Machine Building

I/O and serial data transmitted wirelessly

The proprietary Radioline wireless system from Phoenix Contact is now able to transmit I/O signals and serial modbus/RTU data in parallel. Devices with firmware 1.80 or higher support dual mode PLC/modbus RTU, while any older devices can be updated via the PSI-CONF 2.50 software free of charge. I/O modules from the product range can then be added to a Radioline device and additional modbus/RTU slaves can be connected via the serial interface.

27th September 2018

SICK TriSpector P1000 3D camera gives robots a gentler touch

SICK is launching its fully programmable TrispectorP1000 3D vision camera to enable reliable, continuous in-line product detection to be easily customised for robotic belt picking applications for the packaging industry.

26th September 2018

Rockwell introduces brighter, more versatile tower light

Rockwell Automation is introducing the Allen-Bradley ControlTower 856T 70mm Tower Light system. This new system incorporates brighter LED illumination and a broad offering of visual and sound technologies all in a 70mm diameter housing. The ControlTower 856T is capable of accommodating up to seven modules in the same stack, offering users the ability to monitor more machine and process conditions in a single device.

26th September 2018

New fanless motion control system for smart machine automation

IBASE Technology is launching the MAI602-M4D80 motion control system for applications such as automated optical inspection, semiconductor wafer handling, packaging and material handling systems.

25th September 2018

New 4- and 6-channel LXI microwave multiplexers from Pickering

Pickering Interfaces is launching new four- and six-channel LXI 50 ohm microwave multiplexers in compact 1U and 2U rack-mount form factors. The 60-801/60-802 high-performance microwave switches feature excellent RF characteristics and repeatability to within 0.01dB.

25th September 2018

IP65/67 Compression Latch - now available in black

The standard Dirak compression latch from FDB Panel Fittings is now also available in black to pair with black hinges and other enclosure hardware. The black finish with white insert markings offers a particularly clear indication of the latch position.

25th September 2018

Pro-active maintenance of industrial robots uses AI

Mitsubishi Electric has developed a cloud-based product for pro-active maintenance based on the AI platform within IBM Watson, which enables the smart analysis of operational data to predict and highlight future maintenance requirements.

25th September 2018

Laser marker suits industrial applications

The Topmark NEO laser marker from Phoenix Contact redefines laser marking: with compact dimensions and easy operation via the integrated colour touch display, it creates particularly robust and high-quality industrial markings.

24th September 2018

Desktop vacuum former for cost-effective rapid production

RS Components is introducing an innovative, easy-to-use desktop vacuum former from London-based start-up Mayku. The Mayku FormBox works with any vacuum cleaner to mould objects in minutes, with no software or digital model manipulation required.

24th September 2018

Compact cylindrical optical sensor housed in M12 body

With the 412B series in metal housing, Leuze electronic presents a slim, cylindrical M12 sensor design that is especially well suited for use in tight installation spaces, as occur in, for example, material handling or in packaging machines.

24th September 2018