With ACOPOS 6D, B&R heralds a new era of manufacturing. Magnetic levitation allows shuttles to move individual products freely through the machine. Gone are the days when conventional transport systems imposed rigidly defined timing on the production process. ACOPOS 6D is ideal for small-batch production with frequent changeover between products of different designs and dimensions.
JAE recently announced the launch of the MX72C / D Series, a squib connector for automotive SRS devices that conforms to the interface standard with omitted shorting bar (shunt-less), and is becoming popular in Europe and the United States. Recent changes to automotive passenger safety requirements worldwide is serving as a catalyst to an increased level of collision safety performance, especially in Europe and the United States is expected to grow.
On January 20, 2021, Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced that it would be releasing CENTUM VP R6.08, an enhanced version of the CENTUM VP integrated production control system for industrial plants, and released it two days later on January 22. CENTUM VP is a core product in the OpreX Control and Safety System solutions family. This release delivers enhancements that drastically reduce the amount of work needed to upgrade a control system’s CPU module, including a newly developed utility kit and standards certification for individual CPU modules.
Modern-day automation places demands on the efficiency of each and every system. Balluff power supplies are designed by Balluff with control products in mind, so you can be sure they will integrate perfectly with your control suite.
Electrical system breakdowns are a leading cause of equipment and business interruption losses. It’s a growing problem and the losses can be substantial. A common factor in determining the reliability and uptime of an electrical system is the condition and the availability of the power distribution equipment such as medium voltage and low voltage switchgear, transfer switches and MCCs used in the downstream.
These lockout/tagout kits from Uline protect workers from serious injury. – Large deep carrying cases with reinforced latch. – Electrical Lockout / Tagout Kit – Lock out circuit – Breakers and wall switches. – Valve Lockout / Tagout Kit – Lock out water pipes that have gate and ball valves. – Kit Refills available.
The AF0500 is a microprocessor-based arc-flash protection relay that limits arc-fault damage by detecting the light from an arc flash and rapidly tripping the feeder breaker. The unit is well suited for switchgear, transformer, motor controls center and power converter applications. Sensors, inputs, and connections are health monitored to ensure fail-safe operation. A secondary solid-state trip circuit provides a redundant trip path.
Automation and process efficiency are driving consistent growth for automobile manufacturers and suppliers across the entire value chain. Rittal is there, every step of the way, to ensure controls, systems and machinery are protected and running at peak efficiency. It’s line of NEMA-rated enclosures, robust climate control systems and reliable power solutions safeguard automated controls and machines that are the heart of the modern automotive industry.
PTFIX distribution blocks with Push-in connection technology come ready to connect with different numbers of positions, mounting options, and colors. The new PTFIX distribution blocks are now available with a 4 mm2 Push-in connection and with various terminal points and mounting types. They are connection-ready and can be configured individually. The 2.5 mm2 terminal block range has been expanded by adding versions with just two terminal points.
The 1551V miniature ventilated sensor enclosures from Hammond Manufacturing are designed to house sensors and small sub-systems installed in the manufacturing environment as part of IoT systems. While there is no relevant international standard, the 1551V enclosures are designed around the PCB sizes selected by leading sensor manufacturers for their latest generations of their products.
ABR Series barcode readers can now be used to solve even more track and trace applications. New to the series are 2 MP ABR 7000 models offering increased resolution to read smaller codes, over a larger target area, and at greater distances. Polarization is now available in both 1.3 MP and 2 MP ABR 7000 models for improved performance on targets with reflective surfaces or where glare is present.
In line with our commitment to provide products with innovative design, superior quality and exceptional value, Bourns Sensors and Controls Product Line announces the release of the Model HES38U-RS485 Hybrid Position Sensor. Bourns Model HES38U-RS485 is designed to meet the specifications of heavy-duty applications requiring long cycle life and high reliability.
Excelitas Technologies Corp. has recently released the latest version of its popular Qioptiq imaging lens selection software – MachVis 5.2 Lens Configurator. Designed to simplify the tasks of vision system designers and engineers, MachVis 5.2 features an intuitive user interface for fast, comprehensive information on product data, new lens series and accessories (including access to 3D files), and improved lens selection algorithms for all of the Excelitas LINOS Machine Vision Lenses, Optem FUSION Micro-Imaging and Qioptiq mag.x Microscopy Systems.
nVent Electric plc has recently introduced its Universal Free-Stand enclosure portfolio. Specially designed to reduce overall project lead time while providing safety and reliability during end-use applications, the new portfolio enables panel shop builders and systems integrators to do more business faster. Designed for flexibility, the Universal Free-Stand portfolio enables panel builders and integrators to start with simplified base enclosures and customize with accessories and modifications as needed.
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. recently introduced a new AEC-Q101 qualified p-channel -100 V TrenchFET MOSFET designed to increase power density and efficiency in automotive applications. Not only is the Vishay Siliconix SQJ211ELP the industry’s first such device in the compact 5 mm by 6 mm PowerPAK SO-8L package with gullwing leads, but it features best in class on-resistance down to 30 mΩ at 10 V.
ECOexperts Automation GmbH, based in Tieschen, Austria, specializes in infrastructure solutions. One of its main focal points is the combination of automation and IT with a special focus on safety aspects such as cybersecurity and widely distributed decentralized applications. With more than 200 Industrial PCs in operation, the example of the 2,150-meter-long Kaisermühlen Tunnel in Vienna shows that modular and finely scalable PC-based control technology from Beckhoff is the optimum automation platform in this environment.
