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Auto Changeover Adjustment System improves line efficiency.

Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc.    Brewerton, NY 13029 0890
Jun 06, 2013 Automatically adjusting changeover points of most machines, ProAdjust™ accelerates changeovers while making them accurate and repeatable to improve machine's overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Self-contained system, comprising controller and PowerPacks that provide motion, scales from one to hundreds of adjustment points. Wiring is plug-and-go, no programming is required, and point-and-click touchscreen interface facilitates one-time machine setup as well as recipe creation/editing.

Multi-Substrate Presses offer varying degrees of automation.

Multi-Substrate Presses offer varying degrees of automation.

MPS Systems    Didam   Netherlands
Jun 03, 2013 Serving label, flexible packaging, and converting markets, EF multi-substrate presses include 3 versions designed to accommodate unique application requirements. Standard EF press offers automation package with iControl, Crisp.Dot, Gearless Tooling, Short Web, Multi Drive, and Job Memory. EF-APC adds to automation with print sleeve settings, slide-out ink drawers, and Dynamic Print Control. Additionally, EF-APC Advanced adds Automatic Print Control on print gap (substrate related).

Paving Control System eliminates stringlines.

Trimble Navigation Limited    Sunnyvale, CA 94085-3913
Apr 26, 2013 Using SPS930 Universal Total Station, PCS900 v2.1 Paving Control System for Milling Machines can hot swap, or automatically and instantly transition, to next total station without stopping machine, ensuring smooth milled surface at transition point. CAN-based paving control solution communicates directly with factory-installed 2D systems from most asphalt milling machine manufacturers and allows operator to control both 2D and 3D sensor configurations from single display.

Open Loop Tension Controller incorporates advanced features.

Open Loop Tension Controller incorporates advanced features.

Montalvo Corporation    Gorham, ME 04038
Apr 10, 2013 Compatible with various inputs, U4 provides such features as soft start, anti-coast, taper tension, inertia compensation, and diameter alarms as standard. Functionality ensures accurate tension control from full roll to core without requiring additional idler rollers. Able to be used as unwind or rewind controller, this panel- or surface-mounted unit can save up to 9 groups of tension parameters for immediate recall and offers both 0–10 V or 4–20 mA outputs.

Transmitter supports batch controller capabilities.

Transmitter supports batch controller capabilities.

GF Piping Systems    Tustin, CA 92780-7258
Apr 02, 2013 Signet 9900 Transmitter (Generation II) supports multiple parameters, including flow, pH/ORP, conductivity/resistivity, salinity, temperature, pressure, level, and 4–20 mA signals, and batch systems. In addition to saving up to 10 batch sizes, capabilities include customizable batch names, entry of K-factors for each batch, confirmation for preventing accidental batch starts, manual batch feature for topping off, override batch size function, and batch count indicator.

Operator Interface Panels support visualization and HMIs.

Operator Interface Panels support visualization and HMIs.

American Industrial Systems, Inc.    Irvine, CA 92614
Mar 19, 2013 Offered in screen sizes from 4.3–15 in., AIS Compact Web-Based and ARM-Based HMI Solutions are suitable for applications that require monitoring, controlling, and displaying information in dynamic ways, where operators must quickly understand machine status and make correct decisions. Units come in Web and Windows CE-based models with integrated CPU, RAM, storage, USB, RS232, RS422/485, and Ethernet ports. NEMA 12, 4X, 4, IP52, IP54, and IP66 ratings are available.

Spreader Controller aids winter maintenance operations.

FORCE America    Burnsville, MN 55337
Mar 07, 2013 Equipped with color LCD and touchscreen for calibration and configuration, Model 5100ex provides closed-loop, open-loop, or manual application of granular and liquid de-icing materials. Large control knobs and backlit rocker switches are located to right of LCD for unobstructed view when making changes. Built-in USB port enables data retrieval and firmware upgrades. When paired with PreCise MRM AVL/GPS solution, system provides web-based tool to automate winter maintenance reporting.

Digitizing Probe reverse engineers geometric shapes.

Digitizing Probe reverse engineers geometric shapes.

Designatronics Inc.    New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Feb 13, 2013 Mounted to any Techno CNC plasma machine, TechProbe Digitizer comes with TechProbe software for digitizing object with simple or complex geometric shapes. After user inputs object, scan-area dimensions, and step resolution, program automatically collects data. Most default settings, such as speeds and resolutions, will not have to be reconfigured. Digitized 2D objects are generated onto screen in field of automatic toolpath points, and users can view scan through active-preview window.

Machine Control enhances dynamic picking system operation.

Kardex Remstar LLC    Westbrook, ME 04092
Feb 13, 2013 Designed for smaller warehouses and stand-alone solutions, Logicontrol 100 basic part locator provides reliable and safe machine control for Shuttle XP VLMs and Megamat RS vertical carousel. Features include numeric keyboard and OPGraphic HMI, available with full color touchscreen operation. Logicontrol 200 adds location management feature. Single control operates up to 3 storage systems and manages up to 1,000 different articles, 8,000 storage locations, and 7 bin sizes.

Machine Control provides inventory management.

Machine Control provides inventory management.

Kardex Remstar LLC    Westbrook, ME 04092
Feb 07, 2013 Designed for use with Shuttle Vertical Lift Modules and Megamat RS vertical carousels, Logicontrol combines hardware, basic software, and operator terminal into touchscreen control. One unit can operate up to 3 storage systems and manage up to 1,000 different articles, 8,000 storage locations, and 7 bin sizes without PC workstation. In addition to numeric keyboard, operator panel offers standard OPGraphic feature, providing user with HMI interface.

