Machine Building

EcoStruxure Machine Advisor maximises data value for OEMs

Amid rapid digitisation of manufacturing, machine builders (OEMs) need to provide a better service to improve their customers' agility and market responsiveness. Schneider Electric is announcing EcoStruxure Machine Advisor, a platform that allows OEMs to track, monitor and fix machines remotely, and pass significant benefits to operators.

2nd October 2018

Compact, efficient 5-20W AC/DC power supply modules

Dengrove Electronic Components is now stocking RECOM encapsulated RAC AC/DC power supply modules for space-constrained applications that need light-load efficiency and low standby power. Suitable for industrial controls, IoT infrastructure, smart-building devices and household appliances, the range includes 5, 10, 15 and 20W options. Built-in filters bring them well within EMC Class B limits with no need for additional external components.

29th September 2018

Grippers are easy to integrate in cobot applications

Manufacturers of all sizes across all production sectors can benefit from RARUK Automation technology. The company has steadfastly built its product programme to provide off-the-shelf, tailored automation systems and two new additions to its collaborative robotics range will enhance this ability. Both are innovative plug-and-play grippers for seamless integration with RARUK Automation's range of Universal Robots.

28th September 2018

New software improve programming of Toshiba robots

TM Robotics is introducing the new TSAssist software, a powerful programming tool from Toshiba Machine. The software offers powerful assistance to all phases of automation, including planning, design and improvement. The next generation of robot software comes at a time where more businesses are turning to high performance 3D simulation for manufacturing.

28th September 2018

Arduino MKR shields for industrial communication networks

Mouser Electronics stocks a broad range of MKR shields from Arduino, including three shields suitable for industrial communications systems. The Arduino MKR 485 shield, MKR CAN shield, and MKR ETH shield are designed to allow the development boards with an MKR form factor to connect to industrial automation and automotive systems using various communication protocols.

28th September 2018

Compact, easy-to-use 3D vision for robotic bin picking

The latest introduction from RARUK Automation is Pick-it 3D Robot Vision that enables complex 3D picking challenges to be set up and calibrated in a matter of minutes without the need for a robotic programming language. It is a fixed price, plug-and-play product that can be set-up and operated by anyone and is suitable for use with all major brands of robot.

27th September 2018

RARUK Automation introduces new-generation Universal Robots

RARUK Automation says it has never been easier to create supremely safe, off-the-shelf, tailored collaborative robot systems that boost productivity, irrespective of company size, the nature of its products or production volume. This breakthrough is thanks to new UR e-Series cobots whose features enable RARUK Automation to provide highly cost-effective systems - often in combination with other automation products - that promise long-term productivity gains.

27th September 2018

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