Controls & Machine Components

Bosch Rexroth Corp.: Linear motion system

Rexroth's Omega Module linear motion system adds more capability to the EasyHandling modular system, allowing higher dynamics over longer distances in feed units, by combing low traveling mass and fast belt drive, so that top speeds can be reached.

August 13, 2012

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Candy Manufacturing Company: Custom couplings

Candy Controls introduces manufacturing services for “custom” couplings within its extensive Coup-Link product group.

August 13, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Data cables

AutomationDirect’s high-quality, low-capacitance data cables are designed with impedances specific for RS-232/422 and RS-485 communication applications in industrial environments.

August 12, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

What you need to know about the market for servos and steppers

Increasing investments in end-user segments such as automotive, industrial automation, and packaging will enhance growth prospects for servo and stepper systems in Europe.

August 7, 2012

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Aerotech, Inc: Data acquisition device integrated with motion controller

Aerotech’s Sensor Fusion is a 3U data acquisition device integrated with the Automation 3200 (A3200) motion controller that provides precise time alignment of motion and data acquisition functions, and delivers cost-effective data acquisition with quick and easy configuration and setup for shorter development time.

August 6, 2012

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Yaskawa America, Inc: Variable speed drive

Designed for industrial fans and pumps, the P1000 variable speed drive from the Drives & Motion Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. provides simple, reliable, cost-effective control for variable-torque loads through 500 HP and planned expansion through 1000 HP.

August 6, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

GE Intelligent Platforms: Control, computing platform

GE Intelligent Platforms’ PACSystems RXi new control and computing platform is supported by an emerging ecosystem of cloud-based support tools to provide improved performance, integration into the Industrial Internet, greater uptime, machine-to-machine connections, the skill sets of a digital native workforce, and low total cost of ownership (TCO).

August 6, 2012

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Siemens Industry Inc: Drive system expanded

See it at PACK EXPO--Booth # 4239! Siemens Sinamics S120 drive system has been expanded to include Profinet, Ethernet TCP/IP and EtherNet/IP connectivity, providing maximum flexibility for industrial Ethernet communication while offering innovative concepts for those wanting a single network for the entire plant.

August 6, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Stepper motors for actuation on bag-in-box machine

Speed, flexibility, and cost—few machine characteristics are in demand to the extent that these three are. Pattyn meets this trend head on with a PC-based control platform.

August 1, 2012

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Achema delivers a futuristic perspective

Trend reports look ahead to anti-counterfeiting, biotherapeutics, container-sized production, and automation.

July 31, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Omron Automation and Safety: Pushbuttons, selector switches

A22R 22-mm diameter pushbuttons and selector switches from Omron Automation & Safety are cost-effective options that allow configuration changes to match contact requirements, and are quickly serviced with plug-in replacements.

July 20, 2012

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Nestle articulates PackML's benefits

Nestle’s Bryan Griffen delivered an update on OMAC Packaging Workgroup initiatives at the Automation Conference, held in Chicago May 22-23, providing a view of the benefits to come with the new standard.

July 19, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Schneider Packaging Equip. Co.: Virtual private network solution

Network provides remote service in secure environment.

July 19, 2012