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Motion solution with PLC provides high performance multi-axis motion
An EtherCAT master-enabled high-performance motion and machine controller has been introduced from Kollmorgen, PCMM, which offers up to 32 axes of tightly synchronised path and I/O control with the capability for 64 axes of coordinated motion and device control.Available in the UK with full support from Heason Technology - a Kollmorgen Certified Channel Partner - the PCMM features seamless interfacing with Kollmorgen AKD series servo drives and A...
Flexible add-on modules respond to IoT applications
Even at small batch sizes, embedded systems by Syslogic can be customised. With the addition of embedded expansion boards, the embedded systems company has widened its portfolio, allowing embedded systems by Syslogic or third-party providers to be expanded faster and cheaper than ever before.Syslogic is launching three new expansion cards, one analogous and one digital I/O board, and an USB serial interface converter.
Users given helping hand to upgrade logic modules
A close collaboration between RS Components and Siemens is helping users upgrade to the latest generation LOGO! series of intelligent logic modules for industrial automation applications. Following the announcement towards the end of last year that the LOGO! 6 logic controllers are being phased out, Siemens is recommending its LOGO! 8 range as the ideal replacement.
Touchscreen controllers designed for HMI applications
A new family of maXTouch touchscreen controllers has been announced by Microchip. The MXT1665T-A family of automotive-qualified touchscreen controllers is designed for large-screen automotive Human Machine Interface (HMI) designs. The technology brings multi-touch HMI, such as that experienced on a mobile phone, to car drivers and passengers on screen sizes from 8-15".The MXT1665T-A family features Microchip’s adaptive touch technology that...
Robot helps enterprise engineers automate printer cartridge refills
A new automated cartridge refill cell developed by a team of UK maintenance engineers has been built around a Mitsubishi Electric articulated arm robot.The cell quickly and accurately refills printer cartridges, making the company’s recycling programme more cost effective to operate. The solution has proved so successful that it is now being rolled-out to other plants around the world.
Smart Condition Monitoring aids pharmaceutical manufacturers
Boosting productivity and minimising down-time is the ultimate aim for pharmaceutical manufacturers. Frequently now with the goal of moving from batch production to continuous operation, Neal Welch, Life Science Sales Manager, Automation Systems Division at Mitsubishi Electric highlights the importance of smart condition monitoring technologies.
IC facilitates batteryless RF communication
A new IC for batteryless RF communication has been launched by Panasonic, extending its range of NFC tags. The MN63Y1221-E1 guarantees global interoperability as well as low power consumption. The new IC is available from Rutronik. The MN63Y1221-E1 is compliant with JISX6319-4 (212kbps/ 424kbps), ISO/IEC14443 Type A (106kbps), and ISO/IEC14443 Type B (106kbps/212kbps/424kbps) 13.56-MHz contactless IC card standard, thus guaranteeing global intero...
Train communications system powered by transportation computers
Kontron and CSiT have announced that CSiT's TRANSIS-Train communications system which is powered by Kontron's TRACe transportation computing products is in the process of being qualified by a large North America municipal transit agency.The TRANSIS on-board system will be installed during the next two weeks in an operational setting so the transit authority can test and validate its multi-modal integrated public address, passenger infotainment, m...
High-end robotics computing technology on show at ESEC 2017
At the Embedded Systems Expo & Conference (ESEC 2017) in Japan (West Hall 1F, booth W4-20),congatec will spotlight its new high-end embedded computing portfolio for robotics and real-time automation. Designed from the ground up to meet highest 'made in Germany' quality standards, the comprehensive product portfolio includes the hypervisor technology from Real-Time Systems, consolidating the congatec robotics computing offering in a single, ap...
Waterproof keyboards the diagnosis for medical usage
A new range of waterproof and easy to clean keyboards for medical products, clean industrial applications including food processing, semiconductor manufacturing and laboratories, POS systems and public area data input and control are available at Diamond Electronics.