Mersen Announces the Release of EU Product Recognition App
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IDEC: Drive and Controller
The IANG1 Integrated Stepper Controller + Drive product is a ground-breaking approach to PLC-based motion control systems. Traditional motion controllers are difficult to integrate with PLC-based automation systems. There are so many manufacturers, so many different choices, and each solution contains proprietary features that complicate installation, programming and compatibility.
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Introducing the New DMC-21×5 Multi Axis Motion Controller From Galil Motion Control
The DMC-21×5 is the latest addition to the Econo family and is an easy upgrade path from the long running DMC-21×3 series. The DMC-21×5 utilizes nearly all of the same peripherals as the DMC-21×3 controller, making the transition simple.
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ABB Wins Contract for Hurontario Light Rail Project in Toronto
ABB has recently been awarded a contract by Hitachi Rail (Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc.) to provide traction power equipment for the Hurontario Light Rail Transit (HuLRT) project in Toronto, Canada. Among its roles, Hitachi leads the Systems and Revenue Vehicle components of the project. The contract value of the Hurontario LRT is $4.6 billion. The Hurontario LRT is expected to open in late 2024.
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POSITAL: Wiegand Sensors – Proximity Sensing with Extra Powers
Wiegand sensors – tiny devices that use variations in an external magnetic field to generate electrical signals and energy – have unique properties that make them a useful option for proximity sensing systems. Wiegand sensors are built around small sections of Wiegand wire, a specially prepared ferromagnetic alloy that has a unique physical property.
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ABB: EC Titanium Integrated Motor Drive
The EC Titanium integrated motor drive by ABB promises ‘synchronous reluctance and permanent magnet technologies for a sustainable, wirelessly connected solution that improves customers bottom line.’ According to Global Product Manager, Mark Gmitro, the product was inspired by direct customer feedback requesting an IE5 efficient product, that could function as a drop-in replacement for standard NEMA mounted motors.
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New Contrinex DW series Proximity Sensors from AutomationDirect
New models of Contrinex DW series round proximity sensors are offered in barrel sizes from 8mm to 30mm. Flush and non-flush mount models are available with standard or extended sensing distances, with complete overload protection.
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ABB: Effortless Energy Efficiency with ACS580 General Purpose Drives
Commission effortless energy efficiency across a broad range of your variable speed applications with our ACS580 general purpose drives. ABB will help make your business run smoothly and profitably with their drives and services by delivering simplicity, efficiency and productivity to help manage your processes.
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SEW-EURODRIVE: Controller for Control Cabinet Installations
As an operator of complex systems, you need to ensure that different motion sequences, multiple axes, and various drives are precisely coordinated with one another The efficiency of your production depends on this. In order to ensure this required intelligent coordination, you also need both intelligent and reliable control technology.
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Brave Control Solutions INC. Awarded for 2020 the Most Innovative Solution by ABB
Brave Control Solutions Inc. was recently pleased to announce to have been awarded the Value Provider Award 2020 for most innovative solution by ABB. The ABB Value Provider Program is a global channel partner program for distributors, wholesalers, panel builders, installers, service providers, power product OEMs or system integrators.
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Planning a New Automation Project? Make Sure You Budget for Training and Development
Conversations about automation technology and design often focus on one thing – the technology itself. We think of the high-tech robots, the automated conveyors, or the precision welding machines that make it possible for factories to operate more efficiently, productively, and safely.
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Nexans Joins RE100
Nexans has recently joined the Climate Group’s RE100 initiative and is committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2030. RE100 is a global initiative bringing together the world’s most influential companies leading the transition to 100% renewable electricity. In line with the Paris agreements (COP21), which set a limit of 1.5°C warming by 2030, Nexans has unveiled its roadmap towards carbon neutrality.
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A Cut Above the Rest: Lincoln Electric Introduces VRTEX OxyFuel Cutting Feature
In collaboration with The Harris Products Group — a Lincoln Electric company — Lincoln Electric recently introduced VRTEX OxyFuel Cutting feature, bringing welding and cutting together for education by enabling users to practice torch cutting safely and virtually.
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Endress+Hauser: One-Stop Shopping
More and more measurement instruments are being ordered online from Endress+Hauser. In the first five months of 2020, incoming orders via endress.com nearly doubled. With the introduction of the new FLEX product segmentation structure, integration of the global E-direct portal into the website and further optimization of the e-commerce area on endress.com.
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Beckhoff: Compact and Universal 24/48 V DC Power Supplies – Power Supply Overview
The comprehensive power supply portfolio offers single-phase and 3-phase DIN rail power supply units with output currents from 2.5 A to 40 A: from the PS1000 series for small, cost-optimized applications and the PS2000 series for the commonest standard applications to the PS3000 series for demanding 24 and 48 V DC applications.
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Beckhoff: AL8000 Linear Motors – Highly Dynamic Linear Motors With Flexible, Modular Design
Backed by a wealth of expertise in the development of rotary servomotors, Beckhoff has added an innovative product to its portfolio in the area of drive technology. This new generation of high‐performance and modular linear motors was developed in cooperation with its dynamically growing subsidiary Fertig Motors.
