Industrial Technology

Omron brings real manufacturing evolution to factory floors

At Hannover Messe 2022, Omron will demonstrate the future shape of “i-Automation” – the company’s manufacturing innovation concept – as the direction of manufacturing evolution for the next decade. With a stand design that reflects a real factory floor, Omron will highlight intelligent, integrated, and interactive automation.

23rd March 2022

Motion system delivers precise speed control for dip coating process

Heason’s motion expertise has played a significant role in a manufacturing project involved the design and supply of a single-axis servo motor driven actuator and control system for a novel thin-film dip coating process. The positioning system required ultra-precise speed control for the withdrawal cycle of a large, heavy and irregular shaped component to ensure a highly uniform and precise coating thickness.

22nd March 2022

NSK Silver-Lube bearings withstand wash-down fluids on bottling line conveyor

A market-leading milk processing and bottling plant has turned to the beneficial attributes of NSK’s Silver-Lube bearing units, which provide optimal protection against the ingress of wash-down water and detergent while simultaneously ensuring corrosion resistance.

22nd March 2022

Absolute multiturn encoders provide accurate feedback in rugged conditions

Celera Motion has launched a multiturn variant of its highly durable IncOder absolute encoders. The compact, through-hole encoder design now enables multiturn measurement for rotary-to-linear or geared rotary systems. The non-volatile turn count storage means that turn count is retained even under power loss. Inductive technology also provides measurement precision even in rugged environments.

22nd March 2022

Decentralised motor starter eases conveyor systems operation

When motors in conveyor systems are safely turned off in the traditional manner, the wiring and energy distribution involved is typically very complex. Wieland Electric wanted to reduce the complexity in installation and make it more user friendly, and has developed the podis MS 5HP motor starter.

22nd March 2022

Festo helps increase production of sustainable wine bottles

A collaboration between Festo and PCE Automation has helped recyclable packaging expert Frugalpac achieve the high throughputs and precision assembly necessary to meet increased demand for its innovative paperboard Frugal Bottle.

22nd March 2022

Fuji Electric launches VFD series with a host of new functions

With the flexibility and functionality to support the broadest range of applications on all types of mechanical equipment, Fuji Electric says its new FRENIC-MEGA-G2 drive takes core capabilities, responsiveness, environmental awareness, and easy maintenance to the next level.

21st March 2022

MBS brings Item automation range to Drives & Controls 2022

On show at Drives and Controls on the MBS stand will be the Item automation range, including linear slides, servomotors, gearboxes and controllers, featuring simple setup and programming using Item’s MotionSoft software.

18th March 2022

New vision sensors make light work of inspection and quality control

Thanks to user-friendly application software, IFM says even inexperienced users can easily and quickly configure its new Dualis 2D vision sensors to perform complex and demanding inspection and recognition tasks. In standard applications, set-up can be completed in as little as two minutes, and this versatile sensor is capable of checking patterns, shapes, areas, dimensions, contours and even target contrast, either as individual parameters or in combination.

17th March 2022

High power density motors create new opportunities for machine builders

ABB has upgraded its extensive range of High Dynamic Performance (HDP) induction motors. This, it says, creates new opportunities for machine-building OEMs seeking motor and drive solutions with excellent dynamic response and high power density. The motors are typically used in plastic and rubber extrusion, injection moulding, winders, lifting, conveyors, test benches and machine tools.

16th March 2022