Antesky Science Technology Inc’s Earth station antenna system comprises earth station antenna, tracking system, feed system and servo system, which are among the main earth station equipment and determines the quality factor of the station G/T value. The earth station antenna converts RF signal from the transmitter into electromagnetic wave that orients point to the […]
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Kistler introduces new force-displacement evaluation unit
Kistler Instrument Corp (www.kistler.com) has introduced the DMF-P A310 Universal Type 4740A, a new force-displacement evaluation unit intended for electromechanical NC joining systems. The product is a development of the DMF-P A300 NCF Type 4734A, which has been proven effective in complex industrial joining processes. The enhancements have centered on speeding up and optimizing system […]
National Instruments Launches New LabVIEW 2010
Austin, Tex. – National Instruments announces LabVIEW 2010, the latest version of the graphical programming environment for design, test, measurement and control applications. LabVIEW 2010 delivers time savings with new features such as off-the-shelf compiler technologies that execute code an average of 20 percent faster and a comprehensive marketplace for evaluating and purchasing add-on toolkits […]
Rotalink’s new Red Drive servomotor driver for motion control
The Red Drive servomotor driver & controller from Rotalink (www.rotalink.com) has effectively lessened the cost barrier for brushed DC precision motion control, according to the company. Now, Rotalink is launching the new BLDC10A Brushless Red Drive – a brushless version of Red Drive that provides the same user-friendly flowchart based software and price-performance benefits of […]
“Smart Home” uses motion system
Virginia Tech’s Lumenhaus is an 800-sq-ft energy-optimized “smart house” that features an active motion control system to minimize the overall HVAC load. It recently won the first place of the 2010 Solar Decathlon Europe. The control system uses servo motors and a series of belt-driven linear actuators (in a custom size) to drive 9-feet-wide panels […]
New Quantum bridge saw simplifies complex motions
An all-in-one motion and machine controller is helping operators set new levels of cost-effective performance in the stone cutting sector. Farnese Australia (www.farnese.com.au) has unveiled the new Quantum bridge saw that provides X, Y and rotational motion for the efficient and fast shaping of stone bathroom and kitchen surfaces. Compared to existing machines, it sets […]
DEPRAG introduces control systems for top functionality
Almost 300 million people around the world suffer from bronchial asthma. However, the disease’s origin is still unclear. With a series of treatment methods, it is certain that the number of asthma cases can be reduced and the symptoms can be relieved. Among the most effective therapies for this disease is inhalation. When assembling an […]
ORMEC Systems Corp. Announces Major Boeing Contract Award
Rochester, NY – ORMEC Systems Corp. has announced that it has been awarded a major contract from The Boeing Company for hardware and software retrofits and upgrades of two Wing Join tools and one Major Join tool used in the manufacture of the Boeing C-17 military transport aircraft. This latest contract award, incorporating ORMEC’s SMLC […]
Amacoil introduces new sensor-controlled winding system
Amacoil Inc. (www.amacoil.com) is proud to announce the release of the new Amacoil-Uhing AVS software-based level winding system that utilizes sensors to coordinate and monitor spool rotational speed relative to accumulate materials at the spool flanges. Sensors monitor the spool rotational speed, the line feed speed of the wire or other material and linear speed/position […]
Advantech introduces new HMI Line for PLC Control
Advantech Automation Corp. (www.advantech.com/ea) is proud to announce the release of the WOP-2000 series for applications that involve the use of motion/thermal controllers, PLCs, sensors and inverters. The new series is bundled with a PM Designer 2.0 – a software development kit which creates application solutions for easy control of machines within the factory, labor-saving […]