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Festo AX: Breakthrough AI-Based Automation Software that Optimizes Machine and Process Performance, Uptime

 

Festo introduces the Festo Automation Experience (Festo AX), a new machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) software platform for manufacturing and process systems to ensure maximum uptime of key production assets. Additionally, Festo AX can automate quality assurance and energy monitoring that can reduce material and energy waste. Festo AX gives end users an easy-to-use tool to thrive in a tight labor market and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) a unique capability to differentiate their machines.

 

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PNO Specifies HARTING ix Industrial® as New PROFINET Interface

 

The new PNO guideline Profinet Cabling and Interconnection Technology – Guideline for PROFINET Version 5.0 specifies the ix Industrial® mating face as a new standard for Ethernet applications. The guideline was officially published on June 29, 2021, and provides PROFINET users with a reliable set of rules for industrial cabling.

 

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Product Preview: ElectroCraft Introduces RPE Brushless DC Servo Motors

 

The ElectroCraft RapidPower Enhanced series (RPE series) is an innovative, new brushless DC (BLDC) motor design that combines performance, flexibility and affordability, offering original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) the perfect platform for a wide range of motion applications. This level of configurability for BLDCs enables the RPE series to be quickly acquired and adapted into an application, shortening the design cycle for a faster time-to-market.

 

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New K7TM Heater Condition Monitor from Omron Reduces Downtime and Product Waste by Detecting Early Deterioration in Heaters

 

Manufacturers seeking to avoid downtime and work-in-progress due to heater failure in industrial ovens, kilns, and metal heat treatment applications can gain peace of mind from a new Omron solution that monitors heater condition with high accuracy on a 24/7 basis. Industry leading automation solution provider Omron Automation Americas recently launched a new heater condition monitor that supports predictive maintenance by preventing heater failure.

 

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CCEA SIRIO Q Series LED Work Lights from AutomationDirect

 

AutomationDirect has added CCEA SIRIO Q series LED work lights to expand their offering of industrial LED fixtures. These rugged, industrial-grade light bars are ideal for tractors, trucks, trailers, off-road vehicles, and earth-moving machines. Providing up to a 1750 lumen output, these work lights feature an aluminum head on a pan-and-tilt stainless-steel bracket, allowing precise light adjustment in any direction.

 

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Bosch Rexroth Presents ctrlX OS: Operating System Now Available for Third Parties

 

The Linux-based operating system for the automation toolkit ctrlX AUTOMATION is now available for hardware from third-party providers and virtualized environments. Highlights include next level of openness and freedom in automation, can be used on all levels – from the field level to the cloud, hardened software stack with a high degree of cyber security, and connection to the ctrlX Store and the ctrlX Device Portal.

 

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The All-In-One Load Handling Power Combo Is Here!

 

The MS TVO15 (Donkey) is MAXOLUTION’s Canadian assembled and configured UL/CSA certified Autonomous Guided Vehicle (AGV). It has an impressive load capacity of 500 to 2000 Kg and draws its primary and continuous source of power from an inductive charging line (MOVITRANS®) concealed beneath the floor, which also serves as a navigation route in both dirty and wet environments.   

 

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LS Electric® L7P Servo Systems from AutomationDirect

 

AutomationDirect has added new L7P servo motors, drives, cables, and gearboxes from LS Electric. These new intermediate-level L7P servo systems have all the features of the basic L7C servos including setup wizards, auto tuning, built-in indexer, and more, but with a larger range of system sizes and the option for 460VAC operation.  The built-in absolute encoder on each servo motor is also higher resolution at 19-bit (524,288 ppr). 

 

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Omron’s CK3M Programmable Multi-Axis Motion Controller

 

Maximize your machine’s performance: Performing precise linear motor drive control and nanoscale positioning, the PMAC (Programmable Multi Axis Controller) has been appreciated by manufacturers of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and other leading-edge equipment. Omron now offers a next generation motion controller CK3M that packs PMAC’s superior motion control capability, multi-vendor connectivity, and flexible development capability into its compact design.

 

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Littelfuse Announces eFuse Protection ICs Series

 

Littelfuse Inc. has announced the new eFuse Protection ICs product line, a series of four versatile circuit protection devices. The eFuse Protection ICs utilize an innovative design that provides a wide range of power input (3.3V to 28V) and integrated protection. In addition to overvoltage protection, these electronic fuses protect against overcurrent, short circuit, inrush current, reverse current, and overtemperature events with real-time diagnostics—all in one chip.

 

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ETHERLINE® GUARD from LAPP North America

 

Until now, there were only two alternatives for the maintenance of machine parts and plants: either parts were only replaced if they were already defective, or parts that were still functional were replaced at specific intervals as a precaution. However, thanks to Industry 4.0 and digitalization, there is a more efficient alternative to reactive maintenance: preventative maintenance. The idea behind this is to carry out maintenance measures depending on actual performance.