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Festo Solutions for Increasing Bakery Productivity Showcased at IBIE 2022

Festo introduces at IBIE 2022 a new and easy-to-use artificial intelligence (AI) software platform, Festo Automation Experience (AX). Festo AX lowers the risk of unplanned equipment shutdown for optimum equipment effectiveness. Festo also shows for the new robotic end-of-arm grippers that function like human hands to gently handle individual baked goods such as sandwich loaves, buns, and rolls. Festo features the Simplified Motion Series (SMS) family of low-cost and easy-to-apply servo-controlled electric drives. IBIE 2022, Las Vegas Convention Center, September 18-21, Booth #1417.

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ProSense Miniature Photoelectric Sensors for Space-Limited Applications from AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect has added ProSense miniature rectangular photoelectric sensors to their inventory of almost 4,000 sensors and encoders. The new ProSense RW mini photoelectric sensors provide an affordable solution for small applications with very limited space. Available in diffuse, diffuse with adjustable background suppression, retroreflective, and through-beam models, their compact light spot provides accurate detection over long distances and can easily detect small, flat, or highly reflective objects.

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Contrinex RFID RW Units from AutomationDirect

RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) technology uses radio frequencies to read and write data to/from electronic labels called tags. RFID technology doesn’t require a line of sight between the tag and the Read/Write module to operate, and tags store a large amount of data that can be edited. All of these products are rated for IP67 and IP68/69k.

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Cut-to-Length Food and Beverage Rated Control Cable from AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect has added LUTZE SILFLEX^® FBP control cables, specifically designed to meet all UL and FDA requirements for cabling used in Food and Beverage facilities. The patent-pending food-safe design of these cables has been evaluated by third-party tester Ecolab for resistance to commonly used cleaning agents and reduction of contamination risk.

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F31K2 Dual Inductive Sensor: The Highly Robust Solution for Valve Position Feedback

In the process industry, powerful sensors are needed to monitor the correct position of valves. Some outdoor applications, such as seawater desalination plants, oil rigs or phosphate mines, place special demands on the sensor technology used. With a particularly tight and corrosion-free housing, the F31K2 dual inductive sensor is the ideal solution for valve position feedback under such extreme conditions.

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K50 Pro Compact Touch with Display from Banner

The K50 Pro Compact Touch with Display is the ideal interface device for pick-to-light, operator guidance and interaction, or advanced information communication. It has two independent touch areas and perimeter indication that provide a bidirectional interface to improve process efficiency and speed issue response. Control via IO-Link® or PICK-IQ™ serial interface gives full access to color, animation, and display settings. This K50 works well for condition monitoring applications and blends seamlessly into Banner’s Snap Signal ecosystem.

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Monitor Your Drive System on Vacation with DriveRadar® IoT Suite from SEW-Eurodrive

The DriveRadar® IoT suite package includes plug and play smart sensors, Edge processing, and intelligent data analysis to transform your static Gear units into sophisticated, self-learning, and self-diagnosing Gear Units. The technology is designed to take the guesswork and even some of the thinking out of your maintenance tasks and allows you to view critical performance data right from your smart device. Plan maintenance and repair activities predictively for your drives and avoid undesirable system failures.

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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.

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ISO 5599/1 Pneumatic Solenoid Valves from AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect has added new NITRA ISO 5599/1 pneumatic solenoid valve components. These solenoid valves are completely interchangeable with any brand of ISO 5599/1 equipment. ISO 5599 size one and size two components include solenoid valve bodies in 5-way, 2-position configurations with single or double solenoids and 5-way, 3-position, double solenoid valves with a center-pressure, center-closed, or center-exhaust configuration.

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Terminal Blocks with Push-X Technology from Phoenix Contact

Now available: The newest milestone in connection technology. Cross into the next dimension of connecting with Push-X terminal blocks. A simple push completes connections for simple, effortless terminations that will save both time and effort. Products mentioned: Terminal blocks with Push-x technology, Feed-through terminal block – XTV 6, and Feed-through terminal block – XTV 10.

