Integrated Linear Stages

A new line of linear stages is designed to help OEMs reduce the time and costs associated with machine design, programming and commissioning.

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The Allen-Bradley MP-Series Integrated Linear Stages eliminate the need to combine components—such as home and over-travel limit switches—from multiple suppliers. Available in both direct-drive and ball-screw versions, these linear stages feature quick change exterior cable track, IP67-rated connectors and an overall IP30 environmental rating.

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Single-Phase Compressor Soft Starters

These single-phase compressor soft starters from Carlo Gavazzi are said to reduce start current by more than 50%.

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Merz UL 508 Non-Fusible Disconnect Switches

AutomationDirect has added enclosed versions and non-enclosed DIN rail and panel/door mount versions of Merz disconnect / motor control switches.

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SICK to Host Virtual Press Conference at PACK EXPO Connects

See what’s new with SICK at its first ever virtual press conference for PACK EXPO Connects. There will be four live demos of its intelligent sensor solutions that are helping to improve the packaging process.

3D Profile Sensors

See it at PACK EXPO Connects! Matrox Imaging will showcase the Matrox AltiZ series of integrated high-fidelity 3D profile sensors featuring a dual-camera single-laser design.

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Gladiator Series Circuit Breakers and Supplementary Protectors

Circuit breakers from Automation Direct offer optimum and efficient protection for branch and control circuits up to 63 amps.

Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots

Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots

Looking for automation solutions for packaging and palletizing? This is your destination for all things cobot. Whether it’s webinars, video case studies or product information, you’ll find it all in this one spot.

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IDEC Introduces HG1P Handheld Human-Machine Interface

Easy to hold due to its small form factor and light weight—and includes a touchscreen, function keys, and switches—making it a good fit for machine tending and robotics applications.

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Field and Panel Mount Loop-Powered 4 to 20mA Process Displays

ProSense LPM1 loop panel meters from Automation Direct is powered from the mA loop and requires no external power supply and features three front-panel operating keys.

Wago Extends Family of PFC200 Gen 2 Controllers

PFC200 Generation 2 controllers from Wago supports MQTT protocol and can easily be configured to connect to cloud services.

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Absolute Encoders Feature IO-Link Interface

Smart absolute rotary encoder ready for Industry 4.0.

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New 6U SBC Incorporates Intel 9th Gen CPU, Aligns with SOSA Technical Standard

Abaco's 6U SBC features the Intel Xeon E six core CPU with 64GB DDR4 with ECC and up to 256 GB SSD and provides a dual 40 GbE data plane with RDMA, plus dual 10GbE ports on the control plane.

Discover the Secrets of a Successful Automation Project

Discover the Secrets of a Successful Automation Project

Learn about planning and project management, building your machine or automated system, and technologies to improve manufacturing outcomes. Automation World’s free resource features 150 pages on managing automation projects from start to finish.

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Industrial Gear Drives

The two-stage MAXXDRIVE XT right-angle gear drives from Nord are designed for heavy-duty conveyor belt applications in the bulk material handling industry.

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IDEC Adds 12V DC 16 I/O CPUs to MicroSmart FC6A PLC

With the addition three new 12V DC CPUs, the capable MicroSmart FC6A All-in-One PLC family now offers users more options for automating battery-backed systems, traffic controls, and mobile equipment.

Quantum Press Release

Quantum Automation Supports Off-Grid Automation with QRTU and QSolarBattery

These Quantum Automation hardware platforms can be used individually or together to enable IIoT monitoring and automation almost anywhere.

Yaskawa and Phoenix Contact Announce Partnership

Yaskawa and Phoenix Contact announce an agreement to utilize PLCnext Technology from Phoenix Contact in the development of the next generation machine controller and PLC platform realizing the i3-Mechatronics solution concept lead by Yaskawa.

Laser Direct Structuring (LDS)—The structure of the conductor path is applied using the LDS process. LDS enables electronic assemblies to be made in flexible geometric shapes. Smart phones, hearing aids, and smart watches are becoming smaller and more powerful thanks to this process.

Electronic Assemblies Without PCBs

Laser direct structuring (LDS) is a special success story. For almost 20 years, it has been possible to apply electronic conductor paths directly onto plastic parts during series production.

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NovaTech Announces D/3 Version 16.2

New features make it easier to configure and maintain a cybersecure control system.

Carlo Gavazzi Em50 Energy Analyzer

Analyzer Helps Monitor and Manage Energy Costs

Measures most relevant instantaneous electrical variables and energy consumption with high level of accuracy

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Nord Drivesystems Offers Variable Frequency Drives from 0.33 to 215 HP

Full line of drive electronics provides exceptional flexibility with a wide range of customization options.

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Apex Motion Control Tray Stacker

Tray Stacking System Eliminates Human Error and Reduces Risk of Injury

Has a quick and easy tool changer

Wago’s New Isolating Converter Reduces Need for Inventory, Space

Wago's PNP/NPN converter can be used to accommodate four signal types: PNP to NPN, NPN to PNP, PNP to PNP isolation and NPN to NPN isolation.

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New DC/DC Converter Designed for Extreme Environments

The new 12 to 24 VDC DIN Rail mountable converter from Wago can be used in a wide range of temperatures from -40° C to +70°C suitable for extreme applications.

Wago Adds New Module to 750 Series I/O System

Wago’s new 750-564 analog output module provides diagnostics that include wire break, short circuit, and field power supply information.

Allied Electronics and Schneider Electric Team Up to Help Engineers Build Better Industrial Control Panels

Allied Electronics & Automation and Schneider Electric are partnering to deploy a suite of digital resources, hosted on Allied’s Build a Better Control Cabinet digital hub, that can help customers design, build, and maintain industrial control panels.

IDEM Non-Contact Guard Locking RFID Coded Safety Switches from AutomationDirect

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Line Scan Cameras

Omron Automation launches the compact GigE Vision line scan cameras featuring PoE and PTP technology.

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New MapleSim Insight Product from Maplesoft Greatly Simplifies Machine-Level Controller Testing

New tool provides 3-D visualizations for simulation-based testing on common automation platforms.

Red Lion’s FlexEdge Intelligent Edge Automation Platform Integrates IT and OT

Advanced networking and powerful automation in one operating system.

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Emerson’s New Laser Welder Enhances Manufacturing Capabilities

Branson GL-300 platform increases production capability and enables faster production start-up

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Durapulse GS20 Series High Performance AC drives

The Durapulse GS20 Series from Automation Direct xpands the Durapulse family by adding single-phase input capability, a built-in programmable logic controller, and optional EtherNet/IP and ModbusTCP communication card.

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AutomationDirect adds Inductive Linear Position Transducers

Linear Variable Inductance Transducers from AutomationDirect are contactless devices designed for dimension or position measuring applications where the sensing element cannot be attached to the object being measured.