Controls & Machine Components

Balluff: MAC valve mainifold control

Simplify valve manifold control using Distributed Modular I/O.

February 13, 2013

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Controls & Machine Components

Campbell’s Soup, Coca-Cola join roster of expert presenters at The Automation Conference

Recently added to the speaker line-up at The Automation Conference 2013 are professionals from Campbell Soup Company, Coca-Cola, Tofino Security, and MFG.com.

February 12, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Controls trends to look for in 2013

As in 2011 and 2012, director of business development John Kowal of B&R brings us a look at trends in packaging machinery control and automation. This time around, he also recommends a few action items.

February 12, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Cost-effective encoders for small applications

AutomationDirect has added Koyo TRD-MX encoders to its line of positioning and motion control products, providing a cost-effective solution for size-limited applications.

February 11, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Demo Shows PLC, RFID, Profinet, and Variable Frequency Drive Technology

Conveyor picking and delivery, conveyor replenishment and new product spotlight: Simogear geared motor delivers 96% mechanical efficiency, NEMA class, for conveyor applications.

February 8, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Tolomatic ERD product family

Stainless-steel ERD electric cylinders are ideal for food and beverage and other wash down environments, where corrosion resistance, compact size and flexible motor sizing are important.

February 8, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

IQ Motion System with MRJ4 Servos from Mitsubishi Electric

Feature vibration suppression and auto tuning—fiber optic motion bus makes it easy to program high-speed synchronous applications with a graphical user interface.

February 8, 2013

Controls & machine components

New controls package includes Intel’s latest processor

When data from as many as 32 machine vision inspection stations can all flow directly into a single controller, users get much clearer analytics.

February 1, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Wago Corporation: Push-button SMD-Terminal Block

WAGO Corporation’s 2060 Series push-button SMD-Terminal Block gains a 600V/9A 2-pole unit.

January 31, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

TURCK, Inc: Splitters and tees for DeviceNet applications

TURCK introduces new 7/8-16UN minifast tees, splitters and in-line diagnostic devices, designed for use in DeviceNet applications, including CAN networks and mobile equipment.

January 31, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

GE Intelligent Platforms: Modules

COM Express modules deliver high performance and reliability in multi-display applications.

January 31, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Remotely monitor and control the Linx 7900 with Linx Insight

This video is the next best thing to a hands-on demo of Linx Insight software that lets users remotely monitor and control their Linx 7900 CIJ printers through an easy-to-use computer or mobile Web browser. Watch and see how its design can help you to perform day-to-day printer operations more efficiently.

January 30, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Low-cost microstepping drive, accessories

AutomationDirect’s SureStep line of motion control products now includes a low-cost digital stepper drive in a compact package that operates with high-speed pulse input signals (Step and Direction, or jumper-selectable CW/CCW step) and has a selectable resolution range of 200 to 20,000 steps per revolution.

January 29, 2013