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- Industry Focus: Automotive, Industrial
- Product Type: Sensors
Bourns, Inc. recently announced its latest non-contacting feedback rotary sensor that features Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) output providing effective synchronization in closed-loop control systems. This single-turn rotary sensor is based on Hall Effect technology and is supported by a factory programmable electrical angle from 10 to 360 degrees that enables more consistent and dependable operation of up to 50 million shaft revolutions.
- Brand: IMO
- Industry Focus: Automotive, Transportation
- Product Type: Switches/Indicators/Relays/Solenoids
IMO offers a comprehensive range of high-quality Contactors, suited to a range of applications. Regular switching requirements are more than adequately handled by their proven "Standard" 3 or 4 pole devices, while dedicated designs are available for switching DC loads (PV applications, Capacitor / Battery banks) and low current loads (LED lighting, Vehicles etc.).
- Industry Focus: Automotive
- Product Type: Control Software
Parker Hannifin, a global provider in motion and control technologies, recently expanded its ISOBUS Suite software by launching the full version of the company’s ISOBUS Task Controller (TC) for standardised work management on agricultural vehicles such as tractors, harvesters, and other self-propelled machines. ISOBUS TC functions as a link between FMIS (Farm Management Information System) software and implements controls on the vehicle.
- Brand: binder
- Industry Focus: Automotive, Industrial
- Product Type: Connctors/Cables/Terminal Blocks
binder offers a wide range of M12 and M16 cable connectors within its overall product portfolio. These include the 423, 713, 715 and 825 Series that binder has expanded with a shielded, two-part right-angle housing in the first quarter of 2021. This provides new options to widen the range of applications and increase future demand. binder’s 423, 713, 715 and 825 Series connectors are perfectly suited to applications for miniature connectors in areas like automation engineering.
Read more: binder Adds Right-Angle Housing Versions to Key...
- Brand: B&R Automation
- Industry Focus: Automotive, General Manufacturing, Industrial
- Product Type: Control Software
B&R's real-time operating system, Automation Runtime, now automatically logs data about storage media's health to provide machine operators and service personnel early warnings of impending failure. Storage media can be replaced before a crash causes lost data and costly downtime. B&R is among the first to bring this commercial-grade feature to industrial embedded runtime systems.
Read more: B&R Automation: Predict the Failure, Prevent the...
- Industry Focus: Automotive, Industrial
- Product Type: Displays/HMI
To satisfy the stringent standards required in the automation market, especially packaging, label slitting, and motion-based robot dispensing, Advantech offers the WebOP-2000T series with 200MHz ARM9-based RISC CPU's and 128MB flash memory for application software. The WebOP-2000T series also support a variety of LCD sizes from 4.3" to 10.1" for different applications involving the use of PLCs, motion/thermal controllers, inverters and sensors.
Read more: Advantech: WebOP-2040T 4.3" WQVGA Operator Panel...
Many manufacturers use time-consuming and potentially dangerous manual processes to inspect servo motors for insulation issues. If this sounds like your company, it might be time to switch over to an automated, remote-based servo motor condition monitoring solution that works around the clock. Omron's new K7GE remote servo condition monitor is part of their predictive maintenance solution offering that’s designed to help manufacturers minimize downtime without sacrificing productivity.
Read more: Four Ways That Omron's New K7GE Helps Minimize...
- Brand: binder
- Industry Focus: Automotive, Industrial
- Product Type: Connctors/Cables/Terminal Blocks
Industry knowledge and experience in industrial circular connectors are both recognized hallmarks of binder. The company operates in many fields of application thanks to its comprehensive range of products the latest of which is a molded M8 circular connector. Part of the 718 Series, the new connector provides high reliability under advanced requirements – even for customized specifications – with a new type of shielding concept.
