Controls & Machine Components

Phoenix Contact Inc: Electronic measuring instruments

Phoenix Contact’s new EMpro measuring devices detect, monitor and analyze electrical characteristics, such as voltage, current, power, consumption, harmonics and network asymmetries, of machines and systems.

May 23, 2013

Machinery: Page 444

Controls & Machine Components

ABB Drives & Power Products: Transformerless medium voltage drive

The ACS 2000, ABB’s active front end drive for general purpose applications where a medium voltage installation is required-- such as pumps, fans, blowers and conveyors--is now available with higher power capabilities, up to 3000 HP.

May 22, 2013

Operational Excellence

Sustainability = responsibility

ISTA’s ‘Responsible Packaging by Design’ process works toward standardization

May 21, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Wago Corporation: Pluggable connector system

WAGO Corporation’s picoMAX® eCOM Pinstrip Pluggable Terminal Blocks support OEMs manufacturing automation, test/measurement and process electronics.

May 21, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

TURCK, Inc: Ethernet switches

TURCK extends its in-cabinet Ethernet switches with a new multimode fiber optic port unit for reliable, fast performance in process and factory automation environments requiring conversion from fiber to copper media.

May 21, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Misumi USA, Inc: Belt drive actuators

Designed to optimize performance and reliability at a modest cost, MSA Series Belt Drive Actuators from Misumi Corporation can be configured to carry loads up to 227 kg (500 lbs.), with travel speeds ranging from 1200 to 10,000 mm/sec, and standard lengths up to 6.25 meters, with custom lengths upon request.

May 20, 2013

Operational Excellence

Airfreight packaging must be approved by FAA

Tom Ferguson, senior technical consultant for the Council On Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles, addresses lithium battery risks related to packaging and shipping airfreight in this Q&A.

May 16, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Campbell Soup’s data acquisition journey

'Hard core data trumps hearsay anytime.'

May 15, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Ultrasonic sensors

AutomationDirect’s ultrasonic sensor line now includes additional 18mm and 30mm round plastic DC models available with discrete or analog outputs.

May 15, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Fish processer counts on CIJ printers

Two printers are meeting the exacting demands of Espersen Lietuva UAB, a Danish company that is one of the most modern fish processing companies in Europe.

May 9, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Bishop-Wisecarver Corp.: Seamless rotary track system

The Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation announces the latest addition to their collection of rotary motion solutions: 1-Trak.

May 9, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Igus Inc: Adjustable retraction system for cable guidance

The latest addition to the igus® multi-axis cable-carrier line is an adjustable retraction system.

May 9, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Applied Motion Products Inc: Integrated drive+motors

Applied Motion Products is pleased to announce the addition of five IP65 rated integrated drive+motors to its line of motion control products.

May 8, 2013