Lenze (www.lenze.com) has launched a controller for centralized control systems at the SPS/IPC/Drives show in Germany. The 3200C controller combines motion control, PLC logic and visualization functions. It is also intended at “motion-centric” automation of complex machines with multiple linear and rotary axes. Lenze’s I/O System 1000 is integrated with a 136mm-wide DIN-rail-mounting controller to […]
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Fast Piezo Focusing Systems presented at BIOS
Physik Instrumente (PI) L.P. (www.physikinstrumente.com) proudly introduces a more affordable series of Fast Piezo Focusing devices at the 2011 BIOS (Biomedical Optics) conference held together with SPIE’s Photonics West. The latest PIFOC system packages are developed to improve results in lens positioning and fast focusing including deconvolution / 3D imaging, as well as to minimize […]
Moog Provides Motion System and Software to Daimler AG
Moog Inc. announced that the Company provided the high dynamic motion control system and software portion of the Daimler AG driving simulator, located at the Mercedes Benz Technology Center in Sindelfingen, Germany. The new simulator center in Sindelfingen contains multiple simulators all optimized for specific test situations including research, assessment and training. The center includes […]
Animatics Introduces the Class 5 SmartMotor™
Animatics introduces the world’s most powerful integrated servo: the Class 5 SmartMotor featuring patent-pending Combitronic technology. In 1994, Animatics introduced the first fully integrated SmartMotor servos featuring an internal brushless motor, encoder, controller and amplifier, and have been improving and perfecting the technology ever since. Building upon nearly 15 years of innovation and advancement, the […]
Kollmorgen introduces new AKM8 Servomotors
Kollmorgen introduces AKM™ 8 Servomotors – the latest addition to the company’s global, field-proven AKM motor series. With an unrivaled feature-set to satisfy global requirements right from the base hardware, AKM8 motors deliver higher torque density to cover the broadest torque/speed range in a housing that is 30% shorter than any standard motor in its […]
ControlTek buys SPEA’s flying probe system for PCBA testing
EMS contract manufacturer, ControlTek (www.controltek.com), has purchased 4040 Flying Probe System from SPEA (www.spea.com), a leading provider of Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) for electronic boards and testing microchips ControlTek chose SPEA due to its reputation for speed, performance, flexibility and reliability for automated test equipment. “We are pleased that ControlTek has selected the SPEA platform […]
Texas Instruments introduces new AM1810 Sitara ARM MPU
Texas Instruments Incorporated (www.ti.com) is proud to announce the launch of its all-new AM1810 Sitara ARM microprocessor (MPU) – a new single-chip ARM9 solution with an embedded PROFIBUS interface – the most popular fieldbus used for communications among factory automation equipment. This embedded, low-power tool removes the need for an external ASIC, FPGA or PROFIBUS, […]
Vishay Precision launches new Weighing Systems with EtherNet/IP Protocol
Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (www.vishaypg.com) has announced that its VPG Process Weighing division has upgraded the fieldbus protocols of BLH-Nobel Weighing Systems G4 family of multi-channel weight or force indicators to include the EtherNet/IP open communications protocol. This allows the instruments to communicate with other kinds of industrial control systems and their components like I/O […]
WMH perfects Yorkshire pudding recipe with motion controller
Western Mechanical Handling (WMH) (www.wmh-uk-ltd.com) is pleased to announce the development of a machine that produces perfect Yorkshire puddings every time. Specializing in automated food handling systems, the Cornish machine builder used controls and drives equipment from automation specialist Mitsubishi Electric (www.mitsubishielectric.com). The machine deposits the correct amounts of Yorkshire pudding batter to the baking […]
Deutschmann Automation chooses Innovasic Semiconductor’s RapID Platform for connectivity solution
Deutschmann Automation GmbH (www.deutschmann.de) is proud to announce its partnership with Innovasic Semiconductor (www.innovasic.com). Deutschmann has integrated fido1100 Communications Controller and RapID Platform from Innovasic into its UNIGATE CL and UNIGATE IC Profinet gateway devices. The UNIGATE IC from Deutschmann is a protocol converter that directly supports integration into industrial automation equipment, while the UNIGATE […]