- Industry Focus: Automotive, General Manufacturing, Industrial
- Product Type: Switches/Indicators/Relays/Solenoids
Floyd Bell's ground-breaking new Twin Turbo Lighted Alarm is a small (approx. 1"x1") panel-mount piezoelectric audio alert that emits a daylight-viewable bright light when activated, effectively combining Floyd Bell's popular Turbo series Alarms with Turbo Light Series Panel Indicators into one convenient multi-sensory alarm device. Available in 7 different tone types, the sound output measures up to an impressive 103dB at 2 feet.
- Brand: Rafi
- Industry Focus: Automotive, General Manufacturing, Industrial
- Product Type: Switches/Indicators/Relays/Solenoids
The RAFI key switch series with mounting hole diameters of 22 and 30 mm is perfect for simple integration in your application. This is ensured even in difficult space conditions, thanks to the low overall height and mounting depth, as well as the RAMO EDGE mounting bracket, which you can use to assemble the operating elements and indicators directly on profiles without an additional housing.
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When Parker Innovations Find New Purpose
The Compax3 Servo drive is far from a new product. Developed by the Electromechanical and Drives Division Europe, Parker's global servo drive platform is widely used in industrial manufacturing to control motorized processes in automated assembly, including robotics and the machining of parts. Parker’s customers are well-acquainted with the benefits of the drives used in packaging, the production of sheet goods and the operation of printing presses, as well as automated testing equipment for both automotive and consumer goods.
Recently however, the Compax3 has found new purpose in healthcare and life sciences markets where precise and safe movement is paramount. The drive’s flexibility, accuracy and comprehensive list of safety features has led to its adoption in positioning tables, exercise equipment and therapy devices.
A Chinese medical equipment manufacturer has designed an effective, efficient rehabilitation device with intelligent feedback that relies on Parker parts for safe, stable and reliable motion control.
For some people with physical disabilities, appropriate exercise training with rehabilitation equipment can prevent muscle atrophy and improve muscular strength and dexterity in upper and lower limbs. Different patients require varying levels of intensity and training modes.
UL: Accelerate Market Access & Reduce Costs with Certifications for Environmental-rated Accessories for Enclosures
In the past, enclosure accessories were limited to being Recognized Components which might have required the end user to initiate additional evaluation in order to allow the use of these products. The new certification for environmental-rated accessories for enclosures utilizes the UL Listing Mark, so enclosure accessories can be installed without further evaluation.
New Listing Certification for US and Canada (FTTA/FTTA7)
This new Listing certification for enclosure accessories assists manufacturers who utilize Type or IP rated enclosures (for example, Types 3R and 4X or IP55 and IP66) in being able to use Type or IP rated enclosure accessories such as window kits, hole plugs, filter fan kits, etc. The benefits of this new Listing certification are two-fold: it is more cost efficient for manufacturers and it can also accelerate market access for end users.
Types of Listed Products
- • Bolts • Breather Vents • Drain Vents
- • External Mounting Means • Filter Fan Kits • Gasketed Screws
- • Gland Plates • Hole Seals • Overlays
- • Rain Shrouds • Sealing Washers • Ventilation Kits
- • Window Kits
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Membrane Switches for Demanding Applications
SCHURTER has a long tradition in the development and manufacturing of customized membrane switches for demanding applications. Based on their know-how, they find the optimal solution even for challenging applications and fields of use.
SCHURTER's high-quality membrane switches are characterized by their reliability in all production processes and environmental conditions and are produced using the latest manufacturing technology and in accordance with the highest industry standards. The qualified materials and processes guarantee the highest quality and meet all requirements. Membrane switches used in highly specialized applications such as in an industrial automation environment or for medical technology must be developed by a manufacturer with in-depth experience. SCHURTER offers this know-how for the benefit of its customers' product development.
Case study 1: Agricultural automation
A membrane switch solution was required for use as an operator interface in an agricultural application. The membrane switch is exposed to extreme conditions such as large temperature fluctuations, high humidity or extreme cleaning conditions. The customer had already installed a competitor's solution in their products, but these failed again and again and thus did not meet the lifetime expectations.
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