With the introduction of the new ER series, Beckhoff Automation has extended the range of applications served by the EtherCAT Box product line. Robust ER series I/O modules feature die-cast zinc housings that provide exceptional performance in severe environmental conditions, such as the heavy-duty and automotive industries or in robotics. Together with the EP and…
New module for motion monitoring
Pilz has expanded the performance range of its automation system PSS 4000 for safe motion monitoring: the new, compact I/O module PSSu K F EI monitors safe speed, direction of movement and stop functions. Users benefit from reduced reaction times and higher productivity, as well as easier maintenance repair of their plant and machinery. High…
3M Next Generation Structural Acrylic Adhesives make designing the impossible possible
Manufacturing and design engineers thrive on producing new and innovative products, and rely on an efficient process to get them there. Now, there are structural adhesives available to take that process to the next level. 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Acrylic Adhesive DP8425NS and 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Low Odor Acrylic Adhesive DP8825NS offer a faster cure time and expand…
TF Series snap switches provides critical contact position indication
C&K Components recently used its TF Series miniature snap action switches to develop a custom switch module that provides critical contact position indication for a leading manufacturer of air-type circuit breakers. Featuring a high current rating, a wide range of actuation force options, and an extended operating life of 400,000 cycles at the maximum rated…
Spirol releases new solid pins design guide
SPIROL is pleased to announce the release of their new Solid Pin Design Guide. SPIROL recently overhauled their previous Solid Pin catalog to make it an informative design guide with many easy-to-read schematics and diagrams to support each key section. Rather than simply providing specifications, this design guide provides valuable information including: Guidance as to…
Advantech launches full support of Microsoft Windows 10 enabling the IoT
Advantech is pleased to announce its support of the newly released Windows 10 IoT. Windows 10 IoT will power a range of intelligent connected devices from smaller equipment such as gateways or mobile point-of-sale units to industrial devices like robots and specialty medical equipment. Designed to connect through Azure IoT services, Windows 10 IoT offers…
POSITAL announces new programmable incremental rotary sensors
POSITAL has launched a new line of incremental rotary encoders for the motion control and industrial automation markets. These devices are programmable, which means that performance characteristics such as resolution (number of pulses per turn) and incremental pulse direction (A before B or B before A) can be modified by simply changing firmware parameters. The…
Proto Labs launches rapid magnesium injection molding service
Proto Labs, Inc. has introduced magnesium injection molding into its current rapid manufacturing services. This advanced injection molding process enables product designers and engineers to prototype using the same materials and processes used for the final part production. In addition to prototypes, Proto Labs will offer production parts in quantities of up to 5,000+ with…
AutomationDirect adds more Hubbell-Wiegmann enclosures
AutomationDirect has added over 360 NEMA 4/12 and 4/4X/12 enclosures. The Ultimate Series enclosures are designed to house and protect electrical and electronic components from harsh, dirty environments. Streamlined designs include models with slope top, windows, as well as 1-point and 3-point latch heavy-duty handles; models are available in heavy 14 gauge steel with ANSI…
Mitsubishi Electric Automation adds option card and programming software to 800 Series VFDs
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. introduces the FR-Configurator2, a new generation of variable frequency drive (VFD) programming software, plus plug-in type option cards and stand-alone accessories for its FR-A800 and FR-F800 series inverters. These additions are designed to provide flexibility in order to maximize the inverters’ performance and application efficiency. The stand-alone and shared accessories include…
FactoryMation announces addition of FMX’s new enclosure offering
FactoryMation announces the recent addition of FMX’s new modular component enclosures. FMX modular component enclosures offer a versatile solution for mounting and installing industrial components. FMX modular component enclosures are designed to fit a variety of industrial control products including supplementary protectors, SG2 programmable relays, and other DIN 43 880 standard profile devices such as…
B&R streamlines IP69K connectivity
Stainless steel motors from B&R meet strict hygienic design standards and are now easier than ever to use. Employing a special connector, the motor can be connected and disconnected in the field. This connector meets the same strict hygienic design standards as the previous variant with a fixed mounted cable. The new connector technology makes…
Leine & Linde 900 series encoders now with EtherCAT option
Leine & Linde’s PSE and PHE 900 series of rotary encoders are perfectly suited for heavy duty applications commonly found in the steel, mining and energy industries to name a few, and are now available with an EtherCAT interface option. With rising demands on machine efficiency and reliability, the 900 series of solid shaft and…
