This EtherCAT servo/stepper controller includes factory-loaded modules for 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 or 64 axes and with additional motion expansion through add-on axis modules. The DIN-rail mounted system also supports machine I/O and supplementary motion through Trio´s modular Flexslice input, output and axis modules. The Flex-6 Nano is based on a dual core 1 GHz processor th...
These waistbelt radio remote control selectors support 5 commands, and with the second function toggle, up to 8 additional commands. It is compatible MITO and E1 electronics. Versions with an analog output potentiometer and 4 feedback LEDs (E1-PIC) are available. The durable anti-reflection panel can be customized, and withstands harsh and heavy applications. A bli...
Modularity Before the release of the PRM Extension Module, our Programmable Relay PR200 had been a fixed mini PLC with the total number of 22 inputs and outputs. It is good to have a compact device but the performance and flexibility also often matter. Modularity is the key to meeting the growing requirements of your control system. With the PRM Extension Modules, the...
It’s been said that we’re in the midst of a fourth industrial revolution, driven by disruptive technological change. This revolution will impact how we communicate, interact and travel. In particular, the autonomous vehicle might produce the most disruptive change in our lifetime—at least Volvo thinks so. 1. The Volvo 360c is fully autonomous, fully electric concept c...
BriskHeat (Columbus, OH, US), a leading provider of flexible surface heating solutions, on Oct. 10 introduced a new PID temperature control panel to provide accurate and stable control of temperatures during critical commercial or industrial processes. The BriskHeat high-performance MPC2 Multi-Point Digital PID Temperature Control Panel is configurable for a variety ...
The K-two interactive kiosk offers a multitude of functions, such as an order service, the provision of further product information and a self-checkout. Thanks to the flexible configuration options, the system can be easily adapted to changing business requirements and consumer needs. The terminal is available with a 22” or 27” multi-touchscreen and can be installed as a...
The electromagnetic robot arm robolink RL-DQ can be configured easily and precisely. The newly developed fifth axis – featuring a rotary axis with stepper motor and an output drive plate with INI switch for zero point definition – ensures the optimisation of the system. The robot arm is available in two options with maximum payloads of 1 kg and 3.5 kg. The axial distance...
The collaborative robot TM5 features simple programming, innovative integrated vision capabilities and latest safety functionality. Having vision identification functionality completely integrated within the robot platform leads to rapid deployment for a wide variety of applications, such as loading and unloading, assembly or quality control of workpieces. The robot’s si...
The smart gateway monitors and analyses all production processes in machines and plants in real time. It offers flexible installation options and can be mounted either inside or outside of the machine. If installed inside of the machine, a DIN rail mount is employed. If installed outside of the machine, a Vesa mount is used. When the gateway is not in use, the mounting i...
The TC20 / 25 is a robust enterprise smartphone with integrated scan functionality. The IP54 housing protects against dust and water spray while withstanding drops and extreme fluctuations in temperature. The push-to-talk feature adds walkie-talkie functionality. The wide range of accessories includes a gun handle for reading multiple barcodes in a row and a snap-on seco...
With the dongle, an initialisation routine required for operation can be triggered on the company’s positioners in process automation applications. Commissioning the dongle is easy, safe and robust with regard to errors. It is no longer necessary to open the connector, which ensures quick commissioning. The eyelet on the housing allows the initialisation dongle to be att...
The cordless display unit Easy-Laser XT11 is part of a product family that is used for the precise alignment of rotating machinery. The touchscreen, which can be operated with gloves, the ergonomically accessible keys and the large grip surfaces contribute to the unit’s high user-friendliness. The chamfered edges prevent the buttons from being pressed accidentally when t...
The innovative Gestica control system features a high-resolution, full HD display in 16:9 format, multitouch technology suited to industrial use and hardware keys with an ergonomic click function. The control panel is ergonomically inclined, rotatable and height-adjustable. With the Easyslider operating element, movements can be controlled easily and precisely during set...
For anyone with insectophobia, look away. MIT’s Mediated Matter Group has developed insect-inspired robots which spin fiberglass. The robots are called Fiberbots and work together to build large structures. The team explains that some of the world’s most successful organisms collaborate in swarm fashion. MIT’s Fiberbots are no different and were inspired specifically ...
Before the 2010s, robotization and automation in the manufacturing industry were mainly through adopting industrial robots. Over the last eight years, the situation has changed in a big way. Indeed, a period of major transformations has come, known as Industry 4.0. Collaborative robots, or cobots, are its integral part.
Wrapping your head around Autodesk’s labyrinthine software licensing structure can be a bit of a headache. In a bid to simplify matters for Fusion 360 subscribers and, Autodesk claims, “put the ‘aid’ back in computer-aided design” by letting users leverage the full generative design toolkit offered by the program, Fusion 360 will shortly undergo a licensing structure ...
The LED displays of the MV series, developed especially for small pixel pitches, simplify the installation of curved video walls. With the help of the innovative twist-lock fasteners on the sides, the displays can be quickly aligned adjacently or on top of one another, so that they create a homogeneous screen surface. Moreover, the snap fasteners enable a gapless install...
Smart Remote is a highly advanced remote control for smart home and entertainment devices with contextual awareness. When a user points the Smart Remote at any device, it automatically displays the right controls via an adaptive touchscreen interface. This enables any user to intuitively operate any device in an instant. Smart Remote also enables the control of several d...
