SCHUNK Develops Reliable Grippers for Medical Applications
Experts in more and more industries discover the benefits of automation and robotics, and this also applies to the medical technology.
Pfannenberg Announces New Outdoor Filterfan® (TYPE 3R)
High-Airflow Fan Operates Outdoors in a Range of Conditions Without Requiring a Rainhood.
Edge Computing for Industrial Applications
Modem software and data architectures are driving new demand for flexible, scalable, off-the-shelf industrial computing hardware. Compared to traditional embedded systems or proprietary “appliance” type devices, the combination of industrial PC + modem software offers clear advantages to users that need greater customization, interoperatibility, and scalability.
New Set of Price Optimized DC-DC Converters for High Volume Projects
TRACO Power new set of low power DC-DC converters from the isolated TEA, TBA, TEC series and the non-isolated TSR 1E series offer a low-cost solution while keeping a high-quality standard.
FLIR Announces the TG165-XThermal Camera with Added Patented MSX Image Enhancement
The Newest FLIR Spot Thermal Camera Offers Improved Diagnosis for Electrical and Inspection Maintenance
Mobile Marking with the MARKING App for Smartphone and Tablet
With the “MARKING system” app from Phoenix Contact, you can quickly call up the appropriate marking solution or create a new one for any requirement.
Modular Power Distribution Board
Reduce the wiring effort in machine building and control cabinet manufacturing with Phoenix Contact’s solution for 400 V distribution: The CrossPowerSystem is an open platform for modular and functional control cabinets.
PFM Technology from Banner
Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM) is a way to digitally represent an analog measurement value from a sensor.
Moxa: SDS-3008 – New 8 Port Smart Ethernet Switch
Manufacturers Automation Inc. introduces the new SDS-3008 Smart Switch, featuring a compact and flexible housing design to fit into confined spaces and a web-based GUI for easy device configuration and management with multiple available languages – English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, German and French.
Versatile New Pressure Transmitters Will Be Industry’s ‘Everyday Essentials’
A new range of pressure transmitters designed to meet key requirements in most manufacturing and production industries has recently been launched by ABB. The PxS100 range is suitable for use in the water, wastewater, metals, mining, pulp and paper, cement, and power ancillary sectors.
Parker Servo Drive Family Completed With Launch of Programmable Version
Parker Hannifin, a global provider in motion and control technologies, has extended its Parker Servo Drive (PSD) family of products with the launch of a fully programmable drive suitable for an even wider range of applications.
Hammond DIN Rail Enclosures
Hammond Manufacturing has announced its 1597DIN family of UL94-V0 flame-retardant plastic enclosures for mounting to standard IEC/EN 60715 35mm DIN rails for applications such as industrial control equipment, automation, equipment management and monitoring, HVAC controllers and distributed IoT equipment. The family consists initially of four sizes: 2, 4, 6 and 9 standard 0.69” (17.5mm) module widths.
Phoenix Contact, Quectel and Ericsson Jointly Develop the First Industrial 5G Router for Private Networks
Phoenix Contact, Quectel and Ericsson have worked together to develop and deploy the first industrial 5G router for local industrial applications in a private 5G network. With the help of the newly developed 5G Router, industrial applications, such as machines, controls and other equipment, can now be connected to a private 5G network and thus be orchestrated in their resource usage, priority and behavior.
POSITAL: Safety First – Through Clever Design
Sensor manufacturer POSITAL has introduced an inexpensive and flexible alternative for safety-critical motion control systems. Supplementing its existing range of formally certified SIL safety encoders, the new ‘diverse-redundant absolute encoders’, based on non-certified standard components, are an attractive choice for many installations where functional safety is required.
HARTING: Innovative Push Pull Standard for M12 Connectors – Across Manufacturers
Eight well-known manufacturers established on the market for M12 connectors – Phoenix Contact, HARTING, Molex, Murrelektronik, Binder, CONEC, ESCHA and Weidmüller – have come together to establish a standard for the push-pull locking mechanism of M12 connectors on the market. Together, we are pursuing the one goal of ensuring compatibility across manufacturers.
Productivity2000 PLC Analog and Specialty I/O Modules from AutomationDirect
The AutomationDirect Productivity2000® PLC is a modular, rack-based system with a full lineup of discrete, analog and specialty I/O modules providing over 400 local I/O points. With remote expansion, over 4,000 total I/O points are available.