FMX introduces a new series of signaling devices
FMX introduces BE76 series 76mm beacon lights. FMX BE76 series beacon lights are available in three model types: Bulb-type beacon lights, Integrated LED beacon lights, and Integrated LED beacon lights with integrated sound module. Bulb-type beacon lights allow the choice of an LED or incandescent bulb and are available as steady, single, double, or triple…
FactoryMation expands FMX product line of signaling devices
FactoryMation announces the recent addition of FMX BE40 series 40mm beacon lights. FMX BE40 series luminous and acoustic beacon lights were engineered to supply industry leading technology for panel mounted applications. FMX 40mm beacon lights were engineered for panel mounted applications and include luminous and acoustic devices. Light modules have been engineered to deliver high…
Wieland Electric adds new measuring & monitoring relays
Wieland Electric Inc., a manufacturer of innovative electrical interconnect technology, has expanded its flare CONTROL Series of measuring relays with new devices that monitor a selectable voltage or current setpoint. The flare CONTROL Series measure voltage in three different ranges up to 300V; or single-phase current in three ranges up to 10A. Both series feature a wide supply voltage…
Wieland Electric offers surge protection for North America
Wieland Electric Inc., a manufacturer of innovative electrical interconnect technology, has expanded its proven wietap overvoltage protection modules designed for North American applications. The wietap surge arrester modules for control cabinet main power supply protection (IEC Class II, Category B) include modules rated for 150V, 275V, 320V, 385V, 440V and 600V; as well as modules for sub-distribution (IEC Class…
New mounting plate kits for METCASE rack mount enclosures
Mounting plate kits are now available for METCASE’s bestselling COMBIMET range of 19″ rack mount enclosures. COMBIMET is a high quality range of vented, unvented and open rack cases for networking and communications equipment, industrial computers, sound and studio systems, laboratory instruments and control technology. The new internal mounting plate kits enable multiple PCBS to…
Exlar Corporation earns Governor’s Safety Award
Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced that its Exlar business located in Chanhassen, MN will be recognized for superior performance in workplace safety and health at the Minnesota Governor’s Safety Awards luncheon on Thursday, May 7 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Exlar is one of 267 employers to be honored through the awards program, coordinated by the Minnesota…
Samba by Unitronics with a new 7 inch HMI panel
Samba, an all-in-one, palm-size PLC with HMI and onboard I/Os, fills a growing niche – OEMs on a tight budget who need compact controllers for simple machine control, but still want the competitive advantage of an elegant, color-touch HMI panel. The first model of Samba was released last spring; a few months later, Unitronics expanded…
Exlar’s Tritex II Add On instruction
Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced the release of the Exlar Add-On Instruction set (AOI) and the updated Expert Software to support it. Add-On Instructions encapsulate commonly used functions and simplify the setup of external devices within the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture control platform, reducing errors and development time when configuring a device over the EtherNet/IP network. The…
FT Series product line expands with new FT45
Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced the expansion of its Exlar® FT Series universal electric rod style linear actuator product line with the release of the FT45 model. The FT Series roller screw driven actuators offer high thrust, high speed, and high robustness in a compact form factor, making them an ideal alternative to hydraulic cylinders. With continuous…
EL120 explosion proof linear actuator
Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced that its Exlar® linear actuator line has been expanded to include the EL120 explosion-proof linear actuators. The EL120 linear actuator meets ATEX requirements for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and are in conformity with the EU ATEX Directive 94/9/EC as well as the IECEx Scheme. Additionally, it is rated for Class I,…
Fuji Electric releases next generation compact drive for N.A. market
Fuji Electric Corp. of America announced that they have expanded their portfolio of low-voltage inverters in the North American market with the next generation FRENIC-Mini Drive (C2), which is now available for shipment to customers. As a replacement model for the existing FRENIC-Mini, these new compact inverters offer customers additional features and improved functionality while…
Banner Engineering TL70 wireless tower light provides reliable remote monitoring and visual status indication
Banner Engineering introduces the TL70 wireless tower light. Combining the company’s industry-recognized tower light family with its field-proven Sure Cross® wireless technology, the TL70 wireless tower light provides superior monitoring and visual status indication for remote applications, general and machine status, mobile call for parts, mobile work stations, threshold sensing and other applications where wired solutions are not cost-effective,…