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December 1st, 2017
mbNETFIX - The Industrial Firewall for the Automation User
mbNETFIX is a self-learning, easy-to-configure industrial firewall. It can be operated in bridge or in gateway mode.
In bridge mode it is ideal for retrofitting existing networks. It can be installed out of the box, without introducing changes in the network and, once installed, it protects your networks immediately. In gateway mode, selected areas of network can be separated. Again, the learning mode simplifies the...
Jvl - Nema23 Integrated Stepper Motors
November 27th, 2017
State of the Art – the next Generation NEMA23 Integrated Stepper Motors from JVL
JVL Industri Elektronik A/S, one of the world’s leading producers in the field of integrated servo and stepper motors, has announced a completely new generation of the NEMA23 integrated stepper motors that have proved their value for many years.
The new motor family, ServoStep, uses the newest technology and the advancement of the previous designs. The family has the widest pallet of options...
November 15th, 2017
Updated FT 300 Force Torque Sensor
Robotiq launched a 10 times more sensitive version of our FT 300 Force Torque Sensor. This force torque sensor comes with an updated free URCap software enabling to feed data to the Universal Robots Force Mode, perform precise insertion assembly and a quicker calibration routine.
With Plug + Play integration on all Universal Robots, the FT 300 performs highly repeatable force control tasks such as finishing, product testing, assembly and...
Littlefuse - High Temperature Scr Thyristor
November 15th, 2017
Littelfuse Introduced Industry’s First SCR Thyristor with 150°C Junction Temperature in D-PAK Packaging
Ideal for switch applications like phase control in heating, motor speed controls, converters/rectifiers and CDI.
Littelfuse, Inc. last month introduced a series of high-temperature SCR (silicon-controlled rectifier) thyristors, the first of their kind to offer a junction temperature of 150°C in compact surface-mount D-PAK (TO-252) packaging. These devices are also...
November 15th, 2017
RELIABLY DETECT METALLIC PARTS
Solid application know-how makes Leuze's inductive sensors the optimum solutions for your application.
INDUCTIVE SENSORS OPEN NEW POSSIBILITIES
In industrial automation, it is often necessary to reliably identify metals regardless of their type and the contamination of the environment. Leuze offers a complete solution for this.
An array of designs, short reaction times, and various scanning ranges make Leuze's inductive sensors the...
Rollon - Selecting Pneumatic Or Rodless Electric Actuators
November 15th, 2017
Selecting Pneumatic Or Rodless Electric Actuators
For some automation applications, it can be difficult to decide if a pneumatic or electric motor-driven actuator is best. Obviously, cost can be a big factor when choosing between the two, with pneumatic actuators typically costing less. So why should you pay more for an electric rodless actuator? The answer boils down to higher levels of stiffness, as well as dynamic speed and motor control.
Stiffness
Rod-type...
Universal Robots - Cobots Offer Game Changing Benefits
November 8th, 2017
The UR Cobots are packed with truly amazing benefits.
Universal Robots has reinvented industrial robotics with lightweight, flexible robot arms called Cobots or collaborative robots. Tasks previously thought impossible to automate due to cost and complexity, are now achievable with the user-friendly robots.
Easy programming:
Patented...
Posital - Multiturn Kit Encoders
November 1st, 2017
MULTITURN KIT ENCODERS WITH BISS LINE INTERFACE
Now with the Open Source One-Cable-Technology BiSS LINE:
POSITAL’s new family of kit encoders provide the manufacturers of motors and other machinery with rugged, accurate and cost-efficient tools for building rotary position feedback into their products. The new kit encoders are based on POSITAL’s highly successful self-contained magnetic rotary encoders. Now however, the core components of these instruments are available as...
October 25th, 2017
Thomson is your one-stop shop for precision balls
Silicon nitride ceramic balls round out a diverse selection
After 70+ years of producing high-quality precision balls, Thomson can outfit any custom solution for your application. In addition to chrome and 440C stainless steel, their silicon nitride balls are popular in bearing designs and other high-precision products.
Silicon nitride precision balls:
• Excel in low-noise, high-rigidity and high-load-carrying...
Encoder Products - Rx Txd Signal Repeater
October 25th, 2017
RX/TXD The 4-in-1 Signal Repeater
Generally, when you hook up your encoder, it's already configured to provide the correct digital outputs. Those outputs then feed directly to a counter, controller, or other device. However, in some applications the encoder signal needs optimization to reach the receiving device over long distances. You might also need to provide the encoder signal to more than one device. That's where Encoder’s RX/TX products come in.
The RX/TXD is an...