Automation & Controls

Products • March 15, 2018

CP6x00 Control Panels and Panel PCs

Beckhoff Automation announced the release of new CP6x00 control panels and panel PCs with 10.1-inch widescreen displays. The expanded line of entry-level panels from Beckhoff, first launched with 7-inch displays, has been expanded by three new cabinet-mounted devices, each with a 10.1-inch widescreen display.

News • March 14, 2018 • Alan Richter

Feeling queasy about automation?

Not only is automation continuing to displace workers at manufacturing companies, the thought of being ousted by a robot is making some workers at those plants feel sick. That's according to a study by three Ball State University researchers and a Villanova University professor.

Articles • March 12, 2018 • Kip Hanson

Rising complexity of machine maintenance

Machine maintenance goes soft(ware).The stakes are much higher today for machine maintenance. Shops must be more proactive, and aim to optimize every operational aspect of their CNC equipment.

Products • March 5, 2018

Sendix 36 Motor Feedback System

Kuebler's new Sendix 36 motor feedback system is designed to operate servomotors of various sizes, performance levels, electrical interfaces and technical requirements, including high rotational speed and high temperature, making it suitable for factory automation systems.

Products • March 1, 2018

Industry 4.0 with Modular Solutions

At EMAG, Modular Solutions means a multiple-technology machine concept on a unified basic platform. All the machines in the EMAG Modular Solutions series have the same machine base made out of Mineralit polymer concrete, essentially a chassis on which the rest of the machine is installed.

Products • February 22, 2018

drylin E Linear Robot

Because products need to be manufactured quickly and cost-effectively, the pressure to automate production processes is greater than ever. To meet these growing requirements, igus has developed a new, compact linear robot that is shipped from stock as early as same-day and offered at a low price of $2,165. The self-lubricating and maintenance-free drylin E linear robot is suitable for a range of applications, from pick and place technology to medical devices with strict safety requirements.

News • February 17, 2018

Röhm Products of America appoints regional sales managers

Röhm Products of America, Suwanee, Ga., a provider of clamping and gripping technology for the metalworking industry, has appointed three regional sales managers to support growing sales of the company's chucks, centers, vises, tool clamping and automation systems, as well as customized solutions for turning, milling, drilling and grinding.

Articles • February 16, 2018 • Michael C. Anderson

Automation helping small-to-medium suppliers compete

For decades, robots were synonymous with large-scale factories around the world. As small-to-medium suppliers are forced to become nimbler, automation is evolving to help them.

Products • February 13, 2018

AMO LMF 9310 Multisection Linear Encoder

HEIDENHAIN announces the addition of the AMO LMF 9310 multisection linear encoder to its line of robust linear encoders. This TTL encoder is specifically designed for applications over 10' on manually operated machines and is compatible with HEIDENHAIN's ACU-RITE brand of digital readouts.

Products • February 8, 2018

VibePro 24/7 – Continuous Online Vibration Monitoring

GTI Predictive Technology announces the availability of VibePro 24/7 for continuous online vibration and temperature monitoring for rotating equipment and bearing health.

Articles • February 7, 2018 • Alan Richter

Deburring lab seeks to smooth rough edges faster

Matrix Design LLC created the Matrix Deburring Applications Laboratory to more effectively design automated deburring systems while streamlining the testing process. For example, having touch detection at the lab enables the speeds and feeds of a deburring brush to be automatically adjusted for optimal performance.

News • February 2, 2018

Shop Floor Automations Inc. celebrates 20th anniversary

Shop Floor Automations Inc., La Mesa, Calif., is celebrating its 20th year.