Controls & Machine Components

Wago Corporation: IO-link module

WAGO’s 750-675 4-Channel IO-Link Master Module simplifies integration, configuration and management of intelligent sensors and actuators.

March 27, 2012

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IQMS: Comprehensive ERP system

IQMS’ new version of its manufacturing ERP software, EnterpriseIQ features more than 1,000 enhancements and reports across all aspects of the system and includes increased security options, greatly enhanced accounting functionality, and even more customization features.

March 21, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Baldor Electric Company: Motors with internal bearing protection ring

Baldor has added 98 new ratings to the Baldor Reliance Super-E motors with Internal AEGIS Bearing Protection Ring providing end-users with off-the-shelf availability of motors equipped with a pre-installed shaft ground.

March 14, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc: 2-way proportional valve

Clippard’s high-flow stepper-controlled 2-way proportional valve utilizes a robust and powerful linear actuator in critical applications such as gas delivery, medical, analytical, and industrial automation requiring high resolution, high flow, and low hysteresis.

March 13, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Digital devices

ProSense digital pressure switch/transmitters from AutomationDirect are designed for air, non-corrosive gas and non-flammable gas applications.

March 13, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Enterprise software for networking date coders

This video will take you for a tour of Markem-Imaje's CoLOS Enterprise 5.0 software for product coding. Video showcases a detailed view of the software's operation for designing messages, managing data, automating production tasks and networking multiple coders in an enterprise environment.

March 8, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Schneider Electric: Integrated all-in-one motion systems

Now available for EtherNet/IP systems, MDrive integrated motor products from Schneider Electric Motion provide a compact, low-cost package that is ODVA conformance tested and will interface with many manufacturer systems including Rockwell and Omron.

March 2, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Reducing case packer cost and complexity

Brenton engineers did everything they could to make a faster and simpler case packer. Creativity—and new technology—were the keys.

March 1, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Carlo Gavazzi: Solid state relays and contactors

Carlo Gavazzi’s RG Series is a new range of AC and DC solid state switching devices designed for switching resistive, slightly inductive and motor loads using a reduced size per unit: starting at only 17.5mm width, up to 85AAC (15Hp) switching, nominal ratings at 40ºC, and high SCCR rating of 100kA.

February 28, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Eaton Corporation: Single communications card provides four protocols

Eaton’s new communications options for motor protection and soft starters, the C441 Ethernet series of communications cards, allow users to select from Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, HTTP web services and Modbus RTU communication protocols in a single card.

February 24, 2012

Controls & machine components

Packaging Machine Builder Meets Cost and Time-to-Market Targets with Omron PLC

To increase throughput of its single-head plastic bottle leak-testing machine, ALPS dumped a proprietary, embedded circuit board in favor of commercial, off-the-shelf brick PLC from Omron.

February 23, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Omron Global Support Proves Key to Overseas Success for Circuit Board Manufacturer

When a major printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer asked Circuit Automation to redesign a machine for its Chinese operations, Omron technology helped meet production requirements, while Omron global support satisfied the customer on the frontline.

February 23, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Belden Inc: EtherNet/IP I/O modules

Belden’s Lumberg EtherNet/IP I/O modules fully support device level ring (DLR) protocol and line (daisy chain) topologies and are suitable for machine tool, material handling, filling and packaging machinery applications.

February 4, 2012