Photoelectric Sensors added by AutomationDirect for more Distance Applications

Photoelectric Sensors added by AutomationDirect for more Distance Applications

4mm (smooth) and 5mm (M5 threaded) round photoelectric sensors are now available from AutomationDirect in a wider range of sensing distances in both diffuse and through-beam sensing configurations. These DC-powered metal sensors provide high accuracy in minimal mounting space and are ideal for use in a variety of short or long-distance sensing applications.

 

 

 

AutomationDirect: NITRA Pneumatic Coalescing Air Filters for Mist and Vapor Filtration

AutomationDirect: NITRA Pneumatic Coalescing Air Filters for Mist and Vapor Filtration

The NITRA pneumatic AC Series of coalescing air filters from AutomationDirect allows finer removal of moisture, vapor and oil mist from compressed air applications to provide optimal performance for pneumatic systems and components. NITRA coalescing filters are available in a range of port sizes from 1/8″ to 1/2″ FNPT; replaceable 0.3-micron filter elements are standard, with an optional 0.01-micron filter element available for stricter filtration requirements.

 

 

 

Yaskawa Motoman Introduces High-Performance, Ultra-Compact YRC1000micro Robot Controller

Yaskawa Motoman Introduces High-Performance, Ultra-Compact YRC1000micro Robot Controller

The smallest robot controller in its class, the ultra-compact YRC1000micro minimizes installation space and optimizes performance with power and precision. A small footprint and lightweight cabinet make the YRC1000micro ideal for factories with high density layouts, where stacking of controllers may be required.

 

 

 

Yaskawa Smart Series Product Line is Ideal for New Robot Users: Enables Fast and Easy Implementation of a Robot System

Yaskawa Smart Series Product Line is Ideal for New Robot Users: Enables Fast and Easy Implementation of a Robot System

Introduced specifically for manufacturers branching out into robotics, the new Smart Series suite of products allows quick and easy implementation of a robot system. The Smart Series product line includes Yaskawa’s HC10DT, MotoMini, GP7, GP8 and GP12 robots as well as the Smart Pendant and the YRC1000micro robot controller.

 

 

 

Introducing Yaskawa Cockpit:  Operational Data Delivered in Real-time for Networked Production Environments

Introducing Yaskawa Cockpit: Operational Data Delivered in Real-time for Networked Production Environments

Yaskawa Cockpit is a new software platform that monitors, accumulates and visually delivers operational data in real time for networked production environments. This state-of-the-art data collection and visualization software tool easily connects hardware devices across an entire production environment for asset management, predictive maintenance analysis, alarm notification and data management.

 

 

 

Yaskawa Motoman Introduces Easy-to-Use Smart Pendant: Next Generation of Robot Programming

Yaskawa Motoman Introduces Easy-to-Use Smart Pendant: Next Generation of Robot Programming

The next generation of robot programming, Smart Pendant radically changes the way a robot is programmed, providing simplified programming and fast implementation. Its easy-to-understand, tablet-based interface offers a simple learning curve compared to the standard pendant and is ideal for novice robot programmers.

 

 

 

Yaskawa Motoman Collaborative Robots Offer Flexible and Affordable Task Automation

Yaskawa Motoman Collaborative Robots Offer Flexible and Affordable Task Automation

Featuring power and force limiting technology, Yaskawa Motoman’s HC10 and HC10DT robots work safely with, or in close proximity to humans by stopping the robot in the event of contact with an operator. Dual channel torque sensors in all joints constantly monitor force to quickly react to contact.

 

 

 

Festo Automation Suite: New software gets automation up and running quickly, simply

Festo Automation Suite: New software gets automation up and running quickly, simply

With the free, PC-based Festo Automation Suite commissioning software, getting a new drive package up and running couldn’t be simpler and faster. Only five easy steps are needed to parameterize and configure all parts of an installation, from the mechanical system to the controller using the Automation Suite’s commissioning wizard. It’s all very intuitive.

 

 

 

The ix Industrial connector wins the “Innovative Product Award“ in China

The ix Industrial connector wins the “Innovative Product Award“ in China

Acknowledging the ix Industrial connector, the HARTING Technology Group has been awarded this year’s “Innovative Product Award“ in China. The coveted award was bestowed by the “MM modern manufacturing “publication, the counterpart to the specialist magazine “MM Maschinenmarkt “– which both belong to the German Vogel Communications Group, headquartered in Würzburg.

 

 

 

Continuous Flexing Control Cable and Profibus-DP Cable from AutomationDirect

Continuous Flexing Control Cable and Profibus-DP Cable from AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect now offers continuous flexing control cables and continuous flexing Profibus-DP cables that are designed to be exposed to constant flexing during operation and to withstand millions of flex cycles. These cables are available cut-to-length in one-foot increments with a 20-foot minimum length.