Factory automation

Australian linear motors offer a sharp edge

09 October, 2015 | Supplied by: ANCA Motion

With the arrival of ANCA Motion's cylindrical LinX linear motor, AMT believes it has found technology which it can confidently adopt into its tool-grinding machines. The LinX linear motor overcomes all the problems related to flatbed linear motors and delivers superior performance due to its cylindrical design.


Aerotech PlanarDLA XY linear motor stages

06 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Coherent Scientific Pty Ltd

The PlanarDLA stages include high-precision roller bearings, precision-machined surfaces and non-contact linear motors that drive through the axes' centre of stiffness.


Contrinex C23 Full Inox Extreme inductive sensors

05 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd

The C23 Full Inox series of flat, full metal inductive sensors is designed for applications where the environment is harsh and space is scarce.


ifm efector intelligent encoders

02 October, 2015 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltd

A range of intelligent encoders has been released by ifm efector that can be used as incremental encoders, as counters or for rotational speed monitoring.


Eltra EAM36 magnetic multiturn encoder

28 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd

The compact EAM36 magnetic multiturn encoder is based on the self-powered Wiegand system. No internal gears or batteries are required to maintain a position reading after a power cycle.


Servotronix CDHD servo drive

25 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty Ltd

The CDHD servo drive has proprietary control algorithms that reduce the following error and the settling time of the load. The product offers safe torque off as standard.


Allen-Bradley Kinetix 5700 servo drive

23 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia

Used in place of multiple servo drives, the Kinetix 5700 servo drive can help machine builders reduce cabinet-space requirements by up to 70%.


ABB RobotStudio Machining PowerPac software

23 September, 2015 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

The Machining PowerPac software is a RobotStudio add-in designed for the programming of applications such as machining, deburring, polishing, grinding and deflashing.


maxon motor micro linear positioning drive

18 September, 2015 | Supplied by: maxon motor Australia Pty Ltd

Micro DC motor linear positioning systems are suitable for applications that require accurate positioning and high forces while maintaining minimal weight and a small footprint.


Panasonic EX-Z thru-beam ultraminiature photoelectric sensors

17 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty Ltd

The Panasonic EX-Z thru-beam ultraminiature photoelectric sensors are small enough to consider using in applications where, previously, fibre-optic sensors were the only option.


Aerotech QNP-XY piezo nanopositioners

17 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Coherent Scientific Pty Ltd

When coupled with Aerotech's Q-series controllers and drives, the QNP-XY piezo nanopositioners demonstrate subnanometre positioning resolution and in-position stability, and high-positioning bandwidth.


Contrinex C23 Series photoelectric sensors

09 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd

The Contrinex C23 Series of photoelectric sensors includes diffuse, reflex, through-beam and background-suppression types.


Watlow F4T process controller with touchscreen

04 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Watlow Australia Pty Ltd

Watlow has released the F4T with INTUITION temperature process controller.


Level measurement and protection for PCB electroplating

03 September, 2015 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd

The cutting-edge Galvabau AG electroplating system running at the circuit board specialist Varioprint features sensor solutions by SICK for level measurement and safe area protection.


Hengstler ACURO AC58 EtherCAT absolute encoder

02 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty Ltd

The AC58 EtherCAT absolute encoder is suitable for position feedback on many applications that include mobile machines, laser cutting and welding equipment along with packaging and printing machinery.


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