It takes enormous electromechanical forces to create up to 1,000 ocean-like waves per hour in Wavegarden's artificial surfing lagoons. A channel-free wiring system creates space for the numerous frequency converters and also ensures that the control cabinet climate is homogenized.
29.06.2022 - The new decentralized frequency converter series DGM Modular is intended for controlling asynchronous motors and synchronous reluctance motors.
29.06.2022 - Automating the loading and unloading of machines increases efficiency in production - especially if the subsequent manual visual inspection also runs automatically. AI-pro develops individual solutions for this and supplements machines such as the servo press from Tox Pressotechnik with robots and artificial intelligence.
29.06.2022 - Steinmeyer Mechatronik developed the XYZ positioning system for automated inspection specifically for the quality control of large wafers, probe cards and printed circuit boards.
Nabtesco is expanding the Neco series with sizes for heavy-duty applications.
29.06.2022 - The Duodrive from Nord Drivesystems is an integrated geared motor concept in a hygienic wash-down design and now covers a power range of up to 3 kW.
29.06.2022 - Dunkermotoren has improved the thermal management and corrosion resistance of the GR series brushed DC motors.
28.06.2022 – Automation Technology offers its C5-2040CS 3D compact sensor for the inspection of beverage containers, a sensor that can be used as an all-rounder for bottle and can inspection.
28.06.2022 – The software developers at Aerotech have realised Automation1, a motion control platform that can integrate the entire periphery. It is intended to gradually replace the previous Aerotech control platforms A3200, Ensemble and Soloist.
27.06.2022 – With the new line portal HSL, Hiwin presents a flexible unit for positioning in the X and Z direction.
27.06.2022 – The Vibro Go is a vibration measuring device specially developed for mobile use.
24.06.2022 – Inspection specialist PFE Limited uses Flir Thermal Studio thermal imaging software to inspect industrial processes.
24.06.2022 – Users now have access to the universal measuring software Zeiss Calypso 2022 with a focus on ruled geometry
Rollon has developed the O-Rail especially for larger handling applications. Strong, simple and versatile, the linear system features a robust three-track guide.
Dunkermotoren has released the final release of Nexofox Motioncode.
The compact B&R servo drive is now suitable for use under aggressive atmospheric conditions and at temperatures down to -25°C.
ABB has now had its ACx580 drives certified according to the EMC ILA standard. The certification is valid for drives ACH580, ACQ580 and ACS580 with power up to 55 kW.
23.06.2022 – The optoelectronic fibre optic sensors Optocontrol CLS1000 are used for position controls as well as for position and presence detection.
22.06.2022 – Lucid adds Jupyterlab development environment to Arenaview for testing, validating and prototyping camera features and system performance
21.06.2022 – Creaform, a business unit of Ametek, expands the Handyscan Scan 3D Silver series with two more high-performance scanners, Handyscan Scan 307 Elite and Handyscan Scan 700 Elite.
20.06.2022 – Allied Vision enables the realisation of GenICam-based image processing applications with CSI-2 cameras.
15.06.2022 – At Embedded World 2022, Solectrix showed Hive, a development environment for entry-level real-time modelling in image data processing, a digital 3D upgrade for stereo microscopes and features for the Proframe frame grabber system.
The jury of the inspect award 2022 has nominated ten products each in the categories "Vision" and "Automation + Control". Now it's the turn of the readers of WileyIndustryNews to choose the best innovations in machine vision and optical metrology of 2022.
Christian Heller, Head of Product Management at K. A. Schmersal, talks about the role of digitalization and networking as well as radio technology in machine safety.
Networking is the trend - also in machine safety. The electrical designer has various options for connecting safety switching devices that offer significant advantages over conventional series connection. Which solution is best depends on the individual requirements.
Stefan Ditting, product manager at Hima, talks about increasing plant efficiency with Ethernet APL as well as infrastructure availability and compatible field devices.
Lea Fronzek, Single Pair Ethernet Product Manager at Escha, talks about the role of connectors in networked production and how to make plant setup, operation and maintenance more efficient and cost-effective with SPE.
Specimone is a spectral imaging platform that can be used to create sorting applications without programming or in-depth knowledge of hyperspectral imaging.
12.08.2022 – The 47-MP Atlas10 camera features Sony's IMX492 rolling shutter CMOS sensor, which offers 8240 x 5628 pixel resolution, a 4/3-inch sensor size, and operates at 22.6 fps with 10-bit ADC.
The networking of information and operational technology, for example for remote maintenance, exposes the broad attack surface in OT to potentially insecure IT. With the right security architecture, the associated risks can be minimized.
With a wireless IO-Link variant, Balluff is expanding its portfolio with a fast, reliable and flexible solution - while guaranteeing consistent system integration and compatibility.
08.06.2022 – With Lasal Visudesigner from Sigmatek, not only can the resolution and aspect ratio of HTML5 applications be easily adjusted, but the possible "View" view can also be flexibly defined.
08.06.2022 – The ASi-5 counter modules BWU3875 in IP20 as well as BWU4042 and BWU4202 in IP67 from Bihl + Wiedemann have four digital counter inputs, which can be configured and parameterized individually.
08.06.2022 – Icotek introduces the KEL-SCDP-TR, new sizes and mounting options for the KEL-SCDP cable entry grommets.
Extreme smooth running in application and new freedom in design - this is what the Drylin T miniature linear slide offers thanks to the newly developed sliding material Iglidur E3.
