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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Announces Servo Amplifier Support for FailSafe over EtherCAT® (FSoE)

Mitsubishi Electric’s MELSERVO-J5 EtherCAT-compatible servo amplifiers support FSoE for increased safety, performance, and reliability July 25, 2023 Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.’s MELSERVO-J5 EtherCAT compatible Servo amplifiers allow users to easily integrate safety devices (E-Stop buttons, safety sensors, and other devices) into a single network. MELSERVO-J5 Servo amplifiers are known for their reliability, simple wiring, easy…

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Dynamic Interactions Made Safe with Leuze

July 24, 2023 During automated material transfer between robot cell and automated guided vehicle, people must not stray into the danger zone unnoticed. An innovative solution by Leuze secures the transfer stations by means of dynamic protective field adjustment. This makes additional safety measures such as barriers and fences unnecessary. Risk-free full automation In smart…

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Expanded MX-System Portfolio for Control Cabinet-free Automation

July 24, 2023 If control cabinet-free machines are the question, then the Beckhoff MX-System is the answer. The integration of functional modules onto a backplane system creates a waterproof and dustproof composite of metal enclosures suitable for automating a wide variety of manufacturing/production solutions. These systems often include 48 V motion components, for which the…

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Omron Introduces F440 Smart Camera: Offering Flexibility and Machine Design with Compact and Powerful Machine Vision

July 24, 2023 With its compact form factor, the F440 is ideal for OEMs and manufacturers seeking a state-of-the-art smart camera that combines power and quality in a small package. Industry-leading automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas announces the launch of the F440 Smart Camera, an innovative solution designed to add flexibility to machine vision applications. It…

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ABB Expands Large Robot Family with Four Energy Saving Models, 22 Variants

July 21, 2023 ABB Robotics is expanding its large robot range with four new models and 22 variants offering more choice increased coverage and greater performance. The next generation models include the IRB 6710, IRB 6720, IRB 6730 and IRB 6740, suitable for payloads ranging from 150kg to 310kg, with a reach from 2.5m to…

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Noark’s New Ex9S80 Manual Motor Starter

Noark Electric has introduced a new Manual Motor Starter product to extend their line of industrial control products July 19, 2023 Noark’s Ex9S series of Manual Motor Starters (MMS) provide manual isolation, manual motor control, and overcurrent protection. The new Ex9S80 MMS ranges from 14 to 80A and offers two protection types: thermal-magnetic and magnetic. They…

Panduit Launches SmartZone™ G5 High Density Intelligent PDUs with Innovative 4-in-1 Outlets

July 18, 2023 The SmartZone offerings from Panduit Corp. have increased with the recent global release of the G5 iPDU 4-in-1 Outlets, an innovative device offering best-in-class outlet density and superior reliability.   SmartZone Outlet Benefits and Features The G5 iPDU 4-in-1 Outlets offers the ultimate in connection flexibility with its pioneering compact design that provides…

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The Smallest Safety Controller PNOZmulti 2 – Standalone Base Unit PNOZ m C0

July 18, 2023 Manage furnaces safely with the small controllers PNOZmulti 2 With the base unit PNOZ m B1 Burner from the safe small controller PNOZmulti 2, you can manage safe monitoring and safe control of furnaces simultaneously with one solution. That’s because PNOZmulti 2 controls and monitors both the burner itself and the entire furnace. You…

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More Control Cable and IO-Link Cable Options from AutomationDirect

July 18, 2023  AutomationDirect has added LUTZE SUPERFLEX® control cable that is well suited for short to medium length articulated drag chain (C-tracks) installations requiring moderate to high performance. The High Glide TPE insulation and PVC outer jacket provides resistance to sunlight, oil, and moisture penetration, and makes this cable suitable for indoor wet and dry…

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New Miniature Gearhead from Harmonic Drive LLC: The CSF-2XH

This Zero Backlash CSF-2XH Mini Gearhead Is Ideal for Servo & Stepper Motor Applications July 18, 2023 Harmonic Drive LLC, a leading provider of precision motion control solutions, is proud to announce the release of its CSF-2XH mini gearhead designed for servo and stepper motors. Available with an output shaft or flange, the CSF-2XH miniature…

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The Heart of Your Control Cabinet – Power Communicates Now!

WAGO Power Supply Pro 2: Control cabinets are undergoing a transformation July 18, 2023 WAGO Power Supply Pro 2: Control cabinets are undergoing a transformation because the requirements on them – both quantitative and qualitative – are becoming stricter and stricter. Greater networking, rising energy costs and increasing customization require economy, speed and flexibility in a minimal…

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Innomotics – The Brand for a New Leading Supplier of Motors and Large Drives

July 14, 2023 Innomotics has launched in Germany as a separately managed legal entity as of July 1, 2023. Under a single roof, the supplier of motors and large drives brings together business activities with low- to high-voltage motors, geared motors, medium-voltage converters and motor spindles as well as project and service offerings for this product…

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Siemens Launches Siemens Xcelerator in Canada

Xcelerator, an open, scalable business platform to accelerate digital transformation in industry and infrastructure July 14, 2023 Siemens Canada partners with Dexterra Group to harness power of digital technologies To unlock the value of digitalization at speed and scale for its Canadian customers, Siemens has launched its global open digital business platform, Siemens Xcelerator, in…

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IronHorse Stainless Steel Worm Gearboxes from AutomationDirect

July 3, 2023 AutomationDirect now offers IronHorse stainless steel worm gearboxes. Worm gearboxes are power transmission devices that drive a load at a fixed reduced ratio of a motor’s speed. The stainless steel housings of these gearboxes make them suitable for the food and beverage industry and many other harsh industrial applications.   IronHorse stainless steel…

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Schneider Electric Launches EcoStruxure Automation Expert V23.0: The Cutting-Edge Evolution of Industrial Automation

June 29, 2023 Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the launch of EcoStruxureTM Automation Expert V23.0 (EcoStruxureTM Automation Expert) for the Canadian market. EcoStruxureTM Automation Expert V23.0 is the latest version of the world’s first software-centric industrial automation system, Schneider claims. The solution represents a new approach to designing, building,…

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Siemens’ New AFCI Twin Arc Fault and Plug on Neutral Breakers

June 29, 2023 Siemens’ new Tandem AFCI circuit technology feeds two separate circuits from one breaker position. Twin AFCI circuit technology fits in new or existing construction and saves space in a loadcentre. Available in Pig Tail or Plug on Neutral versions. Tandem AFCI Breakers Tandem AFCI breakers provide flexibility where traditional breakers can’t, making them…