In a recent exchange with Omron Automation and Safety, we got the chance to speak with three industry experts in the field of motion controllers and industrial PC-based motion control: S.R. Ramadurai — product marketing manager, Controls for Automation Greg Dieck — product manager, Motion Control and Drives Clark Kromenaker — product manager, HMIs, IPCs, […]
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Omron launches compact + robust three-phase S8VK-T power supplies
Omron Automation and Safety (www.Omron247.com) introduces the 3-phase S8VK-T switching power supplies with robust design and construction that withstands harsh environments and provides stable operation over a wide-operating temperature range (-40°C to 70°C). The compact design takes up less panel space than other 3-phase power supplies and delivers 90% energy efficiency, which reduces heat build-up […]
Thought leader Monika Minarcin on automotive-semiconductor convergence
October 27th update: Scroll to the bottom of this post for an audio recording of a followup interview with Minarcin. At a recent visit to the new Omron Automation and Safety facilities in Hoffman Estates, Ill., (where facility personnel were in a comical battle with a skunk family also residing at the location) I got the […]
Omron at it again: This time, buys robot-maker Adept
OMRON Corp., automation manufacturer and leader in sensing and control technology, and Adept Technology, Inc., a global provider of intelligent robots, autonomous mobile robot solutions and services, today announced that the two companies have entered into an agreement whereby OMRON will acquire Adept. OMRON plans to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Adept common stock […]
OMRON Corp. to acquire Delta Tau Data Systems Inc.
OMRON Corp. announced its entry into a stock purchase agreement to acquire a 100% stake in Delta Tau Data Systems, Inc. of California, which will result in Delta Tau becoming a member of the OMRON Group. The acquisition is subject to customary conditions to closing. Omron expects the acquisition to close in early September, 2015. […]
Spectral Decomposition for fast servo control from Delta Tau
Delta Tau now offers a new control method called Spectral Decomposition to improve the productivity of systems that use fast-tool actuators. Spectral Decomposition works with a variety of fast-tool actuators—including voice-coil motors, piezo crystals, laser galvanometers and magnetostrictive transducers. These actuators have high bandwidth, but limited travel. So they are typically paired with a standard […]
Power PMAC IDE Version 1.6 Release
PowerPMAC IDE version 1.6.x.xx requires uninstallation of the previous versions of this software. If the installer’s built-in uninstall for the previous version of the IDE fails, please use the “add/remove programs” feature of the Windows Control Panel to remove the previous version of the IDE before installing version 1.6 or newer. If the uninstall process […]
3-in-1 Motion Controller Combines EtherNet/IP and Rugged IP67 Rating
Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI), adds IP67 protection and rugged M12 connectors to their 3-in-1 integrated motion control package, providing exceptional durability. AMCI’s SMD23E incorporates a stepper motor, drive, and controller; simplifying installation and reducing cabling. This compact, low-cost, out-of-the-box motion control solution communicates with the host controller (PLC or PAC) via EtherNet/IP or Modbus-TCP, […]
Programmable Safety Controller: A New Paradigm for Safety
by Michael Paradiso, Application Engineer, OEM/Global Accounts Solutions Engineer, Fremont, CA Beyond compliance with new international safety standards, programmable safety controllers offer designers flexibility and simplified configuration. In motion control, safety has always been an important factor. Over the years, improving the safety in motion control processes has been a key focus of system designers. […]
Omron’s CP1L compact PLC features embedded Ethernet
Omron has enhanced its latest version of the CP1L compact PLC to deliver flexible Ethernet communications as standard. Utilized for communication and programming, CP1L’s embedded Ethernet port offers programmable connectivity to various Ethernet supported devices while its Socket Services function provides a flexible network connection that allows users to seamlessly adopt the required Ethernet protocol for […]
