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 […]
Networking + IoT
ACS Motion Control unveils new EtherCAT Networked Solution
ACS Motion Control (www.acsmotioncontrol.com) has unveiled its one of a kind real-time networking technology based on the EtherCAT protocol which connects several MC4U units to increase the machine control axis counts from eight to 32. Dubbed as the MC4Unt, the network is an integrated system that controls up to 32 synchronized axes of motion, which […]
Nippon Pulse introduces Serial Communication System
Nippon Pulse (www.nipponpulse.com) unveiled its latest serial communication networking system, the Motionnet system. It allows operators to greatly reduce wiring and it provides message communication, CPU emulation, motor control and input/output control. The new network system can transfer four bytes of data in 15.1 µsec with cyclical communication to control both output and input. The […]
Free EtherNet/IP Tag Wizard with automated mapping features from Beckhoff
Beckhoff Automation is proud to announce the release of the new EtherNet/IP Tag Wizard that accelerates and simplifies programming of EtherNet/IP I/O architectures. It is made to optimize programming time; its free EtherNet/IP Tag Wizard is a very dynamic tool, which permits simple integration of cost-effective Beckhoff I/O to the Allen-Bradley Logix controllers using a […]
Balluff EdgeMaster™ Sensors for Web and Edge Detection and Position Feedback
Florence, Ky. – Balluff’s EdgeMaster family of photoelectric sensors is designed for the detection and monitoring of web or object edges. Skew, material shifts, object alignment, and web material drag or stretch are all typical problems facing today’s high speed automated equipment, forcing production levels to be less than optimal. EdgeMaster sensors help detect these problems […]
EtherCAT® Motion Box for Stepper Motor Control from Beckhoff
Minneapolis, Minn. – Beckhoff Automation has introduced the EP7041 EtherCAT® Motion Box, allowing for stepper motor control in a compact, machine-mountable device. Using the EP7041 stepper motor box, small EtherCAT motion applications can now be implemented directly in the field without a protective control cabinet. Ideal for harsh environments, the compact EtherCAT module in protection […]
Advantech introduces Dual-Core Embedded Automation Computer features front accessible I/O
Advantech (www.advantech.com) is proud to introduce a powerful, fanless Embedded Automation Computer with accessible I/O design, the UNO-3084. It has an Intel Core(“TM”) 2 Duo L7500 1.6 GHz processor, 2 GB DDRII RAM (“expandable up to 4GB”), 2 x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ-45 ports with 5 x USB 2.0 (“1 internal”) ports and teaming function support, […]
New two-port EtherNet/IP Plug-in-module fosters industrial automation from HMS
HMS Industrial Networks (www.hms.se) is proud to announce its extended Anybus-CC family with the new two-port EtherNet/IP communication module with integrated switch. This is the latest addition to the Anybus-CC family of plug-in communication modules from HMS, giving interchangeable connectivity solutions for all Industrial Ethernet and major fieldbus networks such as Modbus-TCP, EtherCAT, Profinet, CANopen, […]
New X1 Batch Loading X-Ray Inspection Solution has maintenance-free configuration from Nordson YESTECHNew X1 Batch Loading X-Ray Inspection Solution has maintenance-free configuration from Nordson YESTECH
Nordson YESTECH (www.nordsonyestech.com), a leading provider of X-ray inspection and automated optical systems for the electronics industry, is proud to introduce the company’s latest X1 semi-automatic, batch loading X-ray inspection system. The latest X1 X-ray offers EMS semiconductor packagers and providers a superior yield enhancement solution in reducing costs, to increase throughput and improve quality. […]
New FTS 3100s – A with 10 Fast Ethernet ports from Harting
Harting Technology Group (www.harting.com) is proud to announce the new Ha – VIS FTS 3100s – A. It is the company’s first switch in the product series offering the innovative Fast Track Switching technology to machine users. The New FTS 3100s – A is the solution that meets the majority of determinism and performance requirements […]