Coding, Printing & Labeling

Omron Automation and Safety: Machine control reinvented

A new class of controller from Omron Industrial Automation called Machine Automation Controller (MAC) integrates multiple, specialized controllers to deliver high-performance throughput on a single controller.

October 7, 2011

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Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Heavy-duty pneumatic air cylinders

AutomationDirect’s NITRA™ pneumatic product line includes D-Series heavy-duty air cylinders for harsh environments.

October 5, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc: Catalog includes minimatics line

Clippard has launched Phase II of its 3D catalog powered by TraceParts, which includes their extensive electronic and control valve miniature pneumatic lines.

October 5, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Siemens Industry Inc: Multi-axis motion controllers

Siemens’ new generation of Simotion D445-2 multi-axis controllers has new features such as onboard Profinet interfaces, high-speed I/O, and with 3 times the performance, a single controller can support up to 128 axes of motion.

October 4, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Aerotech, Inc: Miniature linear positioning stages

The compact MPS50SL miniature linear positioning stage from Aerotech is designed for the confines of the laboratory while retaining the high reliability required in production environments.

October 3, 2011

Conveying & accumulation

Check weigher OEM weighs in on open architecture

Friesen’s increases its check weigher system speed by 31% and reduces downtime by 22% using controls that are PC- and EtherCAT-based.

September 29, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff's Joe Martin talks about The Power Of One

Beckhoff offers one controller one software framework and one fieldbus network to control entire packaging line.

September 28, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

CP Packaging thermoformer relies on Bosch Rexroth automation technology for sanitation and safety

Bosch Rexroth teams up with CP Packaging to eliminate components and increase uptime on its Vision Pack thermoformer for large cheese and deli applications.

September 27, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Pneumatic safety valve protects against unintended movement

If barrier is broken by operator, systems immediately dumps air and stops motion, offers additional protection against unintended restarts.

September 26, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Wago Corporation: Disconnect and fuse terminal blocks

Wago’s 2006 Series Disconnect and Fuse Terminal Blocks consists of push-in termination for ferruled or solid conductors, including WAGO-exclusive pivoting disconnect and blade-style fuse models.

September 19, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Thomson: Web-based sizing and selection tool for linear motion applications

Thomson’s Linear MOTIONEERING®: Ball and Lead Screws is a web-based sizing and selection tool that simplifies machine design by quickly identifying the best ball and lead screw options for the linear motion requirementsfrom the company’s range of inch and metric screws.

September 19, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Coreless DC motors

Portescap’s Athlonix™ series of coreless DC motors satisfies demanding intrinsic safety application requirements with proprietary REE (Reduced Electro Erosion) technology.

September 19, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

IDEC Corporation: Switches for hygienic applications

IDEC’s low-profile 22mm CW switches project only 2.5mm when mounted on a panel and the 3-across contact block design protrudes 39.9 mm behind the panel.

September 19, 2011