The National Electrical Code (NEC), the leading standard for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment in the United States, will release a 2023 Code update later this year. As with previous iterations, we know the 2023 Code update will contain revisions to ground fault protection requirements.
Littelfuse, Inc. recently announced the new 5.0SMDJxxS-HRA TVS Diode Series. The high-reliability TVS diodes are designed, manufactured, and screened to provide robust overvoltage protection, with low early failures and zero degradation over continuous surge events.
Featuring a robust 30 kg payload and 1,700 mm maximum reach, the easy-to-use six-axis HC30PL human-collaborative robot facilitates safe and efficient fenceless palletizing, and can also be deployed in select handling, packaging and logistical applications of demanding production environments.
Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd. is the Canadian source for industrial robotic solutions by Epson, and one of the most potent options available in this lineup is the VT6L all-in-one six-axis robot. Using next-level technology, this innovative robot offers a reach of 900 millimetres, a six-kilogram payload, and a built-in controller.
Festo introduces the Festo Automation Experience (Festo AX), a new machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) software platform for manufacturing and process systems to ensure maximum uptime of key production assets. Additionally, Festo AX can automate quality assurance and energy monitoring that can reduce material and energy waste. Festo AX gives end users an easy-to-use tool to thrive in a tight labor market and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) a unique capability to differentiate their machines.
The new iTEMP TMT31 temperature transmitter for analog 4-20mA signals is designed by Endress+Hauser to deliver great long-term stability, high accuracy and ease of use. In order to minimize the effort involved in commissioning, device configuration and maintenance, this RTD head transmitter for Pt100/Pt1000 sensors can be ordered pre-configured or parameterized on site from a laptop or tablet using free operating software DeviceCare from Endress+Hauser.
Optimizing operations is essential in the packaging industry from processing to logistics and warehousing. In booth S-3832 at PACK EXPO this year. Omron’s interactive experience showcases a complete, flexible and fully automated solution that empowers people through automation.
Nidec Machine Tool Corporation announced recently that it will launch the MPLS series, an inductive coupling principle-type linear position detector that determines a machine’s position and detects its feed digitally, on November 01.
POSITAL has updated its family of TILTIX inclinometers with new three-axis MEMS accelerometers, enhanced firmware, and a new housing concept. These changes enable POSITAL to streamline manufacturing processes and reduce delivery times while maintaining full environmental protection.
The new PNO guideline Profinet Cabling and Interconnection Technology – Guideline for PROFINET Version 5.0 specifies the ix Industrial® mating face as a new standard for Ethernet applications. The guideline was officially published on June 29, 2021, and provides PROFINET users with a reliable set of rules for industrial cabling.
Teledyne FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions is pleased to announce the all new Ladybug6— the latest addition to its field proven Ladybug series. Ladybug6 is the leading high-resolution camera designed to capture 360-degree spherical images from moving platforms in all-weather conditions.
Emerson will showcase ASCOTM miniature valve technologies for fluid control, as well as BransonTM welding equipment and automated solutions for plastics joining at the Compamed 2022 trade fair Nov. 14-17 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Festo introduces at Pack Expo 2022 the Festo Automation Experience (AX), a new artificial intelligence (AI) platform for predictive quality, predictive maintenance, and energy optimization. Using advanced analytics, Festo AX maps data to learn a component, machine, product, or energy system’s healthy state. Festo AX provides actionable information to correct anomalies when data begins trending out of normal. Festo demonstrates AX at Pack Expo 2022, October 23-26, McCormick Place, Chicago, Festo Booth #N6213.
AutomationDirect has added new quality Seifert products to their existing enclosure thermal management lineup. The SlimLine series of enclosure air conditioners is designed for indoor and outdoor use, operating with an internal closed loop system to protect from dust, oil, and water intrusion. These air conditioners offer up to 4,900 BTU/H, high-performance fans, and are constructed of heavy gauge carbon steel.
The production of tires and the production of wafers seem to have absolutely nothing to do with each other. In terms of automation technology, however, they use the same technology: Controlled Pneumatics. That is why Festo has further developed compressed air technology to make pneumatics sustainable, resource-saving and energy-efficient.
Together with its partners and customers, Siemens is driving the digital transformation of economies through its open digital business platform Siemens Xcelerator, launched on June 29, 2022. The platform consists of a comprehensive, curated portfolio; a powerful ecosystem of partners and a marketplace for customers, partners and developers and strives to make digitalization easier, faster and at scale. Today, Siemens announced two new partnerships related to the Siemens Xcelerator platform.