Oriental Motor says the characteristics of its AZ series of stepper motors mean automation system developers can reduce expense while increasing efficiency.
Machine building
When end users of a precision bagging machine started using economical bags with inconsistent sizes, this impacted accuracy and productivity of the bulk bagging process.
German standard components manufacturer Norelem has introduced a new range of spring sleeves for use as indexing and positioning elements.
The Festo stand at PPMA 2022 will focus on key applications for the process and packaging sector. These include innovative process valve controls, servo-controlled flow wrapping and a new solution for controlling web tension with dancing rollers.
Thanks to a web client with a low-code approach, the latest version of Kontron’s FabEagle Connect integration solution now also supports user groups with limited programming experience.
Depth perception can be achieved by a variety of 3D sensors ranging from stereo vision with cameras to lidar and ToF sensors, each with its own strengths and weaknesses.
Get switched on to safety
11/08/22
Elesa now offers an electrical safety switch with an LED indicator, and here the company explains how this can help to create a safer workplace for engineers.
An automotive manufacturer is relying extensively on the reliability of Contrinex’s robust and high-performance inductive sensors in the automated assembly of engines, where cylinder heads are transferred for mounting on the engine.
Sensopart’s range of VISOR sensors now allows complex linking of detection results – previously reserved to much more expensive image processing systems or sophisticated PLC applications. These advanced possibilities for processing results are part of a free software upgrade.
Stephenson Gobin celebrates 50 years
04/08/22
UK manufacturer Stephenson Gobin is celebrating 50 years in business, a milestone that shows its commitment to innovation in the motion control industry.
Micro-Epsilon has expanded its confocalDT range of confocal controllers with two new industrial-grade controllers for distance and thickness measurements on a variety of materials, including dark or rough surfaces.
The new lubrication-free PRT-04 Micro iglidur slewing ring bearing for very small installation spaces is the latest in a high-performing product series from Igus.
Electrak LL series high performance electric actuators from Thomson Industries are aimed at applications where long maintenance-free working life and extended duty cycle lifting and moving tasks in challenging environments are prime requisites.
NSK has developed new technology that it says significantly extends ball screw life in high-load applications such as injection moulding machines and servo presses.
Schaeffler has signed an agreement for the acquisition of the Ewellix Group, with the aim of strengthening its own market position, particularly in the linear business.
The latest technological advances in solid-state cylinder technology enable maintenance or service engineers to solve multiple pneumatic or electric drive issues with a single device, according to industrial automation specialist Festo.
When an automotive first-tier manufacturer of forged and machined components needed a distance measuring photoelectric sensor to ensure that the correct gear model is selected in an assembly, it turned to Contrinex.
Adding a sensor unit to your machine helps prevent breakdowns, can save you time and money and keep your production line running, and Igus applies this thinking to making energy chain systems intelligent.
When fast-moving scenes need to be captured in all their details, a high-performance transmission interface is essential in addition to the right sensor.
Motion Control Products (MCP) says its MMF series magnet-free track linear motors represent an industry first and are truly innovative products.
