ABB Robotics: Compact controller for large robots

The IRC5 Compact, a controller from ABB Robotics, is now available on 6 models, including the IRB 360 FlexPicker, their high-speed pick-and-place robot.

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The controller now supports the IRB 120, IRB 140, IRB 260, IRB 360 FlexPicker™, IRB 1410 and IRB 1600 robot families, offering the benefits of a greatly reduced controller footprint and simplified commissioning to a wider range of applications. Fully compatible with the standard and panel mount IRC5 controllers, providing the same industry-leading functionality in a portable model. This includes quality motion control, user-friendly FlexPendant programming, flexible RAPID language and powerful communication capabilities.

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Matrox Imaging adds the Matrox Rapixo CL Pro to its Matrox Rapixo series of frame grabbers.

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Antares Vision Partners with IMA Group

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KEB’s EtherNet/IP™ S6/F6 products are ODVA certified.

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Electronic position indicators simplify size changeovers. The status LEDs light up green when the actual and target values match precisely.

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Smart Condition Monitoring of Gear Drives

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