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Drives combine with IEC 61131-3 PLC and remote I/O system for completely integrated automation

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Now available with full support from Mclennan, Applied Motion Products' (AMP) newly launched DIN rail mountable AK series drives offer a choice of open-loop stepper, closed-loop stepper, or full closed-loop servo motion control in a compact feature-rich package in combination with NEMA 11 to NEMA 34 frame motors operating from 24–48 VDC power.

Drives combine with IEC 61131-3 PLC and remote I/O system for completely integrated automation

One step at a time

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John Mackey, Head of Automation Sales, WAGO UK & Ireland, explores the benefits of interoperable technology in automation modernisation.

One step at a time

Greater reach and flexibility for industrial automation

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With Thomson's Movotrak Cobot Transfer Unit (CTU), Rodriguez is offering a collaborative reach extension for cobots for the first time. The solution extends the workspace by a movable 7th axis and enables a cobot to be deployed at multiple stations within a production line. This allows production processes to be structured more flexibly and robot systems to be utilised more effectively.

Greater reach and flexibility for industrial automation

Inductive displacement sensors now available with IO-Link or traditional industrial interfaces

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Hottinger Bruel & Kjaer (HBK) has expanded the interface options available for its proven WI and WA inductive displacement sensor series, introducing models with an IO-Link interface, alongside existing industrial interface options.

Inductive displacement sensors now available with IO-Link or traditional industrial interfaces

Free Guide to the New Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230

Free Guide to the New Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230

European Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 is replacing Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Technically, it has already come into force but there is a transition period during which machinery is still being CE marked to the old Directive. You can download a free copy of the Guide to the New Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 by completing the form here.

Free Guide to Food & Beverage Industry Machine Design

The MachineBuilding.net Guide to Food and Beverage Industry Machine Design provides information, hints and tips to help designers create state-of-the-art yet cost effective systems that meet applicable regulations and standards, while also providing the necessary levels of productivity, quality and reliability.

Free Guide to Food & Beverage Industry Machine Design

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