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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Compact solenoid valves
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Festo Pty Ltd
The UOG compact solenoid valve series combines compact dimensions with high flow rates.
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.
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.
Programmable logic controller
12 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Direct Automation Pty Ltd
The Click PLC is the first of a range of inexpensive PLC components designed to offer practical features in an easy-to-use, compact yet expandable design. This line of micro-brick PLCs with stackable I/O modules and free programming software is suitable for first-time users as well as experienced programmers.
Beckhoff wins Windows Embedded Partner Excellence Award
11 November, 2008
Beckhoff has received the 2008 Windows Embedded Partner Excellence Award, in recognition of its innovative and creative application of Windows Embedded technology.
NHP and Inaco assume Rockwell distributions
07 November, 2008
Inaco Automation Controls and NHP Electrical Engineering Products will assume distribution roles for Rockwell Automation products in Australia and New Zealand, effective 7 November 2008.
Metal face inductive sensors
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltd
The metal face sensor product line from ifm efector is designed and tested to provide reliable position indication in the toughest welding and stamping applications.
Proximity sensors
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Control Devices Australia
Infra International manufactures a range of inductive proximity sensors designed to fit a wide range of industrial sensing applications. All Infra proximity sensors are designed, built and quality tested in house at its factory in Italy. The sensors are available in 4, 5, 6.5, 8, 12, 18 and 30 mm diameter sizes and sensing distances from 0.8 to 20 mm.
