Factory automation ☑️ Market-specific editorial from Design World

NEW HF READ/WRITE HEAD IN A COMPACT M12 SIZE

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:24:12 +0000

Turck’s HF Read/Write Heads are now available in a compact M12 design. Easy to integrate into confined spaces, these miniature RFID solutions provide precise identification in tooling identification and factory automation. A Bus mode version allows up to 32 HF Read/Write Heads to be connected to a single RFID interface port which effectively reduces the…

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Emerson’s subscription-based automation reduces up-front cost and engineering complexity

Fri, 31 May 2024 22:32:41 +0000

Emerson has introduced the DeltaV Flex System, a subscription service that combines the DeltaV PK Flex Controller, term-based software licensing, and product support in a turnkey solution. The result, according to the company, is more flexibility for OEMs and process manufacturers that create small standalone systems, such as research and development labs, pilot programs, or…

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Flexible manufacturing helps systems to efficiently handle smaller production runs

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:28:15 +0000

The markets are changing, and thus so are the requirements of the process manufacturing industry. Whether it is fluctuating demand, more customized products, or smaller batches, manufacturers need to respond more quickly and flexibly. Here, Bradley McEwan, business development manager at automation and control technology specialist Beckhoff UK, discusses how software and modular hardware enable…

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Tech Toolbox: Machine design for packaging

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:57:38 +0000

Packaging machinery uses cutting-edge automation, and it’s no wonder. Facilities that parcel products need to deliver high throughput, but modern consumers demand smart packaging in the form of no-fuss containers that protect everything from M&Ms to patio furniture. What’s more, there’s a continuous drive to customize packages and let consumer-facing companies wrap products for bulk…

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ABB unveils mobile robot with Visual SLAM AI-technology and AMR Studio Suite

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:58:26 +0000

· Equipped with Visual SLAM, ABB’s AMR T702 trolley robot offers increased speed, accuracy, and autonomy in navigation and logistics. · Integration with ABB’s AMR Studio software allows new users to easily configure AMR routes and jobs. · Intuitive Visual SLAM and user-friendly AMR Studio together can reduce commissioning time by up to 20 percent.…

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Mitsubishi provides automated machine-tending solution tripling output for customer

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 01:10:48 +0000

TL Aerotek, a small job milling shop customer, experienced an influx of orders. They sought a solution to keep up with demand that would alleviate labor uncertainty and help to grow the business. TL Aerotek turned to their long-time supplier of milling machines for support, Expand Machinery. Expand discovered an opportunity to automate the process…

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Hannover Messe focusing on AI’s impact for 2024 trade fair

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:50:11 +0000

This year’s Hannover Messe trade fair (said to be the world’s largest industrial trade show) takes place from April 22-26 in this northern German city, and some may say the outlook for manufacturing is uncertain. For sure, in his opening remarks, Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairperson of the Managing Board, Deutsche Messe AG listed many reasons…

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LVDT signal conditioner configures in just minutes

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 19:16:14 +0000

NewTek’s smart NTC-6000 Signal Conditioner takes out the complexity of setting up a signal processing system while protecting against operating failures and cybersecurity hacks. Both intuitive and user-friendly, the NTC-6000 Quik-Cal supports AC-operated LVDT, RVDT, or LVRT half-bridge sensors in converting unconditioned position feedback into a choice of voltage, current and digital outputs including 4-20mA, 0-5V, […]

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Interconnect system flies over circuits at 28 Gbits/s

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 19:42:40 +0000

Samtec, Inc. is shipping the Optical FireFly Micro Flyover System, the first interconnect system with the flexibility to use micro-footprint high-performance optical and copper interconnects interchangeably. Consisting of a transceiver, two-piece connector system, and cable, the FireFly Micro Flyover System supports 14, 16, 25, and 28 Gbps designs in x4, x8, and x12 configurations. The […]

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Mitsubishi Electric joins the ModuleWorks program

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 15:07:52 +0000

ModuleWorks, a supplier of software components for the digital manufacturing industry, announced that Mitsubishi Electric has joined its Strategic Partner Program. The Strategic Partner Program initiated by ModuleWorks represents a commitment to driving the development of intelligent, integrated manufacturing solutions by fostering collaboration and innovation between ModuleWorks and key technology providers. Mitsubishi Electric is the […]

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