August 27, 2024 AX8000 multi-axis servo system extended by SiC axis module The AX8000 multi-axis servo system from Beckhoff is renowned for its high functionality and has now been expanded to include an axis module with silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors instead of the conventional IGBTs. These SiC semiconductors set new standards in switching voltage and…
August 26, 2024 CE marking in accordance with current requirements, from a one-stop shop Pilz uses their proven expertise and comprehensive service to support you during the CE marking process. This is required for new or modified machinery being imported or put into service in the EU. Manufacturers have been obliged to carry out a…
August 21, 2024 Remote monitoring, diagnostics, and debugging is now possible across complete industrial cells, thanks to powerful new PLC functionality built into the company’s flagship ‘Olis’ solution. Olis Robotics will launch the world’s most comprehensive remote diagnostics solution for industrial automation cells at IMTS 2024 in Chicago, September 9-14, following the addition of powerful…
August 20, 2024 Explore how Bosch Rexroth combined the Anybus Communicator with their Smart Flex Effector to bring industrial automation’s most versatile compensation module to the world. Bosch RexrothBosch Rexroth, the automation branch of the Bosch group, has over 32,000 employees worldwide and specializes in advanced drive and control technologies. At their Customer and Innovation…
August 20, 2024 Could sand, molten salt and concrete hold the key to harnessing and repurposing heat produced from nuclear reactors? As part of the first phase of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ (CNL) Clean Energy Demonstration, Innovation and Research (CEDIR) Initiative, a team of scientists are exploring how thermal batteries could connect to a nuclear, renewable-hybrid…
August 20, 2024 MMT to highlight its precision Glebar centerless and Tridex electrochemical grinding and cutoff equipment solutions at IMTS 2024 Medical Manufacturing Technologies, Inc. (MMT) will highlight its precision Glebar centerless and Tridex electrochemical grinding and cutoff equipment solutions at IMTS 2024, Booth 237307 in the North Building from September 9-14 in Chicago, IL….
August 20 2024 Softing IT Networks, the innovation leader of Ethernet cable certification, speed performance testing and infrastructure testing, has extended its tester portfolio to include CableMaster PoE, a dedicated power over Ethernet (PoE) cable tester. CableMaster PoE extends the CableMaster Series, which includes CableMaster FO fiber optic power meter, CableMaster 210 basic wiremapper and…
August 19, 2024 Visit igus at booths 236557 and 236230 igus®, a global leader in motion plastics, is excited to announce its participation in the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024. The event will be held from September 9-14, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. This year, the company will showcase its latest advancements…
August 19, 2024 IKO International is introducing its CFL Series cam follower that boasts a unique, space-saving outer ring design and polymer layer that exceeds the capabilities of conventional resin-type cam followers. Many conventional cam followers press-fit a layer of resin onto the unit’s standard outer ring in order to maintain radial load capacity and…
August 19, 2024 The EL8601-8411 EtherCAT Terminal supports up to 12 signal interfaces and nine signal types in one multi-purpose I/O module Beckhoff’s new EL8601-8411 EtherCAT Terminal offers incredible interface flexibility in a compact, 12-mm-wide design. With up to 12 signal interfaces (8 x DI, 2 x DO, 1 x AI, 1 x AO) and…
August 19, 2024 Calling all Automation Educators. Did you know your institution can become a Certified Universal Robots Training Centre? Cutting-edge robotic education programs from Universal Robots are available right now for your high schools and universities. These programs are designed to provide students with the essential skills needed for the modern workforce. Program Offerings…
August 16, 2024 The race is on to produce commercial fusion energy, and General Fusion’s proprietary technology was built from the ground up with a power plant in mind. GEneral Fusions’ two decades of technology development have paved the way—they are on track to provide energy to the grid by the early to mid-2030s. In…
August 15, 2024 How to Deliver Big Savings on Lighting Upgrades Is your business feeling the squeeze when it comes to commercial lighting retrofits? Are lengthy rebate applications and paperwork slowing you down? Imagine being able to offer your clients unbeatable quotes on energy-efficient lighting for their commercial retrofit projects. With the Instant Discounts Program, you…
August 15, 2024 The new surge protective devices in the VALVETRAB SPP product family from Phoenix Contact offer forward-thinking installation and safety features. They are therefore also suitable for PV applications. The new disconnection feature responds even more quickly in the event of an overload, which provides additional safety. The main and auxiliary circuits are now fitted…
August 15, 2024 Halogen-free cables are a required staple in a vast number of industrial and infrastructural applications. Over time, different labels for these cables have been established, such as FRNC, HFFR, LS0H, or LSZH. But how meaningful are these abbreviations, and what are the benefits of halogen-free cables compared to products containing halogens? Let…
August 15, 2024 PC-based control and EtherCAT from Beckhoff power the Twin Robotic NDT System while boosting aerospace inspection speeds by a factor of 10 Designing non-destructive test (NDT) systems for aerospace clients can feel like engineering with blindfolds on. Even when the parts under test aren’t confidential, they can change rapidly as companies optimize…