QuickLabel Systems: Color printer

The QLS-2000 color digital thermal-transfer label printer from QuickLabel Systems (West Warwick, RI) provides an economical means of printing colors onto white label stock.

QuickLabel Systems

Mar 31st, 1998

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It uses two printheads to print color logos, text and bar codes at rates of up to 5"/sec. Prints labels up to 41/2" W x 60" L. Operated by a Windows(TM) driver; a Mac driver is also available, as well as Astro-Med's Color Quick Label® software.

A high-speed linear gantry replaced the delta-style robot commonly used by Nuspark in tray-loading applications like these.

Gantry Robot Replaces Delta-style

When space constraints made it difficult to use the top-mounted delta-style robot that Nuspark was accustomed to, the firm opted for a compact gantry-style robot in its tray packer.

X20CP3687X controller

Controller

B&R’s X20CP3687X controller combines the performance of an industrial PC with the compact design of its X20 controller series.

Hybrid Motor Starters

Phoenix Contact introduces CONTACTRON pro, a hybrid motor starter designed with a T-bus backplane system that rapidly distributes 24 V power, bridges the e-stop enable signal, and adds auxiliary contact modules.

IoT-Ready Induction Cap Sealing Technology

ITW Pillar Technologies, a manufacturer of advanced induction cap sealing and surface treatment systems, has announced the global launch of its new iFoiler induction cap sealing system with IoT connectivity.

Three-Phase Monitoring Relays

Three-Phase Monitoring Relays

Carlo Gavazzi expanded its DPB and DPC relay lines with the addition of three-phase monitoring relays featuring a wider input voltage range.

The solutions of the Simplified Motion Series from Festo.

Electric Drives

Festo introduces the Simplified Motion Series of electric drives, which are equipped with Digital I/O and IO-Link to enable a range of operational and productivity benefits and deliver intelligent IIoT communication.

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DC Drives

AutomationDirect’s IronHorse® GSD8 series of DC drives is a microprocessor-based design with non-volatile memory storage that is programmable with adjustable parameters, programmable alarm outputs, and offers a digital closed-loop algorithm for motor cont

SV160E2 integrated servo motor

Integrated Servo Motor

Advanced Micro Controls launches the SV160E2 integrated servo motor that incorporates a servo motor, drive, and controller in a single unit. Motor is ideal for both new machinery and retrofit applications.

With more than 750 employees across eight production facilities, Comar needs to have real-time data on manufacturing operations right at their fingertips.

Data-driven Medical Packaging Manufacturing

Having readily available, real-time data on manufacturing operations has brought numerous benefits to this premier packaging, device, and component supplier.

Yaskawa America: Linear Servo Motor Stage

Yaskawa adds the Sigma Trac II series linear servo motors stage to its Sigma-7 servo line. It combines a Yaskawa SGLF2 series linear motor with linear bearings, high resolution absolute optical scale, cable management, and optional bellows to create a turnkey linear stage.

CPX-AP-I remote I/O system

Festo: Remote I/O system

Festo introduces the CPX-AP-I remote I/O system designed to improve the performance of mixed valve terminals and I/O systems. It is compatible with most communication protocols, including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and EtherCAT.

Specialty hinges

JW Winco: Specialty hinges

JW Winco offers specialty hinges designed for welding onto multi-joint hinges with complex kinematics.

Grupo Modelo’s Nava Brewery upped production in a flat market by updating its industrial network

Improved Network Enables Higher-Volume Beer Production, Packaging Lines

Grupo Modelo’s Nava Brewery, now owned by Constellation Brands, updated the industrial network to include three separate industrial plant networks for brewing, packaging, and utilities.

CU81xx uninterruptible power supply

Beckhoff: Uninterruptible power supply units

Beckhoff introduces the CU81xx uninterruptible power supply (UPS) series with one cable technology that minimizes installation work. Units are designed for universal use in the field.

Safe encoder mount

B&R: Safe encoder mount for motors

B&R is equipping its standard motors with a safe encoder mount, making them suitable for all safety applications.

ArmorStart ST distributed motor controllers

Allen-Bradley: Motor controllers

Allen-Bradley introduces ArmorStart ST distributed motor controllers with integrated safety that can be mounted directly on a machine, allowing users to implement functional safety with fewer components.

EchoPod and EchoTouch reflective ultrasonic liquid level sensors

AutomationDirect: Reflective level sensors

Non-contact EchoPod and EchoTouch reflective ultrasonic liquid level sensors from AutomationDirect feature Flowline’s proprietary Reflective Technology that delivers reliable level measurement in condensing environments.

The CP3918 Control Panel offers advanced, intuitive HMI for the XACT-FIL machine through its 19-in. multi-touch screen.

Machine Development Driven by the Latest in Advanced Controls

Whether it’s improving fill accuracy, simplifying changeovers, reducing machine footprint, or making it easier to penetrate specific regional markets, advanced controls technology is the key.

Absolute encoders

Encoder Products: Absolute encoders for harsh environments

Encoder Products’ Model A58HE and Model A58SE are Ethernet-ready, multi-turn absolute encoders designed for harsh factory and plant environments. In addition to EtherCAT® Deterministic Communication, the models also feature PROFINET® communication protocol.

The iTrak 5730 on display at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2019

Rockwell Readies Next-Gen Intelligent Track System

The smaller footprint iTrak 5730 integrates motion and safety, providing simplified programming and better diagnostics.

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Inline Drum Motor Reduces Energy Loss

Updated IntelliDrive supports efficiency goals

Siemens demonstrated “flexible grasping” using AI and neural network processing.

Siemens Adds Artificial Intelligence to Control Logic

The neural processing unit module for the Simatic S7-1500 controller and the ET 200MP I/O system enables machines to recognize complex patterns.

Air Preparation Equipment With a Small Footprint

The PG series accommodates a wider range of applications and the safety-oriented designs improve operator protections.

Wireless IO-Link Master For Remote Motion Control

SMC’s next-gen wireless base module gets reduced in size and adds flexible connectivity capabilities.

Pneumatic Valves Gain Network Connectivity Functions

The P2M Industrial Ethernet node expands the Parker valves network capabilities with integrated diagnostics.

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Familiar Blue Box Launches Proprietary Controls

Nordson launched a proprietary new control and cloud solution, BBConn (Blue Box Connectivity).

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Mobile Commissioning, Service Solution App for Drives

The Nordcon app with Nordac access BT is the mobile commissioning and service solution for all NORD drives.

Oriental Motor adds Ethernet/IP communications protocol to its AZ Series AC input line of stored data network drivers.

AC Input Drivers Now Available With Ethernet/IP

Oriental Motor adds Ethernet/IP communications protocol to its AZ Series AC input line of stored data network drivers.

Electric Belt-Driven Base Slides

A high-capacity enclosed design with enhanced moment and load capability.

Mitsubishi Electric

Servo Control System Maximizes System Performance

The Melservo-J5 also has Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) capabilities built into it.

StepSERVO™ Integrated Motors

Applied Motion Products: Closed loop integrated motors

Applied Motion Products offers StepSERVO closed loop integrated motors for closed loop servo control of position, velocity, and torque resulting in higher acceleration rates and faster machine cycles in food & beverage applications.

Encoder Products Company

Encoders With Profinet Communications

Encoder Products Company’s Models A58HE and A58SE Now Offer PROFINET I-O (CC-C) Communication Protocol.