MC Kinova Launches Link 6 Collaborative Robot 1 400

Kinova Launches Link 6 Collaborative Robot

 

Montreal-based Kinova Robotics has announced the Link 6, a new generation industrial robot created from start to finish in North America, and designed for businesses looking to benefit from automation. Kinova said Link 6 is Canada’s first industrial collaborative robot, featuring automation solutions to enable greater daily efficiency while also improving the quality and consistency of production results. Launch applications include pick-and-place, part assembly and machine tending, the company added. The Link 6 controller also includes the highest processing power and memory capacity on the market, which makes it ready to use with AI solutions in the future, while keeping the size of the controller compact. Kionva said the robot is developed and designed with any user in mind – from an experienced industrial integrator to an operator with no particular robotic skills.

 

MC Mitsubishi New LoadMate Plus Configurable Robot Cells 1 400

New LoadMate Plus™ Configurable Robot Cells from Mitsubishi

 

 

LoadMate Plus™ is Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s engineered solution offering to simplify robotic applications. Specifically created to be easy to set up and use, their team has done the engineering necessary so setup takes minimal time. Completely configurable, the LoadMate Plus robot and stand are perfect for stand-alone cells, or to be integrated into a larger solution.

 

DCS Festo Machine Vision Systems from Festo 1 400

Machine Vision Systems from Festo

 

From inspection to identification, barcode reading to robotic guidance, measurement to color analysis, Festo provides machine vision solutions to suit your needs. With higher resolutions, more powerful software tools, easier integration and more flexibility, the latest generation of SBS vision sensors provide the right features and tools to meet your demanding machine vision requirements.

 

MC Siemens SCALANCE MUM866 1 The Key Enabler 1 400

SCALANCE MUM856-1 – The Key Enabler for Industrial 5G Networks from Siemens

 

Industrial 5G can propel many applications in all industries. So, whether you are seeking secure remote maintenance solutions, or want to connect your factory floor with maximum bandwidths for data-intensive applications, SCALANCE MUM856-1 is your enabler. The robust router offers all the features of the 5G standard that are specified in Release 15 and helps you to unlock new potentials for your production and business.

 

 

MC Universal Robots ActiNav 1 400

Introducing ActiNav from Universal Robots – Next Generation Machine Loading

 

ActiNav™ combines intelligent vision, real-time autonomous motion control and Universal Robots’ world-leading cobots to deliver the core of a machine loading system. Whether used for simple bin picking tasks or more complex machine tending applications, ActiNav delivers a solution that’s precise, consistent, intuitive and more agile than ever before.

 

MC Yaskawa GA50 Robot with High Path Accuracy 2 400

GA50 Robot with High Path Accuracy Optimizes Laser Welding, Material Cutting and Dispensing Tasks

 

Fast and flexible, the six-axis GA50 robot offers high path accuracy and is well-suited for laser cutting small holes and sharp corners, as well as laser welding, plasma cutting and dispensing applications. This powerful robot offers robust capability in a wide range of industries.

 

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Direct Teach, Plug and Play Collaborative Robots Enhance Yaskawa’s HC-Series Line

 

Highly reliable, the six-axis HC10DTP and HC20DTP collaborative robots enrich easy capability for Yaskawa’s HC-series line. Hand-guided programming allows users to direct teach points without a pendant, and an ISO standard tool flange and electrical connections facilitate a plug and play approach for easy deployment of the robot system.

 

DCS Rittal ePocket the Digital Twin Plan Pocket 1 400

Rittal ePocket: The Digital Wiring Plan Pocket for Smooth Operation

 

The manufacturing world is familiar with thick paper folders containing equipment and system documentation inside the enclosure. From Eplan and Rittal’s point of view, such practices are no longer up to date when the data can be used digitally and centrally. The sister companies present Rittal ePocket – the digital wiring plan pocket. In terms of environmental friendliness, the new space in the cloud has the benefit of doing away with paper. In addition, operators, planners, switchgear manufacturers and maintenance staff will find it easier to work together because of the constant availability of up-to-data data.

