Controls & Machine Components

Motion Controls Market to Exceed $15 billion by 2023

Among the sectors helping drive a more positive outlook for motion controls are food and beverage machinery, packaging machinery, robotics, and material handling equipment

December 4, 2019

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Yaskawa America: Linear Servo Motor Stage

Yaskawa adds the Sigma Trac II series linear servo motors stage to its Sigma-7 servo line. It combines a Yaskawa SGLF2 series linear motor with linear bearings, high resolution absolute optical scale, cable management, and optional bellows to create a turnkey linear stage.

October 25, 2019

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Festo: Remote I/O system

Festo introduces the CPX-AP-I remote I/O system designed to improve the performance of mixed valve terminals and I/O systems. It is compatible with most communication protocols, including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and EtherCAT.

October 22, 2019

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JW Winco: Specialty hinges

JW Winco offers specialty hinges designed for welding onto multi-joint hinges with complex kinematics.

October 16, 2019

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Improved Network Enables Higher-Volume Beer Production, Packaging Lines

Grupo Modelo’s Nava Brewery, now owned by Constellation Brands, updated the industrial network to include three separate industrial plant networks for brewing, packaging, and utilities.

October 15, 2019

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Beckhoff: Uninterruptible power supply units

Beckhoff introduces the CU81xx uninterruptible power supply (UPS) series with one cable technology that minimizes installation work. Units are designed for universal use in the field.

October 15, 2019

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B&R: Safe encoder mount for motors

B&R is equipping its standard motors with a safe encoder mount, making them suitable for all safety applications.

October 11, 2019

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Allen-Bradley: Motor controllers

Allen-Bradley introduces ArmorStart ST distributed motor controllers with integrated safety that can be mounted directly on a machine, allowing users to implement functional safety with fewer components.

October 8, 2019

Controls & Machine Components

Reflective level sensors

Non-contact EchoPod and EchoTouch reflective ultrasonic liquid level sensors from AutomationDirect feature Flowline’s proprietary Reflective Technology that delivers reliable level measurement in condensing environments.

October 4, 2019

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Machine Development Driven by the Latest in Advanced Controls

Whether it’s improving fill accuracy, simplifying changeovers, reducing machine footprint, or making it easier to penetrate specific regional markets, advanced controls technology is the key.

October 2, 2019

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Encoder Products: Absolute encoders for harsh environments

Encoder Products’ Model A58HE and Model A58SE are Ethernet-ready, multi-turn absolute encoders designed for harsh factory and plant environments. In addition to EtherCAT® Deterministic Communication, the models also feature PROFINET® communication protocol.

September 27, 2019

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Rockwell Readies Next-Gen Intelligent Track System

The smaller footprint iTrak 5730 integrates motion and safety, providing simplified programming and better diagnostics.

September 25, 2019

Controls & Machine Components

Inline Drum Motor Reduces Energy Loss

Updated IntelliDrive supports efficiency goals

September 25, 2019