Elap WDS pull-wire absolute encoder with fieldbus
02 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty LtdThe Elap WDS absolute multiturn pull-wire encoder features Profibus, CANopen or SSI outputs.
ABB IRB120T robot
29 June, 2012 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdThe IRB120T is a variant of the IRB120 robot that reduces cycle times by up to 25%.
Allen-Bradley 900 kW PowerFlex 755 AC drives
28 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell Automation has extended the power range of its Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755 AC drives to 900 kW and added 600/690 V ratings.
RTA ADW series stepper drives
26 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Automated Motion Systems Pty LtdThe ADW series stepper drives from RTA have an analog speed control input instead of traditional step and direction signals. They are designed for variable speed applications rather than position control and are suitable for small conveyors and feed-rate control in machines.
MIT researchers develop robotic assistants for factory workers
18 June, 2012Wish you had a robot to help with repetitive tasks at work? Researchers at MIT are working on it.
Telemecanique XUY fully integrated roller sensor
18 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe Telemecanique XUY fully integrated roller sensor uses a multi-beam photoelectric sensor across the width of the conveyor, and is easily installed between the conveyor rollers.
Evaluating actuators for food and beverage applications
15 June, 2012 by Aaron Dietrich, Tolomatic, Inc* | Supplied by: Pneumatic ProductsMaterials, design, fabrication and maintenance affect actuator performance and compliance with food safety guidelines.
Sick AFS60 single-turn and AFM60 EtherNet/IP multi-turn encoders
14 June, 2012 | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdThe AFS60 EtherNet/IP single-turn encoder and the AFM60 EtherNet/IP multi-turn encoder provide comprehensive diagnostic capabilities and the integrated transmission function for rotary axes.
IEC Standard 61131: the benchmark for industrial controllers, Part 1
13 June, 2012 by Harry Mulder, Engineering Manager, Omron Electronics | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdThere can be little doubting the profound effect the IEC 61131 suite of standards has had on industrial controller product offerings over the last 25 years. Virtually all PLC vendors have adopted if not sections of the standard, then at least some concepts or its general philosophy.
Allen-Bradley 1715 redundant I/O platform
13 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell Automation’s 1715 redundant I/O platform requires no user programming code or add-on instructions, special wiring or additional hardware to operate. It supports multiple configurations and applications in standard and harsh environments.
Elmo analog servo drives
12 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty LtdElmo’s analog servo drives use a low-voltage DC input and are built to military standards for extreme environmental conditions.
Sick TBS temperature switch
12 June, 2012 | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdThe Sick TBS temperature switch is designed for the monitoring the temperature of operating fluids such as hydraulic oil, lubricants or cooling water.
Motrona BY340/BY641 variable speed drive synchronising units
05 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Plant Control & AutomationThe Motrona BY340/BY641 variable speed drive synchronising units are suitable to operate as electronic synchronous controllers with speed-variable drives of any kind and any size, provided they dispose of an analog input to set the speed. The operation is based on a master/slave principle.
Sparkling clean and easy to swallow
30 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdA French pharmaceutical laboratory chooses Simatic control technology to improve cleanliness, increase production efficiency and win over hesitant operators.
maxon motor GP 26 A planetary gearhead
27 May, 2012 | Supplied by: maxon motor Australia Pty LtdThe GP 26 A gearhead is part of a modular system and is available as one-stage to three-stage versions, with nine different reduction ratios, from 5.2:1 up to 236:1.
