PACK EXPO Las Vegas: ESS Technologies

Wes Iversen, Managing Editor, visits ESS Technologies, Inc. booth at the PACK EXPO Las Vegas show.

Oct 7th, 2009

With Smart MechatroniX, Bosch Rexroth offers new solutions for the Factory of the Future. (Image source: Bosch Rexroth AG)

With Smart MechatroniX, Bosch Rexroth Offers New Solutions for the Factory of the Future

The Smart MechatroniX platform combines linear motion technology components with electronics and software.

H Series Brushless Motor Drives

Allied Motion Releases Advanced DSP-based Brushless Servo Motor Drive

The H Series Brushless Servo Motor Drive features hyperface DSL, multi-feedback device support, and safe torque off safety options.

Precise laser micro-machining is particularly in demand in medical, microelectronics, and component manufacturing in the automotive industry. The AGV3D laser scanner is optimally designed for this, but is also used in additive processes.

Direct-Operated Dynamics in Three Axes

The AGV3D is a new 3D beam deflection system for laser micro-machining.

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ADVANCED Motion Controls® Introduces 45 Amp Continuous FlexPro® Servo Drives

The FE060-45C-CM and the FE060-45C-EM have recently been added to the Advanced Motion Controls FlexPro digital servo drive family.

Digital twins can be used to help optimize production lines, including motor and drive configurations.

Motors and Drives Come Together for Motion Efficiency, Performance, Reliability

Beyond the advances made to both motors and drives in terms of energy efficiency, safety, cleanability, and more, suppliers emphasize the importance of how they work together in a complete motion system.

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.

Glow Wire Compliant Power Relays

Fujitsu's low-profile power relay series is designed for safety, rated from 1.5 to 110V, and is available with either standard (530mW and 550mW) or high (400mW) sensitivity.

Nord Nordac Variable Frequency Drive

Variable Frequency Drives Are Smart and Compact

Provide greater flexibility in configuration and function

THK America Celebrates 50th Anniversary

As a linear motion products manufacturer, THK America has introduced innovations in precision motion components for the past five decades.

12 Rotork Ac Power Variant Linear Actuator

AC Power Variant Linear Actuator

Rotork's low-voltage actuators—for control of most regulators, small valves, and pumps in remote locations—now feature AC power, allowing for longer cable runs without degradation of power supply.

9 Rockwell Automation Scalable Integrated Motion Drives

Scalable Integrated Motion Drives

The Allen-Bradley Kinetix 5300 servo drive by Rockwell Automation is built for diverse machine applications to increase machine builder performance and leverage a single-design environment for control and motion.

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.

5 Miki Pulley Power Off Engaged Brakes For Conveyor Applications

Power-Off Engaged Brakes for Conveyor Applications

Miki Pulley's BXW power-off engaged breaks are designed to provide dynamic braking when conveyor power is disengaged by using internal compression springs to provide fail-safe braking.

4 Emerson Bearings Heavy Duty Bearings For Sanitary Applications

Heavy-Duty Bearings for Sanitary Applications

The new corrosion-resistant stainless steel IP69K series bearings by Emerson Bearing are built for applications where durability, safety, and cleanliness are paramount.

3 Maxon Integrated Servo Gearmotor And Drive

Integrated Servo Gearmotor and Drive

Maxon's new IDX compact gearmotor—built for use across the entire speed range—features high torque density, high efficiency, maintenance-free components, and industrial housing.

10 Beckhoff Integrated Servo Drive For Distributed Installation

Integrated Servo Drive for Distributed Installation

Discover how Beckhoff's new AMI812x series of integrated servo drives can enable the implementation of highly compact machines without control cabinets.

6 Menzel Elektromotoren Custom Constructed Dc Motors

Custom-Constructed DC Motors

Find out how Menzel Elektromotoren's DC Motors can save customers money and storage space, while protecting against downtime.

4 Trio Plug And Play Motion Control Package

Plug-and-Play Servo Motion Control Package

Trio Motion Technology's new servo drives and motors have plug-and-play capability with Trio's controllers and slice I/O systems which can increase the speed of application development and commissioning for OEMs.

Robot-Based Press Automation

ABB's IRB 760PT offers 25% faster cycle times and is capable of handling loads up to 450 kg.

Dorner Ert250 Conveyor

Build Your Own Edge Roller Technology Conveyor Online with Dorner’s D-Tools Conveyor Configurator

CAD models of Dorner’s new Edge Roller Technology conveyor are now available in D-Tools, Dorner’s online conveyor configurator.

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Linak Ca Nopen Actuators

Linak Releases Family of Field-tested CANopen Actuators

CANopen will improve control in automation and autonomous vehicles.

Mistubishi Electric Automation Releases Cost- Effective Industrial Robot

The RV-8CRL vertically articulated industrial robot arm is a high quality, low cost product that offers versatility for a wide variety of applications.

Atlas Hookup Wire 5x7

AutomationDirect Adds 22-Gauge Machine Tool Wire

The MTW machine tool wire from Automation Direct is UL approved, RoHS and CSA compliant.

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NeCompact ServoWeld Actuators From Tolomatic Deliver High Force in a Small Package

Compact profile combines a hollow-core servo motor integrated into a high-force welding actuator for faster resistant spot-weld cycles.

DC Switch Solid State Relay

The RM1D series of DC switching solid state relay features from Carlo Gavazzi features low power dissipation output, switching frequency up to 1,000 Hz, and 4-32 VDC control voltage range.

SCARA Robot

The LS3-B and LS20-B SCARA robots from Epson include Epson proprietary Quartz MEMS technology, a hardware and software system that combines force feedback and position for improved servo performance and are compatible with the new RC90-B controller.

Siemens Introduces First Soft Starters with Integrated Safe Torque Off Functionality

The Sirius 3RW55 Failsafe soft starters from Siemens has an integrated fail-safe digital input that directly connects to an emergency stop pushbutton.

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Pressure, Conductivity Sensors

Baumer adds to its line of process sensors with the new PP20H pressure sensor and CombiLyz AFI conductivity sensor featuring digital and analog interface.

Hold Back or Pace Products with the New Clamping Module Option for Dorner’s FlexMove Conveyors

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IXARC Rotary Encoders With Modbus RTU Interface

The IXARX Rotary Encoders from Posital-Fraba are available in a wide range of mechanical configurations.

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New HD-1500 Mobile Robot from Omron Expands Autonomous Materials Transport Options with 1500kg Payload Capacity

Omron Automation Americas launches the heavy-duty HD-1500 mobile robot with an exceptionally large payload capacity of 1500kg shortly after the 2019 launch of the LD-250 mobile robot.

PCB Piezotronics Launches Precision Triaxial ICP Accelerometer with Top Exit M12 Connector

Ideal for space-limited applications needing vibration measurements in three axes.