Sick AFS60/AFM60 EtherNet/IP single and multiturn encoders
08 May, 2012 | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdSick has extended its AFS60/AFM60 EtherNet/IP family of products with single and multiturn absolute encoders that are claimed to offer flexibility combined with fieldbus connectivity.
ABB delivers 200,000th robot
07 May, 2012 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has delivered its 200,000th robot worldwide, since introducing the IRB 6, the first all-electric robot on the market, in 1974. The company held a ceremony to celebrate the milestone at Yingkou, China, where the new IRB 6640 six-axis robot was delivered.
Zero-Max CD A1C motor shaft couplings
30 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Naismith Engineering & Manufacturing Co Pty LtdFeaturing high torsional stiffness and high dynamic load capacity, Zero-Max CD A1C couplings are designed to ensure reliable machine operation.
Micro-Epsilon Eltrotec colorControl ACS 7000 colour measuring system
24 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdThe colorControl ACS 7000 from Micro-Epsilon Eltrotec is an online colour measuring system.
Allen-Bradley Kinetix 350 single-axis servo drive
24 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaThe Allen-Bradley Kinetix 350 single-axis servo drive provides motion scalability. It connects and operates with CompactLogix controllers, supporting integrated motion on EtherNet/IP.
Balluff Micropulse TA12 explosion-proof linear position transducer
13 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty LtdBalluff’s Micropulse TA12 explosion-proof linear position transducer now has IECEx hazardous area approval rating, in addition to existing ATEX and North American approvals.
Automation helping Australia’s medical devices industry
28 March, 2012 by Jason Thelander, CEO, Precision Mechatronics, North Ryde, NSW | Supplied by: Precision MechatronicsThe high Australian dollar and relatively high labour costs make the need for an efficient process critical. Process automation can contribute significantly to this.
Elap Mem-Bus absolute encoders
20 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty LtdElap Mem-Bus absolute encoders are available with direct interface for either a CANopen or Profibus network.
ABB panel-mounted IRC5 controllers
19 March, 2012 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB now offers a panel-mounted controller variant for larger ABB robots, providing system integrators with easier and more flexible integration solutions.
Balluff Factor 1+ inductive proximity sensors
15 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty LtdBalluff has expanded its Factor 1 series of inductive proximity sensors to now include a weld-immune Factor 1+ version with longer sensing distances.
Exlar Tritex II DC-powered line of actuators
07 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Applied AutomationExlar’s Tritex II DC-powered line of actuators integrates power and control electronics with brushless servo motors and actuators in one package.
Banner Engineering DF-F1 Expert dual display fibre amplifier
02 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty LtdThe Banner Engineering DF-G1 Expert dual display fibre amplifier has a thermally stable electronic design with dual display, two bright digital readouts and an improved fibre clamp, making the sensor suitable for plastic and glass assemblies.
RTA programmable stepper drives
22 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Automated Motion Systems Pty LtdRTA has launched three models of stepper drives that incorporate motion controllers and range from 24 VDC to 240 VAC supply.
Sick ML20 markless sensor
15 February, 2012 | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdThe ML20 markless sensor from Sick is designed to be used like a print mark sensor but does not require any optical marking on the package, instead detecting a taught-in design pattern.
Fraba Posital Accelens inclinometers
14 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Plant Control & AutomationFraba Posital Accelens inclinometers feature capacitive sensor cells based on MEMS technology.
