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New Wlan Module For Jvl Mac Motors
September 27th, 2008
Wireless connection to Ethernet
A very wide range of integrated AC servo motors makes JVL a leading supplier in the field of motion control. The numerous features of these motors include a unique modular concept that makes it extremely easy to adapt the motors to a large number of applications. Plug-in expansion modules are used to adapt a motor to the application. Customers can choose the type of connector, D-Sub, cable-terminals or water-tight M12 connectors, and can freely choose...
Lumenera Wins Major Contract To Supply High Definition Cameras To Leading Nasdaq Company
September 27th, 2008
LUMENERA WINS MAJOR CONTRACT TO SUPPLY HIGH DEFINITION CAMERAS TO LEADING NASDAQ COMPANY
New custom cameras to use latest HD-format 1080P sensors
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - September 1, 2005 - Lumenera Corporation, a leading developer and manufacturer of high performance digital cameras and imaging solutions, today announced it has received a custom camera order from a leading NASDAQ traded company to provide a new HDMI interface camera. First year ramp-up is expected to...
Sixnet Slim Line Industrial Ethernet Switches
September 25th, 2008
Control Source, Inc. presents Sixnet's Slim Line Industrial Ethernet Switches. Rugged, Reliable, Real-time and Secure! The SL-5MS is a 5 port industrial Ethernet managed switch that was designed to be rugged, reliable, real-time and secure. The ruggedness comes from its tough DIN rail packaging, industrial ratings plus SIXNET’s 25+ years of expertise in designing truly industrial rated products. The reliability is field proven with over 1,000,000 service-free hours (MTBF) based on real-world data of thousands of switches currently in the field. The real-time operation is possible due to advanced networking functions such as SNMP, RSTP, QoS, VLAN, IGMP and much more. Plus there is real security using HTTPS, SSH, SNMPv3, password protection and authentication. SIXNET industrial Ethernet switches are the toughest and most reliable!
New High Speed Rs485, Multi-axis Module For Jvl Mac Motors
September 25th, 2008
New high-speed RS485 multi-axis module for JVL MAC motors
High-speed module, now with M12 connectors
JVL can now offer yet another new expansion module for integrated MAC motors MAC50 to 141 and MAC800. The new module, MAC00-FS4, is similar to previously released module FS1, but is equipped with M12 connectors for use in demanding environments. The module can be used in multi-axis applications with up to 255 units on the same RS485 bus with repeaters. I/O, position, error...
September 23rd, 2008
Verify the presence of targets that can be differentiated by color, faster and with greater control. A ColorMax-1000™ color sensor lets your machine see up to 15 colors and RGB intensity. What's more, innovative technology improves sensitivity and speed, so you can maximize the pace of manufacturing.
Recognizes 15 colors. Use fewer sensors. No need to reprogram when you change setups. Traditional color sensors output only a "match/no match" condition, but the ColorMax™-1000 also outputs the analog values for each RGB reading. Now machines and operators can see not just which color, but how much color - enabling tighter control. 2 to 5 times faster sample speed - for fast manufacturing. The only color sensor in an M30 package. Highest resolution and repeatability specs in the industry. Sophisticated algorithms ignore luster PC-based configuration; lock out unauthorized changes
Electric Rotary Feed-through Unit Edf For Sru Rotary Actuator
September 22nd, 2008
Electric rotary feed-through unit EDF for SRU rotary actuator
SCHUNK Inc. introduces a new electric feed-through unit as an additional feature for its rotary actuator SRU. This new feed-through unit will prevent twisted or broken cables connecting the end-effectors.
Electric sensors and actuators that are connected to the rotational axis are difficult to connect. The necessary cables must either be routed to the side, in order to compensate for the rotation, or they must be...
Sixnet 10 Port Industrial Ethernet Managed Switch
September 22nd, 2008
Control Source, Inc. presents Sixnet 10 port Industrial Ethernet Managed Switches. These Industrial Ethernet managed switches are designed to survive in the toughest industrial applications while providing real-time performance, fast network redundancy and advanced security. These rugged switches are rated for outdoor, marine and hazardous locations with an average of over 1,000,000 service-free hours (MTBF). Their advanced software supports RSTP for fast redundancy, QoS for message prioritization, VLANs for network segregation, IGMP for multicast filtering, and much more.Configuration is a snap using the intuitive web interface with full on-line help. SIXNET industrial Ethernet managed switches make your job easier!
Quickstep Og Mac Motor Drawings Now Available In 2d And 3d For Cad
September 22nd, 2008
In our continued efforts to support customer requirements, we have now made 2D and 3D drawings of the popular QuickStep stepper motors and the MAC integrated servo motors available for download from our website, www.jvl.dk. The drawings now cover our entire MAC motor program with power ratings from 50W to 141W as well as the MAC800 motor with and without brake. For the QuickStep motors the drawings show the possibilities for configuring the motors and the communication interface possibilities.
These drawings will greatly simplify and speed up the construction process for our customers.
The drawings are available in the following formats: 2D-DWG, DXF, PDF, 3D-DWG, IGES and STEP, to suit most customers’ needs. All drawings are dimensionally correct and to scale.
Zmation, Inc. Announces 2006 Award
September 21st, 2008
June 15, 2006 -- Portland, OR, USA---Zmation, Inc. announced today that they have been recognized by The Business Journal as the 90th fastest growing private company in Oregon with over 55% revenue growth over the last three (3) years. President, Craig D. Howard, stated “This award is a testament to our ability to adapt to a rapidly changing market place. Our industrial customer base has shifted dramatically over the last 5 years and our staff of highly qualified engineering resources are...
Pzn Plus - New 3 Finger Gripper With Higher Load Capacity
September 20th, 2008
SCHUNK,Inc. has introduced a complete new series 3-finger concentric gripper – PZN-plus. Extending the capabilities of the current industry standard PZN series, the “Plus” stands for even higher load capacities, longer finger capability and better efficiency.
The basis for this increase in efficiency on the PZN-plus is the newly designed jaw guidance. Forces and moments of the gripper - or acting on the gripper - are spread over several surfaces of a multiple-tooth guide, enabling...