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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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SICK: Incremental encoders

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

August 21, 2013

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EVT: 3D-sensor

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

August 21, 2013

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Johnson Electric: Small magnetic latching solenoid

A new magnetic latching solenoid platform for compact locking mechanisms.

August 20, 2013

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Mitsubishi Electric: CNC platform

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

August 20, 2013

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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

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Chip Trappers Are Now CE Compliant

Independent laboratory tests now certify that EXAIR’s Chip Trapper™ meets the rigorous safety, health, and environmental standards of the European Union that are required to attain the CE mark.

August 6, 2013

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Nutec: Quality assurance software

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #C-1838! Nutec Systems’ new software suite cheQAssure has been developed to provide quality control of regulatory requirements relating to product labeling and identification for industries such as pharmaceutical, medical device, and food.

July 25, 2013

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Sick: Safety controller cascades up to 32 sensors onto one loop

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth # 7107! The Flexi Loop safety controller from SICK uses a single cable with an M12 plug to connect e-stops, sensors, switches, lamps, pushbuttons and interlocks so that it can cascade up to 32 safety switches and OSSD safety sensors onto one loop – independent of the manufacturer.

July 25, 2013