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Machine ControlCONCRETE BATCH PLANT LEADER STANDARDISES ON NEW SPEED REDUCERConcrete Equipment Company (CON-E-CO) is the first OEM to standardise on the new Baldor-Dodge Motorized Torque-Arm II (MTA) shaft-mounted speed reducer, receiving the first units as they came off the assembly line. All-in-one motion/machine controller provides economic platform for versatile stone cutting machineryAn all-in-one machine and motion controller is helping an innovative machine builder to set new levels of performance and economy in the stone cutting sector. 
5-AXIS MACHINING SPEEDS DEVELOPMENT OF MEDICAL COMPONENTSMost medical component manufacturers, such as lower limb prosthetics and orthotics specialist, Chas A Blatchford & Sons, are finding that the market is demanding ever more complex products in increasingly short time frames. One effect of this has been to put pressure on the company's research and development (R&D) department in Basingstoke, not least in the machine shop where turned and milled components for prototypes are produced. Micronor MRI Rotary Encoder Wins 2010 Control Engineering AwardMicronor's MR318 MRI-compatible Fiber Optic Rotary Encoder has won Control Engineering magazine's 2010 Engineer's Choice Award for Motion Control products. With a combined print and e-zine readership of nearly 90,000, CE readers voted for the best products in 29 different subcategories. The honor recognizes Micronor continued leadership in all-optical, 100%-passive fiber optic encoders for motion control and position sensing. 
DOUGLAS DELABIE INTRODUCES ‘QUICK-INSTALL’ TMVDouglas Delabie, the specialist supplier of thermostatic control solutions and accessories for the commercial market, has introduced the ES L Pattern TMV (thermostatic mixing valve). Test System Ensures that SERCOS III Slave Implementations from Different Manufacturers are InteroperableThe SERCOS III Slave Conformizer is a new, powerful test tool for slave devices on the SERCOS III Ethernet-based automation bus. It ensures that SERCOS III slave implementations from different manufacturers are compatible and interoperable. 
Innovative CNC controls and position encoders from one source for modern machine toolsMachine tool builders are demanding ever shorter mounting and commissioning times for the electrical equipment on their machines. Particularly for safety-related machines and systems, they need position encoders that deliver safe, redundant position values over a fast serial interface to a dual-channel control. These topics are among the focal points of HEIDENHAIN, the control and encoder specialists from Traunreut, Germany, at this year's EMO. 
New Navimec Switches Provide Joystick FunctionalityForemost Electronics, anounces the introduction of the next step in control functionality. The Navimec switch concept from leading switch manufacturer MEC offers soft-touch joystick functionality making it possible to navigate up, down, left and right with the provision of a centre function that will typically be used as an enter key. Navimec™ switches are available with or without illumination and the non-illuminated versions may be over-printed with appropriate legends. 
Choosing the right controller for your vibratory feederThere are various types of controllers for vibratory feeders. Each has its own utility as well as its own advantages and disadvantages. Knowing the features as well as advantages and disadvantages of each of them can help one take the right decision about choosing the correct controller - 
Burkert Mass Flow Controller Technology Fundamental To Development of Revolutionary Plasmajet Surgical SystemThe ultra-fine control, accuracy and repeatability provided by Burkert's CMOSens mass flow controller technology (MFC) has been instrumental in enabling Plasma Surgical to develop PlasmaJet, the first and only true plasma surgery system for surgical cutting and coagulation. 
The New Mitsubishi FX3G PLC is now available from LC AutomationThe brand new Mitsubishi FX3G PLC is designed for smaller systems, but it still delivers a powerful combination of essential features, plus others that are not usually expected from a controller at this level. These include; a large program memory to implement sophisticated algorithms, ample space for data storage, logging or recipes, plus high speed execution to enhance system productivity. Dual bus architecture provides flexible expansion possibilities for additional I/O capacity and communication functions. 
Thermography cameras help prevent the spread of infectious diseasesInfectious diseases causing fever can easily spread due to international travelling. Early detection of elevated body temperature (fever) is crucial to avoiding this spreading. An effective disease-prevention strategy with infrared thermography needs to be in place. 
Illuminated Rotary encoders from knitter-switch offer new options for Pro-Audio and Industrial Controlknitter-switch MERP12 rotary encoders have been designed to replace traditional rotary potentiometers in a wide range of applications and have the added benefit of being illuminated. The new MERP12 range will interest designers currently working on broadcast and professional audio equipment in addition to next generation building automation systems and test and measurement instruments. Rotary encoders offer significant operational benefits when operating "soft" menus. 
