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…
April 27, 2023 Comau has supplied Hycan Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. (Hycan) with a highly intelligent welding solution for its framing line. The innovative system ensures multi-model manufacturing of new energy vehicles, high JPH (Jobs per Hour) and a concrete reduction in production losses. Deployed at the Hycan Hangzhou manufacturing base, the flexible automated production…
April 27, 2023 Different material widths, varying material positions or partially loaded pallets pose special challenges for transfer station access guarding. For this, Leuze relies on the concept of dynamic format adaptation. In this way, productivity and safety can be optimally harmonized. Variation becomes a safety risk Access monitoring on conveyor lines can be implemented…
April 26, 2023 In industrial process measurement and automation, there is a growing demand for simple, reliable and maintenance-free measuring instruments in a pocket-sized format like Picomag from Endress+Hauser. Picomag is the uncompromising choice for measuring the flow of electrically conductive fluids, their process temperature and conductivity. It offers easy commissioning with Bluetooth using its…
April 25, 2023 Exor, a leading provider of industrial automation solutions, is proud to announce the release of its latest product, the Exor X5 Wireless HMI. This cutting-edge device is designed to revolutionize the way industrial operators interact with their machines and equipment. The Exor X5 features a sleek and durable design, with a 5-inch…
April 25, 2023 ABB is supporting Renault Group by providing state-of-the-art robotics technology to help automate the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer’s production network across several key markets. ABB has delivered the majority of the 160 units of the large industrial robot portfolio over the last 24 months. The financial details of the order were not…
GripperAI from Festo for robotics solutions from IBK April 20, 2023 The software GripperAI from Festo enables “blind bin picking” and thus autonomous handling solutions with almost any robot, cobot or Cartesian gantry. The company ibk Ingenieur Consult GmbH is offering an online configurable robot cell as an entry-level model. This could become the patent…
April 20, 2023 A leading technology company and pioneer in electricals, ABB, has launched its new industrial miniature circuit breaker (MCB) almost 100 years since it brought the first such device to market. The new ABB S300 P Industrial MCB updates the fundamental component in a modern electrical system, improving safety, performance, efficiency installation and…
The fifth step to machinery safety: Safety validation April 12, 2023 In a machine’s lifecycle, the topic of validation plays a major role in safety – for both manufacturers and operators alike. Therefore, workplace directives and standards, such as ISO 13849, IEC 62061 and IEC 61508, require you, as manufacturers and operators of machinery, to validate your safety systems. To do…
April 20, 2023 What if you could get energy savings up to 75%? Rittal’s Blue e+ S climate control for enclosures boasts a smaller footprint, provides energy savings, minimized CO2 emissions, and lower cost. Sustainability that works – minimize CO2 the Blue e+ way. Rittal delivers some of the world’s most efficient climate control solutions…
Simple commissioning enables system integrators to incorporate a Festo pilot valve manifold and I/O into a DeltaV platform April 19, 2023 At Interphex 2023, Festo demonstrates export of CPX valve manifold configuration to Emerson DeltaV DCS systems for fast, simple, and effective programming, commissioning, and validation of Festo-based pneumatics for skids and machines. (April 25-27,…
April 17, 2023 Lemo is thrilled to announce the expansion of its field-proven S Series push-pull connectors with the new 1S.275 Series for 12G-SDI (Serial Digital Interface) 4K Ultra High Definition transmission. The new robust push-pull connectors are compliant with the SMPTE ST 2082-1 standard for signal/data transmission and enable a transmission rate of 12…
April 17, 2023 Robots need accessories to work efficiently. But what’s the easiest way to connect the accessories to factorynetworks? The easiest way is to use HMS Networks’ ready-made Anybus products, as RSP found out. The number of industrial robots operating in factories worldwide continues to rise. To use robots efficientlyand maximize productivity, companies attach…
April 17, 2023 Quinn Harker For the past 30 years, industrial automation has undergone relatively few changes to the way automation is designed and deployed. Traditional automation technology was developed (and priced) for high-throughput manufacturing, making it most accessible to only those who could afford complex, custom integration services. This left most manufacturers—the ones who…
April 17, 2023 Introducing the 290mm enclosed timing belt, Vention’s smallest linear actuator yet, designed to tackle applications that require smaller strokes and for those who don’t have room for larger actuators. Now from 290mm to 3330mm, discover their full range of timing belt actuators. Add linear and rotary motion to your automated equipment. With…