ADVANCED Motion Controls Takes Servo Drives to New Heights (and Depths) with FlexPro Extended Environment Product Line

ADVANCED Motion Controls Takes Servo Drives to New Heights (and Depths) with FlexPro Extended Environment Product Line

Advanced Motion Controls is proud to announce the addition of six new CANopen servo drives with Extended Environment capabilities to their FlexPro line. These new drives join AMC’s existing EtherCAT Extended Environment FlexPro drives, making the FlexPro line the go-to solution for motion control applications in harsh environments. Many motion control applications take place in conditions that are less than ideal, such as extreme temperatures, high and low pressures, shocks and vibrations, and contamination.

POSITAL: NEXTGEN IXARC, a New Generation of Absolute Encoders

POSITAL: NEXTGEN IXARC, a New Generation of Absolute Encoders

As part of its ambitious NEXTGEN initiative, encoder-maker POSITAL has introduced a major update to its portfolio of IXARC magnetic encoders. While incremental encoders based on the new technology platform have been available for several months, the company is now rolling out a new generation of single and multiturn absolute encoders. These new encoders come with improved performance (up to 18-bit resolution), improved energy efficiency, and an optimized Wiegand package featuring a newly developed ASIC that functions as the logic controller for the battery-less multiturn system.

Ideal: Can-Twist Wire Connectors

Ideal: Can-Twist Wire Connectors

Can-Twist are touted as Canada’s most popular wire connector. Trusted by professional electricians for their quality and reliability, Can-Twists are the best choice for connecting wire and cable from #22 AWG to #8 AWG. Made in Canada, Can-Twist connectors feature springs that grip wire and keep it in place, and are constructed with copolymer material that allows the connector to expand for large wire combinations – up to 3 #10 AWG connectors. With an ergonomic, winged design, Can-Twist are easy to twist, and need only a few turns to achieve torque, so you can use them on large installations with less strain.

Hammond Manufacturing: 1555F Series Type 4X, 6P Enclosures

Hammond Manufacturing: 1555F Series Type 4X, 6P Enclosures

Introducing the 1555F series type 4X, 6P enclosures from Hammond Manufacturing, designed for harsh industrial environments and outdoor applications and ideally suited for mounting printed circuit boards, panels or DIN rail mounted components. The 1555F series are designed for wall mounting, with an interior secured by lid screws behind the lid, and can be made more secure if wall mounted with tamper resistant security screws. These enclosures feature a satin texture finish with a smooth recessed surface on the lid for a membrane keypad or label.

Murrelektronik: Vario-X – The Decentralized Solution for the Automation World of the Future

Murrelektronik: Vario-X – The Decentralized Solution for the Automation World of the Future

Murrelektronik has long since heard the automation sector’s call for efficient, intelligent and simple installation concepts. Vario-X is its answer. This modular platform brings sensor and actuator systems into the immediate machine environment on a decentralized basis and offers a flexible, scalable solution for all applications. When combined with a digital twin, Vario-X takes digitalization to a whole new level. The end result is considerable time and cost savings in installation, planning, operation and servicing.

Omron: H5CC Digital Timer – Revolutionizing Time Control with Effortless Programming and Predictive Maintenance Algorithms

Omron: H5CC Digital Timer – Revolutionizing Time Control with Effortless Programming and Predictive Maintenance Algorithms

Omron Automation Americas has recently released the H5CC, a new digital timer that combines the functions of a variety of timers into one. This new timer features a user-friendly LED screen, offering instant insights into production processes across diverse sectors such as food processing, packaging, assembly lines, and material handling.

Dependable Cable Glands for Panel and Control Modules in Manufacturing
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Dependable Cable Glands for Panel and Control Modules in Manufacturing

As digital technology and industrial automation become more integrated into manufacturing processes, dependable panel and control modules are essential for ensuring seamless operations across multiple sectors. From power distribution to process control, these interfaces serve as the nerve center of operations. Reliable cable glands are crucial for panel and control module systems used in manufacturing processes to help assure efficiency and productive systems.

Omron: IEC 62443-4-1 Certification Enhances Information Security
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Omron: IEC 62443-4-1 Certification Enhances Information Security

Omron Automation Americas takes a significant stride towards bolstering information security for customer factories and production equipment. The company now is certified by the guidelines and requirements of IEC 62443-4-1 for establishing a secure development lifecycle for its Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) products and software. IEC 62443-4-1 is an internationally recognized standard that focuses on enhancing the security of industrial automation and control systems (IACS). By achieving this certification, Omron demonstrates its unwavering commitment to implementing robust security measures and adhering to industry best practices.

