VFD Increases Precision and Speed of Food Packaging Sealer for Latin American Manufacturer
A manufacturer of food packaging and sealing solutions is helping its customers increase productivity while reducing packaging costs and wastage with the introduction of Optidrive variable frequency drive (VFD) technology. Brazil-based JCV Maq manufactures a range of packing, sealer, weighing and feeder machines used by food producers and manufacturers. It was keen to increase the precision of...
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Quester Tangent Brings Production In-House, Selects Universal as SMT Solutions Provider
Premier train electronics provider extends autonomous capabilities with installation of NPI line. Quester Tangent is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and integrator of train electronics and software solutions for the passenger rail and locomotive industries in North America. The company has installed a Universal Instruments production line in its Saanichton, British Columbia manufacturing...
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New Two I/O Modules Feature Spring-clamp Field Wiring Terminals
GRV-ITM-12 provides a high-density, low-cost temperature sensing option with two isolated zones and 6 channels per zone. Accurate to 0.1% of the configured range over 20-bit resolution for V/mV sensing with accuracy ranging from 2.0-5.0 °C for thermocouple sensing. GRV-CCANI-2 supports integrating CAN data into control applications using IEC 61131-3 languages.
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New Siplus HCS Heating Control System is Ideal for Flat Control Cabinets
Available in two models: HCS4300 and HCS4200 that can be integrated into the automation environment via Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA). HCS4300 can control electrical heating elements up to 60 A with three outputs and six outputs at 30 A. HCS4200 offers space-saving solution with the compact CIM4210C central interface module, which is 104 mm. wide.
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Bearing Solutions For Your Robotics and Automation Applications
This ebook provides an in-depth overview into bearing solutions for your robotics and automation applications.
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Eccentric Positioning System™ from Coventry Associates Driven by Sinumerik CNC from Siemens
Breakthrough ultra-high precision robotic machine tool positions an object anywhere in a 215 mm circle with accuracy, speed and controlled force Coventry Associates (Shrewsbury, Massachusetts) has developed a three-axis system for a variety of machining operations. Called the Eccentric Positioning System™ (hereafter EPS), this fully electric system, eliminates pneumatics and hydraulics,...
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Aker Solutions to Provide Subsea Production System for Phase Two of Aker BP's Ærfugl
December 12, 2019 - Aker Solutions has been awarded a contract from Aker BP to deliver the subsea production system for the second phase of the Ærfugl development offshore Norway. The subsea delivery will include wellheads, vertical subsea trees, satellite structures, control systems, a tie-in module and about 30 kilometers of umbilicals. The contract has a value of about NOK 700 million, which...
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New Servo-Driven Rotary Stage Comes with Porous Media Technology
Offers air spindles that create a stiff, yet even distribution of air resulting in non-contact motion. Features slotless, brushless motor that allows smooth velocity control and minimal vibration. Applications include automotive inspection, x-ray inspection, astronomy turntables, semiconductor inspection and precision machining industries.
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New 911 Signaling Simulation and Monitoring Systems Include Bulk Calling Feature and Supports up to 192 FXO/FXS Ports
Provides comprehensive signaling simulation and monitoring for 911 and improved 911 emergency call services. Capabilities include seizure and wink start detection, onhook and offhook detection and MF digit generation/detection. Offers tapping onto CAMA-type circuits for non-intrusive monitoring of 911 service.
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New Machine-level Block I/O Devices Feature Individually Configurable M12 Sockets
Simatic ET 200eco PN includes five digital I/O devices as well as an IO-Link master device. Protected from UV radiation and harmful substances even under adverse environmental conditions. Supports S2 redundancy, making them suitable for use in redundant systems.
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New Firmware for Simatic S7-1500 and Simatic S7-1200 Controllers
Simatic S7-1500 firmware V2.8: Secure data integration, versatile diagnostics function for OPC UA server Simatic S7-1200 firmware V4.4: Improved cross-platform data transfer, OPC UA Data Access as server, OPC UA Modelling Siemens announces the release of two firmware updates for Simatic controllers that provide new functions. The Simatic S7-1500 firmware V2.8 from Siemens improves cross-device...
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Locon Sensors Withstand Extreme Temperatures
Locon Sensor Systems offer robust sensor solutions for even the most severe environmental conditions. Their line of high-temp inductive sensors and their cylindrical photoelectric series can operate in temperatures up to 250 degrees Celsius. See our video to learn more.
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