IDEM Stand-Alone Non-Contact Switches from AutomationDirect
New IDEM non-contact magnetic coded switches use force-guided contacts and have an internal monitoring system so that they are stand-alone, not requiring the use of a separate safety relay.
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Pepperl+Fuchs Introduces New PS1000 Industrial Power Supplies
Pepperl+Fuchs recently introduced the all-new, high-efficiency PS1000 industrial power supplies. Industrial power supplies combine optimal performance and high efficiency with durability and reliability, and with a typical efficiency of more than 95%, the new PS1000 is first in its class.
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POSITAL Measuring Wheels: Linear Position and Speed Sensing With Rotary Encoders
POSITAL’s measuring wheel accessories for its IXARC family of rotary encoders enables these devices to make accurate linear motions and position measurements. “Encoders are great for measuring rotation”, comments Andy Zou, Product Manager at POSITAL.
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Four Ways to Dramatically Improve Your Logistics Applications
In the logistics industry, it’s always a race to be the fastest company to get deliveries out the door while also maintaining a standard of impeccable accuracy at the lowest possibl cost.
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New Balluff Photoelectric Sensors Provide Condition Monitoring Data
The new photoelectric sensors with condition monitoring from Balluff deliver capabilities not yet seen before in the market. In addition to providing solid photoelectric sensing, they deliver the condition monitoring and advanced IO-Link features of the Smart Automation and Monitoring System (SAMS) portfolio.
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Eaton MCCB Handles from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added new accessories for Eaton 3P series molded case circuit breakers (MCCBs). The new products include universal rotary handles and Flex Shaft flexible handles, both available for each MCCB frame size and suitable for NEMA 1/4/4X and 12 enclosures.
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ABB Robots Boost Productivity at Nestlé’s Brazilian Plants by Over 50 Percent
ABB robots are supporting Nestlé to improve the productivity of pallet loading in its chocolate manufacturing facilities in Brazil by 53 percent, using a new ABB palletizing robot solution.
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Building Robots and A Better Tomorrow with STEM
Founded in 1989, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) is probably best known for its annual Robotics Competition, where competition teams design, program and build a robot starting with a standard kit of parts and common set of rules to play on a themed course.
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Festo: Learn How Solenoid Valves React to Test Pulses
In this blog post, which is the third in Festo’s series on functional safety, we’re exploring the ways test pulses can affect solenoid valves. It is important to note that this topic pertains to an individually wired solenoid and does not apply to valve terminals utilizing bus communication, which have a varying number of solenoids that can be active at varying moments.
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Wieland: CESE Courses Now Online
Certified Electrical Safety Engineer (CESE) is an internationally recognized professional certification offered in partnership with SGS-TÜV Saar, the worldwide leading company for safety testing, auditing, verification, and certification. By passing the certification exam, you will confirm your expertise as a machine safety professional.
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New Balluff Inductive Washdown Sensors Add Value to Your Application
Like the other inductive sensors in our portfolio, these provide wear-resistant, non-contact position detection of metallic objects. These, however, are members of Balluff’s Smart Automation and Monitoring System (SAMS) portfolio—SAMS. That means they’re packed with additional features.
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Advanced Robotics | Industrial Robots (Articulated, Cartesian, Delta, SCARA, etc.) | Logistics and Intralogistics | Product News | Trending Topics
Festo’s EHMH Heavy Duty Axis Is Built for Safe Movement of Big Payloads
Developed with stacking or palletizing of heavy loads in mind, Festo’s new EHMH is a muscular cantilever axis with rack and pinion technology that handles payloads up to 200 kg with great repeatability.
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SINAMICS G115D – The Distributed Drive System
The new SINAMICS G115D is a powerful drive system that has been specifically designed to address current and future challenges involving horizontal conveyor applications. Typical applications include intralogistics and airports.
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KNIPEX Tools Introduces New Inserts for Pipe and Connector Pliers Series
KNIPEX Tools introduced new plastic inserts for its Pipe and Connector Pliers series (81 11 250). The innovative plastic inserts now consist of two component materials: soft blue outer layer and firm red inner layer.
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Advanced Robotics | Collaborative Robots (cobots) | Features | Industrial Robots (Articulated, Cartesian, Delta, SCARA, etc.) | Trending Topics
White Paper: Robots – There’s One for Every Job – How to Choose the Right One
In the popular imagination, robots are large, dumb machines for doing dull, muscular, repetitive tasks with precision and accuracy. That’s only part of today’s robotics world. Robots now come in many sizes and configurations, with two to seven axes.
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Red Lion: FlexEdge Intelligent Edge Automation Platform
Red Lion’s FlexEdge Intelligent Edge Automation Platform brings industrial data together as never before to transform edge computing. FlexEdge provides a scalable solution to integrate complex multi-vendor environments into digital transformation strategies, while providing a futureproof solution for changing application needs.
