March 4, 2023 While online trading is much talked about as a driver of growth in the intralogistics sector, a fast pace continues to be in demand in production logistics as well. Consequently, the industry is undergoing economical and technological change with an optimization and streamlining of its processes. The demand for automation is rising…
March 2, 2023 The automotive industry is rapidly changing as the world drives toward a sustainable future. With the rapid rise of battery electric vehicle (BEV) demand, automotive manufacturing facilities can’t keep up. By 2030, every third car sold is predicted to be electric, aligning with the 360% growth in BEV market value from 2021 to 2028….
March 1, 2023 Netilion is an award-wining cloud-based IIoT ecosystem, designed for industrial processes. It connects the physical and digital worlds to send valuable information from the field straight to your phone, tablet or other device. Netilion empowers you to improve efficiency and drive innovation. Image movie produced by Endress+Hauser Digital Solutions. More Information Netilion…
February 28, 2023 POSITAL has launched a major upgrade to its IXARC family of incremental rotary encoders. These encoders feature new magnetic sensor technology and more energy-efficient embedded microcontrollers. While remaining mechanically and electrically compatible with earlier models, the new encoders will benefit customers by reducing power consumption – an important consideration in complex applications…
February 27, 2023 Atkore has expanded the Calbond product line to include PVC coated colour conduit, fittings, strut, and accessories. With bright, standard bold color options, Atkore’s superior corrosion-resistant PVC Coated Colour conduit is the only ETL-verified color conduit on the market designed to provide customers with colour options for coated conduit projects, ranging from…
Simplify Configuration With Robust Performance and Security Features with the NT5000 February 27, 2023 Red Lion introduces N-Tron® Series NT5000 Gigabit Managed Layer 2 Ethernet switches. As industries around the world digitally transform and optimize their operations, reliable and secure network access is absolutely critical. NT5000 switches and their gigabit speed are designed to improve network…
February 24, 2023 New data types FIXED and LFIXED The data types FIXED (fixed point number with 6 decimal places) and LFIXED (fixed point number with 11 decimal places) are now available for the controller PSSu H PLC2 FS SN SD(-T). As a result, more complex arithmetic calculations are now possible. Nesting of data types…
February 23, 2023 AutomationDirect has added new Schmersal compact limit switches that provide an affordable solution for a variety of object detection applications. Their small size allows easy installation in confined spaces. These rugged limit switches offer a 31mm body width, with a 45-degree adjustable, die-cast zinc head, and a thermoplastic housing. Several actuator styles…
February 23, 2023 AutomationDirect has added ProSense VCT series vibration transmitters that accurately detect vibrations of industrial equipment, primarily rotating equipment such as steam and gas turbines, pumps, motors, compressors, and rolling mills. Vibration sensors provide early detection of developing malfunctions, allowing for timely maintenance before major damage or failure results in costly repairs and…
The Kinova Kortex API 3.2 is a software development kit (SDK) that allows developers to configure and control Kinova’s Link 6 robotic arm February 22, 2023 Kinova is pleased to announce the introduction of Kinova Kortex API version 3.2 for their collaborative industrial robot, Link 6! This new version includes a host of new features,…
February 16, 2023 Thanks to the scalable engineering software, Weidmüller’s u-control 2000 adapts individually to your requirements. Furthermore, the u-control is powerful, compact and fully compatible with our I/O system u-remote. Your benefits at a glance: Product range u-control M3000 & M4000 Modular controls for industrial automation and IoT applications In the course of automation,…
Protect cables and wires of all moving elements with ABB PMA cable protection February 16, 2023 PMA Cable Protection System for Automation has been conceived to protect cables and wires in extreme automation and robotic installations. Through different conduit types for various requirements, system supports and a range of special accessories, torsion can be avoided…
February 16, 2023 Carlo Gavazzi is excited to announce the launch of the new ICF Full-Metal Inductive Sensors. This new sensor family offers increased uptime due to their durable stainless steel housing and intelligent monitoring capabilities. Applications in harsh environments such as agriculture, food & beverage, and machining will benefit from the ICF Full-Metal Inductive Sensors….
February 16, 2023 Using web visualization with WinCC unified, The View of Things function enables you to operate and monitor relevant control parameters directly via the web server of your S7-1500 controller. Find out how easily you can integrate a web visualization of your PLC into your automation concepts. Simple configuration without programming knowledge View…
February 16, 2023 Maintenance safeguarding system “Key-In-Pocket” prevents unexpected machine start-up Protect your personnel from hazards in maintenance situations! Use the “key-in-pocket” solution from Pilz to prevent the unexpected start-up of machinery as long as people remain in the danger zone. Get to know all the functions and advantages of the safeguarding system “key-in-pocket” during…
February 15, 2023 Collaborative robot palletizing can be the perfect tool for improving the productivity of your end-of-line process. Compared to manual palletizing, it is more efficient, consistent, and scalable. There is one thing that can still hold you back from getting the productivity you need: number of picks per minute. For the vast majority of…