Controls & Machine Components

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

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Siemens Industry Inc: Drive system expanded

See it at PACK EXPO--Booth # 4239! Siemens Sinamics S120 drive system has been expanded to include Profinet, Ethernet TCP/IP and EtherNet/IP connectivity, providing maximum flexibility for industrial Ethernet communication while offering innovative concepts for those wanting a single network for the entire plant.

August 6, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Stepper motors for actuation on bag-in-box machine

Speed, flexibility, and cost—few machine characteristics are in demand to the extent that these three are. Pattyn meets this trend head on with a PC-based control platform.

August 1, 2012

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Achema delivers a futuristic perspective

Trend reports look ahead to anti-counterfeiting, biotherapeutics, container-sized production, and automation.

July 31, 2012

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Omron Automation and Safety: Pushbuttons, selector switches

A22R 22-mm diameter pushbuttons and selector switches from Omron Automation & Safety are cost-effective options that allow configuration changes to match contact requirements, and are quickly serviced with plug-in replacements.

July 20, 2012

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Nestle articulates PackML's benefits

Nestle’s Bryan Griffen delivered an update on OMAC Packaging Workgroup initiatives at the Automation Conference, held in Chicago May 22-23, providing a view of the benefits to come with the new standard.

July 19, 2012

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Schneider Packaging Equip. Co.: Virtual private network solution

Network provides remote service in secure environment.

July 19, 2012

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AutomationDirect: Thermal management for enclosures

AutomationDirect now offers STEGO enclosure heaters, thermostats, hygrostats and hygrotherms to protect against condensation while providing air circulation.

July 17, 2012

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Nematron Corporation: PCs for harsh environments

Nematron’s new iPC-Series of Industrial Computers, now with Intel i-Series Core embedded processors, offer the latest in embedded processing power with the following Intel CPU options: i7 Dual Core, i5 Dual Core, and Dual Core Celeron P4500.

July 16, 2012

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Hitachi America, Ltd.: Pre-engineered inverter panels

Hitachi’s new pre-engineered panel product line includes NEMA 3R and NEMA 12 rated inverter panels which have a capacity ranging from 5 to 600 hp.

July 16, 2012

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Rockwell Automation: I/O modules

Rockwell Automation’s new high-speed ControlLogix 24vdc I/O modules for its programmable automation controller (PAC) platform enable faster machine speeds in a wide range of discrete applications and improve system response time for high-speed sequential control applications.

July 3, 2012

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Wago Corporation: Highly-visible female connectors

Wago’s 2734 Series MCS-MINI MultiConnection System female connectors use high-visibility, contrasting push-buttons (orange on white or white on orange) to simplify handling of all conductors AWG 24–14.

July 3, 2012

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TURCK, Inc: Rotary single axis inclinometer

With a monitoring range of 360 degrees, TURCK’s new rotary single axis inclinometer expands its dual axis CANopen inclinometer offering for angular tilt detection.

July 2, 2012