Cincinnati, Ohio – The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces the ADAM-5053S and 5057S, two new 32-channel high density digital input/output modules. Both support high isolation and up to 2,500 VDC to avoid damage from different channels and protect system operation stability. The ADAM-5053S is a digital input module providing an over-voltage protection of 35 […]
Archives for January 2009
Micro Manipulator Stage
MT 105-50-LM high precision micro manipulator stage is made of high-strength anodized aluminum. The standard table offers a travel of 50 mm and positional accuracy of 1 µm, straightness/flatness runout of +/- 1 µm and repeatability of +/- 0.2 µm. With a sleek, low-profile design, it has a footprint of 105 mm x 151 mm, […]
Beam Couplings Have Improved Clamp Design
A new clamp design for zero-backlash flexible beam couplings is now available. The couplings clamp with a single screw on each end, which eases installation. The beam couplings feature both a radial and cross-cut to enhance surface contact with the shaft. This increases holding power while eliminating the need for the additional screw used in […]
Sinamics S120 Series Booksize Compact Multi-axis Drive
Sinamics S120 Series Booksize Compact multi-axis drive delivers high overload capability in tight machine control spaces. Only 9 in. deep, the unit reduces the need for external control cabinets and fits into on-machine enclosures as small as 10 in. deep. Although small in size, the drive delivers the high, 3X overload capability required in packaging […]
Industry applications based on FactoryTalk
Rockwell Automation has expanded the platform capabilities of its FactoryTalk Integrated Production and Performance Suite to support a new generation of industry-specific applications for the automotive, CPG, and pharmaceutical industries. The platform now includes configuration tools and capabilities to help manufacturers reduce deployment costs and time. FactoryTalk leverages a service-oriented architecture (SOA) for cost-effective, flexible, […]
X-TREME™ Nano-translation Cross Roller Stage
The X-TREME™ Nano-translation Cross Roller Stage is compact and is capable of accuracies up to 0.14 nm at industry leading speeds up to 6.5 m/s. The X-TREME™ is currently one of the smallest of its class touting a compact envelope and low profile design (27 mm H x 70 mm W) with load bearing capacities […]
Linear Position Sensors
Temposonics R Series linear position sensors are designed to improve the filling process for facilities that package a wide variety of products. Where a packaging facility once required a complicated, bulky and costly combination scale to switch back and forth between various products during packaging cycles, these sensors are being used in equipment that is […]
Single-Axis Motion Controller for Linear Servo Amplifiers
Torrance, CA — Varedan Technologies has introduced the VMC-3000 series single-axis motion controller module for their LA series linear servo amplifiers. The controller is a DSP based plug-in card that can be configured in a variety of modes including position mode, torque mode and a high-precision frequency locked velocity mode for systems requiring ultra-low jitter […]
MISUMI to Hold Contest at ATX West Show
Schaumburg, IL — Misumi USA announced that it will be holding a contest titled, “Go Configure” at the upcoming ATX West show in Anaheim, CA on February 10-12, 2009 in Booth Number 4601. The contest is Co-Sponsored by Design World Magazine and contest ballots will be available in the show issue of Design World magazine […]
DualVee® Washdown Wheels from Bishop-Wisecarver
Pittsburg, CA – – Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation announces its new patent pending washdown wheels, the latest addition to the company’s signature DualVee product line. Designed primarily to meet the extreme demands of food processing equipment linear motion applications, the washdown wheel significantly extends bearing life, and is interchangeable with standard vee wheels for ease of replacement. […]