May 4, 2023 The muting safety function enables a smooth production process when material is fed in and out via a conveyor. With applications such as the monitoring of conveyor belts, palletizing or controlling the outflow of packages, unnecessary downtimes can be avoided, and productivity increased. The muting arms available for the safety light curtains PSENopt II make integration and…
May 4, 2023 The decentralized FIEPOS power supplies with high protection classes IP54, IP65 or IP67 were developed for flexible use directly in the field. Decentralization. Field power supplies. The need for flexible, modular systems shapes machine and system engineering. Decentralization of the system components has proven to be an important factor for success. It speeds up…
May 3, 2023 Rockwell Automation, one of the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced it has been positioned by Gartner as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) with its portfolio of offerings being evaluated, including FactoryTalk MES and the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform.1 The evaluation was based on…
May 3, 2023 AutomationDirect has added Swivellink Standard series device mounting systems to their Barcode/RFID/Vision product category. Device mounting systems are assembled using several components and can be configured to mount vision cameras, lights, sensors, and scanners. They allow for precise adjustment and ease of equipment installation. These mounting systems are modular, and components are…
May 3, 2023 SurgePure’s industrial surge protection devices are rated foremost in the industry because of their unique ‘Non-Degrading’ design. You won’t be left second-guessing if you’re protected or not with SurgePure’s premium ‘Single-Element’ surge protection systems. What is Dirty Power Costing You? Dirty power is not good for any business and usually ends up costing you thousands in…
May 2, 2023 How Omron, MICHauto and Square One Education are helping students bridge the gap between STEM education and careers in manufacturing. Most recent high school and college graduates can attest there’s a bit of a skills gap between what they learned and what they’re expected to do in their first job after graduation….
Pepperl+Fuchs Ethernet-APL Field Switches Provide the Infrastructure for Successful Scalability Test at Endress+Hauser May 1, 2023 Ethernet-APL enables fast, digital data transmission with high bandwidth over long distances in explosion-hazardous areas. This easy access to data from field instruments can lift process automation to a new level of efficiency. Therefore, the expectations for the new physical layer…
Endress+Hauser’s load test of a realistic setup confirms the new technology’s performance May 1, 2023 Expectations in the process industry for the new physical layer are enormous. Now, Ethernet-APL has shown that it can meet these expectations. The instrumentation manufacturer Endress+Hauser successfully conducted two load tests of a realistic Ethernet-APL setup with components from various…
May 1, 2023 ABB Wins Best New Product Award for Star Teck ST90 Series ABB was recognized with the Best New Product Award in the category of Commercial, Institutional and Industrial electrical products at MCEE Expo for the Star Teck® ST90 series 90-degree Teck cable fitting. The MCEE Expo is one of Canada’s largest mechanical,…
May 1, 2023 Rollon is pleased to share that the Timken Company has completed its previously announced acquisition of Nadella Group. Nadella Group is a leading manufacturer of linear guides, telescopic rails, actuators, ball screws, rotational products and other specialized industrial motion solutions that will complement and scale Rollon’s linear motion product portfolio. Based in…
April 28, 2023 AutomationDirect has added Endress+Hauser Nivector FTI26 and Liquipoint FTW23 series point level capacitance switches to their growing lineup of level sensors. Capacitive level switches are contact sensors that detect presence by evaluating differences in dielectric values. They are useful for detecting the level of solids, such as plastic pellets, or water-based conductive…
April 28, 2023 When BTG needed their IRM400 range of positioning measurement systems to send real-time data over different industrial networks, they found Anybus from HMS Networks. And that was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. The drive to increase the efficiency of international shipping relies on high-performance cranes to transfer containerized cargo quickly and…
April 28, 2023 Comau has equipped John Deere with multiple MATE-XT wearable exoskeletons to help sustain worker well-being, alleviate physical stress and reduce the ergonomic risk within its parts logistics operations. MATE-XT accurately replicates all movements of the shoulder, helping employees perform their jobs comfortably by reducing muscle fatigue without limiting mobility or adding bulk….
April 28, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Nexii Building Solutions is a green construction company that is reinventing the way the world builds. It designs and manufactures high-performance green buildings and building products that are sustainable, cost-effective, and climate resilient. In this article, we sit down with Zosia Brown, VP of Sustainability, Nexii Building Solutions, to…
April 28, 2023 HMS Networks announces the expansion of the Anybus® brand with the introduction of Anybus Diagnostics, a new business line focused on helping industrial companies avoid costly unplanned downtime. Industrial automation is becoming increasingly important within manufacturing and other parts of the industry. A critical factor for ensuring full operation and efficiency of…
Distributor in close cooperation with WITT Energy to help bring innovative and sustainable device to market for use in remote and marine applications April 27, 2023 RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions, today unveiled details of its close partnership with WITT Energy and the development of the…