehicles
13.05.2022 - With the VDA 5050 communication interface, driverless transport vehicles from different manufacturers can be networked with one another.
Rotary lift actuator for quick pick-and-place tasks
13.05.2022 - Steinmeyer Mechatronik has developed an innovative rotary lifting actuator especially for the high-precision, automated assembly of miniaturized components.
2D machine vision systems and deep learning
13.05.2022 - Automatica will take place in Munich from June 21 to 24, 2022. At this leading trade fair for intelligent automation and robotics, Cognex will be presenting its range of machine vision products in Hall B5, Stand 401.
Flexible automation concepts with linear components
13.05.2022 - At the Automatica in Munich, Rollon will show how automation concepts can be implemented reliably, flexibly and economically through a combination of linear movements.
Flexible and easy robot-based automation
13.05.2022 - At this year's Automatica, ABB will be presenting robotics and digitization solutions at its booth, with which users can improve their flexible production, logistics and other processes with robot-supported automation solutions.
Software determines power requirements of I/O modules
13.05.2022 - Machine developers can now determine with just a few clicks where they should plan power supply modules for the I/O system.
MDE devices with Android 11
17.05.22 - Casio is upgrading a number of mobile data collection (MDE) devices to Android 11. The IT-G600, IT-G650 and ET-L10 models are now being delivered with the new operating system.
AI-based service edge app for higher availability of drives
13.05.2022 - As part of the Predictive Services for Drive Systems, Siemens is expanding its range with an edge application. The Predictive Service Analyzer indicates defects in the drive system at an early stage before they affect the entire production.
Network security appliances for SD-WAN applications
13.05.2022 - Portwell has introduced new network security appliances. The ANS-9A44F/9A42F are ideal for SD-WAN (Software-Defined WAN) applications supporting 5G and Wi-Fi 6.
Certified CANopen FD compliance for I/O product
13.05.2022 - The I/O DIN rail device PCAN-MicroMod FD DR CANopen Digital 1 from PEAK-System has passed the official CiA (CAN in Automation) conformity tests for both CANopen and CANopen FD.
High performance modules for energy storage systems
13.05.2022 - Energy storage with maximum capacity and compact dimensions can be implemented with the angled version of the MIXO CX 01 YA modules.
IIoT functions for Ethernet I/O system
13.05.2022 - With the firmware update FW 1.6.0 for the Ethernet gateways GEN-3G and GEN-N of the I/O system Excom, Turck is improving the IIoT capabilities and simplifying maintenance and commissioning of the system.
Advanced software and business models
17.05.2022 - Delphin Technology has revised the complete software of its Delphin Data Center for measurement data acquisition and central measurement data management and also supports business models such as "Condition Monitoring as a service".
Linear potentiometer for a variety of installation situations
12.05.2022 - The displacement sensor RC13 from Megatron is suitable for a variety of applications with its mounting options in measuring lengths from 25 mm to 250 mm.
New series of handheld oscilloscopes
17.05.2022 - Siglent Technologies introduces its two new X-Series handheld oscilloscopes.
Sensor-based rotary encoders
17.05.2022 - Based on the in-house capacitive Capatec technology, EBE has developed a rotary encoder without any mechanical parts.
Electronic cam switch mechanism
TWK completes its range of electronic cam controllers NOC.
Hygienic design pressure sensors
17.05.2022 - The new PI1xxx pressure sensors are mainly used in the food industry and therefore meet all common hygiene requirements.
Service for own and third-party products
Acceleration sensors must be calibrated regularly in order to be able to deliver highly accurate, error-free measurement results.
Non-contact magnetostrictive displacement transducers
Gefran's non-contact magnetostrictive displacement transducers from the Hyperwave series with a Profinet interface are particularly easy to integrate into customer-specific designs.
One-way light barriers for the packaging industry
Leuze developed the new LS25CI through-beam photoelectric sensor specifically for use in the packaging industry: the model is very powerful and can x-ray any type of film.
Pressure sensor module for hazardous areas
The pressure sensor module type MTF-1 from WIKA is now also available in a version with ATEX and IECEx approval.
"Seventh Axis Kit" for Techman Robots
12.05.2022 - Hiwin is now also offering all Techman Robots customers the opportunity to expand the radius of action of the smart cobots with the new "seventh-axis kit".
Drive controller certified for Profinet
12.05.2022 - The Drive Controller Combivert F6 and Servo Drives Combivert S6 from KEB Automation are now certified in the PRO device variant for communication via the real-time Ethernet interface Profinet.
Magnetic couplings for the food and packaging industry
12.05.2022 - Magnetic couplings from KBK Antriebstechnik are suitable for permanent protection against overload processes.
Space-saving solution for two-axis systems
12.05.2022 - Oriental Motor's new two-axis driver enables significant space savings.
A Radar Sensor That Can Do It All
Until now, users had to consider numerous aspects when choosing a level sensor: Frequency, media properties, environmental conditions, temperature range, process connection – to name just a selection. There was always a risk of choosing the wrong sensor. A new radar sensor now aims to remedy the situation by making it suitable for all applications.
On the Safe Side
Perfect timing: As Ethernet APL technology is being launched, users in the chemical industry are also eager to tackle the subject of safety. They’ve looked to the automotive industry, which has relied on the black-channel principle with Profisafe for many years.
The Variety of Continuous Networking in Machine Safety
Industry 4.0, connectivity and networking are also hot topics in machine safety. From the user’s perspective, there are a number of concepts – each slightly different, but all sharing one thing in common – their use can boost productivity, transparency and flexibility in production.
Danger Clearly Visible on (Radar) Screen
The challenge for any application is a safety concept that you scarcely notice. Particularly when there is poor visibility. So, at EuroChem in Antwerp, the gigantic conveyor with multiple discharge points, which is the central hub for storing and loading synthetic fertiliser, is now monitored using modern, safe radar technology.
Knife Edge Rollers Made of High-Performance Polymers Enable Production Increase in the Beverage Industry
Krones produces systems and machines for making, filling and packaging beverages and liquid food. With the development of edge rollers made of tribo-polymers, Krones achieved its goal to improve its system speed.
Barcode Reader with Decoding Technology
Cognex introduces the Dataman 280 series of fixed mount barcode readers, designed for a wide range of ID applications, including demanding 1D, 2D and Direct Part Mark (DPM) code applications in manufacturing and logistics.
Subminiature Blue Light Sensor for Detection Tasks
Sensopart presented the FT 10-BHD subminiature diffuse reflection sensor: With 150 mm on white/grey and 120 mm on black, it has a long range and offers an adjustable scanning range instead of the usual fixed focus optics as well as two switching outputs that can be set independently of one another.