 

MC Banner In Series Diagnostics Smart Machine Safety Systems 1 400

In-Series Diagnostics: Smart Machine Safety Systems from Banner

 

In-Series Diagnostics (ISD) makes it easy to access diagnostic data from devices in a safety system without special equipment or designated cabling. Users can troubleshoot machine safety systems, prevent system faults, and reduce equipment downtime. This innovative, next-generation technology is exclusive to safety devices from Banner Engineering. ISD-compatible devices achieve the highest levels of safety (Category 4, PL e, or SIL CL 3 safety ratings). ISD, overlays device data on top of the safety OSSD signals manufacturers know and depend on. ISD sends alerts and device information to your PLC for each device, delivering the highest level of safety and advanced diagnostics, and allows you to connect up to thirty-two ISD devices on a single four-pin cable.

 

MC Parker New PCH Network Portal the Future of FIELDBUS Controllers 1 400

Introducing Parker’s New PCH Network Portal – The Future of FIELDBUS Controllers

 

The PCH Network Portal redefines and revolutionizes machine I/O (Inputs and Outputs). The PCH Network Portal was engineered with configurable I/O with true PNP / NPN circuitry switching and IO-Link master capability on each port for easy machine design changes. The PCH Network Portal is designed for general pneumatic control of industrial machinery on an Ethernet network for all types of automated industrial equipment. The PCH Network Portal offers decentralized Inputs/Outputs and IO-Link master ports opening the door to optimized machine architecture and new levels of configurability all while connecting to the 5 sizes of H Series ISO valves.

 

MC PILZ Safe Packaging Automation 1 400

Safe Packaging Automation – Flexible Solutions from PILZ

 

Efficient packaging processes require a high level of automation in the packaging industry. At the same time, the Machinery Directive lays down essential functional safety requirements for packaging automation. Particularly with packaging automation in primary packaging, a so-called critical infrastructure, there are very high requirements for the robustness of the products used and protection against tampering. The packaging lines are subjected to a wide range of cleaning processes and strict quality inspections. The traceability of manufacturing processes is just as important as the access and authorization management of individual employees and data protection.

 

MC Electromate Meca5 EtherCAT Master Controller Kit 1 400

Meca500 EtherCAT Master Controller Kit Available Only at Electromate

 

The Meca500 EtherCAT Master Controller Kit is a pre-configured kit that contains everything you need to get a Meca500 6-axis industrial robot commissioned right out the box. It is the perfect solution for pick and place and robotic assembly applications requiring precise and repeatable positioning. The Kit includes PLC code examples that will greatly speed up the development of your project. Customers can save up to a week’s set-up time with Electromate’s preconfigured Kit solution.

 

 

MC Omron New Board Level Industrial Cameras from Omron 1 400

New Board-Level Industrial Cameras from Omron Are Tailor-Made for Highly Customized OEM Vision Applications

 

 Machine builders and integrators need to use vision in more industrial devices and solutions, but traditional vision systems are often too bulky, complex, and expensive for some projects. Omron is addressing this market need with a new line of affordable and compact board-level cameras designed specifically for embedded vision applications. The Omron B Series GigE Vision cameras are full-featured machine vision cameras. They use Sony Corporation Pregius and Starvis CMOS sensors with high resolutions up to 20M and fast frame rates up to 282.8fps. As a board-level industrial camera, the Omron B Series do not need an enclosure.

 

MC POSITAL Cube Encoders Updating an Industry Favourite 1 400

Cube Encoders from POSITAL: Updating an Old Industry Favourite

 

Cube encoders – incremental rotary encoders with a cube-shaped housing – have been popular with machine builders since the 1960’s, largely because these devices are easy to install without special mounts or brackets. Now POSITAL has updated this old favourite with new features and capabilities that will keep this design relevant for years to come. Updates include simple installation (no special mounts or brackets needed), robust housing tolerant of shock and vibration loading, programmability of incremental interfaces and resolution via UBIFAST configuration tool, cost effective solution for accurate Positioning, and easy drop-In replacement.