Amacoil/Uhing has announced that their FA Flange Detection System has been reengineered for simpler operation and now utilizes laser sensor technology for expanded functionality. The new FA-II system is PLC-controlled and requires none of the tedious adjustments associated with the previous version. Additionally, whereas the original system worked only on spools having straight flanges, the […]
Controls for linear axes
Autonics sensors & controllers Selection Guide Ver. 12.1
Established in 1977, Autonics is a leading company of sensors & controllers in Korea and the No.1 exporting company as well, its world class products over 5,000 items are marketed in more than 100 countries world wide to satisfy customer needs in various fields of Industrial Automation. Click here to download the Autonics […]
Aerotech introduces new standalone multi-axis drive and motion control system
Aerotech (www.aerotech.com) has expanded its Ensemble portfolio of advanced multi-axis motion controllers with the addition of its latest Epaq MR Series. Featuring a selection of up to eight micro-stepping drives or servo fitted in a 19-inch 3U rack, the newcomer comes complete with connectors and power supplies for feedback, motor power and expandable machine I/O. […]
ATEX-Rated High-Temperature Hazardous Location Positioner from Exlar
Chanhassen, Minn. – Exlar’s EXP-24 Positioner conforms to both ATEX (Directive 94/9/EC) and CSA regulations for explosion-proof applications, and can be used to control most of the company’s three-phase linear and rotary actuators, including the EL100 linear and ER115 rotary actuators. Housed in an IP66-rated enclosure, the Exlar EXP-24 Positioner integrates a fully featured 24VDC […]
Techno’s New TechnoMod Gantry CNC System
Techno, Inc. Linear Motion Systems (www.technoautomation.com) is proud to introduce the TechnoMod Gantry Machine – a multi-axis motion platform complemented with complete cabling, controls, enclosure and software that were fully assembled. Available in three different sizes, the TechnoMod Gantry CNC system can be used for dispensing, pick and place, assembly, drilling, testing, welding, routing and […]
iMC-V CAN Controller from Techno, Inc.
New Hyde Park, NY – Techno, Inc. Linear Motion Systems announces the New iMC-V CAN controller, a single-to six-axis controller unit complete with drives, power supply, I/O, enclosure, onboard computer and 10″ touch screen. The iMC-V is compatible with all Techno’s gantry tables, linear slides, belt drive actuators and rotary tables and can be used […]
CAN in Automation 402-CANopen Profiles Extended to OEM Drives
Covina, Ca. – QuickSilver Controls, Inc. has added CANopen® DSP 402 (CiA® DSP 402 v3.0) to its OEM line of controllers/drivers for NEMA 11, 17 and 23 frame brushless servo motors, further extending the capabilities by adding encoder following and hard-stop homing capabilities as a manufacturer extension to the specification. This adds the QCI-D2-MG-C and […]
Two-Axis Motion Control Modules from AMCI
Terryville, Conn. – Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI) announces the 3100 Series two-axis motion control modules for the 1762 MicroLogix PLC. These two-axis controllers plug directly into MicroLogix PLCs and are available in two versions: 3102 (X-Y motion control) and 3102i (X-Y motion control + interpolation). AMCI’s 3100 series modules provide encoder feedback in addition […]