Pepperl+Fuchs: ICE11 IO-Link Master with Multiprotocol Functionality

Pepperl+Fuchs: ICE11 IO-Link Master with Multiprotocol Functionality

IO-Link masters enable efficient and reliable communication between management and sensor/actuator levels. They transmit sensor data to higher-level information systems and can also receive data from there. The new ICE11 IO-Link master for PLC-based applications is multiprotocol-capable and now supports not only PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and MODBUS TCP but also EtherCAT and CC-Link IE Field Basic. It can be used worldwide in various application areas such as robotics, intralogistics, and motion control applications.

1590ZGRPBK Series

Hammond Manufacturing: 1590ZGRPBK Series Type 4, 4X Glass Reinforced Polyester Enclosures

Introducing the 1590ZGRPBK Series Type 4/4X glass reinforced polyester enclosures, molded from a black, glass reinforced polyester with a smooth finish. These enclosures include a gasketed lid with two-piece ‘tongue & groove’ construction, and are heavy duty with a thick wall design. The lid contains self-captivated stainless steel screws, and the gasket material is silicone sponge with a temperature rating of -40 degrees C to +100 degrees C (-40 degrees F to +212 degrees F).

WAGO: IoT Box – Ready-to-Use Solutions for Industry 4.0
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WAGO: IoT Box – Ready-to-Use Solutions for Industry 4.0

The WAGO IoT Box is the perfect solution for connecting new and existing systems. Integrating machines and systems into the “Internet of Things” is incredibly simple with WAGO’s IoT Box. The complete system is ready for immediate use and offers all the functions required for digitalization from signal acquisition to cloud connectivity. The IoT Box was designed as a plug-and-play device – no hardware engineering is needed. Collected data is transferred to the desired IoT application with just a few parameter settings.

AutomationDirect: Advanced XGB PLCs by LS Electric

AutomationDirect: Advanced XGB PLCs by LS Electric

AutomationDirect has added XGB PLCs designed and manufactured by LS Electric, a well-established global PLC manufacturer with over 40 years of experience. This PLC family offers advanced controllers geared for motion applications but with high-level features, such as IEC programming, that can be beneficial in any automated system. These stackable LS Electric PLCs have numerous hardware options to exactly match the job at hand. Each super compact PLC comes with integrated 2- or 6-axis pulse/direction motion inputs/outputs (up to 200kHz) and includes Ethernet, serial, and USB ports.

Leuze: 5B Sensor Series for Cost-Effective Presence Control

Leuze: 5B Sensor Series for Cost-Effective Presence Control

Sensors for presence control in intralogistics, packaging processes or the automotive industry often have to fulfill several requirements: they need to detect objects reliably, they must be easy to install and, above all, must be cost-effective. This is why Leuze has developed the new 5B sensor series. They convince with their flexible handling and offer high level of cost effectiveness. These are often decisive arguments in cases where a system requires a large number of sensors.

RS Adds Seven New Suppliers That Expand its Selection of Lighting, Enclosure, and Connectivity Products
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RS Adds Seven New Suppliers That Expand its Selection of Lighting, Enclosure, and Connectivity Products

RS has recently added seven new suppliers: Columbia Lighting, Compass, Dual-Lite, EXO Outdoor Lighting, NX Lighting Controls, Phoenix Mecano, and Remke. The seven new suppliers provide customers with access to an even broader selection of commercial, industrial, and outdoor lighting, electrical and electronic enclosures, and cable grips and cord connectors.

RS Offers a Comprehensive Range of Food and Beverage Solutions and Services Designed to Tackle Market Challenges
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RS Offers a Comprehensive Range of Food and Beverage Solutions and Services Designed to Tackle Market Challenges

RS provides a comprehensive suite of products and professional services designed to help food and beverage industry customers overcome current market challenges, ranging from implementing data acquisition systems to improving production efficiency, equipment uptime, safety, sustainability, and compliance and reducing costs. The food and beverage industry is the third largest contributor to overall U.S. manufacturing GDP. The U.S. packaged food market alone is estimated at over $1 trillion and expected to grow at a CAGR of almost 5% between 2022 and 2030.