AMCI designs and manufactures their products in-house, enabling superior quality and innovative solutions. Their specialty I/O modules can be easily programmed using Rockwell Automation RSLogix software, and are available for the following Allen-Bradley platforms: 1756 ControlLogix, 1769 CompactLogix, 1764 MicroLogix, 1762 MicroLogix, 1734 Point I/O, 1746 SLC-500, 1771 PLC-5. Position Sensor Interfaces AMCI position sensor […]
Networking + IoT
HMS’s Anybus X-gateways facilitate migration to real-time Profinet
HMS Industrial Networks created a new family of gateways that can connect Profinet IRT (Isochronous Real Time) to different kinds of industrial networks such as CANopen, Profibus, DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP and ControlNet — the new-generation Anybus X-gateways. These gateways enable machine builders and plant owners to transfer to real time Profinet without having to replace their […]
BEI Sensors Offers World Class Quality with AS9100 Rev C Certification
Goleta, CA – BEI Sensors announces that it has been awarded the AS9100 Rev C quality standard for aerospace. Based on the ISO 9001:2008 quality system requirements, the AS9100 Rev C certification entails meeting nearly 100 additional rigorous criteria designed to meet the stringent, complex and unique demands in all areas of aerospace manufacturing, from […]
I/O Processors from Opto 22 Upgrade Legacy Digital I/O Systems to Ethernet
Temecula, CA – Industrial automation manufacturer Opto 22 has released the G4D32EB2-UPG and G4EB2, two new I/O processors which allow automation professionals to upgrade a legacy mistic(tm) or Pamux(tm) G4 digital I/O system on a serial network to operate as part of a modern, Ethernet/TCP-based control system without needing to replace or modify existing I/O […]
Allen-Bradley Stratix 5700 Ethernet switch has simplified configuration
Rockwell Automation introduces an addition to its Allen-Bradley Stratix switches with its new industrial Ethernet switch called Stratix 5700, designed to meet a wide range of switching applications from entry-level, machine-builder applications through converged or IT-ready integrated user solutions. This highly scalable, compact-sized Ethernet switch is built with Cisco IOS network infrastructure software and can […]
Beckhoff’s EtherCAT coupler and EtherCAT junction optimize productivity
Beckhoff Automation’s EK1101-0080 EtherCAT coupler and EK1122-0080 EtherCAT junction with Fast Hot Connect provide a fast solution for coupling and decoupling of EtherCAT devices during operation, effectively reducing connection time to one second to optimize productivity. An EtherCAT characteristic, Hot Connect is used to alter topologies through direct coupling or decoupling during operation. For instance, […]
SPiiPlusUDMLC Compact 4-axis Drive Module from ACS Motion Control
The SPiiPlusUDMLC is a series of small footprint EtherCAT modules with dual/quad-axis universal drives for servo, stepper, and voice coil motors with a power range of 10W to 200W. The type of motor is selected by the user and can be set differently for each drive.This product addresses the needs of demanding multi-axis motion applications […]
igus High-flex Control Cables with 600V UL AWM Compliance
East Providence, R.I. – igus has significantly upgraded two of its top-selling cables designed for flexing applications on automated machinery. Chainflex® CF5 control cables and shielded CF6 cables now comply with 600-volt AWM styles. The new, improved cables are available immediately from stock and at the same price as before. By increasing the operating voltage […]
BIMBA selected as tour site for AME
Bimba Manufacturing announced its selection as a best practice lean tour site during the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) Conference, the premier conference for enterprise excellence. On Thursday, October 18th, Jim Umland, Bimba Director of Operations, will be giving participants an exclusive look into Bimba’s processes. Tour attendees will see how Bimba employs value-stream mapping, daily 5S […]
Advanced Motion Controls releases EtherCAT Servo Drives and DxM Technology
Precision has been given a boost with the advent of EtherCAT®, an open Ethernet-based network standard setting new heights for real-time performance and topology flexibility, and has been the fastest growing area in motion control technology. ADVANCED Motion Controls’ powerful DZE & DZS series of servo drives for EtherCAT enabled control networks with package size […]