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Misumi Europe offers an online software tool to calculate the product life of linear units. After selecting the appropriate series of linear units, the users can choose the required unit from the drop-down menus, enter the base length and number of carriages, and specify the assembly requirements. The second step involves entering the service conditions with details such as maximum allowable stroke, the maximum speed and acceleration/deceleration time. The user then receives a summary with the assessment results and a PDF report available to download. In the event of any discrepancies,...
The Aeropak Great is a thick wall mineral insulated thermocouple from Okazaki Manufacturing Company providing superior resistance to temperature, vibration, impact, corrosion and abrasion and is suitable for harsh process environments such as incinerators, heat treatment furnaces and industrial ovens, as well as for measuring the temperature of molten metal. The gap between the element and the thick wall sheath is densely filled with high purity magnesium oxide (MgO), which prevents any residual air from penetrating the sheath. This enables faster response times compared to conventional...
Molex Incorporated launches its Brad PLC communication modules with add-on-profiles (AOPs) for Rockwell Automation’s RSLogix* 5000 software. The module configuration is supported with AOPs for easy integration into the ControlLogix system using the RSLogix 5000 software. All communication modules for Profibus and Modbus software are also supported with an AOP. Users benefit from faster configuration with a more consistent interface to module parameters and reduced errors through configuration checking embedded within the AOP. The AOP provides a more integrated look and feel for the device...
Hardy Instruments introduces the HI 1756-FC, a single-feeder control module that mounts directly into an Allen-Bradley ControlLogix chassis. It is a closed-loop rate controller used with auger, belt and vibratory-based feeders, converting them from volumetric to gravimetric feeding. This rate controller features true five-point automatic rate calibration, automatic feeder refill, and various alarms including rate tolerance and disturbance utilizing the PLC’s rack I/O. The control module includes Hardy’s core technologies of WAVERSAVER to eliminate the effects of surrounding vibration for...
The long-term study “Roadmap Automation 2020+, Energy” shows that the automation industry is the key to opening up future markets. Without efficient automation technologies, a sustainable energy economy for the coming decades will be beyond our reach.
When you question Dr. Siegfried Behrendt about the “Roadmap Automation 2020+, Energy”, you get more than just information in reply. You undergo an initiation, you dive into the intellectual world of someone who’s passionately involved in the matter. The man doesn’t slow down for you, but what he says is to the point and the listener should...
Pressure pulsations in hydraulic systems generate disturbing noise. At the same time, body and fluid borne sound can place the hydraulic system under load. The main causes of it are hydraulic (positive displacement) pumps. As a result, fuel injection pumps in motor vehicles, for example, must be tested for smooth running in the relevant system.
In the course of the necessary steep pressure rise to as high as 2000 bar, the pressure pulsations proliferate and may be reflected at line ends. Such reflections disturb precise measurement of the actual pump pulsation. A hydraulic damping resistor...
Precise electric motors are the artificial muscles of robots. maxon motor manufactures such drives. A look at the technology and its practical uses.
Bending an arm, extending a hand, splaying a finger; then swing the whole thing back and forth. Even the rough actions of a seemingly simple activity as waving goodbye call for the movements of various joints. In humans, the muscles move part of the body by carrying out contraction and relaxation. A robot must resort to other techniques: in order to move, it uses electric motors. Often these are direct current, or DC, motors.
DC motors enable...
Starting end of December, 2009, machine safety technology must meet the requirements of ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061. For the first time, there will now be concrete regulations for the configuration and programming of electric and electronic systems in a standard that applies to machine manufacturing. Reason enough to take a closer look at their content and impact.
Electric and electronic safety products are vital components in a machine's safety chain. With the increasing complexity of machine automation and the higher demands on the safety technology with respect to protection against...
One of the many varied and interesting research projects at the University of Southampton’s ORC (Optoelectronics Research Centre) involves direct UV laser writing of integrated optical circuits on specialised glass substrates and on its own patented ‘flat’ optical cable. With application potential from telecom network components through to lab-on-a-chip (LOC) biological and chemical sensors, the photonic circuits are produced with the help of nanometre level precision positioning systems and motion controls from Aerotech.
The types of optical components that are typically written into...
Working closely with engineers from Pelamis wave power, Schaeffler’s bearing specialists have enabled a major breakthrough in the design of the next generation of renewable wave energy converters. By pushing the boundaries of bearing and seal technology and by thinking ‘outside the box’, a new renewable energy solution has been made possible by the cooperation of two companies both keen to leave a long term legacy of clean energy.
For more than 10 years, engineers at Pelamis Wave Power have been developing a renewable energy solution that offers both commercial viability and low...
To ensure smooth operation, airports rely on robust drives in various sizes, which propel lifts and moving walkways, move jet bridges and hangar gates, and perform sophisticated coordination tasks in baggage handling. A developer, manufacturer, and distributor of drive technology, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has equipped many airports throughout the world, including those in Hamburg, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Ottawa, Johannesburg, and Taipei. The German systems provider creates drive concepts for all routine and special requirements in close cooperation with customers and with an eye on long-term...
A new non-contact metrology system that provides portable surface profiling, imaging and thickness measurements down to nanometre resolutions, is utilising high precision optoNCDT 2401 confocal displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon.
