Fuji Electric has launched the multi-purpose FRENIC-Ace and FRENIC-Mini Variable Speed Drives (VSD), which are intended for general purpose applications as well as special applications such as solar pumping, heavy duty crane & hoist, HVAC and conveyor. Every AC Drive solution benefiting from (more...)

With PoE linked drive/controller power and Ethernet communications over a single cable the unique TSM14POE series, based on AMP’s well proven StepSERVO™ technology, will bring a new level of application capability for miniature decentralised automation tasks with time and cost savings (more...)

Among the many performance and monitoring tests required to ensure dependable and durable engine performance across a wide range of power applications is the need to measure relative shaft vibration in dynamometers. This is where condition monitoring specialists Sensonics excel with a range of (more...)

Slip rings are generally used to transmit electrical currents, signals or data from a stationary to a rotating platform. The SR060E slip ring has been specially developed for the packaging industry. Its smooth, straight surfaces enable easy cleaning and thus meet the requirements of the food (more...)

Control Techniques announced the release of two new variants of its Unidrive M700 and M702 high performance drives. While Control Techniques’ drives have always been multi-protocol in their nature, being able to support Real-Time Motion over Ethernet (RTMoE) simultaneously with Ethernet/IP and (more...)

Wherever standard solutions for applications are not suitable, customised products are required. However, development and cost expenditure are often disproportionately high, especially with small projects. uEye ACP cameras can be easily adapted to your requirements thanks to various interfaces, (more...)

Cycling is a popular sport. Under exertion, however, it exposes the body to considerable mechanical stress: 10 hours of cycling means 54,000 pedal strokes and as many bends of the knee, hip, postural muscles and joint restrictions. The repetitive movement of pedalling places great demands on tendons (more...)

To assist with the development of an automated masking system for a leading UK aerospace company, automation solution provider Astech Projects turned to adhesives and coatings specialist Intertronics. Astech Projects, part of Schauenburg International group of companies, is a supplier of robotics (more...)

The combination of cartesian robotics with pneumatics technology has delivered an innovative automated milking technology that offers benefits to dairy cows and farmers alike. Like many other industries, dairy farming is under increasing pressure to become more efficient and more productive. A (more...)

Barry Weller, product manager at Mitsubishi Electric, looks at the key features of collaborative and cooperative robots and how to quickly identify the best system for an intended application. Robots are becoming increasingly easy to use, more economical and suitable for a higher number of (more...)