Wenglor takes over 3D specialist ShapeDrive
05 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdWenglor has recently bought all shares in ShapeDrive GmbH to expand its portfolio of 3D measuring technology, and to offer new solutions for automated manufacturing and quality assurance.
Good teamwork: getting a safe hand from robots
05 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWUUntil now, heavy-duty robots have always been housed in separate work areas to safeguard workers. Researchers at Fraunhofer want to change that with a security concept and intelligent robot control that will enable people and robots to collaborate as a team.
Conveying in the third dimension: RFID beats barcode
01 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty LtdBarcodes and 2D codes can be problematic for automatic reading if there is a chance that they will become dirty or damaged. Swiss company Ferag AG has therefore chosen to use RFID technology in its innovative conveying solutions.
Micro-Epsilon optoNCDT 2300-2DR blue laser sensor
31 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdThe optoNCDT 2300-2DR blue laser sensor is specially designed for displacement and distance measurements on directly reflecting surfaces.
FUTEK LCB200 Rod End Load Cell
26 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdThe FUTEK LCB200 Rod End Load Cell (tension and compression) is designed for applications involving inline actuators or hydraulic jacks with male or female threads.
AMCI by IDEC motion control products
24 May, 2017 | Supplied by: IDEC Australia Pty LtdMany industrial applications require motion control, but users are often frustrated by the complexity and high cost of implementation, particularly with servo systems. IDEC and AMCI have partnered to address this issue by offering a simple yet highly capable stepper motion control system.
ABB IRB 1200 robot with SafeMove2
22 May, 2017 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB Australia has announced that SafeMove2 is now available for IRB 1200, the smallest ABB robot to feature its safety-certified monitoring and control software.
Omron NX1P machine controller
19 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdThe NX1P machine controller features advanced motion control, with built-in EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT ports, and a fast execution time of 3.3 ns.
IMI Norgren ISOLine pneumatic actuators
18 May, 2017 | Supplied by: IMI Precision EngineeringThe ISOLine pneumatic actuator range is designed to offer a 'fit and forget' system that simplifies installation, increases service life and reduces maintenance costs.
ICP DAS XP 8331-CE6 and XP 8731-CE6 controllers
08 May, 2017 | Supplied by: ICP Electronics AustraliaThe XP-8331-CE6 and XP-8731-CE6 are the latest generation of Windows CE 6.0-based PACs from ICP DAS.
WAGO PFC200 controller
28 April, 2017 | Supplied by: WAGO Pty LtdThree variants of the PFC200 controller allow users to control machines and systems remotely via wireless technology, including GPRS and SMS.
Allen Bradley Kinetix VPC servo motor
27 April, 2017 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaThe Allen Bradley Kinetix VPC servo motor is designed to provide high continuous torque at high speeds over long periods of time.
Futek QTA141 miniature torque sensor
19 April, 2017 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdWith its miniature footprint, the QTA141 torque sensor is designed to provide a precision torque measurement solution for miniature DC servo motors.
DriveACADEMY is geared up for training in 2017
04 April, 2017 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty LtdThe 2017 calendar for SEW-Eurodrive's nationwide motor and drive program DriveACADEMY has been released.
Red Lion PAX2C PID controllers
28 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdThe Red Lion PAX2C PID controllers have been enhanced with the addition of ramp/soak capabilities and FlexCard plug-in options to meet the needs of numerous PID control applications.
