FANUC America Offers Free Trial of CNC Virtualization Platform

FANUC America Offers Free Trial of CNC Virtualization Platform

FANUC America, an automation solutions provider, is offering a free trial version of CNC GUIDE – FANUC’s PC-based virtualization platform for control design, training and part programming. To assist machine tool operators and builders through the rough economic times created in 2020, FANUC is offering this simulation tool at no cost. CNC GUIDE offers an immersive and safe way to learn how to operate CNCs, even for novice operators.

 

 

 

Emerson Integrates Augmented Reality into Plantweb Optics Software, Enhancing Remote Collaboration, Workforce Effectiveness

Emerson Integrates Augmented Reality into Plantweb Optics Software, Enhancing Remote Collaboration, Workforce Effectiveness

Emerson recently introduced augmented reality (AR) technology to its Plantweb Optics asset performance platform, delivering enhanced access to real-time diagnostics and analytics, as well as live remote assistance, to industrial plant workers responsible for maintaining and optimizing plant equipment. With AR technology integrated into Plantweb Optics, companies can improve productivity, collaboration and operational performance, without being limited by shortages of skilled workers or travel restrictions.

 

 

 

Moxa: Go Small with Big Gains

Moxa: Go Small with Big Gains

Moxa has recently unveiled the EDS-2000-EL, with extra small switches to free up valuable space inside your machines and cabinets, allowing you to accomodate more devices for growing network demands. The EDS-2000-EL switches allow you to enhance data flow efficiency simply by flipping the DIP switches to enable QoS and BSP, which reduces the chances of data loss and increased operating costs for your applications.

 

 

 

PNOZmulti Configurator – the Original Tool for Your Safety Circuit Configuration

PNOZmulti Configurator – the Original Tool for Your Safety Circuit Configuration

Software Version 10.11 enables you to use the real-time Ethernet SafetyNET p RTFL to configure safe data exchange between PNOZmulti 2 base units (PNOZ m B0 / B1) and the safe motion solution PMCprotego DS. PMCprotego DS is composed of the servo amplifier PMCprotego D and the safety card PMCprotego S3. 32-bit data is exchanged via RTFL, enabling short reaction times for your application.

 

 

 

KwikHinge Enclosure Door Hinges and Ultimate Series Gland Plates From AutomationDirect

KwikHinge Enclosure Door Hinges and Ultimate Series Gland Plates From AutomationDirect

Versions of Hubbell-Wiegmann floor mounted, freestanding and disconnect enclosures in carbon steel and stainless steel are now available with KwikHinge door hinges. KwikHinge hinges enable quick and easy removal of doors. This makes common tasks like subpanel installation or door modifications substantially easier.

 

 

 

AutomationDirect Adds Capacitive Pushbutton Sensor Switches and Indicators

AutomationDirect Adds Capacitive Pushbutton Sensor Switches and Indicators

Captron SENSORswitches are capacitive pushbuttons which are activated without pressure, using a hand or other parts of the body. The buttons have a determinate sensing distance, which may be altered by varying the approach speed and/or damping factor. A quickly approaching finger will achieve a higher sensing distance than a slowly approaching finger.

 

 

 

Mini Production Lines in Containers Help Augment Global Face Mask Supplies

Mini Production Lines in Containers Help Augment Global Face Mask Supplies

A compact manufacturing system from Swiss-based Mikron developed with Festo pneumatic and electric components throughout is helping meet the burgeoning global demand for disposable face masks. This new scalable, open source system can produce 50-100 protective mouth-nose masks per minute or up to two million per month. With Festo contributing engineering support, it was developed in just six weeks instead of the usual six months.

 

 

 

AutomationDirect Adds VNTC Tray Cable

AutomationDirect Adds VNTC Tray Cable

VNTC (Vinyl Nylon Tray Cable) 600 Volt Type TC-ER control cables from AutomationDirect are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial and where superior electrical properties are desired. VNTC cable is available in 18 AWG to 10 AWG with 3 to 24 unshielded copper conductors. Cables are cut to length in 1-foot increments with a 20-foot minimum.

 

 

 

New Parker Subsea Small-Bore Valves Deliver Leak-Free, Long-Term Performance in Oil and Gas Exploration and Production

New Parker Subsea Small-Bore Valves Deliver Leak-Free, Long-Term Performance in Oil and Gas Exploration and Production

Parker Hannifin has recently launched a new range of small-bore subsea ball valves and subsea needle valves for leak-free and reliable, long-term performance in subsea applications up to 10,000 PSI (689 bar) and depths down to 3,050 m (10,000 ft).