Machine Building

igus develops smart plastics app for Fanuc Field system

Fanuc's open industrial IoT platform, known as the Field system, evaluates data from machines and systems centrally. It connects production machines of all manufacturers by means of a local network topology, enabling comprehensive data analysis of the entire process line. In this infrastructure, apps from Fanuc and from third-party suppliers are used. Now igus has developed a smart plastics app for the new system. The app can be used by maintenance personnel to monitor the condition of igus components - for example, energy chains and cables - and plan maintenance in good time.

6th January 2020

Omron expands panel line-up with 237 new models

Omron is launching the sixth wave of its factory automation control devices built on a common design platform for further innovation in control panel building. The new products include 237 models in six categories low voltage switch gear: J7KC, J7TC, J7MC, J7KCA and J7KCR series low voltage switching gears (LVSG), S8V-CP series DC electronic circuit protectors, and PTF-XX-PU socket for LY relays with Push-In Plus technology.

6th January 2020

Parasolid introduces Convergent Modeling on mixed models

The latest version of Parasolid software is now available from Siemens Digital Industries Software. The updates to Parasolid include enhancements to Convergent Modeling technology, which can now operate on models containing a mix of facet B-rep surfaces and classic B-rep surfaces, helping to enable more efficient work flows in a wide range of applications.

6th January 2020

Multi-channel electronic circuit breakers configured to order

The new CBMC ... S-R-C multi-channel electronic circuit breakers from Phoenix Contact can be ordered directly in versions that are tailored specifically to the system. In addition, the integrated status output and reset input allow the device status to be monitored remotely and tripped channels to be switched on again.

3rd January 2020

FANUC launches lightweight collaborative robot

With a view to tackling global skills shortages and the need to increase production flexibility, FANUC is launching its first ever lightweight collaborative robot, the CRX-10iA.

3rd January 2020

New programmable sensor connection and data processing hubs

Sick is extending its Sensor Integration Machine (SIM) family with the launch of two high-performance, one-box, processing hubs that combine decentralised, multi-sensor co-operation with field-to-cloud connectivity as part of Industry 4.0. The Sick SIM1000 and SIM2000 Sensor Integration Machines are programmable sensor connection and data processing hubs that create new possibilities for developing custom applications in Sick's AppSpace ecosystem. With up to four Ethernet ports, they support interfaces for cameras, lighting, LiDAR scanners, encoders, photoelectric and displacement sensors, as well as to higher-level controls and to the Cloud.

3rd January 2020

New surge protectors for linear DC current sources

Protect any DC current source with a linear operating characteristic with Valvetrab SEC DC surge protective devices. The Valvetrab SEC DC surge protective devices from Phoenix Contact are suitable for all typical DC current sources with a linear operating characteristic. The product family includes products with 2+F switching. The integrated gas discharge tube eliminates leakage currents for these arresters to ground, so they are suitable for use in isolating systems.

2nd January 2020

NSK in-wheel motor charges wirelessly while in motion

NSK has developed the third generation of its in-wheel motor, the world's first design of its type to feature a complete package comprising motor, inverter and wireless charging unit. The innovative wireless in-wheel motor (W-IWM) for the electric vehicle (EV) market is capable of charging from coils embedded in the road, while in motion. Development of the latest unit was conducted jointly by a research group comprising NSK, the Fujimoto Laboratory at the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, Bridgestone Corporation, ROHM Co Ltd and Toyo Electric Mfg Co Ltd.

2nd January 2020

Toshiba Machine enters the market for collaborative robots

Toshiba Machine is launching two new collaborative robots at the International Robot Exhibition (IREX) - the world's leading robot show, held at the Tokyo Big Sight, Japan on Wednesday 18 to Sunday 22 December 2019. Expanding on the company's extensive range of industrial robots, the announcement was supported by the company's official robot distributor for EMEA and America, TM Robotics.

19th December 2019

Trio Power: power supplies are protected to IP67

The new Trio power power supplies from Phoenix Contact are equipped with IP67 protection and feature an impressive weatherproof design for use in harsh industrial environments as well as under extreme ambient conditions. The robust power supplies with standard functionality are therefore particularly suitable for distributed field installation. Fast installation directly at the consumer saves on cabling, reduces line losses, and saves space in the control cabinet.

19th December 2019