POSITAL’s programmable draw wire encoders simplify your linear position measurement. Not only can the user define their own draw wire output (i.e., 0-10V at 0 to 5m or 0 to 4.252m) to match their application, they can also reconfigure certain programmable parameters. Machines and needs may evolve over the time. That’s why POSITAL has extended the functionality of the UBIFAST configuration tool.
The SCARA robot arm is Mecademic’s newest industrial robot. Built under the same philosophy as our Meca500, our SCARA robot is a tiny, highly precise, and easy-to-integrate automation component. This small industrial robot is even faster than our six-axis model, making it a great choice for maximum throughput and high-precision applications. With fast cycle times at competitively large payloads, our SCARA is ideal for a variety of applications including pick and place, assembly, lab automation, semiconductor, and more.
Endress+Hauser’s Memosens technology revolutionized liquid analysis. It converts the measured value to a digital signal and sends it inductively to the transmitter, offering safe data transfer for increased availability of the measuring point and trouble-free processes. Now, with the introduction of Memosens 2.0 sensors for pH/ORP, conductivity and dissolved oxygen, those liquid analysis measuring points are future-proof and IIoT-ready ready, offering a range of potential additional benefits, like a data foundation for predictive maintenance. Endress+Hauser plans to extend the technology to its entire sensor portfolio for liquid analysis.
Traceability in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and other manufacturing industries often requires code readers to quickly and accurately capture data from a variety of code types in various locations on products and packaging. To address multi-code reading and positioning problems, industry-leading automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas recently launched the V440-F fixed-mount code reader that can be configured to simplify applications with a single model.
The Chomerics division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, a leader in motion and control technologies, has announced the launch of THERM-A-GAP™ PAD 30 and THERM-A-GAP™ PAD 60, the next-generation of thermally conductive gap filler pads from Parker Chomerics. With performance of 3.2 W/m-K thermal conductivity, THERM-A-GAP PAD 30 reliably conforms to rough surface irregularities and air gaps on heat-generating components. For higher performance applications, THERM-A-GAP PAD 60 offers the enticing combination of both excellent thermal conductivity at 6.0 W/m-K, while being more than 40% softer than current like-performance thermal gap pads from Parker Chomerics.
Legacy equipment in plants can make it difficult, time-consuming and costly to extract data from the machines to help improve performance. Red Lion’s newly launched graphical panel meter, PM-50, is designed to change that. Available now through Allied Electronics & Automation, the new wireless, smart panel meter makes it easier for machine operators to unlock and use data from their factory floor.
AutomationDirect has added new current, rate, process, and temperature meters to their Trumeter ADM series of graphical panel meters. These panel meters feature a programmable 40-segment curved bar graph display that provides an instant visual representation of an analog meter. In addition, they have a large 4-digit readout, dynamic backlight color, customizable messages, and alarms to alert operators when a parameter is out of range.
LUTZE SILFLEX® 24VDC flexible control cable is an industrial-rated low voltage cable ideal for both stationary and flexible applications. Constructed with a rugged outer jacket, these cables provide resistance to sunlight, oil, and moisture penetration, making them suitable for wet and dry locations.
The rugged, hazardous area-rated Tab-Ex® 03 DZ2 tablet continues the success story of the 3rd generation Tab-Ex® series. The 8″ tablet was created in collaboration with long-time cooperation partner Samsung. It impresses with a powerful operating system, and a slim and lightweight design, which facilitates work in Zone 2/22 Div. 2 hazardous areas. Samsung Desktop Experience (DeX mode) offers users a complete desktop experience by connecting a keyboard, mouse and monitor, providing a cost-effective, equivalent alternative to desktop PCs.
Relying on a centralised safety PLC can mean additional cost through complexity of the wiring and safety software. Alternatively, electromechanical safety devices typically mean lower throughput, longer machine stoppages and extra time required for set-up and maintenance. The new MiS210/MiS250 safety option for Unidrive/Digitax extends the built-in STO with motion safety capability and enables decentralised flexibility with the option of safety over ethernet connectivity.
The industrial software, IntraVUE™ Edge, is a permanently licensed appliance. IntraVUE™ Edge continuously monitors the status of all devices and switches within the network. IntraVUE™ Software will run perpetually, offering long term insights into network functionality, performance, and utilization statistics. Easy to deploy, there is no virtual machine or server commissioning required. IntraVUE™ Edge only requires IP configuration on the client network.
These grippers reduce end-effector size, lower cycle time, ensure safety, and offer new solutions. Festo reports surging interest in the Electric Series (E-Series) of intelligent magnetic grippers from Magswitch, Lafayette, Colorado. Festo has been a Magswitch distribution partner since 2019.
With the new Xelity 10 TX IP67, Murrelektronik offers a line of robust, space-saving switches designed for the heavy traffic that comes with today’s installations. The ten port switches are available in three models: 10 x 100 Mbit/s, 10 x 1000 Mbit/s, and 2 x 1000 Mbit/s + 8 x 100 Mbit/s. Each model can also be ordered specifically for a ProfiNet system.
Growing digitalization, shorter development cycles, increasing customer requirements and a shortage of skilled workers – the world of automation is changing at breakneck speed. Murrelektronik has the answer to all these requirements. Presenting Vario-X – a modular, highly flexible automation platform that allows all automation functions to be implemented completely decentrally (i.e. without a control cabinet) for the first time.
Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are self-navigating entities that dynamically move material through challenging environments, including narrow passages and peopled locations. Unlike traditional autonomously guided vehicles (AGVs), Omron AMRs require no facility modifications. This makes them a great option for businesses ready for a big transformation. Many companies are excited about the benefits of AMRs and are modifying their operational strategies to include this new technology. With different vendors and different integration strategies available, it’s important to consider which ones will make your investment a success.
An estimated two-thirds of the world’s population will potentially face water shortages by 2025 (1). Yet every year, billions of liters of water are lost before ever reaching destinations. A detailed understanding of per capita demand, growth of demand and costly leakage can be achieved by accurate and timely flow data coming into and going out water operations. ABB’s AquaMaster4 Mobile Comms flowmeter is the latest wireless solution for continuous flow measurement, the logging of accurate data and communication of information that is critical for today’s water management.