Controls & Machine Components

Bosch Rexroth Reinvents Its Automation Approach

The automation supplier went back to the drawing board to create ctrlX Automation, a software-driven open automation platform that provides flexibility and scalability through app-based functionality.

June 4, 2020

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E-commerce/D2C packaging

Automated Material Flow System for E-comm Center

A fully automated and remotely monitored material flow system is part of a modern, 6,000-square-meter distribution center of Cookplus in Hadimköy near Istanbul, Turkey.

June 2, 2020

Controls & Machine Components

Position Indicators Speed Changeover

Three packaging machines handling powdered milk formula rely on monitored size changeover using electronic position indicators with IO-Link interface.

June 2, 2020

Controls & Machine Components

World's First Outer Loop Control IC Released For Brushless DC and DC Brush Motors

Performance Motion Devices

Juno Outer Loop Control IC integrates a novel outer loop control function with velocity control and current control functions for 3-phase Brushless DC and DC Brush motors.

May 27, 2020

Robotics

ABB Offers Support Package to Customers Resuming Operations

ABB Robotics

ABB’s Robotics and Discrete Automation business launched a special package of digital solutions as well as virtual and field service support initiatives to help businesses restart production lines that may have been idle during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 19, 2020

Digital Transformation

L’Oréal Replaces 5 Machines with One Smart System

Facing SKU proliferation and shorter runs, the L’Oreal Group replaced an outdated system with a new track-based system of movers that brings fast changeover and high output.

May 12, 2020

Controls & Machine Components

Pre-assembled Torque Limiter Sprockets

U.S. Tsubaki

U.S. Tsubaki launches the torque limiter sprocket, a complete assembly providing both a torque limiter and sprocket together as one unit.

May 12, 2020

Controls & Machine Components

ei3 Acquires NextIOT

ei3 Corporation

ei3 completed its acquisition of Copenhagen-based NextIOT. NextIOT is being renamed ei3 Denmark ApS and will join ei3’s existing Switzerland-based data science team as ei3’s European operations.

April 27, 2020

Controls & machine components

Bunting-DuBois Provides Custom Magnets and Magnetic Assemblies for Critical Medical Devices

Bunting

During the COVID-19 crisis, Bunting-DuBois has remained operational to manufacture custom magnets and magnetic assemblies for Critical Medical Devices.

April 27, 2020

Controls & machine components

JW Winco Opens Branch Office in Canada

JW Winco, Inc.

JW Winco, a supplier of standard industrial machine components, recently opened a branch and distribution center in Canada.

April 24, 2020

Robotics

Festo and MassRobotics Create Partnership

Festo Corporation

Festo entered into a strategic partnership with MassRobotics to further global market growth and innovation initiatives dedicated to the development of the next generation of robotics.

April 23, 2020

Controls & machine components

Regal Beloit Introduces New Podcast Series

Regal Rexnord Corporation

Regal Beloit Corp. announced the launch of its new Community News – On The Air podcast series from its Power Transmission Solutions (PTS) unit.

April 22, 2020

Controls & machine components

Omron Supports COVID-19 Relief Efforts with Charitable Donations

Omron Automation

Omron announced a series of cash and product donations to local charities through Omron Foundation, its charitable branch in the U.S., and through Omron Healthcare, Inc.

April 22, 2020