E-Series Cobots

Doosan Robotics Launches NSF-Certified E-SERIES Line of Cobots, Dedicated Collaborative Robots for the Food & Beverage Industry

Doosan Robotics recently announced the launch of its E-SERIES, the company’s NSF-certified collaborative robot line specifically created for the food and beverage (F&B) industry. Named for its technological “edge” the E-SERIES has the flexibility to make virtually any food and beverage while offering extremely competitive pricing and industry-leading safety and hygiene standards. Doosan Robotics’ E-SERIES recently received the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) certification for food hygiene safety with features such as sealed gaps between the cobot’s connecting axes.

PULS: PISA-B Multi-Channel Electronic Circuit Breakers

PULS: PISA-B Multi-Channel Electronic Circuit Breakers

The all-new PISA-B multi-channel electronic circuit breakers help you to optimize the availability of your DC 24 V systems right away and grow with your application. In the event of a fault, PISA-B disconnects the affected channels only and ensures constant power supply to the remaining loads. This means individual faulty connections can be rapidly identified, isolated and rectified.

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Leuze: AMS 100i Compact Positioning System

The AMS 100i from Leuze is one of the smallest laser positioning systems available on the market. This makes it the perfect solution for tight installations spaces. Whether on the stacker crane, automated guided vehicle, or lifting system: In automated intralogistics, the sensors used for positioning applications must be able to operate on a small footprint in many cases. The new AMS 100i from Leuze is up to the task without sacrificing performance. With its small dimensions of 105 x 68 X 75 mm, it is one of the most compact laser positioning systems on the market.

AutomationDirect: Wenglor OPT Series Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors

AutomationDirect: Wenglor OPT Series Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors

AutomationDirect has added new Wenglor OPT series cylindrical and rectangular ultrasonic sensors. These new sensors, available in diffuse and through-beam sensing styles, offer sensing distances up to 2000mm, rugged stainless steel and plastic housings, and protection ratings up to IP68 for use in challenging industrial environments. Wenglor ultrasonic sensors are IO-Link v1.1 compatible, offering advanced configuration options such as through-beam, synchronous, and mute operating modes, window teach-in, and external temperature compensation. These sensors are easy to set up and install and are UL listed, CE marked, and RoHS compliant.

AutomationDirect: Additional Contrinex Small Rectangular Inductive Proximity Sensors

AutomationDirect: Additional Contrinex Small Rectangular Inductive Proximity Sensors

AutomationDirect has added more Contrinex small rectangular sensors to their extensive lineup of inductive proximity sensors. These compact 12mm x 27mm x 6.5mm and 12mm x 27mm x 12mm inductive proximity sensors are non-flush mounted, have a 4mm sensing distance, and feature NPN or PNP switching outputs with N.O. or N.C. operation. Top and front sensing versions are available and all PNP models are IO-Link v1.0 compatible. The sensors have a rugged polycarbonate housing with an IP67 protection rating and are CE marked, UL approved, and RoHS compliant.

Seeq Announces the Seeq Solution for Microsoft Sustainability Manager

Seeq Announces the Seeq Solution for Microsoft Sustainability Manager

Seeq Corporation, a provider in manufacturing and industrial internet of things advanced analytics software, has recently announced the Seeq Solution for Microsoft Sustainability Manager.  The solution enables sustainability teams to extend the power of Microsoft Sustainability Manager, a Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability solution, to integrate time series process data preparation, analysis, and continuous improvement, reducing the environmental impact of process industry operations.

Endress+Hauser: Picomag – Simple, Pocket-Sized, Plug-and-Play Flow Measurement Ready for Industry 4.0

Endress+Hauser: Picomag – Simple, Pocket-Sized, Plug-and-Play Flow Measurement Ready for Industry 4.0

In industrial process measurement and automation, there is a growing demand for simple, reliable and maintenance-free measuring instruments in a pocket-sized format like Picomag from Endress+Hauser. Picomag is the uncompromising choice for measuring the flow of electrically conductive fluids, their process temperature and conductivity. It offers easy commissioning with Bluetooth using its free SmartBlue App, as well as seamless system integration thanks to on-board IO-Link connectivity, so it’s Industry 4.0 ready.