The Hornet3D is a new metrology system developed by Rhombus VS Ltd, a systems integration specialist based in Brackley, Northamptonshire. The company develops custom solutions for vision, non-contact metrology and automation applications, across a wide range of industries, including semiconductor manufacturing, photovoltaics, displays, electronics, medical,...
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IEN: Labfacility has been on the market with its products for temperature measurement for almost 40 years. Could you please give us a brief overview of your company’s history, highlighting some of the milestones in your product development?
Riddett: Labfacility was formed in 1971 to supply Laboratory equipment and commenced thermocouple connector manufacturing in 1982. Temperature sensor manufacturing was established in 1983 to produce thermocouple and platinum resistance thermometer assemblies. In 1987 the company designed and began manufacture of a unique range of Laboratory standard digital thermometers. In 2007, following major investment in machinery for turned parts production, the company manufactured sensor installation fittings and thermowells. The design of a new range of precision digital thermometer / loggers commenced in 2009 for launch in mid 2010. The company is ISO 9001 registered.
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Le lecteur à main QuickScan Mobile, lecteur radio 433/910 MHz sans filet d'une portée de 12 m, convient à la collecte des informations dansles magasins ou les entrepôts industriels lors d'inventaires, de vérifications de prix et de réapprovisionnements, etc. Pour rendre ces solutions sans-fil accessibles à tous les utilisateurs ...
Ces régulateurs existent en raccordement G1/8 et G 1/4 Les gammes de pression secondaires disponibles sont de 0 à 2, 0 à 4 et 8 à 8 bars. Le débit en régulation est de 680 Nl/mn max ...
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In the 2009 financial year, Bachmann electronic earned revenues of 52.3 million Euros. Its target was to maintain the previous year's level of 50.4 million Euros (2008) and not drop below it. This target was exceeded by far - revenue was up 3.8 percent over the previous year. This result was achieved primarily due to the stronger sector focus pushed in the last three years and growth into additional geographic markets. Bachmann recorded a significant surge in Asia, where governments are promoting wind energy. Since September 2009, Bachmann electronic has been represented in China with...
The CEO of A. Friedrich Flender AG, Manfred Egelwisse, will be resigning at the end of March at his own request. He will maintain close and amicable relations with the company in the future. Effective April 1, 2010, Dipl.-Ing. Theo Maas will take charge of the Siemens "Mechanical Drives" Business Unit.
Manfred Egelwisse has been with A. Friedrich Flender AG for more than two decades and was significantly involved in its successful global realignment. He has been a member of Flender's board since 1999 and, when the company was acquired by Siemens AG in 2005, he actively managed the step-by-step...
The POWERLINK Association China has celebrated its establishment with an official ceremony at the Xishan Baodao Garden Hotel in Suzhou. The association was founded by B&R together with Advantech, Kinco, SAIC, SIPAI, Shandong University as well as further companies and research institutions in order to satisfy the growing demand of the Chinese market. The organization is committed to increasing POWERLINK's market share in China and to ensuring comprehensive technical support. Further tasks are the promotion of research and development and the establishment of cooperations. Dong Jinchen, deputy...
Pepperl+Fuchs, Mannheim, and the Siemens Division Industry Automation, Nuremberg, signed an agreement on the acquisition of the Siemens business with binary proximity sensors for the factory automation by Pepperl+Fuchs. To begin with the parties agreed upon an integration period during which they prepare a faultless transfer of the business to Pepperl+Fuchs. During this period Siemens will continue to accept and execute all orders for proximity sensors. At the end of the integration period this responsibility devolves to Pepperl+Fuchs. This approach shall take into account the efforts of both...
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Automatisierungstreff Kongresshalle Böblingen Ida-Ehre-Platz Böblingen 71032 More information:  
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The Automatisierungstreff is not a trade fair. It is the ultimate platform to present and discuss the latest technology and trends in industry and building automation. |
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Industrie Halls 5A & 5B Paris-Nord Villepinte (France) Paris More information: 
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The Professional Manufacturing Technologies Exhibition. Top European exhibition which will group together all solutions in terms of equipment, components, products and services for stages of industrial manufacturing, from design through to production. |
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Image Sensors Europe 2010 (ISE 2010) Copthorne Tara Hotel London More information:
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Image Sensors Europe is the leading industry event where the leaders of the image sensors world convene to meet new customers, suppliers and partners each year. ISE 2010 will be chaired again by ST Microelectronics' Lindsay Grant and the conference programme will feature presentations from the leading suppliers of image sensor technology, optics manufacturers, analysts, testing laboratories, imaging processors, key end users in both consumer and industrial markets such as: portable communication devices, digital cameras, computing, surveillance, medical imaging, machine vision, military, automotive and broadcasting. Presenting companies include Sony, Tessera, Aptina, Imatest and many more |
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Automaticon Warsaw International Expocentre Warschau More information:
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AUTOMATICON is the most important trade fair for automation, control, measurement and robotics in Poland. The mission of the event is to promote new technology and solutions for industry, through this our macro branch of industry that plays crucial role in economic growth. Every year we have good occasion to see new products, software, components and measuring devices, as well as the most attractive for many - complete applications. |
The Simatic MV420 stationary 1D/2D code reading system from Siemens Industry Automation Division is characterized by high reading reliability, a compact design, and a wide range of communications and connection options. The compact device with...
Magtrol’s customized motor test systems are customized turn-key test benches for any electric, hydraulic or pneumatic motors and gas engines in...
