February 7, 2023 During the ATX West show, KUKA Robotics showcased several new technologies geared specifically for safely automating those manufacturing processes where humans interact with robots on a regular basis. Among those technologies were the new LBR iisy cobot, the new KUKA KMP 600-S diffDrive automated mobile platform and the company’s LBR iiwa robot…
February 6, 2023 Universal Robots (UR) is on the cutting edge with its industrial automation solutions, particularly collaborative robot arms (or “cobots”), which are available from Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd. A major benefit of UR cobots is their ability to fill urgent labour gaps, especially during the current international labour crisis. With worldwide industry handicapped by…
February 6, 2023 The Eplan Partner Network was founded over two years ago and around sixty companies have joined in the meantime. Strategic partners such as Phoenix Contact, Siemens and Rockwell Automation, plus technology partners – including ABB, Lapp Kabel, Wago and Weidmüller – come together under one guiding principle: providing the highest degree of…
Program will kickstart opportunities for hydrogen to contribute to Ontario’s clean electricity grid February 6, 2023 The Ontario government is establishing a Hydrogen Innovation Fund that will invest $15 million over the next three years to kickstart and develop opportunities for hydrogen to be integrated into Ontario’s clean electricity system, including hydrogen electricity storage. This…
February 6, 2023 AutomationDirect has added new Socomec modular Midget and CC Class fuse holders to aid with the completion of overcurrent protection circuits in industrial systems. These finger-safe, DIN-rail mounted fuse holders are available in 1-, 2-, or 3-pole versions with a blown fuse LED indicator on select models. They are offered with up…
February 6, 2023 AutomationDirect now offers Cat6a industrial Ethernet cables from Murrelektronik. These shielded cables include an M12 X-coded connection on one end and an RJ45 connection on the other. The X-coded designation is commonly used with industrial vision systems. These high-flex industrial Ethernet cables are available in lengths up to 5m with transmission speed…
High-resolution reader decodes multiple symbologies simultaneously at high speeds, supports short package gaps February 6, 2023 Cognex Corporation has released the DataMan® 580 fixed-mount barcode reader. Designed for the Cognex Modular Vision Tunnel, the DataMan 580 optimizes logistics processes by enabling higher-speed operations while improving traceability. Patented algorithms simultaneously decode multiple 1D and 2D codes…
A Compact, Best-In-Class, Double-Column Machining Center that Meets “The Machining Needs of All Industries” February 6, 2023 Nidec Machine Tool Corporation, a Nidec Group company, announced that it has launched its latest double-column machining center, MV12BxⅡ. Developed based on the concept of meeting “the machining needs of all industries,” this high-efficiency machine brings the best-in-class…
February 6, 2023 Palletization is a core step in the supply chain process. On the surface, palletizing can seem very simple — you just stack boxes onto an empty pallets. But there are many different types of palletization and various ways to compare these types. With so many different pallet types and materials, process layouts,…
February 6, 2023 IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol was in Washington and Ottawa this week for series of high-level discussions with a range of US and Canadian government leaders on major energy and climate issues. In Washington, Dr Birol met with senior figures including US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen and Deputy Secretary of…
Work without disruption with optimum protection February 6, 2023 The closely meshed beam field of the safety light curtains PSENopt and PSENopt II is ideal for all applications requiring hand protection. The benefit: You position the safety light curtains close to the danger zone, so saving valuable space. That way your staff have optimum protection and the…
Safe Monitoring of the Cardboard Feed on Packaging Machines with PILZ’s Modular Safety Relay February 2, 2023 Packaging solutions must often accomplish one task above all: to safely protect operators. The same applies to monitoring the cardboard feed. In this case it is essential to avoid a scenario in which an operator can reach into the…
February 2, 2023 Machine and system cabling is becoming an increasingly complex task. Weidmüller provide you with the optimal solution for every cabling task. More Information Weidmüller Custom Cable Assemblies Related Story Single Pair Ethernet Promises a Consistent Ethernet Connection from the Sensor to the Cloud Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) is the catchword when it…
February 2, 2023 More Information An overview of the new website Related Product Festo Introduces Pneumatic Essentials – a Program for Easy-Order/Fast-Ship Pneumatic Products Festo launches the Pneumatic Essentials program, an ambitious global undertaking to streamline ordering, ensure fast delivery of guaranteed in-stock pneumatic components, and produce more compact parts for today’s smaller footprint, energy efficient machines….
February 2, 2023 Visual Remote Support helps simplify automation system maintenance, reduce downtime, increase equipment effectiveness, and improve safety by applying on-the-spot knowledge. By taking advantage of augmented reality (AR), Visual Remote Support brings ABB field service to your site virtually, which allows you to expand the technical capabilities of your workforce as they gain…
February 2, 2023 Outdoor fiber optic cables meet many needs, and are suitable for all types of installations, whether residential, commercial or industrial. What type of outdoor cable should you choose from among the different types of size and use according to your needs? Guillevin’s experts can help. All about Outdoor Fiber Optic Cable (outside…