Controls & Machine Components

Applied Motion Products: EtherCAT drives and motors

Applied Motion Products, Inc. announces the release of a new series of drives and motors with EtherCAT communications; these new products utilize Applied Motion’s StepSERVO technology, which combines the high torque capabilities of step motors with the closed loop dynamic control of servo systems.

December 23, 2016

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Controls & Machine Components

Oriental Motor: Brushless motor and driver

Oriental Motor announces the expansion of its popular BMU Series with the introduction of the 120 watt (1/6 HP) IP66 new connector type brushless motor, combined with a hollow shaft right angle hypoid JH type gear head, featuring a stainless steel shaft.

December 16, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff: Industrial PC

The new C6015 Industrial PC (IPC) from Beckhoff Automation opens up new application areas for PC-based control technology, especially those with pronounced cost or space restraints.

December 13, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Bimba acquires Vaccon Company

Bimba acquired Vaccon Company to expand its technology offerings and improve value in its targeted industries.

December 7, 2016

Conveying & accumulation

Bunting Magnetics Co. appoints new human resources lead

Bunting appointed Suzanne Hurst to lead human resource operations for Bunting’s Kansas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and U.K. offices.

December 7, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Cognex acquires two 3D vision companies

Cognex Corporation expands its 3D vision capabilities with acquisition of EnShape GmbH and AQSense.

December 6, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Breaking into wrapping machinery

Solbern used PACK EXPO International as a launch pad for its new sandwich wrapping system, which takes advantage of PLC-controlled stepper motors and drives

December 2, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Parsec: Modular manufacturing management software

TrakSYS is a unified, 100% web-based platform with multiple, fully-integrated modules, which can be used as a full manufacturing execution system (MES), or deployed to solve one or more business challenges -- from performance and quality to e-records, maintenance, workflow, and more.

November 22, 2016

Coding/marking

Serialization Software

Robust software addresses pharmaceutical counterfeiting and diversion; works with variety of camera and coding/marketing systems to create serialized numbers and then inspects codes printed onto packaging materials.

November 18, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Delta: AC motor drive

Delta unveils its MH300/MS300 Series high performance, standard compact AC motor drive for Micro VFD applications up to 30 horsepower.

November 18, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

A new HMI interface will be uniform for all Bosch machines

Bosch introduces a universal "HMI 4.0" platform for all its lines that promises faster adoption and uniform performance with guided navigation, critical data displays and global connectivity.

November 17, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Polpharma Implements PAS-X MES in Poland

Manufacturing Execution System will support efficient operations in the production departments for parenteral and solid forms as well as in R&D.

November 17, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Healthcare Supply Chain Management Meets Just-in-Time Demands

An interview with Lee Pretsel, Group Vice President at CCL Healthcare, probes the value proposition of managing today’s just-in-time supply chain with connected ERP systems that help suppliers foresee demands, plan more efficiently and hold less inventory.

November 16, 2016