Controls & Machine Components

The Internet of Things to Transform Healthcare Packaging

IoT-enabled packaging can track shipments and missed medications, improving supply chain workflow and the quality of life.

April 11, 2016

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OMAC introduces user-specific PackML training

The Organization for Machine Automation and Control (OMAC) is introducing two new user-specific sessions in its annual half-day PackML workshop.

April 10, 2016

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Rockwell Automation: Compact controller

With the new Allen-Bradley compact GuardLogix 5370 controller from Rockwell Automation, users no longer need separate networks and controllers for safety and motion in applications with up to 16 axes, making it easier to design safety into a wide range of standard and custom machines, and resulting in simpler system architectures.

April 8, 2016

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mapp technology tour

After many man-years of development, the result is mapp Technology. Short for modular application, mapp represents B&R's strategic investment in its own future viability. It bridges the gap between traditional, sequential software design and intuitive interfaces overlaying advanced software concepts. mapp embeds powerful software functionality inside readily configured software objects based on the IEC 61131-3 standard.

April 4, 2016

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Industrial automation is seeing modular application software grow

New programming technology called mapp (for “modular application”), which emphasizes the configurability of automation software objects and requires less structured programming than in the past, is putting ladder programming more into the forefront. Following a mantra of “configure more and program less,” the goal is to reduce the need for service engineers to delve into PLC code. They can deploy diagnostics remotely with simple connectivity tools like onboard web servers and VNC connections.

April 4, 2016

Secondary Packaging

High on efficiency, low on cost

PC-based control and EtherCAT help ensure top-quality cases while saving hundreds of technician hours per machine and reducing cabinet size by 40 percent.

April 4, 2016

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Siemens: Drive family with integrated web server

Siemens has enhanced its popular Sinamics S120 drive system with an integrated web server to facilitate more efficient diagnostic and maintenance functionality for end-users, integrators, and system designers alike.

April 2, 2016

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Lenze: Synchronous servo motors

Lenze Americas has launched a series of MCM synchronous servo motors that delivers intermediate-level dynamic performance; scalable, modular MCM motors are easy to control and optimized for a range of positioning tasks, including robotics, packaging equipment and handling systems.

April 1, 2016

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Clippard: 7 mm valves

These new direct actuating valves, now in a 7mm cartridge package, offer an extremely fast response time for accurate dosing of minute volumes with the same long life of Clippard's EV line of electronic valves.

March 29, 2016

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NK Technologies: Secondary current transformer

The CT-MS was added to NK Technologies’ line of 5A Secondary Current Transformers.

March 18, 2016

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Encoder Products: Online 3D configurator

Encoder Products Co. has introduced a new online 3D Configurator tool for their most popular encoder models; the unit allows the user to customize select encoders to fit the desired application, including packaging, robotics, motors, or any other application where motion control is needed.

March 18, 2016

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Pepperl+Fuchs: High-performance universal code reader

MAC335 Universal Code Reader quickly reads small and large codes at distances ranging from 20 mm to 300 mm.

March 15, 2016

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AutomationDirect: NEMA enclosures

AutomationDirect added over 200 NEMA 4 and 4X enclosures and subpanels, in a wide variety of sizes, to their extensive Hubbell-Wiegmann line.

March 14, 2016