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New: Decentralised Safety for Modular Plants by PILZ

With the PDP67 modules, Pilz offers solutions for decentralised applications directly in the field. Protection type IP67 means that the modules are resistant to dirt and water. The decentralised modules optimise installation and wiring work. They save time, money and space in the control cabinet. As they are integrated into dirt and water-repellent IP67 housings, the PDP67 modules reliably ensure safety even in rugged industrial environments. The new PDP67 PN with Profinet/Profisafe interface enables exactly that. Thanks to the IP67 protection type and robust zinc housing it is ideal for positioning on the machine, outside of the control cabinet.

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AGV Motion Plan Anyone? SEW-EURODRIVE’s Motion Plan Request Can Help

SEW-EURODRIVE is not only here to make recommendations, but they are also here to explain the reasons why. Industry 4.0 is not an overnight solution; it requires planning of you facilities motion plan from beginning to end. Motion planning isn’t something new—you should have done this years ago. Regardless of the outcome, they would be more than willing to set up a meeting to discuss, no obligation, just a quick visit and leave the rest up to them.

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Altech New SRF Series Non-Contact Safety Sensors With Innovative Diagnostic System

The SRF (Safety RFID) is a non-contact safety sensor that monitors movable safety guards, such as doors, gates, panels, and hoods. This compact sensor protects operators from injuries by shutting down or preventing the start-up of machines when the safety guards are not properly closed. It is compact, smart, and safe. It also offers cost-savings with its four-wire unshielded standard connection cable from sensor to sensor.

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Digi-Key Adds SPARK Microsystems to Global Linecard

Digi-Key has signed a global distribution agreement with SPARK Microsystems to offer ultra-low power wireless communications for high-performance personal area networks and IoT-connected devices. With its patented technologies, SPARK Microsystems is bringing to market a next-generation ultra-wideband wireless transceiver that enables the next generation of wireless products for customers worldwide.

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Advanced Robotics | Logistics and Intralogistics | Mobile Robots (AGVs, AMRs, UASs, UAVs, etc.) | Product News | Software

Meet OTTO Lifter, the Smartest Autonomous Forklift

OTTO Motors is excited to introduce OTTO Lifter, the smartest autonomous forklift. OTTO Lifter drives nimbly in crowded and dynamic environments and improves safety in warehouses and facilities. With advanced safety sensors and class-leading autonomous driving capabilities, OTTO Lifter works alongside people, other vehicles, and existing infrastructure; providing businesses a safer material handling solution for as low as $9 per hour. The autonomous forklift is compatible with the entire OTTO Motors fleet of AMRs through OTTO Motors’ Fleet Manager.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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Advanced Robotics | Collaborative Robots (cobots) | Product News

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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New: Decentralised Safety for Modular Plants by PILZ

AGV Motion Plan Anyone? SEW-EURODRIVE’s Motion Plan Request Can Help

Altech New SRF Series Non-Contact Safety Sensors With Innovative Diagnostic System

Digi-Key Adds SPARK Microsystems to Global Linecard

Meet OTTO Lifter, the Smartest Autonomous Forklift

Kinova Launches Link 6 Collaborative Robot

New LoadMate Plus™ Configurable Robot Cells from Mitsubishi

Machine Vision Systems from Festo

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

Introducing ActiNav from Universal Robots – Next Generation Machine Loading

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

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

Rittal ePocket: The Digital Wiring Plan Pocket for Smooth Operation

In-Series Diagnostics: Smart Machine Safety Systems from Banner

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

Safe Packaging Automation – Flexible Solutions from PILZ

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