Olympus i-Speed LT video camera
06 August, 2012 | Supplied by: TechRentalsThe Olympus i-Speed LT video camera is available to rent from TechRentals. The camera can be set up in areas experiencing intermittent breakdowns to locate problems that need fixing.
ifm efector OG-Cube photoelectric sensor
06 August, 2012 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltdThe OG-Cube can be supplied as through-beam sensor, retro-reflective sensor and diffuse reflection sensor with background suppression.
Allen-Bradley ControlLogix 24 VDC high-speed I/O modules
31 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaThe ControlLogix 24 VDC I/O modules can be used with the ControlLogix 5570 PAC or any other Rockwell Automation programmable controller.
SEW-Eurodrive conveyor drives keep things moving at Swire
17 July, 2012 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty LtdAn upgraded conveyor system has helped Australia’s largest cold-chain logistics service provider stay on top of its game.
Inductive proximity sensors for special applications
09 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty LtdUsers of inductive proximity sensors can select from a vast array of standard types to solve almost any general-purpose sensing application. Unfortunately not all industrial sensing applications fall into the general-purpose category.
IEC Standard 61131: the benchmark for industrial controllers, Part 2
04 July, 2012 by Harry Mulder, Engineering Manager, Omron Electronics | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdAs we saw in Part 1, the IEC 61131 standard has had a profound effect on the industrial controllers market, particularly in the area of programming. In this part, we’ll look at how an additional standard promoted by PLCOpen relating to motion control has dovetailed into IEC 61131-3 and enhanced the overall usefulness of industrial controllers.
Turck rotary single-axis inclinometer
03 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty LtdThe Turck rotary single-axis inclinometer offers 360° detection and a CANopen bus interface.
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.
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.
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.
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.