Ethernet Direct Announces DGM-410 Series Micro-Programmable Automation Controller with GPS & LCD DisplayThe Doberman DGM-410 and DGM-410LCD are M2M (machine to machine) mini programmable controllers equipped with a cellular transceiver intended to monitor industrial equipments. Its purpose is to send real time data to the monitoring system in order to provide real time status and can handle a large amount of data. The optional GPS model can serve as a tracking system used in vehicle management or maritime system. DGM series is designed with GPRS/GSM module, an Ethernet interface, optional GPS module, 3 digital inputs and 3 digital outputs, 8 analog inputs, 2 RS-232 and 1 RS-485 port. DGM series are ideal for industrial rated environments due to its robust housing design. 
We Speak Your LanguageThe Orbitform Group uses an extensive list of processor languages, the ones our customers prefer. Once a company is set up with a particular language it can be difficult to switch, especially when the learning curve is steep. Our engineers design and build your equipment with the products you're familiar with and the language you like. 
Plug-in machine controller eases switching to Ethernet-based drivesBaldor has launched a new plug-in motion/machine control module for its Ethernet-compatible Powerlink drives. The new controller module allows machine builders to eliminate the need for a separate external network controller, along with all of the cabling and panel space that would normally be required. As switching to real-time and deterministic Ethernet-compatible motion control is already proving extremely popular for machinery builders, the additional cost savings offered by this new approach make adoption of the technology almost irresistible. 
Safety switching hinge for Cat 1 hazardous areasElesa's CFS hinge for hazardous areas has a built-in security switch to suit Category 1 areas and works so as to switch off equipment when a door or panel is opened. This is a great aid in industrial environments where it helps to ensure operator safety. Alternatively the CFS may be used to remotely indicate status, e.g. for access monitoring. Construction is an integral glass reinforced technopolymer unit ensuring a tamper-proof installation and easy assembly. 
MICRONOR Introduces World’s First Universal MPG/Handwheel for Teach Pendants and Other Motion Control ApplicationsMicronor's MR190 Universal Manual Pulse Generator/Handwheel (MPG) is the world's first MPG to offer both A/A'/B/B' differential line driver and A/B pull-up quadrature outputs in a single unit. No longer does a CNC machine manufacturer, control panel fabricator, distributor or service center need to stock 3 or more handwheel models because of the non-standardized interface requirements of different manufacturers and models of CNC systems, PLCs and teach pendants. 
Fastener Inspection SystemThe Orbitform Group is pleased to announce a breakthrough product for fastening integrity — the Fastener Inspection System (FIS). FIS is a revolutionary quality tool that can identify cracks, defects and mis-forms via pattern recognition. It also can indicate if improper force or torque has been applied to rivets (secured by orbital, spin, radial, or impact riveters, and presses) or other formed fasteners. 
Machine control panels from RittalOffering maximum flexibility and versatility, Rittal's range of HMI, IP55 Quickline machine control panels can be quickly adapted to the specific needs of the individual application. DECS-400 digital excitation control system from BaslerBasler's DECS-400 digital excitation control system offers the perfect solution for replacing only the components that need replacement - specifically, the analog portion of the MGR - and keeping the power rectifier bridge, power potential transformer, ac field breaker, dc field flash contactor, etc. Application Note EX-DIAC2 Offers Basler’s SolutionsApplication Note EX-DIAC2 describes the fundamental operation of the Diactor and provides Basler Electric's preferred solutions using the DECS-400 or DECS-200 Pan Chassis for replacing this obsolete electromechanical voltage regulator. 
New compact -XY stageSteinmeyer, Inc. announced a new high precision XY linear stage model KT 310 – 210 – DC. 
Wireless Tool Control System Eliminates Risk In Critical Vehicle Fastening OperationsIn critical vehicle assembly work, it is absolutely essential that not only are the correct torque tools selected for each fastening operation, but also that all joints are tightened to the exact torque. To carry out this work more quickly, more easily and more reliably, Crane Electronics has introduced the new Wireless Tool Control System. 
New Rittal TopConsole – Ergonomic, Functional and ModularThe interface between man and machine can have a decisive effect on productivity and efficiency. Following extensive research and development, Rittal are pleased to announce the launch of Rittal TopConsole, a new range of HMI units designed to meet the modern demands of the human/machine interface. 
WorkNC-NCspeed IntegrationToolpath control to optimise the running of CAM generated files, reducing running times and extending cutter life |
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