Controls & Machine Components

Progress in robot guidance software

Development of vision-based robot guidance applications is faster, easier, and more efficient, plus it no longer requires two-sided programming software.

March 1, 2016

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Siemens: Gear motor drive

Siemens introduces the Sinamics G110M, a motor-integrated drive for Simogear gear motors, offering flexible control, integrated safety, simple installation, and a space-saving design.

March 1, 2016

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Nexen: Precision ring drive indexer

Nexen Group, Inc. introduces the precision ring drive indexer (PRD): a highly flexible, durable and efficient alternative to direct drive motors, capable of 2X faster indexing than other indexing options.

February 26, 2016

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The New Pharma Factory

Under FDA and industry pressure, drug manufacturers are abandoning their old batch ways for a continuous approach to manufacturing. But it’s a slow transition.

February 24, 2016

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Exair New Anti-Static Air Gun is CE, UL and RoHS Certified

EXAIR’s new Ion Air Gun removes static electricity, contaminants and dust from parts prior to labeling, assembly, packaging, painting or finishing. This engineered product has undergone independent laboratory tests to certify it meets the rigorous safety, health and environmental standards of the USA, European Union and Canada that are required to attain the CE and UL marks. It is also RoHS compliant. New design features include a metal armored high voltage cable to protect against abrasion and cuts, a replaceable emitter point, integrated ground connection and electromagnetic shielding. The shockless Ion Air Gun neutralizes static electricity and cleans at distances up to 15 feet (4.6m). The Ion Air Gun incorporates a high velocity air jet that uses a small amount of compressed air to entrain 80 percent of the total output airflow from the surrounding room air. An electrically energized emitter at the discharge end fills the entire airstream with positive and negative ions capable of neutralizing high static charges in a fraction of a second. An optional regulator allows infinite adjustment of the air volume and velocity. A comfortable grip and hand position allows hours of continuous use without fatigue.

February 23, 2016

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New Anti-Static Air Gun is CE, UL and RoHS Certified

EXAIR’s new Ion Air Gun removes static electricity, contaminants and dust from parts prior to labeling, assembly, packaging, painting or finishing. This engineered product has undergone independent laboratory tests to certify it meets the rigorous safety, health and environmental standards of the USA, European Union and Canada that are required to attain the CE and UL marks. It is also RoHS compliant. New design features include a metal armored high voltage cable to protect against abrasion and cuts, a replaceable emitter point, integrated ground connection and electromagnetic shielding. The shockless Ion Air Gun neutralizes static electricity and cleans at distances up to 15 feet (4.6m).

February 22, 2016

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AutomationDirect: Magnetic-inductive flow meters

AutomationDirect’s ProSense line now includes magnetic-inductive flow meters.

February 22, 2016

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Beckhoff: Industrial PC hardware

The entry-level of the Beckhoff industrial PC portfolio has been expanded with two new devices: the C6905 Control Cabinet PC and the CP6706 7-in. Built-in Panel PC, each offering higher computing power than previous entry-level devices.

February 19, 2016

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EVT: Track and Trace Software Tool

For the pharmaceutical industry, EyeTrace is a software tool designed to guarantee traceability through the supply chain.

February 18, 2016

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AutomationDirect: Basic and advanced function safety light curtains

AutomationDirect offers Datalogic safety light curtains in basic and advanced function models.

February 16, 2016

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Oriental Motor: Three-phase standard AC motors

Oriental Motor USA introduces a 200 watt (1/4 HP) KIIS Series three-phase standard AC motor with hypoid gear and terminal box.

February 12, 2016

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AutomationDirect: Pneumatic air cylinders

AutomationDirect’s NITRA pneumatic product line now includes G-Series double-acting air cylinders ideal for use in product packaging, food processing, and other high-speed product manufacturing applications.

February 9, 2016

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AutomationDirect: Disconnect switches

AutomationDirect added Socomec disconnect switches to its list of circuit protection products.

February 8, 2016