November 7, 2024 Tolomatic Inc., an industry leader in innovative linear motion systems, has expanded and enhanced its range of RSX high-force electric linear actuators. Tolomatic has introduced five new products to meet a wider range of industrial applications. These five sizes expand the RSX’s capabilities to include forces up to 66,000 lbf (294 kN)….
November 7, 2024 Process Device Profiles for Ethernet/IP Expanded ODVA has announced that new process device profiles for temperature sensors are now available as a part of The EtherNet/IPTM Specification. Process device profiles help system integrators and end users to be able to efficiently commission new devices and to more easily replace devices for optimized…
November 7, 2024 ODVA is pleased to announce that the CIP SafetyTM on EtherNet/IPTM technology has been enhanced to allow for the use of Concurrent Connections for applications requiring both high availability and functional safety. Concurrent Connections allow for communication redundancy between multiple producing and consuming devices for the most critical automation processes. CIP Safety…
November 7, 2024 Global technology, software and engineering leader Emerson exhibited its latest Floor to CloudTM packaging solutions at PACK EXPO Chicago, November 3-6, 2024. Advancing the boundless future of automation, Emerson factory automation solutions and its Floor to Cloud approach empower smarter packaging lines and more efficient processes that make it possible for manufacturers to…
Handle pre-connectorized low voltage cables the easy way November 6, 2024 Arlington’s non-metallic single and two-gang Split Wall Plates easily accommodate pre-connectorized low voltage cable(s). Use hole plate as shipped, or with supplied split grommets to alter the size of the opening. CESP11-1/2” opening, (3) bushings – .312”, .500” and 1” CESP22” opening, (2) bushings…
November 5, 2024 Festo has expanded its vacuum generation solutions to include, for the first time, a multistage generator and a multistage cartridge. These new pneumatic vacuum components offer exceptional performance on porous materials, such as paper and corrugated board. The OVPN multistage vacuum generator and the OASP vacuum generator cartridge are ideal for such…
November 5, 2024 Endress+Hauser’s Asset Health Monitoring Solution–Rockwell Edition, now available for installation, provides operators with a centralized, digital overview of plant-wide device health to avoid unscheduled shutdowns and accelerate troubleshooting. It not only presents early visibility of problematic devices but distinguishes itself by adding likely causes and remedies to such a report so problems…
November 4, 2024 Advanced Compact Motors and Gearheads for High-Performance Robotics Electromate, one of Canada’s premier distributors of motion control solutions, is proud to announce the release of maxon’s EC Frameless DT50 Motor and ECX Flat Series DC Motors and Gearheads, designed to meet the demands of modern robotics and automation systems. The EC and…
November 1, 2024 Festo, which launched the world’s first valve terminal over 35 years ago and has continually been the leading developer of the concept, has introduced its groundbreaking new flagship terminal, the VTUX. The VTUX platform can serve as I/O, remote I/O, and decentralized I/O. These compact and rugged IP65/67-rated terminals can be located…
November 1, 2024 Sonair has closed a new funding round, led by Skyfall Ventures, to propel the robotics industry into a new era of sensing technology. The investment introduces a completely new category of sensors that will transform a mobile robot’s spatial awareness from 2D to 3D, offering a significantly improved safety performance over traditional…
November 1, 2024 The Scalance MUM856-1 – the first industrial 5G router from Siemens – is now available for the U.S. market. The device connects local industrial applications to public 5G and 4G (LTE) mobile wireless networks. The router can be used to remotely monitor and service plants, machines, control elements and other industrial devices…
October 31, 2024 Innovation has a long and deep-rooted tradition at Beckhoff. Their continuous further development of hardware and software regularly sets new standards in the automation industry. Especially in the course of digital transformation, BEckhoff’s TwinCAT automation software is increasingly in the spotlight. With TwinCAT Machine Learning and TwinCAT Chat, they make it easier…
October 31, 2024 The need to control and have visibility in the automation processes has increased. Omron’s traceability 4.0 connects digital and physical technology to optimize and improve yield. They add additional value with quality components and products. Traceability 4.0 connects information about people, processes, equipment, and parts. More Information Omron Related Story Traceability 4.0….
October 31, 2024 Industries are the beating heart of the modern world. And today, for ABB’s customers in every industry – from energy to building, transport, manufacturing and more – to run their business is no longer enough. They need to meet higher targets, be more sustainable, and manage transitions. They need to outperform. Or as…
October 30, 2024 POSITAL has upgraded its Dynamic TILTIX inclinometers (tilt sensors) with enhanced signal processing algorithms, significantly improving their ability to provide accurate tilt measurements under challenging dynamic conditions. While the previous generation of dynamic inclinometers has been successfully used in many applications, the new algorithms offer more reliable performance in complex multi-axis dynamic…
October 30, 2024 Put remote I/O and valves where you need them. Easily add digital I/O, IO-Link, and analog inputs to extend the functionality of your PLC across your machine or conveyor line. The CPX-AP product lines from Festo support up to 80 modules of additional I/O on one fieldbus module. And with CPX-AP-I distributed…