Beckhoff: Highly Dynamic AL8000 Linear Motors Provide Flexible, Modular Design

Beckhoff: Highly Dynamic AL8000 Linear Motors Provide Flexible, Modular Design

Backed by its wealth of expertise in the development of rotary servomotors, Beckhoff has added an innovative product to its portfolio in the area of drive technology. The AL8000 series, a new generation of high‐performance and modular linear motors, was developed in cooperation with Fertig Motors, the dynamically growing Beckhoff subsidiary.

 

 

 

WERMA Visual and Audible Signal Beacons / Devices from AutomationDirect

WERMA Visual and Audible Signal Beacons / Devices from AutomationDirect

Werma EvoSIGNAL signal beacons warn, guide, protect and are a new simple, modular solution for signaling from AutomationDirect. Werma EvoSIGNAL visual and visual-audible signal devices are available in Mini, Midi and Maxi versions with common signal module voltages (115-230 VAC, 12/24 VAC/VDC) and with base, tube, bracket and wall mounting options.

 

 

 

New Cylinder Becomes Seventh Member of Festo’s Simplified Motion Series

New Cylinder Becomes Seventh Member of Festo’s Simplified Motion Series

And then there were seven. The EPCE electric cylinder has become the seventh member of Festo’s Simplified Motion Series (SMS), a family of electric actuators that mimics the simplicity of pneumatics in performing simple point-to-point movements or positioning tasks. Each has an integrated servo drive, controller and electronics, and two on-board control options as standard: Digital I/O and IO-Link.

 

 

 

Beckhoff Introduces Contact-free, Flying Motion Technology with XPlanar

Beckhoff Introduces Contact-free, Flying Motion Technology with XPlanar

Beckhoff is unlocking entirely new possibilities in machine design with the introduction of XPlanar. In this innovative system for flying motion control, planar movers float freely above planar tiles arranged in customizable layouts and enable extremely flexible, precise and highly dynamic positioning. For machine builders and manufacturers, this results in maximum flexibility and simplification in machine and plant designs.

 

 

 

ReeR Safety Light Curtains with Integrated Muting Functions from AutomationDirect

ReeR Safety Light Curtains with Integrated Muting Functions from AutomationDirect

The new Safegate Type 4 access control barrier safety light curtains provide protection in a wide range of industrial applications requiring integration of the muting functions. The muting function temporarily disables the safety function when a workpiece or conveying palette passes through the detection area of safety light curtains or safety sensors. Safegate safety curtains feature integrated muting functions with two access control (body protection) hardware or software configuration options.

 

 

 

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With ctrlX SERVICES, Bosch Rexroth is Expanding Its Wide Range of Support Services for ctrlX AUTOMATION

Bosch Rexroth is expanding its ctrlX AUTOMATION platform by adding new services for users: App Store, Device Portal and online Community. The platform with app technology stands out with its open, modular design and opens up entirely new possibilities in the field of industrial automation. ctrlX SERVICES docks onto the platform and makes life much easier for developers.

 

 

 

Bosch Rexroth Sets New Standards for Safe Automation with ctrlX SAFETY

Bosch Rexroth Sets New Standards for Safe Automation with ctrlX SAFETY

With ctrlX SAFETY, Bosch Rexroth introduces a novelty to the automation market: the most responsive and compact safety solution of its kind. The scalable system can be used as required – from the drive-integrated SafeMotion solution in ctrlX DRIVE to the complete ctrlX SAFETY control. In addition to the flexible use, the advantages include a very high level of safety thanks to the fastest reaction times and efficient engineering through graphical programming of the safety PLC.

 

 

 

New Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 Logix Designer Software Release Enhances Productivity, Saves Time

New Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 Logix Designer Software Release Enhances Productivity, Saves Time

Controls engineers can design machines and process applications faster using the latest release of the Studio 5000 Logix Designer software. Rockwell Automation has updated the software with productivity enhancements and new capabilities that can speed up projects for process applications specifically. 

 

 

 

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Rockwell Automation Improves Productivity, Drives Profitability and Reduces Risk Across Plant Operations With the Release of PlantPAx 5.0

Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) has recently released the PlantPAx 5.0 distributed control system (DCS). This latest DCS version from Rockwell Automation helps industrial producers positively impact the lifecycle of their plant operations with plant-wide and scalable systems to drive digital transformation and operational excellence.