Coding, Printing & Labeling

RFID for now and tomorrow

Matt Ream of Zebra Technologies talks about RFID implementation and offers predictions as to where this technology is headed.

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Stepper drives

Applied Motion Products has introduced STAC6-Si High-Performance Stepper Drives, programmable for stand-alone operation with easy-to-use Si Pro-grammer™ Windows®-based software with integrated tuning.

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Beckhoff Automation: Updated network software

Beckhoff Automation has introduced TwinCAT 2.10, a revised software version updated to unite PC-based PLC and motion control with next-generation Ethernet.

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Carlo Gavazzi: Variable AC drives

Carlo Gavazzi has launched a new range of compact AC drives called the VariFlex Series, suitable for most industrial motor control applications.

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Nyden Corporation: Motion controller module

Nyden has introduced the MCI-0410, a 4-axis PCI-Bus Controller Module for both stepper and servo motors. The successor to the company’s ISA-Bus Control System, MCI-0410 provides engineers with stage technology needed to operate sought-after levels of command profile and speed execution from a compact system.

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SEW-Eurodrive USA: Universal motor controller

SEW-Eurodrive has introduced Movidrive® B universal motor controller, a drive inverter with increased functions, extended lower speed range, and control quality levels, compared to previous designs.

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Schneider Electric: Motor control center

New Square D® Model 6 Intelligent Motor Control Center from Schneider Electric offers real-time monitoring and remote control of motor functions for owners and managers of commercial and industrial facilities.

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Rockwell Automation: Software for wireless connectivity

Rockwell Automation offers its Pocket DriveExplorer software that enables users of Allen-Bradley PowerFlex AC drives and legacy SCANport-enabled Allen-Bradley drives to wirelessly program, troubleshoot, and monitor their drives using a hand-held PC.

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Zarpac Performance Index Inc: Zarpac Performance Index Inc: Performance index software

Zarpac has launched its version 7.0 of its Zarpac Performance Index software. It smoothly integrates tools developed and proven by Procter & Gamble, tools that enable users to take a proactive approach to managing production line OEE.

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Zarpac Performance Index Inc: Zarpac Performance Index Inc: Performance index software

Zarpac has launched its version 7.0 of its Zarpac Performance Index software. It smoothly integrates tools developed and proven by Procter & Gamble, tools that enable users to take a proactive approach to managing production line OEE.

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Guided hygienic actuator

The SMC Guided Hygienic Actuator Series HYG provides high loading capacity of a guided cylinder and can also be used in hygienic washdown applications, or in applications where the cylinder is exposed to liquid.

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Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc: Fluid power educational kits

Clippard Instrument Laboratory offers its Fluid Power Educational Kits designed to help provide a practical understanding of the basic concepts of fluid power.

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Siko Products, Inc: Programmable magnetic encoder

Siko Products offers the new MSK1000 high-resolution, low-power sensor development for linear and rotary applications. Using a low-profile magnetic band, programmable resolutions to 0.2 micron directly from sensor are obtainable.

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