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Combined PLC+HMI increases display size, I/O options

February 23, 2024 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

PLC HMI

IDEC Corporation has expanded its SmartAXIS touch family with the new FT2J Series combined PLC+HMI. A compact all-in-one form factor combines built-in full function controller features and functions, both onboard and expandable I/O, and an advanced technology 7-in. touchscreen display, providing many advantages for a wide variety of industries. An all-in-one PLC+HMI is compact and […]

Filed Under: Controls, HMIs, Industrial Automation, PLCs + PACs Tagged With: IDEC

Compact, rugged PC built to connect industrial floor to cloud

February 23, 2024 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

industrial PC

Emerson’s new PACSystems IPC 2010 Compact Industrial PC (IPC) is a rugged industrial computer designed to handle a wide range of machine and discrete part manufacturing automation applications. The new solution is designed to serve manufacturing sites and OEM machine builders who need a ruggedized, compact, durable IPC to cost-effectively support their Industrial Internet of […]

Filed Under: Controls, Industrial Automation, PC-Based Controllers, Stand-Alone Controllers Tagged With: Emerson

Considerations for HMI in motion control

February 13, 2024 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

HMI

Open architecture HMI can provide benefits such as increased flexibility for motion control, leading to more efficient machine designs. Ramey Miller • Siemens Designing industrial machines with motion control for manufacturing is a critical aspect of modern industrial automation. These systems regulate the movement of mechanical components, such as motors, actuators, and conveyors, within industrial […]

Filed Under: Featured, HMIs, Industrial Automation, Networking + IoT Tagged With: Siemens

New EtherCAT controller modules from AutomationDirect

January 25, 2024 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

controller

AutomationDirect has added EtherCAT controller modules for the LS Electric XGB PLC family.  These new modules work in conjunction with the new lineup of LS Electric iX7 EtherCAT servo systems for highly accurate multi-axis motion control functionality. Both 4-axis and 8-axis EtherCAT controller modules are available; up to two of these motion modules can be […]

Filed Under: Controls, Industrial Automation, Networking + IoT Tagged With: AutomationDirect

Top motion control stories of 2023

December 27, 2023 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

As in years past, the editors at Motion Control Tips have once again sifted through the data to see what stories our readers liked the most in 2023. Some of the most popular stories were ones that reported on automation and motion component trends, as well as stories on gearing and mechatronics. Here are the […]

Filed Under: Encoders, Featured, Gears + Gearing, Industrial Automation, Motors Tagged With: Bosch Rexroth

Bosch Rexroth to expand ctrlX DRIVE portfolio

November 7, 2023 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

automation

At SPS 2023, Bosch Rexroth will present three new drive solutions which complement its ctrlX DRIVE portfolio. Bosch Rexroth is presenting new products geared to the automation toolkit ctrlX AUTOMATION with the focus being on openness. This is reflected in the operating system ctrlX OS and in new products such as the linear motion system […]

Filed Under: Drives + Supplies, Industrial Automation, Industry News Tagged With: Bosch Rexroth

Festo Power Up initiative aims to transform machine building for food and beverage

November 1, 2023 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

The Festo Power Up initiative for food and beverage machine builders aims to spur the efficient adoption of electric automation and in the process support the development of the next generation of compact, flexible, energy efficient, and data-rich machines. Three pillars support the initiative. Machine builders now have the option of a Festo one-stop-shop of […]

Filed Under: Controls, Featured, Grippers + End Effectors, Industrial Automation, Integrated Motion Systems, Linear Motion Tagged With: Festo

Delta Line offers motion components and systems for intralogistics

October 27, 2023 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Delta Line is a global motion-solution manufacturer offering individual motors, actuators, and gearboxes as well as fully customized motion systems.  Its portfolio includes brushed ironless and brushless DC motors, servo motors, integrated motors, stepper motors, linear actuators, gearboxes, encoders, and intelligent drives. Delta Line’s headquarters are in Switzerland and its U.S. subsidiary is based in […]

Filed Under: Controls, Conveyors + linear transport systems, Featured, Industrial Automation, Integrated Motion Systems Tagged With: DeltaLine

Filling in packaging operations

October 16, 2023 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Power-transmission and motion-control components abound in packing-industry liquid and gel-filling machines. In fact, the motion systems built of such components serve to control, orient, organize and otherwise guide containers; shuttle them through filling carousels or linear stations; synchronize them with fill-head arrays that dispense the liquid product; and transport them onward to capping, sealing, and […]

Filed Under: Controls, Drives + Supplies, Featured, Industrial Automation

Packaging automation in perspective

October 16, 2023 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

To satisfy today’s market design objectives, packaging machinery over the last decade has become increasingly adaptive. That’s been evident in a range of motion components and fully integrated designs at recent Pack Expo events. More specifically, the newest adaptive machines are: Modular (so they can be reprogrammed if not physically reconfigured on the fly) Fitted […]

Filed Under: Controls, Editor Blogs, Featured, HMIs, Industrial Automation, Integrated Motion Systems, Networking + IoT

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