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Discover LEMO’s New HY Vacuumtight Model with Extended Temperature Range

LEMO is expanding its field-proven M series with a new vacuumtight model, named HY, and available in all sizes and low voltage configurations. This new fixed socket model has been specifically designed for all applications requiring vacuumtight integrations in harsh environments.

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Hollow Shaft Multiturn Kit Encoders from POSITAL

POSITAL’s family of hollow shaft absolute rotary encoders are perfect for servomotors, stepper motors, robot joints and anywhere else a hollow center design is needed to achieve an optimal mechanical layout. Both single and multi-turn variants are available. A self-powered rotation counter for multiturn models employs POSITAL’s Wiegand energy-harvesting technology – eliminating the need for backup batteries and lowering maintenance costs!

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Siemens Launches Siemens Xcelerator – An Open Digital Business Platform to Accelerate Digital Transformation

Siemens AG has launched an open digital business platform, Siemens Xcelerator, to accelerate digital transformation and value creation for customers of all sizes in industry, buildings, grids and mobility. The business platform makes digital transformation easier, faster and scalable. Siemens Xcelerator includes a curated portfolio of internet of things (IoT) enabled hardware, software and digital services from across Siemens and certified third parties; a growing ecosystem of partners; and an evolving marketplace to facilitate interactions and transactions between customers, partners and developers.

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Safe Automation of Automated Guided Vehicle Systems with PILZ

To guarantee efficient processes in a logistics or production environment, downtimes must be prevented. We stand at the side of manufacturers as partners, developing individual safety solutions for autonomous vehicles such as automated guided vehicles (AGV) and vehicle systems (AGVS). Thanks to years of experience in the industry, we can help you implement your projects with our competence in consultancy, along with our safety components and complete solutions.

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ABB Wins Red Dot Award for Flexpacker Industrial Delta Robot

ABB’s IRB 390 FlexPacker® industrial Delta robot designed for ultra-fast packing has been chosen for the Red Dot Product Design Award – the second ABB robot to receive the prestigious award in two consecutive years. The global Red Dot Design Awards recognize achievements in product design, with the jury – comprised of over 50 international design experts – testing and evaluating thousands of entries every year. In 2022, the Red Dot Award panel looked for products that showed design quality and a high degree of innovation – attributes that informed the FlexPacker’s development from the beginning.

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Superior Cleanability with New Additions to Rittal’s Hygienic Design Line!

The new additions to Rittal’s HD line include small, single door enclosures, push button boxes, terminal boxes, and accessories to help food and beverage producers create a more efficient, flexible automation system that optimizes safe and sanitary production processes. Junction boxes, production data cabinets, and fire extinguisher enclosures help producers ensure high hygienic standards at every touchpoint on the production floor.

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Festo Solutions for Increasing Bakery Productivity Showcased at IBIE 2022

ProSense Miniature Photoelectric Sensors for Space-Limited Applications from AutomationDirect

Contrinex RFID RW Units from AutomationDirect

Cut-to-Length Food and Beverage Rated Control Cable from AutomationDirect

F31K2 Dual Inductive Sensor: The Highly Robust Solution for Valve Position Feedback

K50 Pro Compact Touch with Display from Banner

Monitor Your Drive System on Vacation with DriveRadar® IoT Suite from SEW-Eurodrive

Machine Vision Systems from Festo

ISO 5599/1 Pneumatic Solenoid Valves from AutomationDirect

Terminal Blocks with Push-X Technology from Phoenix Contact

Discover LEMO’s New HY Vacuumtight Model with Extended Temperature Range

Hollow Shaft Multiturn Kit Encoders from POSITAL

Siemens Launches Siemens Xcelerator – An Open Digital Business Platform to Accelerate Digital Transformation

Safe Automation of Automated Guided Vehicle Systems with PILZ

ABB Wins Red Dot Award for Flexpacker Industrial Delta Robot

Superior Cleanability with New Additions to Rittal’s Hygienic Design Line!

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