Wachendorff is expanding its range of Ethernet-based encoders: Encoders with the EtherNet/IP protocol are now available, including the alleged most compact in the world: the WDGA58F. Wachendorff’s R&D team has succeeded in minimizing the sensor to an installation depth of just 46.5 mm.
4-tube technology increases measurement accuracy for loading, unloading, and transporting hydrocarbons in the oil and gas industry, and optimizes the flowmeter line for additional applications.
For the first time in machine and system engineering, the MX-System enables completely control cabinet-free automation solutions. By consistently combining, applying and further developing Beckhoff’s expertise, a holistic, modular pluggable system has been created.
With the OHV210 mobile handheld readers, Pepperl+Fuchs is expanding its range of handheld readers to include an extremely powerful variant: on the one hand, the new devices are equipped with a Bluetooth® 5 interface for low energy consumption. On the other hand, the OHV210 handheld readers reliably read all common 1-D and 2-D codes—even on reflective or differently colored surfaces. In addition, they offer a very high resolution of 1.2 megapixels.
Use the “key in pocket” maintenance safeguarding system to protect your staff from the hazards of an unplanned restart of plant and machinery in maintenance situations. This solution guarantees that hazardous plants cannot be put back into operation while there are people in the danger zone.
Omron has recently introduced its most full-featured machine automation controller to date. Offering control of multiple robots, the choice of 16, 32, or 64 controlled motion axes, and SQL connectivity. It is the ideal control solution for complete robotic cells, high-speed motion systems, material handling and multi-robot systems.
B&R has added a new function to its Automation Studio development environment. With FMU Export, machine code can be exported and integrated as a PLC simulation into any simulation tool, allowing simulation experts to work in the familiar software ecosystem of their choice. This saves both valuable time and resources during interdisciplinary development.
With new individually configurable standard products, automation specialist SCHUNK reduces complexity in system planning and offers individual adaptation options for a wide range of applications.
How do you master the subjects of employee protection, liability protection, productivity and data protection? How do you increase your quality and simultaneously prevent tampering on your machines? How do you protect your data and employees in equal measure?
Epson industrial robots are now available through Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd. These robots have a widespread reputation for being easy to use, reliable, high-performance, and rife with overall value. The Epson T series consists of two models that offer the ultimate slide alternative with a compact design, strong performance, and simple setup, installation, and development.
Nidec Machine Tool Corporation recently announced that it will exhibit its “LAMDA series” deposition-type (DED-type) metal 3D printers at Formnext2022, a metal 3D printer exhibition to be held in Frankfurt, Germany from November 15 – 18.
Omron F3SG-SRA and F3SG-SRB series safety light curtains redefine safety at manufacturing sites. This series eliminates dead space that exists at the joint. The reduced wiring system of the F3SG series reduces the number of cables and terminal blocks and wiring time.
The 2F-85 and 2F-140 Adaptive Grippers are the grippers for collaborative robots. Use them to accomplish a complete lineup of applications with a fast time-to-production—no robotics expertise required. They’re key to a highly flexible and reliable robotic cell.
AutomationDirect has added Bryant pin and sleeve wiring devices to their current offering of low-cost wiring solutions. These devices include non-conductive electrical plugs, connectors, receptacles, and inlets designed to withstand heavy-duty industrial environments and maintain a reliable watertight connection resistant to accidental disconnection.
With “Machinery Safety Evaluation” (MSE), the automation expert Pilz offers a new service to evaluate the machinery safety of existing machines. Operators obtain a simple, fast overview of the safety and conformity status of their machines via a dashboard. As a result, Pilz is providing a particularly efficient addition to the comprehensive risk assessment or plant assessment in its services package.
Vention, a leading digital manufacturing automation platform (MAP), has officially announced the launch of its new software-assisted deployment digital twin, MachineCloud. Manufacturers now have the tool to successfully deploy automated equipment and build their core expertise in industrial automation from the design phase up to the deployment stage.