As Power Utilities locations are remotely distributed, DCS is usually implemented in power plant automation system for increasing working productivity as well as for smart energy production with eliminated influence on environment. Vital role of data communication between various automation components is evident though it brings the problem of data protection from cybe...
The solution consists of an R&S FSW signal and spectrum analyzer, the new R&S IQW wideband I/Q data recorder and an R&S SMW200A vector signal generator from Rohde & Schwarz. The R&S IQW records the signal spectrum of a wideband RF signal or the spectra of multiple narrowband signals in a frequency band, with a bandwidth up to 512 MHz. This makes it ideal for realistic co...
This 174 mm deep paperless data recorder also features , infrared detector, maximum 6 channels, plug & play I/O cards, fully isolated channels, reliable and high capacity storage media CF card, and universal input. Display formats include vertical trend, horizontal trend, bar graph, numerical, and mixed. TAdditional Features: Additional Features: User configurab...
Each of these data acquisition digitizers are all based on high-resolution 16-bit ADC technology and come with a choice of maximum sampling rates (20, 40 and 125 MS/s) and bandwidths (10, 20 and 60 MHz). They are ideal for multi-channel applications where signals, in the DC to 60 MHz frequency range, need to be acquired and analyzed with precision and accuracy. The AD...
This solenoid-based, transponder-coded safety switch also has an M12 plug connector for connection to decentral peripheral devices and for operation as a separate device. The CEM-C40 is designed for applications where guard locking is required for process protection. The solenoid achieves a locking force of 600 N and is also equipped with 3-level adhesive force adjust...
A world’s first, the combined fast charging system is said to load vehicles in different parking positions according to a series. The researchers claim that the new charging system is designed for use with standard charging plugs (CCS), meaning that no specific vehicle adaptations are necessary. The other partners involved in this project include BMW AG Munich, MAG...
Metal grippers used in the packaging industry are usually limited to a single format. This forces customers to wait long periods of time until a new, customized gripper is made. Developed by 3D printing, plastic grippers made of igus tribo-filaments are up to 85 percent cheaper and 70 percent faster to manufacture than their metal counterparts. Since 2015, igus has o...
The aiPRESS series of IEF-Werner is suited to be integrated into plants as well as to be used as a stand-alone system. The solution presses components with an accuracy of a few micrometres – automatically. IEF-Werner developed the series further: users receive a new generation with numerous improvements and processes that are more precise. In particular, the system offer...
GE’s rugged and handy DPI 620 Genii is a handheld pressure calibrator that provides intuitive calibration, easy communication and seamless integration. A new, free app for iOS allows you to discover the power of this portable device with swipe screen technology; delve into videos, datasheets, communication and calibration functionality guides, access the HART search a...
AICSYS Inc. developed RCK-107BR to be flexible, and for high performance rackmount PC applications. It offers flexibility for IT system professionals to convert to a wide range of network server applications including data centers, telecommunication, automation industrial control and IoT applications etc., AICSYS Inc. new RCK-107BR is a 1U rackmount sever chassis for ...
3D printer manufacturer Zortrax just unveiled the tremendous potential of 3D printing could bring to robotics by creating a dancing robot. The robotic arm is much like those of famous German company KUKA except it is composed of 18 different parts that have been 3D printed by the Zortrax M200. The robot can weld, sort or paint, and his head can be replaced by another gri...
Combining performance and low fish mortality is a often a complex target to reach when fish passage technology is involved. Alden Research Laboratory and Voith Hydro collaborated to achieve that goal with the development of the Alden turbine. The great improvement, made with an innovative runner concept, is brought by the slower rotational speed and the fact that only th...
The robot-mounted system incorporates ambient and chilled air-cooling to allow repetitive welding on polymer materials and says the company the ultrasonic sonotrode can be positioned accurately and repeatably by the robot, to achieve the required number of welds on any individual component. It’s claimed that one of the benefits of automating this process will be repetiti...
Features include hollow arm, wrist and body, which allow cables and hose packs to be routed internally, six axes and a maximum payload of 12kg. It’s claimed to offer a maximum axes speed of 720°/sec, and a repeatability of ±0.02mm. The company says the M10iD/12 supports all Fanuc functions and software, including iRVision, Dual Check Safety and Zero Down Time, a conditio...
The heart of the X90 mobile control system is a powerful ARM processor and multifunction I/O channels. Basic features include interfaces for CAN, Ethernet and the real-time Powerlink bus system. Expansion boards let engineers adapt the system for a wide variety of applications. These can be set up for tasks such as the grapple hydraulics on a front-end loader using preco...
Large volume sales orders continue to be shipped worldwide. Pictures below show various Outdoor Telephone & Telephone Hoods loaded for delivery
The main structure, dubbed the “Cloud Drawing”, was designed in collaboration by architects Alisa Andrašek and Bruno Juričić. This piece was inspired by a traditional pergola, a classic archway that can be found in gardens and parks. The 661-pound-heavy structure is made with 3D printed biodegradable plastic, featuring three connected interventions that form a complex wo...
Kontron, a leading global provider of embedded computing technology (ECT), today introduced the EvoTRAC™ G102 In-Vehicle Rugged Cellular Gateway for on and off-road vehicle use. The EvoTRAC™ G102 is a flexible open-architecture building block platform engineered to help developers accelerate application-specific innovation. Already proven in multiple intelligent truck a...
