Renishaw (www.renishaw.com) has announced the release of its latest Resolute absolute encoder which features Fanuc serial communication in linear encoder formats for grinding machines, high-precision machine tools and diamond-turning machines. Resolute was designed to deliver sub-micron accuracy and resolution to one nm. A true absolute encoder, Resolute automatically determines absolute position upon switching on, effectively […]
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Fanuc’s high-speed laser CNCs optimize processing capabilities
Fanuc Factory Automation America (FANUC FA America) (www.fanucfa.com) has unveiled its latest Series 30i/31i-L MODEL B high-speed laser controls, which provides optimum support to high speed laser processing. Even when processing thin gage materials at extremely high speeds, the new Series 30i/31i-L MODEL B CNCs can provide seamless choreography between power modulation and axes motion. […]
GE and FANUC to Dissolve GE Fanuc Automation Corporation
Charlottesville, VA – GE (NYSE: GE) and FANUC announced today that the two companies have agreed to dissolve the GE Fanuc Automation Corporation joint venture. This agreement would allow each company to refocus its investments to grow its existing businesses and pursue its respective core industry expertise. GE and FANUC expect the transaction to be […]
GE Fanuc Announces Profibus Addition to 8000 Process I/O
Charlottesville, VA — GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions, announces the availability of a new Profibus-DP Bus Interface Module for its line of industry-leading 8000 General Purpose and Intrinsically Safe I/O. The new Profibus BIM supports the pass through of HART variable and status data with 8-channel HART AI or AO […]
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms’ PACMotion™ Certified in Compliance with PLCopen
Charlottesville, VA – GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions, announces that it has received certificates of compliance from PLCopen, the independent organization that focuses on the harmonization of control programming around IEC 61131-2. PLCopen represents various industries and seeks to drive more efficiency in industrial automation through creating specifications and implementations […]
