Emerson to demonstrate motion control technologies at SPS Italia

Today's machine builders need expertly engineered, application-appropriate components and systems to confidently design machines that move, transform and assemble products with superior performance and efficiency. At SPS Italia, the Emerson booth (Hall 6 Booth J006) will house live demonstrations and displays featuring a broad portfolio of solutions designed to meet a wide range of applications, industries and environments.

Show attendees will discover the latest technologies from the AVENTICS and Afag brands for machine designs that optimise overall equipment throughput, uptime and efficiency.

Visitors can speak with Emerson engineering experts to solve complex technical challenges and view live demonstrations and displays designed to help machine builders optimise equipment performance and design.

A ball pen machine reveals the extensive range of high-performance automation components Emerson offers in a fully integrated solution. Visitors will see how the assembly machine seamlessly combines and assembles all components of a completed pen. The pen is packaged using a Polaris Ultrasonic Welder, and a QR code is printed or applied to the product showing the energy that was consumed to assemble it.

An O-ring demonstration showcases the new Afag O-Ring Feeding Solution - a smarter way to automate O-ring handling with a modular, low-maintenance system designed for seamless integration and reduced operational costs. One system supports a wide range of O-ring types, ensuring maximum flexibility in production. Fast changeovers with interchangeable kits enable size switches in moments, minimising downtime and boosting efficiency. The solution can be configured with optional add-ons such as refill hoppers, ionizers, pressure boosters, and stainless-steel housings with integrated controls for tailored, high-performance operation.

A live, high-speed pick-and-place demonstration shows an operation using vacuum suction cups and an AVENTICS air preparation unit to pick and place LEDs from a fast-indexing rotary table. The demonstration will focus on ways to reduce energy consumption, tighten cycle times and cut maintenance costs, compared with other solutions.

Visitors can see the benefits of pneumatic monitoring at the Compressed Air Manager display. The predesigned, edge-enabled cabinet solution provides visualisation and benchmarking for the compressed air and gas consumption of a machine, a production line or across multiple sites. The demonstration will focus on how access to real-time consumption trends, costs, benchmarks and CO2 impact can help reduce energy costs, improve sustainability and streamline maintenance.

A Bernoulli demonstration presents a selection from the Emerson portfolio for proportional pressure and flow control, showcasing how versatile and efficient electro-pneumatic control systems can be across a wide range of customer applications. The setup features the AVENTICS Sentronic motion control series alongside the ASCO 290/890 fluid control series for gas regulation, with the XV series used as the pilot valve - illustrating how easily and precisely processes can be brought under control.

A feeding demonstration showcases a compact overview of Afag's core capabilities in handling and feeding. An integrated handling system uses rotary gripper combinations to precisely present parts to a simulated camera inspection before returning them seamlessly into the feeding process. Two feeding solutions are on display: an FDA-compliant bowl feeding medical caps, and a solution for reliably feeding complex, hard-to-handle terminal block components. The result: complete handling and feeding solutions - perfectly matched from a single partner.