Taking into account the needs of machine builders and manufacturers for a smaller control system, Rockwell Automation (www.rockwellautomation.com) has unveiled the latest version of its RSLogix 500 software, which is the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture system’s design and configuration software. Rockwell revealed that when combined with right-sized, scalable control system components, the RSLogix 5000 v20 […]
Archives for February 2012
Milacron to produce Magna Servo Machines in US
Milacron Plastics Technologies (www.milacron.com), a US-based supplier of plastic-processing technologies, has announced the Magna Servo injection molding machines developed by the company’s affiliate in India, Ferromatik Milacron India, will also be produced at its Batavia, Ohio manufacturing facility. The machines have been produced in India since 2008 and have also been imported since 2009. With […]
New Slim Linear Encoders from RSF
Schaumburg, Ill. – RSF, whose sister company is HEIDENHAIN Corporation, introduces a new slim profile linear encoder series MSA 700 and 800 for metrology applications requiring protection from contamination. The encoders feature generous mounting tolerances, low level backlash and optimized thermal behavior. Typical applications include optical comparators, and video and vision systems. Central to the design […]
Ingenia Offers Ultra-high Power Density Servo Drive Called Venus
Ingenia Motion Control (www.ingeniamc.com) is the maker of Venus digital Servo drive, an ultra-high power density Servo Drive and stand-alone motion controller that comes in a convenient stand-alone package. The Venus is capable of driving best-in- market motor topologies of up to 2 kW, and does not require any additional heat-sink for the entire operating […]
Balluff’s Explosion Proof Linear Transducer Offers Worldwide Hazardous Approval Ratings
Florence, Ky. – Balluff’s Micropulse TA12 explosion-proof linear position transducer now has IECEx hazardous area approval rating, in addition to existing ATEX and North American approvals, expanding its acceptability for worldwide use in applications where hazardous gases and/or dusts are present. The Micropulse TA12 is a non-contact linear position sensor with a compact, explosion-proof housing. […]
New Connectivity Options for Motor Protection from Eaton
Pittsburgh, Penn. – The new C441 Ethernet series of communications cards from Eaton allows customers to select from Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, HTTP web services and Modbus RTU communication protocols in a single card. The added communications provides OEMs and industrial customers, as well as machinery OEMs and panel builders, with flexible communication options to configure, […]
iPOS360x VX Intelligent Servo Drives offers EtherCAT Starter Kit
Technosoft (www.technosoftmotion.com) has announced that its open frame iPOS servo drives now comes with various plug-in extensions such as the feedback extension module used in absolute position sensors or the EtherCAT communication module. The all-new EtherCAT Starter Kit offers a ready-to-run solution for testing an iPOS3604 VX or iPOS3602 VX drive using the EtherCAT communication. […]
PMCprimo Drive P control system offers an all-in-one motion control solution
Pilz (www.pilz.de) has expanded its motion control portfolio with the addition of the PMCprimo DriveP control system. A combination of servo amplifier and motion control card, the new control system has been specifically designed for applications that feature several axes as well as high performance requirement and synchronized movements. The PMCprimo DriveP seamlessly combines motion […]
New EtherNet/IP-Enabled Servo Drive From Rockwell Automation
Milwaukee, Wis. – The new Allen-Bradley Kinetix 350 single-axis EtherNet/IP servo drive from Rockwell Automation delivers high-performance motion control on EtherNet/IP. The drive can lower the cost to deploy integrated motion on low-axis machines found in applications such as indexing tables, process skids, case packers, erectors and packaging. When used with the Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 5370 […]
High Load, Motorized Linear Stages with Dust Covers from Zaber
Greenville, Del. – Servo2Go has just added Zaber’s A-LST-C Series High Load, Motorized Linear Stages with Dust Covers to its broad range of linear slides and actuators. Zaber’s A-LST-C stages are computer-controlled with a built-in controller and have travel ranges from 254 mm up to 1500 mm. These stages are available with various lead screw […]