Linear axis
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Festo Pty Ltd
The EGC electric linear axis offers efficiency, maximum dynamic response and improved rigidity. The EGC electric linear axis is now available as a toothed belt drive or spindle drive. These new axes are easily integrated into the Festo multi-axis modular system and are also suitable for both stepper and servo motors.
Compact ultrasonic sensor
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck has introduced an ultrasonic sensor in a compact Q12 style housing that achieves a 40 cm sensing range with a small 2.5 cm blind zone. The small profile of the sensor allows it to be mounted in narrow spaces, like those found in packaging applications.
Scalable mobile control system
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Daanet Pty Ltd
The Scalable Mobile Control System from Hirschmann Automation and Control can be used for controlling and monitoring machine functions as well as for safe load indicator. The product family includes controls from the iFLEX series and the iSCOUT operating consoles. The modular concept also ensures that each solution can be adapted economically at any time to changed requirements.
Array sensor
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd
The Ax20 array sensor has a high-resolution line array that allows objects to be detected with a repeatable accuracy of 50 µm. It is suitable for detecting edges, inspecting material thicknesses, counting parts or determining positions.
PLC data access module
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd
Omron Electronics has released the Data Access Module (DAM01) — a small user interface for its micro PLC range. Fitting neatly into a communication board slot, the DAM01 empowers the user with knowledge of the process the PLC is controlling.
Linear inductive displacement sensors
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty Ltd
The VIP series of linear inductive displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon uses a measuring ring and integral electronics. There is no mechanical contact between the measuring element (ring) and the sensor rod. The sensor therefore operates without any wear and no maintenance is required.
Robotic bin picking
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB has introduced robotic bin picking technology that can locate and disseminate jumbled and randomly situated materials from bins.
Parallel actuator controller
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: LINAK Australia Pty Ltd
The TR-EM-239 parallel controller is designed to drive two actuators in parallel. It is suitable for 12-24 VDC motors each with a maximum of 10 A capacity and in applications where parallel movement is required — for example, across a bench, hatch, door, slide, transfer, directional guide or conveyor line.
Micro PLCs
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd
Omron Electronics has increased their offering of micro PLCs by adding both 10 and 60 I/O CPUs to the CP1L range. Also, all six CPU types are now available with AC power source and transistor (NPN) output, offering additional flexibility to customers.
Non-contact optical motion sensors with two orthogonal measuring axes
18 March, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.pca-aus.com.au
Cologne INTACTON GmbH, a subsidiary of the FRABA group, has developed an optical sensor system which can replace contact-based measuring wheel systems in many areas.
Cleaning up one of Tasmania’s dirtiest jobs
16 March, 2009 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
Zinc smelting began in 1917 on the site of Nyrstar’s Hobart plant in Tasmania. For generations it has involved hard, dirty and risky jobs. One of the toughest — skimming the waste ‘dross’ off molten zinc just poured into ingot moulds — was done by hand with a rake, until four ABB industrial robots took it over in 2008.
Image sensor
15 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
Banner Engineering has introduced the iVu series image sensor, combining a photoelectric sensor and a vision sensor in one unit. The iVu also features a 68.5 mm LCD touch screen with an intuitive interface and easily configurable inspection parameters. This allows even first-time users to quickly and conveniently apply and support inspections right on the factory floor, without the use of a PC.
Colour vision sensor
15 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd
The FZ3 colour vision sensor, providing true colour technology, high dynamic range and five million pixels resolution, is designed to make it possible to automate inspection of low-contrast colour objects at high speed with reliable results. Omron’s Advanced Real Color Sensing (ARCS) engine captures and processes 16.77 million colours, approaching human colour perception, and is claimed to outperform systems that use monochrome or false-colour contrast conversion and analysis methods.
Plug-in machine controller
15 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Baldor Australia Pty Ltd
The Mint Machine Module plugs into a hardware expansion slot in any of Baldor’s MotiFlex range of Powerlink-compatible three-phase AC motor drives. This controller module allows machine builders to eliminate the need for a separate external network controller, along with all of the cabling and panel space that would normally be required.
Thickness sensor for injection moulding
15 March, 2009 | Supplied by: TRE Associates
TRE Measurement and Kaman Sensors have developed a sensor that measures the thickness of plastic as it is being moulded. It can also measure the gap between the mould and the core during set-up to ensure proper position.
