Machine Building

Parker launches apps-based Pro Display 12 HMI

Parker Hannifin is widening its display portfolio with Pro Display 12, a high-level 12-inch HMI display module featuring optimum camera connectivity. Pitched at mobile machine OEMs in sectors such as agriculture and construction, this rugged and high-performance module has a sunlight readable display and quad-core CPU.

2nd December 2019

High bright IPS sunlight-readable displays

Recently launched by SGD is a range of high bright, IPS sunlight-readable displays sizes 3.5" to 10.1". These displays offer wide viewing angles and excellent price performance making them well suited for industrial use.

2nd December 2019

Next-generation industrial thermal transfer printers

Phoenix Contact's new generation of thermal transfer printers produce high-quality industrial identification markings quickly and reliably. The printer systems have an impressive integrated colour touch display that guides you through the menu intuitively and conveniently using clear symbols. The Thermomark Card 2.0 prints marking materials in card and sheet format. The Thermomark Roll 2.0 is a versatile, efficient roll printer for a wide range of marking materials in roll and endless format.

29th November 2019

Smart vision sensors for use with cobots: fast and flexible

Achieving optimal functional and operational flexibility combined with quick and easy process integration are likely to be high on the list of "˜must-haves' when selecting vision sensors. Therefore, the latest robot-compatible VeriSens vision sensors from Baumer will really be appreciated. These new "˜smart' XF900 and XC900 vision sensors are the latest options for controlling collaborating robots (Cobots) and have been designed with the emphasis very much focussed on optimum precision, combined with simple and easy set-up.

29th November 2019

Intelligent valve islands for process automation applications

Bürkert has increased pilot valve installation options with the launch of the Type 8653, an intelligent pneumatic valve island. The device is designed for installation outside a control cabinet, bringing the valve island closer to process control valves and actuators. Meeting the needs of process automation applications in the pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, cosmetics and water treatment sectors, the Type 8653 offers a fieldbus interface and an ingress protection rating of IP65/67.

29th November 2019

SICK launches LMS4000 powerful and accurate 2D LiDAR sensor

With its LMS4000, SICK has developed its most powerful and accurate 2D LiDAR sensor to date for materials handling and intralogistics applications, even at high speeds, in low ambient light or when goods, packages or parcels are matt black or glossy.

29th November 2019

EPCC electric cylinder achieves precise and rapid positioning

For simple, affordable and accurate positioning, the EPCC electric cylinder from Festo is hard to beat. It features a high-quality ball screw that has very low internal friction, enabling the EPCC to achieve higher dynamic response and short positioning times. Handling systems in particular will benefit from the weight-optimised design of the EPCC.

27th November 2019

Load-sensing bearings accelerate product development

SKF is releasing the world's first commercial load-sensing bearing based on its proprietary fibre optic sensing technology; a technology, as earlier announced, being part of a long-term strategic technical product development. The first product streamlines the creation of rotating products such as pumps, using angular contact ball bearings. In it SKF enables real-time measurement of bearing loads using fibre optic sensing.

27th November 2019

Ewellix launches IoT-ready electro-mechanical linear actuators

Ewellix, formerly SKF Motion Technologies, has redesigned its high-performance CASM-100 and LEMC actuators with new built-in wireless sensors that can measure force and temperature. The new actuators, which deliver forces up to 82kN and speeds of 1m per second, provide real-time, accurate information that improves machine productivity.

27th November 2019

Improved mounting system for faster integration of motors

Recently upgraded and now the default assembly system across Thomson Industries' wide range of linear motion systems, the simplified RediMount adapter system is a key component that enables quick and effortless motor/actuator installation. Widely used by Heason Technology, an automation partner for Thomson, the RediMount comprises a flange and flexible coupling assembly for electric motor driven actuators or gear units and is available for more than 500 servo, stepper and other motor-types from dozens of manufacturers.

27th November 2019