Where Innovation Meets Imagination
By Joseph Zulick, MRO Electric
As many machine automation professionals know, deciding on which programmable logic controller to work with can be one of the most difficult decisions you have to make when organizing your control system.
There is no one size fits all equation, so are here are some guidelines I use. [Read more…] about How to choose the most appropriate programmable logic controller for your industrial automation requirements
Delta Electronics, the second largest drive provider in the world in terms of quantity, manufacturing several million drives per year, has released the new M300 range of drives (main picture).
The company says the new drives are suitable for “the simplest to the most advanced applications”, including:
The M300 range is made of 3 Series: the MH range is dedicated to advanced automation needs; the MS300 covers main applications while the ME300 has been designed to be “a very affordable solution” for many automation systems, says Delta. [Read more…] about Delta Electronics launches new range of drives
Baumüller is integrating its components into its ePlan data portal.
Specifically, the automation specialist is integrating its converter family b maXX 5000 (pictured below) into its web-based ePlan data portal.
With all of the necessary data for over 40 products, Baumüller says the move will enable its customers to save time during the design phase. [Read more…] about Baumüller integrates components into its data portal
HMS Industrial Networks has launched a mobile version of its remote access solution, eWon eCatcher.
eWon eCatcher is the software that eWon users utilize to establish a remote connection via an eWon router to their machine.
HMS Industrial Networks’ mobile version of this award-winning remote access solution is called eWon eCatcher Mobile. [Read more…] about HMS Industrial Networks launches mobile version of remote access solution
Stanley Black & Decker is planning to open an advanced manufacturing training centre in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, near the north-eastern coast of the US.
The company says the “centre of excellence” to accelerate its global Industry 4.0 “smart factory” initiative.
Called “Manufactory 4.0” – after the original Stanley Bolt Manufactory founded in 1843 – the 23,000-square-foot center will be located at One Constitution Plaza and will employ approximately 50 Industry 4.0 professionals. [Read more…] about Stanley Black & Decker to open advanced manufacturing training centre in Connecticut
Nidec Industrial Solutions claims it is on course to become number one in its market segment of industrial motors and drive systems, ahead of companies such as Siemens and General Electric.
In a statement, Nidec says: “As competitors like GE and Siemens announce major cuts and reorganizations of their industrial assets Nidec continues to invest in growth.”
The company further underlines its confidence with the comment: “The road to the top is never easy and if you are a relative newcomer to the industrial sector you have to contend with the force and reputation of some very strong, well-consolidated brands. [Read more…] about Nidec says it’s on target to become ‘number one’ in industrial motors and drive systems
Exclusive interview with Ram Ramachander, chief commercial officer for social innovation in the EMEA region, Hitachi
Hitachi is one of the largest companies in the world, employing more than 300,000 people globally and generating revenues of more than $80 billion a year across all its many business units.
Classed as a conglomerate, Hitachi has interests in a huge variety of markets, including, of course, heavy industry.
The areas Hitachi has been particularly interested in lately could be summed up as smart cities and transportation, which the company tends to group under “social infrastructure and industrial systems”. [Read more…] about Exclusive interview: Hitachi Europe boss explains how company uses AI for IIoT
B&R has made machine vision an integral element of its automation ecosystem.
B&R has introduced what it claims is the world’s first image processing solution to be seamlessly incorporated in the automation system.
The solution comprises cameras, software and lighting accessories. [Read more…] about B&R integrates image processing into its automation solutions
A company called Iconics has launched its IoTWorX industrial internet of things software automation suite.
The platform is said to have support for multiple operating systems including Windows 10 IoT Enterprise and IoT Core, as well as a variety of Linux embedded operating systems including Ubuntu and Raspbian.
With HMI / SCADA, analytics, and mobile solutions running in the cloud, Iconics says it offers manufacturers and facility managers several key IIoT technologies, including rich connectivity, secure cloud communications, and built-in real-time visualization and analytics. [Read more…] about Iconics launches IoTWorX with support for multiple operating systems and device management
Fanuc has launched a new range of SCARA robots. (See pictures and video below.)
Fanuc says its new SCARA robots represent the next level of speed and precision for assembly and material handling applications.
Fanuc, the world’s leading supplier of robotics, CNC and factory automation introduced the new SR-3iA and SR-6iA SCARA robots at the International Robot Exhibition (iREX) 2017 in Tokyo, Japan.
Fanuc’s new SCARA robots feature high-speed, precise operation for pick and place, assembly, testing / inspection and packaging processes in a wide range of industries including consumer electronics, auto component, plastics, food and beverage, lab automation, appliances and medical device manufacturing. [Read more…] about Fanuc launches new SCARA robots
