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  • July 2023

    • July 2023

    Addressing the Supply Chain Disruptions
    B&R Industrial Automation's I/O offer IP20 and IP67 protection.
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    Automation—It’s All About the I/O

    Jeanne Schweder
    July 5, 2023
    Robots, sensors and controllers may get all the attention, but automation doesn’t occur without the input/output devices to send and receive the signals that enable automation...
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    Supply Chain Management

    Supply Chain and Warehouse Technologies Address Present and Future Disruptions

    Mat Dirjish, contributing writer
    July 4, 2023
    Evolving technologies like IoT, artificial intelligence, smart robots, and zero-trust cybersecurity show great promise for keeping each link in supply chains moving while enabling...
    Panel parts are clamped in pneumatically actuated devices and welded, controlled by Festo’s CPX/VTSA valve manifolds. Evert Forsberg (left), Lars Kreutner (right), both from Scania, and Leif Lindahl (center) from Festo.
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    Scania Automates for Mass Production of Customized Truck Cabs

    Jeanne Schweder, Contributing Writer
    July 3, 2023
    Regulations restricting human use of welding tools helps Scania improve production processes and product quality with greater use of robots and Festo automation technologies.
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    Technology Highlights from Automate 2023

    David Greenfield, editor in chief
    July 3, 2023
    From advances in core automation technologies to the cutting edge, the Automate 2023 event in Detroit did a great job showcasing the variety of technologies available to manufacturers...

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    Products

    ECCO Series 3D Inspection Sensor

    SmartRay
    June 29, 2023
    Based on the earlier Ecco 65 and 75 models, the Ecco 85+ range of sensors combine laser triangulation with image formation technology to create detailed 3D images that can be ...
    7 23 Rollon
    Products

    Adaptive Lightweight Linear Bearing

    Rollon Corporation
    June 28, 2023
    The MiniRoller Rail from Rollon is a linear bearing designed for applications requiring moderate loads. It uses induction-hardened and machined raceways to reduce noise, provide...
    7 23 Proface
    Products

    Entry Level HMI

    June 27, 2023
    The ET6000 Entry Level Series is a line of industrial touch screen HMIs designed for applications that require basic control and monitoring capabilities. The ET6000 series includes...
    7 23 Premo
    Products

    Cobot with Six Degrees of Freedom

    Premo Robotics
    June 26, 2023
    The pArm6 Cobot Arm+Controller from Premo features six degrees of freedom and is designed to work alongside human operators in a shared workspace. It allows for operators with...
    7 23 Pilz
    Products

    Adjustable Muting Arms for Safety Light Curtains

    Pilz Automation Safety, LP
    June 23, 2023
    The sensors of the new PSENopt II range of muting arms from Pilz can be positioned individually via adjustment for L, T and X-muting and are assembled directly on the safety light...
    7 23 Moxa
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    Industrial Wireless Networking Solutions

    Moxa Inc.
    June 21, 2023
    Moxa has released its AWK series of industrial wireless networking systems. The series includes three models: the AWK-3252A, AWK-4252A, and AWK-1151C AP/bridge/client. Designed...
    7 23 Mitsubishi
    Products

    System Recorder Module

    Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
    June 15, 2023
    The new iQ-R Series System Recorder module assists programmers in determining a machine’s malfunction root cause by recording all program and mechanical state changes for several...
    7 23 Khk
    Products

    Bevel Gears

    KHK USA
    June 14, 2023
    KHK straight, spiral, and hypoid bevel gears are offered in a variety of modules, numbers of teeth, materials and styles with gear ratios of 1.5 through 5. All of KHK’s stock ...
    7 23 Idec
    Products

    Stackable Terminal Blocks

    IDEC Corporation
    June 12, 2023
    The BTBH-H easy-stack product line of surface mount terminal blocks from IDEC come in a compact form factor with four different amp ratings: 10A, 15A, 30A and 50A. They can be...
    7 23 Ewellix
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    Electric Actuators

    Ewellix
    June 9, 2023
    These electric actuators, designed specifically for mobile applications, were developed to assist the transition from hydraulic power to electrically controlled motion systems...
    7 23 Honeywell
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    Maintenance Monitoring Transmitters

