Brushless DC servomotors
08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: ERNTEC Pty Ltd
The elctromechanically commutated Smartshell DC micromotors from Faulhaber are made with an all-in-one design concept — lamination stack, coil and PCB combined in a single-moulded injection — which provides the motors with a robust housing. The rotor consists of a permanent NdFeB magnet fitted onto a through shaft supported by preloaded ball bearings.
Brushless DC motors
08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: M Rutty & Co Pty Ltd
The GR 22, G 30.1 and G 30.0 motors are now available in versions with neodymium magnets. Compared with the basic version of the motors with ferrite magnets, they offer up to 30% higher starting torque. The speed characteristic of these motors under load is marked by a flatter characteristic curve and thus smaller variations in speed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Videoscope system
19 March, 2008 | Supplied by: Maintenance Systems Consolidated Pty Ltd
The ITI V5 videoscope system allows users to use remote viewing technology on site for detailed remote inspection.
Colour CCD camera
20 February, 2008 | Supplied by: Adept Turnkey Solutions
The JAI CV-S3200/S3300 CCD camera series comes with high-fidelity colour NTSC/PAL interlaced scan sensors, dual VBS and Y/C video output, an RS232C interface and easy push-button set-up.
