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September 20th, 2008
CANopen module for Integrated AC Servo Motors
JVL Industri Elektronik A/S, a Danish company, announces a new expansion, CANopen, module for their MAC, Integrated AC Servo motor
The CAN module offers:
• Control and setup
• Logic I/O for high speed start/stop
• CANbus/CANopen DS 301
• CANopen DSP 402 and DeviceNet under development
The module can be delivered with integrated cable with watertight connections...
Electro-matic Products, Inc. Announces Affiliation With Intercontec Produkt Gmbh
September 14th, 2008
Farmington Hills, MI - Electro-Matic Products, Inc. proudly announces its new relationship with INTERCONTEC, a valued partner of international leading automation companies. The new agreement between INTERCONTEC and Electro-Matic Products expands Electro-Matic’s diverse product portfolio with the addition of a complete range of circular connectors for industrial applications. “INTERCONTEC’s products perfectly complement our existing connectivity products offering as their patented product...
Power Panel Pp45 Offers Control And Operation In One Device
September 13th, 2008
Control and operation in one device
B&R Power Panel PP45
The new Power Panel PP45 is an addition to the successful and time-tested Power Panel family. The compact dimensions and integrated control, visualization and I/O interface make it a cost-efficient complete solution for machine manufacturing.
Ethernet and X2X Link are used for the communication system. Additionally, these devices have been equipped with a slot for interface cards. Depending on the requirements, the Power Panel can be expanded using ETHERNET Powerlink, CAN bus, Profibus DP, or RS485/RS232, making it perfectly suited for any type of demanding task.
All components and the 5.7" QVGA LCD display are contained within a compact housing. B/W or color displays are available, optionally with function keys or a touch screen. The PP45 is operated fan-free and is front-side IP65 protected. It can therefore also be used in harsh environments.
September 12th, 2008
New O-ring Gripper ORG 85 for internal and external Assembly Applications
SCHUNK Inc. introduces a new gripper to its extensive line of end-effectors, the O-Ring Gripper ORG 85. This new 6-finger gripper is the world’s first gripper that fits O-rings not only to shafts, but also in holes.
Two triple jaw sets that move independently from one another and an integral stroke enable an assembly procedure without precedent, which redefines the concept of “operational reliability”....
September 5th, 2008
February 6, 2005
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Manufacturing leader announces a practical, results-oriented approach to lean manufacturing
Rogers Associates, a manufacturer of quality machines and turnkey automated systems, unveiled a flexible assembly and test platform recently well suited for lean manufacturing projects. Designed...
Sru - New Rotary Actuator Series Sets A New Benchmark
September 5th, 2008
SCHUNK introduces a new series rotary actuator SRU, employing both high load capacities and many new technological advances.
The advances start with innovative piston guidance using sleeves in the optimized aluminum housing. The radial clamped end stop adjustments allow easily accessed and fully adjustable rotation angles from 0 to 180 degrees. The housing is not only light it has mounting patterns on both the bottom and side for easy implementation.
The revolutionary locked...
New Integrated Stepper Motors From Jvl
September 5th, 2008
QuickStep Motors
Now available: integrated step motors from JVL
Since the introduction of the integrated AC servo motor — the MAC motor — several years ago, there has been a great deal of interest in these motors. This is because the benefits of integrating the driver and controller in the motor unit are so numerous.
QuickStep is a new series of integrated step motors from JVL. They are available in a wide range, offering various functionality and combinations. The...
September 3rd, 2008
Rail-mounted PCs
The B&R automation solutions have been earning a reputation for high performance for years. Powerful CPUs play an important role in this success. They are now available for the X20 System.
PC-based technology
Based on the latest Intel Celeron processor technology, the X20 CPUs can utilize cycle times of 200 µs. This enables extremely fast processes to be automated with the highest level of precision. Machine quality and clock rates reach new heights....
Texonics Is A Distribution Partner With Fanuc Robotics
September 2nd, 2008
As of July 2008, Texonics is pleased to announce our new association with Fanuc Robotics.
Color Matching And Verification
September 2nd, 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