Industrial Control

Dynamic Response in a Rugged Package Cube encoders – incremental rotary encoders with a cube-shaped housing – have been popular with machine builders since the 1960’s, largely because these devices are easy to install without special mounts or brackets. Now POSITAL has updated this old favourite with new features and capabilities that will keep this […]

Fast processors, conveniently numerous and modern interfaces and an extremely robust design are just a few of the advanced characteristics of the new Videolab image processing systems. Depending on the requirements, ASENTICS offers a range of different designs, from small, compact systems for the mounting rails in switch cabinets up to 19” systems. Videolab image […]

In some applications, installation space is so limited that there is no room for photoelectric sensors. So optical fibers are often used, despite their higher installation cost. Now Contrinex has developed a new photoelectric sensor which, due to its extremely small size, offers the ideal alternative.  The sensor specialist has developed a 4 mm diameter […]

When cartons, magazines, or single sheets are packed, it must be ensured that each package has the correct number of items. In most cases such material is transported in shingled form before, as with magazines, newspapers or advertising prints, it is packed by means of a compensating stacker. Depending on the thickness of the individual […]

Robust and Cost Efficient Tilt Monitoring The new generation of safety control MSI 400 offers efficient solutions for versatile application in machine and system construction. Even the basic module offers 24 I/Os, Ethernet gateway functions and special function blocks, e.g., for use on presses. All MSI 400s can be flexibly extended and, with the license-free […]

Powerful Web Panels and Control Panels based on Arm® NXP i.MX6 processors with capacitive multitouch technology for device and machine control as well as building automation

Hirschmann’s Full Gigabit OCTOPUS Managed IP67 Switches Deliver a Robust Solution for High-Speed Connections in Harsh Industrial Environments

The human-machine interface (HMI) is a core element of almost any electronic system that you can think of, enabling the operator to interact with the particular device or item of equipment, in order to execute different functions or to access information through it. In the following article, we will look at how the unquestionable success of touchscreen technology is now inspiring the development of ambitious new HMI mechanisms that can potentially add further dimensions to the user experience.

Scalable industrial automation solution addresses demand for embedded safety and security in machine building, robotics and manufacturing plants

E Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, will exhibit at the SPS exhibition this year, taking place in Nuremberg, Germany, from Nov. 26-28. The company is located at Stand 440 in Hall 10, focusing on its expertise in four application areas- control cabinet, servo drive, servo motor and robotics. Control Cabinet TE’S […]