Automation & IIoT Articles, Stories & News

Linear Actuators with Programmable Positions

08/07/19, 08:23 PM | Automation & IIoT | Linear Actuators, The Parts Department
Some robot movements can be realized with rotors, but most of them work better with linear actuators. If you have drives with programmable positioning, you can create a precise machine useful for a number of tasks.

Tips for Reducing Error When Using Eddy Current Measuring Techniques

08/07/19, 08:23 PM | Automation & IIoT | The Parts Department
Inductive eddy current technology is an extremely versatile non-contact method for measuring an object's position, distance, or vibration.

New safety switch: Contact-free and coded PSRswitch

08/07/19, 07:41 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | Phoenix Contact USA
The PSRswitch is Phoenix Contact's new safety switch for smart door safety and position monitoring in machines and assembly lines. When combining the PSRswitch with the PSR-MC42 PSRmini safety relay, machine builders can take advantage of IO-Link diagnostics to easily adapt their safety system for an IIoT-enabled future.

Best-in-Class Family of Motion Control Solutions

08/07/19, 05:29 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering
It is all about heritage and focus. ALIO has an 18-year history working at the vanguard of nano precision motion control, something that no other motion control supplier can claim.

Revolutionary Technology Addresses Industrial Downtime

08/06/19, 07:51 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | ai, Business Development, software
New technology is poised to transform the way machines operate in the industrial environment. Costly consultants and confusing spreadsheets are out, and easy to understand dashboards are in.

HEIDENHAIN Supports Mastercam to Better Enable 5-Axis Machining

08/06/19, 07:11 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | HEIDENHAIN
New TNC 5X Mill Post Processor Now Available for Controls

Fluke Integrated Condition Monitoring for IBM Maximo Incorporates Real-Time Asset Data to Enable Condition-Based Maintenance

08/06/19, 05:45 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering
Lighthouse Program gives Maximo users a head start in adding condition monitoring to their existing systems

AI-Related Needs Rapidly Altering the Manufacturing Workforce

08/06/19, 05:30 AM | Automation & IIoT, Supply Chain
Research Shows New Kinds of Skilled Jobs Emerging in the Sector

New Hardy HI 6200 Analog Single Channel Weight Transmitter

08/05/19, 12:14 PM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering
Powerful 4-20mA Transmitter in an Ultra Compact Package

Pfannenberg Highlights PF Series Filterfans 4.0

08/05/19, 09:05 AM | Automation & IIoT, Supply Chain
Trust in the Original High-Quality, High-Airflow Fans

Mitutoyo America Corporation Introduces the MiSTAR 555 Shop Floor CNC Coordinate Measuring Machine

08/05/19, 06:20 AM | Automation & IIoT, Supply Chain
The MiSTAR 555 is a compact, space-saving in-line or near-line CNC coordinate measuring machine designed for high-speed, high-accuracy measurements with accuracy assurance from 10° C to 40° C. It features an open-structure design with a single support moving bridge enabling users to mount workpieces from the front, rear and right for installation and a walk-up inspection station for easier operability.

The Industrial Internet Consortium Announces AI Testbed Negotiation Automation Platform

08/05/19, 06:17 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering
AI Technologies Help Manufacturing Supply Chains Find Win-win Contracts

Balluff's M12 Capacitive Sensors with IO-Link Accurately Detect Nonmetallic Materials and Levels of Liquids and Solids

08/05/19, 06:16 AM | Automation & IIoT, Supply Chain
Balluff's new and improved M12 series compact capacitive sensors accurately detect nonmetallic objects or materials and accurately detect levels of liquids and solids.

AIMS ADDS SFP2 TO 5-AXIS CMM TO REDUCE PART HANDLING, SPEED UP AND AUTOMATE SURFACE FINISH MEASUREMENT CAPABILITY

08/02/19, 12:42 PM | Automation & IIoT, Supply Chain | AIMS Metrology
To help companies reclaim lost production time and improve Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) practices, AIMS Metrology has equipped its Revolution Series LM coordinate measuring machine (CMM) with a Renishaw 5-axis REVO 2 head and the new SFP2 probe. In addition to giving fabricators the flexibility to inspect a diverse range of features on one CMM, the SFP2 automates surface finish measurement for reduced part handling and higher throughput. The CMM system is also able to capture and feed real-time data to operators.

Machine Vision System Factors

08/01/19, 07:57 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | machine vision | Patti Engineering
There are many factors to consider when deciding on a vision system in your automation system. Three of the biggest are hardware, lighting, and lenses.

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