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How to simplify the control architecture of cartesian coordinate robots

April 27, 2020 by Mai Tao Leave a Comment

By Barry Weller, product manager at Mitsubishi Electric

In order to remain competitive, it is generally accepted that industries should adopt lean manufacturing strategies to improve process efficiency.

A key action can be to reduce part count, that is to say the number of components in an assembly or system. This is particularly challenging when it comes to highly accurate cartesian coordinate (linear) motion applications.

In these cases, machine builders would often need to use both PLCs and computer numerical controllers (CNCs) in order to fully manage movement within the machine – until now. [Read more…] about How to simplify the control architecture of cartesian coordinate robots

Denso opens new sales and training centre as it celebrates 50 years

July 13, 2017 by David Edwards

Denso Robotics has opened its latest and “most modern” sales, application and training center, located 40 minutes northeast of Cincinnati.

The Denso Robotics sales, application and training Center in West Chester, Ohio provides production operators, programmers and maintenance personnel training on the finer points of today’s cutting edge robotic arms, controllers and applications.

Staffed with experts in their field, the center is designed to serve Denso Robotics’ customers in the Midwest, East Coast and Southern regions of the country. [Read more…] about Denso opens new sales and training centre as it celebrates 50 years

Delta launches new PLC series enabling ‘easy and advanced programming’

December 14, 2016 by David Edwards

Delta Electronics has launched a new series of programmable logic controllers which it claims enables “easy and advanced programming” for sectors such as electronics manufacturing, labeling, food packaging and textile machines.

The AS300 PLC series covers most automation applications at a very attractive price, says Delta.

Delta adds that the AS300 series Compact Non-backplane Mid-range PLC is a “high performance multi-purpose controller designed for all kinds of automated equipment”. [Read more…] about Delta launches new PLC series enabling ‘easy and advanced programming’

Be part of our new publication: Industrial Internet

August 28, 2016 by David Edwards

Contribute articles and advertise in our new digital publication

Robotics and Automation News is planning a new ebook with the working title Industrial Internet.

The digital publication will be distributed through Apple and Amazon stores. Moreover, advertisers and commercial partners will have their content featured on the RoboticsAndAutomationNews.com website and Sensor Data, the accompanying newsletter.

The publication is planned to contain features about the following subjects:

Industrial Internet of Things
Machine-to-Machine Networks
Industrial Networks
Wireless Networks
Industrial Computers
Human Machine Interface
Control Systems
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
Ethernet
Programmable Logic Controllers
Artificial Intelligence
Deep Learning
Machine Learning
Manufacturing
Smart Factories
Transportation
Logistics
Cyber Security
Data Management

These are the subjects which are planned. However, it partly depends on you. If you are interested in other subjects we have not listed, contact us and let us know.

If you would like to be featured within any of the features listed or any new ones we develop in co-operation with you, we can agree a structure for a commercial partnership.

An example of a typical partnership would be: Article and Advertising package – from $500.

For more information, contact us: sales[at]roboticsandautomationnews.com

Omron develops new industrial computing platform

July 27, 2016 by Sam Francis

Company says will make production sites integrated and intelligent

Omron is planning to release its new Industrial PC (IPC) platform in August. The company says the system will “innovate manufacturing through IoT utilization and high-speed, high-precision automation”.

The IPC is a PC architecture-based platform that meets strict quality standards required for factory automation devices and can be supplied stably on a long-term basis.

Omron assists manufacturers to make production equipment smarter by utilizing IoT and big data through the IPC. [Read more…] about Omron develops new industrial computing platform

Panasonic launches relay for programmable logic controllers in industrial settings

April 25, 2016 by Abdul Montaqim

Panasonic has launched the PA-N Relay suitable for programmable logic controllers (PLCs) used in industrial equipment.

Panasonic says the PA-N Relay will help PLC manufacturers to develop products that meet new safety standards, adding that the new relay “will contribute to improved safety and reliability of industrial equipment”.

The PA-N Relay has been developed to comply with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards and is certified to the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards for programmable logic controllers used to control production facilities at factories. [Read more…] about Panasonic launches relay for programmable logic controllers in industrial settings