Control Systems

The compact IndraControl VR series of embedded terminals from Bosch Rexroth complement the company's existing IndraControl V portfolio of larger screen HMIs and the PC-based panels, including the IndraControl VEP, VDP, VSP, and VPP series.

Vortec's new Dual Action Personal Air Conditioner (PAC) is meant for employees working in extreme temperatures, and is said to result in increased productivity, according to a news release from ITW Vortec.

ACU-RITE's 3500i CNC control has been designed with innovative, operator-oriented enhancements that will facilitate an intuitive transition for customers to the next generation of control technology.

To meet the demand in more motion control applications, HEIDENHAIN has again expanded its rotary encoder product line with either EnDat or SSI optical absolute encoders to include additional TTL and HTL signals. The new ROQ/EQN 425 rotary encoder is available with a solid shaft or hollow shaft with a mounted stator coupling.

Heidenhain says the TNC 620 control is now more powerful than ever with the addition of software options.

HEIDENHAIN announces the launch of the straight-cut CNC, the TNC 128.

HEIDENHAIN has released the newest software for the compact but versatile contouring control, the TNC 320.

All motors normally need two separate cables: one for the motor speed encoder and the other for the motor power supply. With the Hybrid Motor Cable Project called HMC 6, HEIDENHAIN has integrated the encoder lines into the power cable so now only one cable is needed between a synchronous motor and electrical cabinet.

ETEL is offers short stroke actuators in North America through parent company HEIDENHAIN Corp.

HEIDENHAIN's top-of-the-line lathe control, the CNC PILOT 640, offers enhanced functions and new hardware.