Southco: H3-EM Electronic Locking Swinghandle Latch with Modular Security Options

Southco: H3-EM Electronic Locking Swinghandle Latch with Modular Security Options

Southco, Inc. has recently introduced an H3-EM electronic locking swinghandle with modular access control options. Specialized for data center racks and similar applications, it allows manufacturers to meet a wide variety of security needs using only a single latch. The H3-EM Modular latch easily integrates with existing enclosures and security systems, so users can easily upgrade to higher security.

Teledyne FLIR: Si124-LD Plus Acoustic Imaging Camera for Compressed Air Leak Detection with Improved Sensitivity, Auto Filtering, and Auto Distancing

Teledyne FLIR: Si124-LD Plus Acoustic Imaging Camera for Compressed Air Leak Detection with Improved Sensitivity, Auto Filtering, and Auto Distancing

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, recently announced the Si124-LD Plus, a new addition to its line of Si124 acoustic imaging cameras. This new model provides professional inspectors with an enhanced user interface and software features that improve the ability to pinpoint smaller air compressor leaks more quickly and accurately than ever before to make industrial environments safer and more productive. The Si124-LD Plus maintains its ergonomic one-hand operational design while offering a number of enhancements to improve its utility and efficiency.

Fischer Connectors: Single Pair Ethernet and USB 3.2 Protocols Enhance IIoT Connectivity with Ultra-Rugged Solutions

Fischer Connectors: Single Pair Ethernet and USB 3.2 Protocols Enhance IIoT Connectivity with Ultra-Rugged Solutions

Fischer Connectors, a Swiss-based global provider of high-performance connectivity, releases ultra-robust Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) and USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity solutions to meet the specific requirements of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications in rugged environments. With the increase in sensor density, actuators and controllers in Industry 4.0 and IIoT operational settings, high power levels and massive amounts of data must be securely and efficiently managed through ultra-fast transmission lines with cables running over long distances.

Nexans: Mobiway MOB Drum Kit – Smart Packaging Solution for Effortless Cable Transportation and Installation

Nexans: Mobiway MOB Drum Kit – Smart Packaging Solution for Effortless Cable Transportation and Installation

Nexans has recently launched the Mobiway MOB drum kit, an innovative connected cable transport & installation solution for medium to large-sized building projects. While traditional cable drums are bulky and unwieldy, Nexans’ Mobiway MOB is designed to make the process of manipulating and unwinding cables safe and effortless for installers. As a result, the time required for cable installation could be reduced by half.

New IDEC Safety Commander Improves HMI Tablet Usability for Industrial and Safety Applications

New IDEC Safety Commander Improves HMI Tablet Usability for Industrial and Safety Applications

IDEC Corporation has recently developed the new HT4P Safety Commander, building on the success of the HT3P by incorporating end user feature requests for additional networking and operator interface functionality. The HT4P Safety Commander is an ergonomic device enabling users to securely hold and protect a human-machine interface (HMI) tablet, while providing power, networking, and hardwired emergency stop (e-stop) and other operator interface devices. OEMs and automation designers can now provide flexible and safety-rated operator interface options for equipment, robotics, collaborative robots, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and other manufacturing system applications.

AutomationDirect: Additional FATH T-Slotted Rail Hardware Components

AutomationDirect: Additional FATH T-Slotted Rail Hardware Components

AutomationDirect has added more FATH hardware components to their selection of T-slotted rail products. These components easily install in SureFrame rails, as well as many other brands, and include roll-in T-slot nuts with spring loaded ball, slide-in T-slot nuts, screw and miter connectors, 1- and 2-slot pivot joints, extended swivel bases, foot consoles, leveling casters, magnetic catches, sensor mounting blocks, protection profiles, profile sliders, roller elements, and much more.