Panasonic HG-C1000 series micro laser distance sensors
29 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdPanasonic has released two more measurement ranges for its HG-C1000 series micro laser distance sensors.
Hengstler ACURO Drive AD37S multiturn encoder with Safety4Wire
28 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty LtdThe Hengstler Safety4Wire interface was especially designed to provide high levels of functional safety in servo motor control systems and meets SIL3 requirements according to IEC 61508, Cat. 3 PLd per EN ISO 13849.
AMCI NR25 DeviceNet encoders
27 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty LtdAutomated Control and Advanced Micro Controls Inc (AMCI) has announced that DeviceNet communication has been added to its range of NR25 series encoders.
Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 PLC series
16 July, 2015 | Supplied by: RSThe latest Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU series features upgraded firmware v4.1 that introduces performance improvements, extra features and support for forthcoming fail-safe CPUs.
The often overlooked proximity sensor
15 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty LtdOne of the most overlooked or forgotten proximity sensors on the market today is the capacitive sensor, but with advancements in technology, these sensors no longer have the bad reputation they once had.
ABB secures $52 million robots order from Ford's newest China factory
07 July, 2015Changan Ford's new auto factory will install ABB robots as part of its highly automated Body-in-White welding process.
Tolomatic ACS ODVA-compliant actuator driver
29 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Pneumatic ProductsThe Tolomatic ACS actuator control solution, an easy-to-use, low-cost servo or stepper driver and controller developed specifically for use with electric actuators, is now ODVA conformant for EtherNet/IP.
Turck uprox3 inductive sensors
26 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty LtdThe uprox3 inductive proximity sensors offer switching distances increased by as much as 50% over previous generations.
INSYS icom fault monitors
19 June, 2015 | Supplied by: RSRS Components has added INSYS icom fault monitors to its industrial networking range.
Sanyo Denki SANMOTION 42 and 56 mm stepper motors
15 June, 2015 | Supplied by: RSTargeting machine builders and manufacturers of scientific and medical instruments, the SANMOTION two-phase stepper motors are available with unipolar or bipolar windings together with a range of matching microstepping DC drivers.
IMO Precision Controls iCube controllers
12 June, 2015 | Supplied by: RSThe iCube (i3) controllers from IMO Precision Controls integrate PLC and HMI functionality, complete with digital and analog I/O, in a single module that saves panel space.
Sensorless vector drives prove the difference for machine builder
09 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdA Melbourne-based company that produces large-screen printing machines for export has improved its machine performance with sensorless vector drives.
maxon motor high-power brushless DC motor
08 June, 2015 | Supplied by: maxon motor Australia Pty LtdA 14-pole, high-torque, 40 mm brushless DC inner rotor motor has been released by maxon motor can produce continuous torque levels of 232 mNm at over 7000 rpm.
Omron signs strategic partnership with leading automation solutions provider
05 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdOmron has signed a new partnership agreement with Alliance Automation to supply automation equipment over the next two years.
NORD SK 180E, SK 00E and SK 520E drive controllers
03 June, 2015 | Supplied by: NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty LtdAll distributed SK 180E and SK 200E controllers and the cabinet inverters SK 520E and above now offer an integrated PLC that enables straightforward programming of drive-related functions.
