Factory automation

M-Gage wireless vehicle sensor

08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd

Banner Engineering has introduced the M-Gage wireless sensor node for vehicle sensing using Banner’s new SureCross Wireless Network. The specially optimised M-Gage wireless sensor is encapsulated in a rugged, IP67 SureCross node enclosure and accompanied by a long-lasting FlexPower battery.


Solid-state relay

08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia

Rockwell Automation has expanded its range of Allen-Bradley 700SH solid-state relays with the addition of increased load capacities up to 100 A and 660 V. This extends the applicability of the 700SH series for a wider range of precision-controlled, high switching frequency applications, such as temperature control in packaging, food processing, plastics and HVAC industries.


Micro-assembly station

08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Assembly Technologies Pty Ltd

The Micro-Assembly-System from Deprag Schulz is 450 x 802 x 680 mm in width, depth and height and is lightweight, allowing uncomplicated transportation. The working range is 176 x 176 x 80 mm with a position accuracy of ±1 µm.


Stepper motors

08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Festo Pty Ltd

The EMMS-ST range of stepper motors supplements the CMMS-ST range of drives.


Compact field controllers

08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty Ltd

National Instruments has announced three Compact Fieldpoint Controllers that deliver increased performance, higher processor speed and significantly improved ethernet throughput. The NI cFP-2220, cFP-2210 and cFP-2200 controllers include a 400 MHz PowerPC processor and Wind River VxWorks real-time operating system (RTOS) for greater processing power and faster data analysis.


Compact field controllers

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty Ltd

National Instruments has announced three Compact Fieldpoint Controllers that deliver increased performance, higher processor speed and significantly improved ethernet throughput.


Output filter for motor drives

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Westek Electronics Pty Ltd

The Schaffner Model 510 output filters reduce voltage slew rate (dV/dt) from inverter drives for variable-speed motors. High-voltage slew rates can cause overstressing of long motor drive cables and cause insulation breakdowns in motor windings.


Compact stepper drive

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Automated Motion Systems Pty Ltd

The Plus-B series of stepper motor drives is suitable for high-power single- and dual-axis motion control applications where high speed and resolution are required.


Controlsoft becomes Zi-Argus

01 July, 2008

Following on from the acquisition of Controlsoft by Zi-Argus in May 2007, Controlsoft will change its name to Zi-Argus effective 1 July 2008.


Solid-state relay

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia

Rockwell Automation has expanded its range of Allen-Bradley 700SH solid-state relays with the addition of increased load capacities up to 100 A and 660 V.


Where vision meets sensors

11 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd

Discrete sensors and vision tend to be at polar opposites in complexity and capability. But sensor suppliers are now providing more sophisticated sensors and application techniques advancing up the curve towards vision solutions, and vision providers are trying to expand down the curve towards the discrete sensor world. But instead of a crash of technologies, a new layer of technology is evolving that combines the best from each.


ABB secures $64 million Woodside contract

15 May, 2008

ABB has announced that it has won over $64 million worth of contracts to supply equipment for Woodside's $12 billion Pluto Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project, currently under construction in Western Australia.


Automatic identification of robot faults

02 May, 2008

ABB Australia, a leading power and automation technology group, has announced a service concept for its customers’ robots that will identify and predict problems remotely, then automatically dispatch help.


Gripper systems

17 April, 2008 | Supplied by: PIAB Vacuum Technologies

The VGS series of products comprises three gripper system sizes: 2010, 3010 and 5010. Each system utilises an integrated COAX cartridge, designed to position vacuum power precisely where it's needed, making maximum use of energy and increasing speed by eliminating line losses and inefficiencies


Robot software

17 April, 2008 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

ABB has announced that it has further enhanced its IRC5 controller operating system with the latest release of RobotWare. RobotWare 5.10 adds a host of improvements aimed at delivering greater levels of control and accuracy for robot applications.


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