XTS with NCT: Linear transport system as a highly flexible multi-robot system May 11, 2023 The XTS linear transport system from Beckhoff has already proven to be an innovation factor in thousands of machines, and the ongoing expansion of its range of functions offers plenty of market potential for the future. A prime example here…
May 9, 2023 IIoT solutions for industrial communication in process industries. Pepperl+Fuchs has been active in the Industry 4.0 platform founded in 2013 from the very beginning. In 2015, the company played a decisive role in the development of the Industry 4.0 Reference Architecture Model (RAMI), which describes the structured approach and communication basis for Industry 4.0….
May 8, 2023 HMS Networks now releases a new version of the Ixxat SafeT100 module allowing users to implement safe I/Os for FSoE – Functional Safety over EtherCAT. Previously available for PROFIsafe and CIP Safety, the new version supports Functional Safety over EtherCAT according to ETG 5100 V1.2.0. Ixxat® Safe T100 is an all-in-one safety…
The first Festo automation components get their digital representations May 4, 2023 Faster time-to-market, more efficient engineering, more functionality and higher quality – these are the benefits of a digital twin for machine and system builders. Festo is working hard to equip its automation components with a digital twin – a digital representation in the…
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 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…
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,…
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 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…
April 27, 2023 HMS Networks now releases the Anybus® Wireless Bolt™ II, an industrial Wi-Fi 5 access point (AP) and wireless distribution system (WDS) client. While remaining as user-friendly as its predecessors, the Wireless Bolt II features even better durability, security, and performance. With faster speeds and increased throughput, it is an excellent complement to…