UN-certified containers

Robb Container (Naperville, IL) has introduced four stock HDPE containers certified for new UN standards for shipping hazardous materials. A 1-gal square container meets Class 1, 2 and 3 re-quirements; a 1-gal round meets Class 2 and 3; 1-gal round and 2 1/2-gal F-style meet Class 2 requirements.

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SICK and Vention Partner to Bring Enhanced Robot Guidance Systems to Manufacturers

Vention’s manufacturing automation platform accelerates the design and deployment of modular applications for robot guidance systems with SICK.

Companies Invest in the International Expansion of Safe Load Testing Technologies

Safe Load Testing Technologies' products and its leadership in Europe were the two determining factors for the MONDRAGON Corp. and CDTi to invest more than €600,000 in international expansion of the company.

The DRT25C.R sensor is installed above the conveyor belt and uses the conveyor as a reference.

Reliable Detection of Multipacks

The new dynamic reference diffuse sensor DRT25C.R from Leuze detects various film-wrapped bottles and cans fault-free.

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Mettler-Toledo, EVRYTHNG Partner to Further the Digitalization of Global Food Safety

The partnership will provide food manufacturers and brand owners with an end-to-end technology solution to join up their product data at every point in the value chain, for visibility, validation and real-time intelligence.

Distributed Drive System

Consisting of a drive, motor, and gear box, the Sinamics G115D system, available from Siemens, is designed for motor- and wall-mounted horizontal motion control conveyor applications.

Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots

Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots

Looking for automation solutions for packaging and palletizing? This is your destination for all things cobot. Whether it’s webinars, video case studies or product information, you’ll find it all in this one spot.

To get better cybersecurity results, companies have started creating dedicated departments or teams within the IT department that are responsible for cybersecurity.

Personnel Training: A Critical Third Step in Cybersecurity

The best cybersecurity plan is only as good as the individuals tasked with carrying it out.

Allied Electronics & Automation, Moxa Team Up to Help Engineers Overcome Industrial Networking Challenges

New Moxa EDS-2000-EL series Ethernet switches are now among more than 1,000 Moxa products available from Allied.

Network Management: The Second Step to Increasing Cybersecurity

Network Management: The Second Step to Increasing Cybersecurity

After a thorough operations analysis, securing networks is the next step to addressing security gaps and lapses.

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Absolute Bus Encoder

The Model A58SB absolute bus encoder from Encoder Products is designed for harsh factory and plant floor environments. It is available in both single- and multi-turn resolution.

Beckhoff Twin Cat Vision Hmi Controls

Machine Vision-specific Control Software

Beckhoff’s new TwinCAT Vision control combined with its TwinCAT HMI gives users the option of directly integrating image processing into the TwinCAT HMI operator interface.

Unique FlipGuard™ dispensing closure delivers branding and safety

Unique FlipGuard™ dispensing closure delivers branding and safety

Consumers want secure, convenient and smooth dispensing for sauces, dressings and condiments. Berry's new FlipGuard flip-top dispenser's unique design includes a tamper-evident strip and more.

Custom Cabinet Coolers for Electrical Enclosures

Exair’s cabinet coolers can be customized to provide cooling within electrical enclosures in NEMA 12, NEMA 4, NEMA 4X and hazardous location environments.

Filters Ensure Clean Compressed Air in Food Zones

Festo introduces the MS series of filtration products—filters that lower the risk of particle contamination when compressed air comes into direct contact with food or packaging in the food zone.

Based on linear servo track technology, the Orboter has movers called “Probots” on which actuators can be mounted.

Wireless Network for Manufacturing Offers the Reliability of Wired IO-Link

The use of wireless in manufacturing plants is still met with a good deal of skepticism today. Much of this doubt is based on experience with traditional wireless, which is simply not reliable because it’s neither fast enough nor scalable.

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Compact Direct Drive Linear Actuator Has Integrated Encoder and Temperature Sensor for Increased Throughput!

The SDLM-051-070-01-01 direct drive linear actuator with integrated position and temperature sensors is the latest addition to the patented series of zero backlash, zero cogging, high acceleration, high speed, high resolution actuators from Moticont.

Oryx Additive Launches scaWaterjet Cleaning Station

Oryx Additive announces the launch of its scaWaterjet water-pressure cleaning station designed to remove support material from multiple 3D printed models rapidly, with bulk and/or fine detail jetting options.

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Two Key Areas of Cybersecurity Vulnerability in Manufacturing

By better understanding operational weaknesses, manufacturers can guard against future threats. Read about two key areas that require assessment.

Cama Group Joins Smart Packaging Hub

A new Smart Packaging Hub will help visitors discover answers to their most pressing innovation and digitalization questions—across the entire packaging value chain.

Announcing World's First LiDAR Multibeam Scanner With Safe, Solid-State Technology For Line-Guided Small Vehicles

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SIRIUS components are compact and designed for quick and easy connection to facilitate industrial control panel maintenance.

Sirius Modular Systems for Industrial Control Panel Design

Allied Electronics & Automation and Siemens team up to offer systems for control panel building.

The difference between IT and OT cybersecurity attacks.

Cybersecurity 101: The Difference Between IT and OT Attacks

There are two categories of cyberattacks, but they can create a bridge to one another, creating a potential avenue for cybercriminals to access the organization.

Vacuum Gripping System

Piab’s piSAFE program enables new benefits in applications where safety, flexibility, speed, and performance are key. The solutions in the program are developed to provide configurable and low-weight products that can be adapted to specific needs.

nVent Electric Acquires Vynckier Enclosures

nVent Electric plc acquired all the assets of Vynckier Enclosure Systems, Inc. The Vynckier product line is now part of nVent’s Enclosures business segment.

Wattimizer Series Solenoid Valves

Solenoid Valves

Solenoid Solutions’ Wattimizer series solenoid valves are available with a plastic body ideal for air, gas, and corrosive media.

Prosense Metal Face Prox Sensors 5x7

NEW ProSense Inductive Proximity Sensors from AutomationDirect

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Liquid Atomizing Spray Nozzle

Exair’s 1/2 NPT FullStream liquid atomizing spray nozzle, designed for cooling, washing, and rinsing applications, provides a full cone spray pattern for pressurized liquids.

Photoelectric Sensors With Condition Monitoring

New Balluff Photoelectric Sensors Provide Condition Monitoring Data

Real time sensor and environmental data eliminates downtime and eases setup.

M&G line of diaphragm seals

Diaphragm Seals Protect Instruments

Ametek’s M&G line of diaphragm seals are designed to protect instruments, such as pressure gauges, switches, and transducers, from corrosive media and are available in a variety of materials, including Hastelloy C276, Inconel 600, Monel 400, and Titanium.

Suction Cup

The MX suction cup from Piab is designed for picking various objects for the logistics, warehousing, e-commerce, and recycling industries. Applications include bin picking, order fulfillment, box depalletizing, and parcel sorting.

Motors for a Range of Applications

Bison Gear & Engineering’s VFsync line of permanent magnet AC synchronous (PMAC) motors is designed for use within a wide range of applications, including: conveyor systems, bottling equipment, bagging equipment, packaging machines, and more.

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Robotic Tool-Changing Systems

Stäubli Connectors offers a new range of compact robotic tool changing systems covering a payload range up to 80 kg. They can accommodate several transfer technologies precise repeat accuracy of +/-1.5 µm.