Controls & Machine Components

ERP solution keeps cheesemaker lean

Züger, a Swiss supplier of mozzarella and other cream cheese specialities, began using an end-to-end software solution from industry IT and software company CSB-System to keep processing and packaging at its factory as lean as possible.

July 9, 2018

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Banner Engineering: Software enables custom indication

The Pro Editor software from Banner is an easy-to-use graphical user interface that is used to program compatible RGB indicator lights with a variety of pre-defined colors and animations, which allows users to customize indication to match their processes.

July 6, 2018

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Thermoformers leverage advanced controls

For one maker of thermoforming equipment, servos have replaced hydraulics and pneumatics, while at another a new control system means nimbler equipment.

July 6, 2018

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Applied Motion: Stepper drives

Applied Motion Products expands its family of STR stepper drives with the STRAC2, which provides up to 2.2 A/phase and the STRAC8, which provides up to 8.0 A/phase. The AC-powered units are designed for use in industrial applications powered by AC supply voltages.

July 3, 2018

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Applied Motion: Integrated motors

Applied Motion Products introduces StepSERVO™ integrated motors that provide cost-effective and high-speed motion control for high throughput applications such as packaging and labeling, automated test and measurement, and automated assembly.

June 19, 2018

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Piab: Electrical control unit

Piab introduces the ECU-10 electrical control unit designed for use with its piFLOW® vacuum conveyors. Unit simplifies the addition of extra control functions in conveying systems.

June 12, 2018

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Posital: Magnetic encoders

Posital introduces IXARC magnetic absolute encoders with CANopen interfaces available with an optional “connection cap” that makes device configuration and troubleshooting simpler and more intuitive.

June 8, 2018

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Doing more with data from machine wearables

Unplanned machine downtime is costlier than ever for machine builders and operators alike. Predictive maintenance and analytics is a necessity for industrial machinery, components, and infrastructure systems.

June 5, 2018

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Nord: Drive

Nord’s LogiDrive Solution which combines a gearbox, permanent magnet IE4 motor, and the NORDAC LINK VFD is available with power ratings between 1.5 and 7.5 hp and available for 50 and 60 Hz power systems.

June 5, 2018

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Rise Robotics: Electric linear actuator

Rise™ Robotics offers RISE-CYL-095-1200-1 Rise™ Cylinder an electromechanical, maintenance-free, and fluid-free linear actuator with increased power density and reliability to roller-screws and hydraulics. Unit is 9.5 kN rated load at 1,120 km service life, 95 mm dia, 1.2 m maximum stroke, .8 m/s maximum speed.

June 1, 2018

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icotek: Cable entry plates

KEL-DPU cable entry plates from icotek are now IP67 / IP68 certified. They are designed to route and seal cables without connectors (from 3.2 mm to 20.5 mm in diameter) in limited space.

May 18, 2018

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Wittenstein: Linear actuators

cyber® motor linear actuators from Wittenstein are ideal for packaging, food and beverage, and medical and semiconductor applications.

May 15, 2018

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Schneider Electric: Expanded line of variable speed drives

Schneider Electric expanded its AltivarTM family of variable speed drives to include the new Altivar Machine ATV340. Drive is suited to a variety of industrial sectors as well as applications such as packaging, material handling, and more.

May 8, 2018