Factory automation

Apex advances accuracy with drive solution

05 October, 2011 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd

Apex Automation and Robotics, located in the north-western suburbs of Sydney, designs and builds factory automation machinery and robotic systems - from mechanical and electrical design, through to construction and commissioning. Recently, Apex was commissioned to develop an ‘automatic machining centre’ (AMC) for polymer foam panels.


Dispelling the myths about machine vision systems

30 September, 2011 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd

Machine vision is a branch of engineering that uses cameras in the context of process control. Images are collected and analysed and the data extracted used for controlling an automated process or action.


Manner Sensortelemetrie non-contact torque flanges

30 September, 2011 | Supplied by: SI Instruments

Torque measuring flanges from Manner Sensortelemetrie can be employed for the measurement of both static and dynamic torques on rotating or stationary shafts and machine flanges. Using the torque and rotation speed parameters, the power flow along a shaft can be directly calculated.


Pepperl+Fuchs photoelectric slot sensor

21 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty Ltd

The Pepperl+Fuchs photoelectric range includes a special design of a through-beam sensor called a slot sensor. It is used where only a short sensing distance is needed.


Leuze HRTR 3B-V and HRTL 3B reflection light scanners

20 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd

The functions of the 3B compact series from Leuze electronic have been extended to include the HRTR 3B-V and HRTL 3B reflection light scanners.


Beckhoff EL7201 servomotor terminal for EtherCAT Terminal system

16 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty Ltd

The EL7201 servomotor terminal for the EtherCAT Terminal system is designed for highly dynamic positioning tasks. It integrates a full servo drive including an encoder system into a 12 mm terminal. The terminal is suitable for the direct connection of servomotors up to 200 W, and combining it with servo motors from the AM3100 series enables the implementation of an inexpensive servo axis. Due to the high torque and the high, stable speed, this drive solution is suitable for pick-and-place applications and for use everywhere that high dynamics, compact design and exact positioning are required.


Sick IVC-3D stainless steel 3D camera

12 September, 2011 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd

The IVC-3D is a smart 3D camera that is specially designed for harsh environments. It combines imaging, lighting and analysis in a single, robust, stainless steel housing. It is suitable for a wide range of applications in the food and beverage industry. The hygienic, IP67-rated design is easy to clean, and ECOLAB certified to be resistant to aggressive cleaning agents and disinfectants.


Sick ColorRanger E 3D and colour camera

09 September, 2011 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd

Sick has introduced a high-speed 3D camera with high-quality colour capability. By measuring both the 3D shape and the colour of parts, more reliable decisions can be made to allow production plants to improve their up-time, throughput, and product quality. The ColorRanger E replaces the need for several different cameras for the same task, which reduces the solution cost and complexity.


Tolomatic IMA 55 integrated-motor rod-style actuator

07 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Pneumatic Products

Tolomatic’s larger version of its integrated-motor rod-style actuator is capable of delivering up to 13.3 kN of force with a standard ball screw at a top speed of 30 cm/s. The Tolomatic IMA55 actuator is the largest and most powerful integrated-motor rod-style actuator the company makes and delivers increased dynamic performance and longer service life compared to traditional rod-style actuators. The IMA55 actuator’s integrated motor design is suitable for applications such as pressing, clamping, valve control, spot welding and volumetric filling.


GE Intelligent Platforms PACSystems with integrated real-time ProfiNet

06 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd

GE Intelligent Platforms has launched PACSystems with integrated real-time ProfiNet, a global open protocol over standard ethernet, and that is made for businesses moving from centralised control systems to ethernet-based distributed structures. It provides a high-speed network with the ability to drop large amounts of I/O without compromising performance and can operate in high-noise areas and cover large distances in real time with redundancy capabilities to maximise uptime.


Zero-Max composite disc servomotor shaft couplings

05 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Naismith Engineering & Manufacturing Co Pty Ltd

Zero-Max composite disc (CD) shaft couplings combine high-performance materials, design features and precision, making them suitable for demanding servomotor systems.


Banner A-Gage EZ-Array measuring light curtain with IO-Link

31 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd

Banner Engineering’s A-Gage EZ-Array two-piece measuring light curtain with IO-Link output is designed to provide a cost-effective measuring sensor solution for quick and simple installations. These sensors provide high-speed, precise process monitoring and inspection, profiling and web-guiding applications such as package and baggage sizing on material handling conveyors, profiling/positioning of packages or material in process, web edge guiding, log diameter measurement and carpet to nap edge detection.


TEA Transmissions AK series mechanical linear guides

24 August, 2011 | Supplied by: TEA Transmissions Pty Ltd

Ready to attach direct to the user’s geared motor, the AK series mechanical linear guides can provide a high-quality, reliable and easy-to-install solution to finding a system that is also compact.


ABB custom robotic motor and gear unit packages

22 August, 2011 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

ABB is offering motor and gear unit packages that enable robot integrators to create custom solutions for workpiece positioners, robot carriers, track motions, servo guns and indexing conveyers. The motor and gear units are designed to optimise cost-efficiency and performance, and to simplify integration and operation.


Pepperl+Fuchs MLE76100-8-H-100-RT/59/115/136 background suppression sensor

17 August, 2011 | Supplied by: http://www.pepperl-fuchs.com.au/australia/en/classid_47.htm?view=productdetails&prodid=45301

The MLE76100-8-H-100-RT/59/115/136 background suppression sensor has a hygienic design suitable for the food and beverage industry.


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