    Honeywell Intelligrated
    June 8, 2023
    The Versatilis transmitters from Honeywell are made for condition-based monitoring of rotating equipment. They are a multi-variant instrument based on the LoRaWAN protocol. The...
    7 23 Teledyne Dalsa
    Sensors

    4K 3D Profile Laser Line Profile Sensor

    Teledyne DALSA
    June 7, 2023
    The Z-Trak LP2C 3D profile sensor family for in-line 3D measurement and inspection applications is the latest member of Teledyne Dalsa’s Z-Trak family. The sensors deliver 4,096...
    Beckhoff's Daymon Thompson at Automate 2023.
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    Beckhoff Previews LLM AI Integration in TwinCAT

    David Greenfield, editor in chief
    June 7, 2023
    An early preview of Beckhoff’s forthcoming TwinCAT Chat Client, which leverages the power of LLMs like ChatGPT, shows how the artificial intelligence technology can be used to...
    7 23 Hatebur
    Products

    Servo-Hydraulic Ejector Module

    Hatebur
    June 5, 2023
    Hatebur has introduced new SAM technology (servo-hydraulic ejector module) on its HM 35. The modules, which can be installed at each forming station and individually controlled...
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    Design

    Getting the Greenfield OT Experience Right

    Ruti Baumstein, Avanceon
    June 5, 2023
    Building a large greenfield (new) plant is a great opportunity for a manufacturer. However, it’s important to take the right approach to get buy in and not lose people over the...
    7 23 Bosch Rexroth
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    Screw-Driven Linear Axes

    Bosch Rexroth Corporation
    June 1, 2023
    The Small Modules Screw Driven (SMS) line of linear axes from Bosch Rexroth range features more compact sizing and ball screw assembly. They are designed for simple positioning...
    7 23 Banner
    Sensors

    3D Volume Sensor

    Banner Engineering Corp.
    May 31, 2023
    The ZMX series 3D time of flight sensor provides a single sensor for volume monitoring. The ZMX sensor is installed over the bin to be filled and through the use of digital imaging...
    The app combines connectivity, cameras, sensors, 3D modeling and augmented reality overlays.
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    Volvo Group Develops Augmented Reality App

    David Greenfield, editor in chief
    May 31, 2023
    The app, built using PTC’s CAD and augmented reality technologies, is directed at first responders to help guide them in rescue operations.
    With this aid of Humatics' microlocation technology, two Universal Robots with Atlas Copco end effectors deliver torque to engine bolts as the engine moves through the assembly area without stopping.
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    In-Motion Control Moves Automation Beyond Fixed Assembly Applications

    David Greenfield, editor in chief
    May 26, 2023
    Humatics applies radio frequency microlocation technology to enable highly precise yet flexible robotic assembly operations.
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    Combine Software and Six Sigma to Avoid Unplanned Downtime

    David Greenfield, editor in chief
    May 25, 2023
    Because unplanned downtime can still occur when using monitoring and preventative maintenance software, application of the DMAIC six sigma tool along with software insights can...
    Jim Heppelman delivers opening presentation at PTC LiveWorx 2023
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    PTC Highlights Automation Industry Use of Its Technology

    David Greenfield, editor in chief
    May 23, 2023
    Application of PTC software by automation suppliers such as Balluff, Festo and Schneider Electric highlight broad use of the company’s design and connectivity software as the ...
    The Advantech and Altizon bundle includes the following Advantech intelligent hardware devices (left to right): UNO-2271G-V2 Intel-based edge IoT gateway, ADAM-6717 Linux intelligent I/O gateway and WISE-S100 stack light monitoring sensor.
    Digital Transformation

    Advantech and Altizon Develop Digital Transformation Partnership

    May 22, 2023
    Advantech and Altizon launch an integrated hardware and software offering designed to simplify and speed up the modernization of factory operations.
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    Robotics

    AI-Enabled Robotic Pick and Place

    May 17, 2023
    ABB’s new Robotic Item Picker uses artificial intelligence to accurately detect and pick items in unstructured environments.
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    3D Printing Viability Determination

    David Greenfield, editor in chief
    May 16, 2023
    Awareness of 3D printing’s use beyond prototypes is becoming more well known. But how do you know if a part or product should be 3D printed or produced via traditional methods...