Simplifying Motion Control through Integration of All System Components
Integration is about adding value for customers by designing products that include multiple parts of the solution into a single instrument. For motion control hardware, this can mean combining the mechanics along with a motor, encoder, limit sensor, driver, and controller.
ForwardX Max 500 AMR Earns CE Mark
ForwardX's autonomous pallet mover now meets EU health and safety standards
Putting Food Safety First With Robots - Could Robots Lead the Fight Against Contamination in Food Production Lines?
The CDC reports that around 70 per cent of all foodborne diseases are caused by contaminated individuals. How can food manufacturers better manage the risks that human workers pose to food quality and safety?
UltraFlex induction melting aluminum and iron alloys
At an output power of 2.8 kW, it took EasyMelt only 5 to 8 minutes to melt the alloys. The customer got a full report on the heating parameters and excellent results achieved throughout their induction melting process.
6 River Systems Announces Second Annual User Conference: FLOW 2020
Fulfillment company to unveil latest product enhancements and feature highly anticipated keynote speakers at its first fully digital user conference in September
VadaTech Announces a new 3U VPX Time and Frequency card with Onboard GPS / IRIG
VadaTech, a leading manufacturer of integrated systems, embedded boards, enabling software and application-ready platforms, announces the VPX337. The VPX337 provides a complete, feature-rich, GPS/PTP (1588)/IRIG/NTP bus-level timing solution to a VPX system, with exceptional flexibility.
Omron releases new PC-based camera system to help customers incorporate machine vision into existing PC-based systems
New PC-based FJ2 cameras from global automation leader Omron Automation Americas makes it easy for manufacturers to incorporate machine vision into their existing systems while continuing to use their own PC or industrial PC.
Is the Gartner Magic (Quadrant) Obsolete?
It seemed no organization had its finger on the pulse of technology more than research consulting firm Gartner. But today, that position has eroded, and the merits of one of the company's most widely known and used tools, the "Magic Quadrant," has lost its relevance.
Improving control of conveying systems
Industrial automation specialist Beckhoff Automation UK has launched a new EtherCAT-based controller for motor-driven roller (MDR) conveyor systems. The controller, the EP7402 EtherCAT box, provides complete control of roller motors irrespective of the motor brand or conveyor vendor. This allows enhanced efficiency, improved communication and reducing cabling requirements in multi-zone conveying applications in intralogistics, warehousing and distribution centre environments.
OnRobot Expands Product Capabilities, Empowering Customers to Use Tools in Ever-Broadening Applications
OnRobot showcases its commitment to continuous and rapid product enhancement with the launch of a software update for the popular 'Eyes' robot vision system. The update is part of a broad application-focused strategy to give OnRobot customers ongoing enhancements across its product portfolio
ABB offers Augmented Reality on a smartphone to simplify robot installations
ABB's new RobotStudio AR viewer provides a quick and convenient way of visualizing where and how robotic automation can fit into your process using a smartphone or tablet
Thoughts on the Impact of COVID-19 and Essential Supply Chain Automation
It is clear to everyone in the supply chain industry that piece-picking technology is an essential core solution that enables predictable and scalable order fulfillment operations, especially during times like these.
Machine vision: MVTec announces new HALCON release available this fall
• HALCON 20.11 will be launched on November 20, 2020
• Numerous new features promise even better machine vision performance
• Release available in purchase and subscription editions
The Internet of Robotic Things: How IoT and Robotics are Evolving to Benefit the Supply Chain
The Internet of Robotic Things (IoRT) is a rapidly evolving technology. In just a few decades, industrial robots have become commonplace in factory settings across the world, and they only continue to gain popularity for their productivity and profitability.
Cobots Maximize the Convenience, Productivity, and Social Distancing Considerations in Human/Robot Collaboration
The four different OB7 cobots in the series are engineered to handle a variety of payloads and sizes while accomplishing simple to complex tasks. In light of the current pandemic recommendations for social distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19, cobots are playing a vital role in manufacturing operations, now more than ever.
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Elmo Motion Control - The Platinum Line, a new era in servo control
Significantly enhanced servo performance, higher EtherCAT networking precision, richer servo operation capabilities, more feedback options, and certified smart Functional Safety. Elmo's industry-leading Platinum line of servo drives provides faster and more enhanced servo performance with wider bandwidth, higher resolutions, and advanced control for better results. Platinum drives offer precise EtherCAT networking, faster cycling, high synchronization, negligible jitters, and near-zero latency. They are fully synchronized to the servo loops and feature-rich feedback support, up to three feedbacks simultaneously (with two absolute encoders working simultaneously). The Platinum Line includes one of the world's smallest Functional Safety, and FSoE-certified servo drives with unique SIL capabilities.
