Robotic tool changer module
28 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Romheld Automation Pty Ltd
ATI-Industrial Automation has introduced a high-power tool changer electrical module that passes current up to 28 A, 500 VAC/700 VDC and includes Amphenol MS-style connectors and a protective earth safety ground.
Powerlink motion control network for unique winding machine
20 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Baldor Australia Pty Ltd
Swiss company Carbo-Link creates carbon fibre components for challenging applications such as rigging for racing yachts.
Behind the scenes: protecting the world’s largest machine
16 January, 2009 by Nipun Mathur* | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty Ltd
Hotter than the sun and yet in one of the coldest places on earth, the largest machine in the world is 27 km long, lives 100 m underground and spans two countries. The European Organization for Nuclear Research, more commonly known as CERN, has designed the machine, known as the Large Hadron Collider, to reveal the secrets of the universe.
RMIT student wins robotics award
08 January, 2009
Chun-Yen Lai from RMIT University has won ABB's 2008 National Robotics Innovation Competition, after devising a robot that automated the manufacture of key furniture components.
Reducing packaging planned downtime: effective sensor application — Part 2
20 December, 2008
Sensor technology is constantly evolving, giving OEM packaging machine designers new ways to reduce the cost of their machine designs. In Part 1 we looked at reducing the cost of changeovers with linear position sensing. This time we look at simpler, more reliable power connections, rotary encoders and optical detection.
Reducing carbon footprint with the right vacuum system
19 December, 2008 by Josef Karbassi, Piab’s business unit manager, automotive | Supplied by: PIAB Vacuum Technologies
Today, carbon dioxide (CO2) is considered to be the largest environmental threat to our world by most researchers. Heightened levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere lead to global warming, which in the long run can jeopardise our future on this planet.
Magnetic multi-turn shaft encoders
15 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Plant Control & Automation
PCA has released the Fraba/Posital magnetic multi-turn shaft encoders.
Embedded controller
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
The Simatic S7-mEC embedded controller is a turnkey automation solution, integrating both HMI and a software controller. As no software has to be installed during commissioning, the device is easy to configure and program.
Compact solenoid valves
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Festo Pty Ltd
The UOG compact solenoid valve series combines compact dimensions with high flow rates.
Vacuum ejectors
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New Zealand
Many applications require the use of a vacuum ejector (generator) to develop the vacuum pressure for pick and place and other applications. Using compressed air to create the vacuum pressure often places a high demand on valuable compressed air resources.
Automation and plastic injection range
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Veederline Pty Ltd
Opkon Limited’s range of automation and plastics injection products is now available in Australia and New Zealand from Veederline. Opkon manufactures and globally markets industrial position/angle measurement sensors, position, temperature, weight, measuring and controlling equipment.
Machine vision cameras
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Adept Total Turnkey Solutions
PPT Vision has released the Impact T3X Intelligent Cameras. The series delivers high-end machine vision power and flexibility in a compact form factor, with onboard image processing, real-time I/O and 128 MB of onboard memory.
E-Rodless electric actuators
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New Zealand
The E-Rodless range of electric actuators is designed to reduce the installation and commissioning time normally associated with some electric actuators.
Dual-axis MEMS inclinometer
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck has introduced a dual-axis inclinometer sensor for angular tilt detection.
Reducing packaging planned downtime: effective sensor application — Part 1
25 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd
Sensor technology is constantly evolving, giving OEM packaging machine designers new ways to reduce the cost of their machine designs while decreasing planned downtime during machine changeovers.