Batch Controller minimizes waste while improving quality.

Mettler-Toledo International Inc.    Greifensee 8606  Switzerland
Dec 20, 2012 Eliminating rework and maximizing efficiency, IND780batch is intended to serve small- to mid-sized batching operations. Rugged unit can execute recipes that utilize up to 4 scales at once, and each controller can store up to 1,000 recipes with up to 999 hand-added materials in each. To eliminate errors, interface guides operators through each recipe. Also, automatic batch recordkeeping throughout production process facilitates tracking and tracing.

Integrated HMI-PLC helps OEMs build smaller, smarter machines.

Integrated HMI-PLC helps OEMs build smaller, smarter machines.

Eaton    Pittsburgh, PA 15108
Nov 12, 2012 Combining control, visualization, and data management tasks in one device, XV Series HMI incorporates PLC functionality and integrates directly with Eaton SmartWire-DT system. This operator interface and controller, designed to enable remote intelligence, replaces traditional control wiring to components with single cable. Powered by 400 MHz RISC processor and custom-developed software drivers, unit supports use of open Controller Development Software (CoDeSys) standard.

Machine Control provides automatic adjustments.

Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc.    Brewerton, NY 13029 0890
Oct 26, 2012 Added onto existing equipment, such as case packer, palletizer, or case loader, Pro-AdjustSM automatically adjusts machines when changing sizes or formats. System features hand-held interface and quick connect power modules with integrated drive, gear reduction, and absolute position feedback. As product tolerances vary during normal production, adjustment points can be changed either manually or through interface.

Automation Machine Controller integrates EtherCAT I/O.

Aerotech, Inc.    Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Oct 25, 2012 Featuring PCI form factor and 2 RJ45 connectors, software-based A3200 Integrated Automation platform integrates motion control, PLC, and I/O. EtherCAT integration facilitates combination of fieldbus I/O with drive I/O in both motion and PLC programs, enabling A3200 to access millions of I/O points/sec while controlling machine functions. Connections are made by dragging and dropping EtherCAT I/O names onto TAGs or variables defined in MotionPAC, Operator Interface, or other system module.

Cam Phasers with Failsafe enhance efficiency of I4 engines.

Cam Phasers with Failsafe enhance efficiency of I4 engines.

BorgWarner Corporate Headquarters    Auburn Hills, MI 60604
Oct 12, 2012 Cam phasers for I4 engines have modular design that supports various cam phasing technologies, including cam torque actuated (CTA) and torsional assist (TA) with optional mid position lock technology. Using existing torsional energy in valve train, CTA phasers actuate quickly, use minimal engine oil, and operate under range of engine speeds/temperatures. TA phasers, using torsional energy and standard engine oil pressure, offer range of authority and achieve 70° of crank rotation or more.

CNC Platform delivers unlimited configuration flexibility.

NUM Corp.    Naperville, IL 60563
Sep 18, 2012 Providing flexible and scalable solution for safe control of machine tools, modular Flexium+ lets OEMs standardize on 1 performance-optimized CNC architecture for diverse machine types – from those with few axes to multi-cell manufacturing equipment with 200+ axes and spindles. Hardware includes digital servo drive modules, safety PLC module, safe I/O modules, and multi-processor operator panel with touchscreen. Support software includes precision OS and soft automation PLC.

Safety Controllers enhance mobile off-highway vehicle design.

Safety Controllers enhance mobile off-highway vehicle design.

Sauer-Danfoss    Ames, IA 50010
Aug 23, 2012 PLUS+1(TM)-Compliant models SC024-010/-020 and SC050-020 offer functional safety capabilities to OEM designers of off highway vehicles worldwide. Designed to achieve SIL 2 and PL-d standards, controllers help meet European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Each programmable device includes 2 independent MPUs with redundant control of each output. Safety layer software provides automatic fault detection monitoring and enables programming of application-specific responses to fault conditions.

Multi-Axis Controller supports test cell applications.

Wineman Technology, Inc.    Saginaw, MI 48604
Aug 13, 2012 Featuring 19 in. 3U rackmount design, RAPID offers real-time control and data acquisition for dynamometers and servo-hydraulics test cell applications. Unit provides 4 kHz, digital PID loop closure with spare analog and digital inputs for data-logging, and includes watch dog timer that produces 2 kHz square wave output. Controller allows up to third order polynomial scaling on first 8 analog inputs, and allows 4 frequency inputs to be configured to accept combination of frequency and encoder signals.

Excavation Grade Control System features Wi-Fi communications.

Trimble Navigation Limited    Sunnyvale, CA 94085-3913
Jul 31, 2012 Offering GPS machine guidance via Wi-Fi®, GCSFlex(TM) Grade Control System for Excavators serves GPS corrections over this connection from local base station. Unit's Wi-Fi connection is established automatically once it is positioned and turned on. Product also allows in-field design templates to be created directly from cab on CB450 Control Box, allowing operator to accurately dig to desired depth, slope, or alignment. Several configurations and sensor options are available.

Distributed Control System accelerates project implementation.

Honeywell International, Inc.    Morristown, NJ 07960
Jun 27, 2012 Experion® Process Knowledge System (PKS) Orion uses Universal Channel Technology to remotely configure process and safety systems without need for additional hardware. In addition to ISA99 certification for cyber security, industrial process system comes with complete virtualization solution that includes hardware, software, skills, guidance and best practices, training, and support. Intelligent batch control solution and capabilities for operator management of alarms are standard.




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