Controls & Machine Components

Highly-flexible modular automation platforms

See how a true EtherCAT master control system accommodates 32 different servo drives as well as vision cameras and pneumatic components. In addition, watch a scalable and configurable motion control platform in action.

October 30, 2018

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Controls & Machine Components

icotek: Split-table cable gland

icotek’s KVT-ER series is now available in metric standard size M25. Gland is designed for the routing and sealing of cables with and without connectors and hydraulic and pneumatic hoses.

October 30, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Partnership uses Industry 4.0 to enable robust data sharing

Learn how two innovative companies worked together to apply advancements in cloud computing, IoT, and other Industry 4.0 standards to enable customers to seamlessly share data across networks and proactively identify and resolve potential bottlenecks, equipment failures and other performance issues.

October 29, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Forward-thinking automation and control systems drive efficiency

Watch how one company is responding to the convergence and consolidation of technology, designing control systems that limit separate components and streamline performance for less money. See how they leverage processing power advancements to help clients transform their solutions.

October 29, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Posital: Upgraded rotary encoders

Posital’s updated analog programmable rotary encoders are designed for positioning tasks that use analog control systems. Outputs are either voltage (0-5 V, 0.5-4,5 V, 0-10 V or 0.5-9.5 V) or current (4-20mA).

October 26, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Plug-and-play motion control

Festo’s CPX-E control platform helps OEMs reduce motion handling design time, lower acquisition costs, speed up assembly and improve performance.

October 19, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Graphical panel meters

AutomationDirect’s Trumeter graphical panel meters are designed to measure voltage, current, or frequency and provide analog meter-style visual and accurate numeric readings. User-selectable measurement options include 0-600 AC or DC voltage, current at 0-5A direct, or 0-9,999A via transducer, and frequency from 2 to 400 Hz.

October 19, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Stepper drives for Ethernet and Fieldbus network protocols

The advanced drives provide system designers and machine builders flexibility to control step motors using the network protocol of their choice.

October 17, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Quality control assured with supply chain software release

An Enhanced Quality Solution for Nulogy’s supply chain software addresses CPG and co-packer quality and regulatory requirements.

October 17, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Your digital story starts here

Siemens unveils a digital twin simulation made complete with its Digital Enterprise Suite for machine builders.

October 17, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Reduce metal contaminants

Replacing metal parts with engineering thermoplastics reduces the risk of metal contamination, recall expenses and bad press.

October 16, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Digital Twin unites CAD and controls

Virtually experiencing the combined operation allows conflicts to be resolved before changes become costly.

October 16, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Ultra-Compact Industrial PCs

Beckhoff launches compact IPC suited for IoT, machine control, cloud connectivity and edge device requirements.

October 16, 2018