Wenglor Y1TA100QXT3 distance sensor
13 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdThe Wenglor Y1TA100QXT3 high-performance distance sensor is a maintenance-free, fast and precise sensor that can detect objects at a distance of up to 10 m.
Accuracy and repeatability in linear motion systems
11 August, 2015 by Gary Rosengren, Director of Engineering, Tolomatic | Supplied by: Pneumatic ProductsWhen discussing a linear motion application, many first-time or beginning users will often ask "How accurate is this actuator?" As you will see, the answer is much more involved than simply stating a number.
National Instruments CompactRIO controller
11 August, 2015 | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty LtdThe CompactRIO controller is now available with an Intel Atom quad-core 1.91 GHz processor, making it possible to tackle more tasks with the same controller and process data with greater precision, accuracy and speed.
Fully automated QA for electrical switch manufacturer
10 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Kistler Instruments Australia Pty LtdHighly automated production with integrated quality testing is a central requirement for a Swiss manufacturer of switches and sockets. Feller's quality assurance system ensures that rejects are removed from production at the earliest possible stage.
Hengstler ACURO AD58DQ encoder
06 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty LtdThe Hengstler ACURO AD58DQ encoder incorporates the Siemens DRIVE-CLiQ and an input for motor temperature sensing, as well as temperature sensing for the encoder itself.
Micro-Epsilon thermoIMAGER TIM M1
03 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdThe thermoIMAGER TIM M1 can obtain continuous temperature measurements in the range of 450°C to 1800°C.
Panasonic HG-C1000 series micro laser distance sensors
29 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdPanasonic has released two more measurement ranges for its HG-C1000 series micro laser distance sensors.
Hengstler ACURO Drive AD37S multiturn encoder with Safety4Wire
28 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty LtdThe Hengstler Safety4Wire interface was especially designed to provide high levels of functional safety in servo motor control systems and meets SIL3 requirements according to IEC 61508, Cat. 3 PLd per EN ISO 13849.
AMCI NR25 DeviceNet encoders
27 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty LtdAutomated Control and Advanced Micro Controls Inc (AMCI) has announced that DeviceNet communication has been added to its range of NR25 series encoders.
Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 PLC series
16 July, 2015 | Supplied by: RSThe latest Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU series features upgraded firmware v4.1 that introduces performance improvements, extra features and support for forthcoming fail-safe CPUs.
The often overlooked proximity sensor
15 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty LtdOne of the most overlooked or forgotten proximity sensors on the market today is the capacitive sensor, but with advancements in technology, these sensors no longer have the bad reputation they once had.
ABB secures $52 million robots order from Ford's newest China factory
07 July, 2015Changan Ford's new auto factory will install ABB robots as part of its highly automated Body-in-White welding process.
Tolomatic ACS ODVA-compliant actuator driver
29 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Pneumatic ProductsThe Tolomatic ACS actuator control solution, an easy-to-use, low-cost servo or stepper driver and controller developed specifically for use with electric actuators, is now ODVA conformant for EtherNet/IP.
Turck uprox3 inductive sensors
26 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty LtdThe uprox3 inductive proximity sensors offer switching distances increased by as much as 50% over previous generations.
INSYS icom fault monitors
19 June, 2015 | Supplied by: RSRS Components has added INSYS icom fault monitors to its industrial networking range.
