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Festo’s New Multi-Axis EXCL Gantry Breaks Price/Performance Barriers in Lab Automation

March 21, 2023 The EXCL gantry checks all the boxes for affordability, performance, flexibility, footprint, and integration Festo introduces the EXCL, a multi-axis gantry kit that lowers acquisition, engineering, and assembly costs for automated sample handling and liquid dispensing in laboratory devices. The EXCL joins Festo’s rapidly expanding portfolio of products dedicated to applications in…

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eMobility Tools Kit FEV100 from Fluke: Conveniently Test Adapter and Connector for Tesla™ Station

March 20, 2023 Product Overview Test the safety and performance of a type 1, level 1 or level 2 electric vehicle ac charging stations (EVSEs) including Tesla™ AC wall connectors for residential or commercial destination charging locations with the Fluke FEV100 kit connector for Tesla™ stations. With over 35,000 Tesla™ Wall connectors at destination sites…

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Festo Introduces the Electric Motion Sizing Online Tool for Quick Selection of Servo Drives

Users receive a choice of perfectly dimensioned options for electric and electromechanical drive components in minutes March 20, 2023 Festo introduces the company’s latest online productivity tool – Electric Motion Sizing – for error-free sizing of linear and rotary electromechanical systems. Electric Motion Sizing improves project efficiency by slashing the engineering time required for identifying…

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Littelfuse Expands eFuse Protection ICs Series to Address More Diverse and Demanding Applications

March 20, 2023 Littelfuse, Inc. announced the latest release of four versatile circuit protection devices in the eFuse Protection ICs product line. The latest eFuse Protection ICs utilize an innovative design ideal for a wide range of power inputs (3.3V to 28V) with highly integrated protection. These semiconductor-based electronic fuses provide robust overvoltage, overcurrent, short…

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3D LiDAR Sensors MultiScan100 from SICK Offers Individual Configuration and Easy Integraton

March 20, 2023 Precise detection and localization – everything in 3D The multiScan100 3D LiDAR sensor is a real multi-talent. Thanks to its high-resolution 0° scan layer, it is suitable for mapping and localization. The sensor generates a 3D point cloud that can be used to detect people and objects. It effortlessly detects fall edges…

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The New CMB-HD Vacuum Block from Schmalz Holds Its Breath When The Chips Fly

March 20, 2023 Schmalz has developed a new vacuum block for metal and plastic cutting in CNC machining centers. The CMB-HD securely holds thin-walled workpieces and enables multiple machining steps in a single clamping operation. The ready-to-connect solution is also ideal when different clamping systems are used alternately. CMB-HD Benefits and Features Clamping flat and…

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RFID Made Simple: New UHF Read/Write Device with IO-Link

March 20, 2023 Seamlessly identify and track parts and goods according to the “Track and Trace” principle. Establish transparency throughout the entire manufacturing process. Creating the information basis for implementingIndustry 4.0 concepts.  Pepperl+Fuchs now offers a practical solution for users looking for an easy entry into the world of RFID with all its possibilities: The new F191 RFID…

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Festo Features Electric Automation Innovations at ProMat 2023

March 16, 2023 Festo is highlighting several of its latest innovations in electric automation, including its unique Simplified Motion Series (SMS) at ProMat, the North American supply chain exhibition, held this year from March 20-23 in Chicago. Electric automation with the simplicity of pneumatics These machine-mounted SMS axes are an innovative engineering and manufacturing breakthrough,…

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ABB Robotics Service – Driving Circular Economy

March 15, 2023 Driving circular economy by maintaining your robots for a sustainable future – ABB offers robotics services to preserve the Earth’s resources for future generations. They design robust robots and systems that are built to last with some being in use for more than 35 years, thanks to their high-quality maintenance. At ABB,…

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N Series of Robots by Epson Offers Unique Folding-Arm Technology

March 16, 2023 Epson industrial robots such as the n series are available through Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd. Manufacturers worldwide build millions of consumer products with Epson robots, from chainsaws and hard drives to electric toothbrushes and lightbulbs. This broad range of robotic solutions makes sure businesses always have the most appropriate robots available for their…

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Safety Light Curtain for Finger Protection

Minimum space requirement with maximum protection For applications requiring very short safety distances, you can use the Pilz safety light curtains PSENopt and PSENopt II for finger protection. With their fast reaction times, they are ideal for finger protection applications and can be positioned close to the danger point. With its fine resolution, the sensor detects fingers and immediately triggers…

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MiR Robot Fleet from Forvia Increased Logistics Productivity in Czechia

March 10, 2023 Investment in 14 MiR robots provided the Tier 1 automotive supplier with production stability and reliability in its Czech plant with return on investment (ROI) in less than 2 years FORVIA has increased its logistics productivity, strengthened stability of production processes and decreased safety risks with a fleet of robots robots from…

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Vision Sensors—Three Examples for Industrial Vision in the Automotive Industry (Part 1)

March 10, 2023 It is hard to imagine the automotive industry without industrial vision. Whether for automatic component inspection, code reading on vehicle components, or the positioning of electric monorail systems—the application areas of vision sensors are as diverse as the portfolio of industrial vision. Learn more about three application examples of vision sensors in…

Festo Advances High-Throughput Automated Pipetting with Speedy Closed-Loop Control
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Festo Advances High-Throughput Automated Pipetting with Speedy Closed-Loop Control

March 8, 2023 Festo introduces the DHOP closed-loop pipette head for high-speed robotic pipetting applications requiring consistent volumes over a wide range of liquid viscosities. The DHOP pipette head provides the utmost in automation flexibility, speed, and feedback when devices handle many liquids. (SLAS, Feb. 25 – March 1, San Diego Convention Center, Booth #837) Based on Festo’s…