Controls & Machine Components

Half-day workshop on PackML at The Automation Conference

The Organization for Machine Automation and Control (OMAC), in partnership with The Automation Conference 2015, is presenting a half-day workshop on implementing PackML to increase productivity.

March 31, 2015

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Phoenix: Easier connection for compact hybrid motor starters

Phoenix Contact has added its push-in connection technology to the CONTACTRON ELR-H3 and ELR-H5 hybrid motor starter family, reducing insertion forces up to 50% compared with traditional screw termination and requiring no tools for installation.

March 24, 2015

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Intelligrated names Tracy Perdue southern regional sales manager

Perdue will lead regional sales team as an expert in material handling automation, warehouse software, and systems integration.

March 20, 2015

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PHD, Inc.: Pneumatic cylinder

PHD, Inc. releases a new metric design of its Optimax® Series OCG Round Body Pneumatic Cylinder.

March 20, 2015

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NK Technologies: Current switches to monitor large machines

NK Technologies introduces ASXP-LS Current Switches, which combine a current transformer and signal conditioner and are designed specifically for monitoring large loads; they feature electromechanical relay output, external power source, simple field setpoint adjustment and easy installation.

March 17, 2015

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Beckhoff: EtherCAT I/O solution for circuit boards

EtherCAT plug-in modules from the Beckhoff EJ series offer a highly efficient I/O solution to implement platform concepts in large-scale machine production; these “plug-in” modules feature the performance and functionality of the well-known EtherCAT I/O system, while their efficient design enables them to be directly attached to circuit boards.

March 13, 2015

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Phoenix Contact: Miniature connectors

Phoenix Contact expanded its M12 connector range for power transmission in industrial environments with S-coded flush-type connectors and cordsets rated to 16 A and 630 V.

March 12, 2015

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Pisco: Flow controller

Pisco USA, Inc. offers a new flow controller featuring a built-in shock absorber function.

March 9, 2015

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Pilz: Versatile configurable control system

The configurable control system PNOZmulti 2 from Pilz can be used as a stand-alone or as a modular expandable alternative: instead of wiring, users can simply configure their safety circuit on a PC.

March 6, 2015

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The strategic relationship between builders and buyers of packaging machinery

How important is the relationship between builders and buyers of automated packaging machinery when it comes to things like reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), improving Overall Equipment Efficiency, and optimizing manufacturing operations?

March 6, 2015

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Brother Gearmotors: Gear motors and reducers

Brother Gearmotors, offering a wide range of ultra-reliable, sub-fractional AC gearmotors and reducers for the food and beverage, packaging and material handling industries, is touting the opening of its U.S. assembly facility in Bartlett, TN, which will house on-site assembly of over 27,000 unique SKUs and serve as a maintenance and repair hub for the Gearmotor division.

March 5, 2015

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Syskron purchases SAP consultancy firm

Krones subsidiary Syskron purchases German SAP consultancy firm

March 4, 2015

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Yaskawa: Space-saving HVAC matrix drive

Yaskawa’s HVAC Matrix drive (Z1000U) provides extremely low harmonic distortion in a space-saving design, along with the same HVAC-specific features as the standard Z1000; unit achieves excellent low distortion levels all by itself, without the need for additional countermeasures such as passive filters or multi-pulse arrangements.

March 3, 2015