With Mitsubishi Electric’s guided operator solutions, bin-picking mistakes can be easily eliminated … and that in turn helps reduce waste, improve quality, and boost productivity. By eliminating typical problems such as picking the wrong parts with a similar shape or name, picking and assembling parts out of sequence or just missing some part from a […]
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New handheld GOT 2000 HMIs from Mitsubishi Electric Automation for a portable interface
Making it easier than ever for machine operators and maintenance personnel to monitor and control machine components, Mitsubishi Electric Automation introduces handheld models for its GOT2000 Series, a human machine interface (HMI) that optimizes operator control and monitoring of device and line status. The GT25 Handy GOT — a portable interface offered in both 5.7-in. […]
What features make resolvers suitable for harsh environments?
Resolvers were initially developed for military applications and are probably best known as the preferred feedback solution in harsh environments. Where optical or magnetic encoders are sensitive to dust, liquids, and magnetic fields, resolvers can operate in dirty, humid, wet, and high-radiation environments. But what is it that makes them so robust under conditions that […]
IoT and programmability are leading encoder trends (a Motion Trends Report)
What key trends are driving the encoder market? We put the question to several of the top encoder manufacturers to get their perspective on trends in the encoder industry as well as how developments in other industries are impacting their business. Here’s what they told us. With respect to the IoT and IIoT, what kinds […]
Servo drive controls highly dynamic processes with greater precision
With the latest upgrade to its ACOPOSmulti multi-axis servo drive, B&R now enables even shorter cycle times down to 50 μsec. Highly dynamic processes can now be controlled more precisely than ever. For demanding motion control applications, such as those found in the printing and packaging industries, movements must be controlled quickly and precisely. The […]
VFDs with integrated PLCs for motion and machine controls: Programming and setup considerations
Today’s ac drives can be controlled by either an external or internal PLC. Those with built-in controls move machine intelligence to the edge. By Jeff Payne • AutomationDirect Though ac drives can operate as standalone devices, they often integrate into automation systems to control speed of three-phase ac motors that commonly run conveyors, fans, and […]
maxon opens new manufacturing facility in Massachusetts
maxon precision motors, a division of maxon motor of Sachsein, Switzerland, has opened a new manufacturing facility in Taunton, MA. The two-story, 59,000 sq. foot facility is located within the Myles Standish Business Park in Taunton at 125 Dever Drive. Company officials led by Chris Blake, mpm President welcomed state/local officials and invited guests to […]
Omron to demonstrate advanced solutions for flexible manufacturing, traceability and more at Automate show
Industry-leading automation solutions provider, Omron Automation Americas, will demonstrate a diverse solution portfolio encompassing traceability, flexible manufacturing, human-machine collaboration and more at the upcoming Automate Show in Chicago this April. Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in end-to-end solutions for industrial automation, will be at the upcoming Automate Show to demonstrate applications for the factory […]
What is nested vector interrupt control (NVIC)?
In a microcontroller, such as those at the heart of industrial motion controllers, interrupts serve as a way to immediately divert the central processing unit from its current task to another, more important task. An interrupt can be triggered internally from the microcontroller (MCU) or externally, by a peripheral. The interrupt alerts the central processing […]
New high-speed, compact brushless motors from Portescap
Portescap has expanded its Ultra ECTM range of brushless dc slotless motors with the introduction of the new 35ECS motor. This 2-pole motor offers ultra high speed and power (up to 330 W, max continuous) without compromising on the smooth operation and long life offered by Portescap’s brushless slotless motors. The new 35ECS motor is […]