Controls & Machine Components

Integrated safety system solves e-stop problem

Outdated drives, relay logic and PLCs running on proprietary software, which was making them increasingly difficult to operate, maintain and support

September 12, 2012

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Oriental Motor USA: AC speed controller

The MSC-1 AC Speed Controller from Oriental Motor is easy to use, connects directly to a PLC or PC and offers enhanced speed control features with feedback from the motor, while providing an alarm output to detect abnormalities.

September 5, 2012

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Beckhoff Automation: Embedded PC series

Beckhoff’s new CX2000 Embedded PC series includes the CX2030 and CX2040 multi-core processors that provide multiple communication ports and extended temperature range.

September 5, 2012

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Does PackML hinder the OEM’s ability to differentiate?

In a recent discussion on PMMI’s LinkedIn Group, James Laverdiere of KleenLine Corp. opined that it was time for broad industry adoption of PackML, describing it as “a standardized language that delivers great improvements for packaging operations.” Here are the two comments that were posted:

September 5, 2012

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Moog Inc: SmartMotor communications improvements

Moog Animatics, a division of Moog Inc., has improved their NEMA 23 frame SM23165D and SM23165DT model SmartMotors to provide users the option of employing CAN communications through the D-Sub connector on the top of the motor instead of through the 5-pin connector on the back of the motor.

August 28, 2012

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Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc: Miniature pneumatic mufflers

Clippard’s line of miniature pneumatic silencing mufflers utilize porous sintered bronze air mesh to reduce air exhaust noises from valves, cylinders and other pneumatic products for quiet system operation.

August 20, 2012

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Bosch Rexroth Corp.: Linear motion system

Rexroth's Omega Module linear motion system adds more capability to the EasyHandling modular system, allowing higher dynamics over longer distances in feed units, by combing low traveling mass and fast belt drive, so that top speeds can be reached.

August 13, 2012

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Candy Manufacturing Company: Custom couplings

Candy Controls introduces manufacturing services for “custom” couplings within its extensive Coup-Link product group.

August 13, 2012

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AutomationDirect: Data cables

AutomationDirect’s high-quality, low-capacitance data cables are designed with impedances specific for RS-232/422 and RS-485 communication applications in industrial environments.

August 12, 2012

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What you need to know about the market for servos and steppers

Increasing investments in end-user segments such as automotive, industrial automation, and packaging will enhance growth prospects for servo and stepper systems in Europe.

August 7, 2012

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Aerotech, Inc: Data acquisition device integrated with motion controller

Aerotech’s Sensor Fusion is a 3U data acquisition device integrated with the Automation 3200 (A3200) motion controller that provides precise time alignment of motion and data acquisition functions, and delivers cost-effective data acquisition with quick and easy configuration and setup for shorter development time.

August 6, 2012

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Yaskawa America, Inc: Variable speed drive

Designed for industrial fans and pumps, the P1000 variable speed drive from the Drives & Motion Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. provides simple, reliable, cost-effective control for variable-torque loads through 500 HP and planned expansion through 1000 HP.

August 6, 2012

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GE Intelligent Platforms: Control, computing platform

GE Intelligent Platforms’ PACSystems RXi new control and computing platform is supported by an emerging ecosystem of cloud-based support tools to provide improved performance, integration into the Industrial Internet, greater uptime, machine-to-machine connections, the skill sets of a digital native workforce, and low total cost of ownership (TCO).

August 6, 2012