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Cost-optimized frequency converters

With the new FR-CS80 series frequency converters, Mitsubishi Electric is focusing on user-friendliness and efficiency. According to the manufacturer, the converters are around 20 percent cheaper and even 30 percent more space-saving than conventional models.

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Fork sensors for small parts

The new fork sensors of the GS 04B and GS 08B series from Leuze detect even the smallest objects with absolute certainty. They are ideal for reliable detection in high-speed applications and detect objects with a diameter of just 0.05 millimeters.

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Advanced linear stage

SI has introduced a new, improved linear stage: The M3-LS-U2 is the further development of the M3-LS with a built-in controller. The new version is optimized for series production and a long service life.

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Series for standard applications

With PlanetGear PRE/PRF, Nidec Graessner is presenting a series that is particularly optimized for standard applications. This results in needs-based solutions for a wide range of applications, more flexibility in design and lower automation costs.

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100% inline thickness measurement of strip and sheet materials

The thicknessGauge systems provide highly accurate thickness values for strip and plate materials. In addition to the C-frame models, they can also be integrated into the production line as an O-frame version. By using various sensor technologies such as laser scanners, laser triangulation sensors, confocal sensors and electromagnetic combination sensors, they can be adapted to the measurement task and the object surfaces to be measured.

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Optical absolute encoder in Ø35mm kit design

Megatron's high-resolution NOS35K kit encoder is characterized by a measurement accuracy of ±300 arc seconds, a resolution of up to 23 bits (>8 million steps @360°) and operating speeds of up to 12,000 rpm. With these properties, the encoder is ideal for motor feedback applications and as a rotary encoder in robotics and factory automation.

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Improving dimensional awareness

3D vision is increasingly used in conjunction with machine learning in many application areas. The latest COM-HPC modules not only offer these applications significantly higher computing power, but also help with hardware consolidation.

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