Controls & Machine Components

Mitsubishi Electric: All-in-one micro programmable logic controller

FX3GE combines FX3G CPU with built-in ethernet and analog I/O for cost-effective micro PLC.

August 29, 2013

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Portescap: Disc magnet motor

Portescap introduces the P532 series disc magnet step motor with encoder.

August 28, 2013

Secondary Packaging

New controls package bring versatility, functionality, and low TCO

Like most OEMs, Package Machinery Co. looks for ways to reduce TCO for its customers. A switch to a new controls package brought significant progress.

August 26, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

B&R: Panels with the performance of an industrial PC

The new Power Panel 500 series with Intel® Atom™ architecture advances into areas that were previously only handled by industrial PCs.

August 26, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Mechanical pressure switches

AutomationDirect’s new ProSense MPS25 series mechanical pressure switches are designed for the toughest applications where conventional pressure switch designs are inadequate.

August 26, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Fujitsu: Industrial mainboards

Fujitsu Technology Solutions announces a new family of industrial-grade mainboards with LGA1150 sockets for the 4th Gen Intel Core™ processors.

August 22, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

MillerCoors asks OSHA: Shouldn’t “package size changeover” be defined these days as part of “routine operation?”

MillerCoors Larry Trunek, Manager of Manufacturing Systems in Corporate Engineering, is wondering if the lockout-tagout-tryout routine required by law under OSHA regulations is in need of a little updating.

August 22, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Flow switches

AutomationDirect’s new ProSense FSD series flow switches monitor liquid media and provide reliable flow detection for various flow applications.

August 21, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

SICK: Incremental encoders

Low-cost encoders are ideal for light duty applications with limited installation space.

August 21, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

EVT: 3D-sensor

The EyeVision image processing software by EVT now also supports the new 3D-sensor EyeScan VR 3D.

August 21, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Johnson Electric: Small magnetic latching solenoid

A new magnetic latching solenoid platform for compact locking mechanisms.

August 20, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Mitsubishi Electric: CNC platform

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. introduces the M70V Series computer numerical controllers (CNC).

August 20, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Linear servo motor permits unique cartoning system

All in a very small footprint, this integrated packaging system forms, loads, and closes cartons thanks to its “racetrack” conveyor powered by servo linear motors.

August 9, 2013