Products

Variable speed drive range launced 12/06/2013
Bosch Rexroth has unveiled its new series of variable frequency drives for general automation, materials handling, pumps, fans and conveyors. Full Story...

Local energy distribution concept for IP 67 systems 12/06/2013
The new EP9214 power distributor box from Beckhoff enables the local distribution and switching off of the power supply, providing the ability to exceed the power limitation specified by typical M8 plug connectors. Full Story...

Pilot valve terminal features flexible connections 12/06/2013
The valve terminal VTOC from Festo is said to be particularly suitable for pilot control of process valves in the semiconductor, photovoltaic, flat-panel, biotech, pharmaceutical and process industries – and can now be specified with a customised pin allocation. Full Story...

Multifunction motor starter with integrated motor protection 04/06/2013
Eaton has launched its first multifunctional motor starter with integrated motor protection in a 30 mm mounting width for motors with ratings from 0.06 to 3 kW. Full Story...

Absolute rotary encoders with magnetic detection 04/06/2013
Absolute rotary encoders with magnetic detection principle from Pepperl+Fuchs are said to combine compact designs, robustness, and service life with high resolution and accuracy. Full Story...

Modular contactor range for machine builders 04/06/2013
WEG has announced the launch a new family of modular contactors – the CWB – which is said to offer reliability and security. The company is also enhancing its offering with user-friendly cage clamp technology. Full Story...

Calibrator and HART/Foundation Fieldbus communicator with intuitive swipe screen 04/06/2013
The new Druck DPI 620 Genii advanced modular calibrator and HART/Foundation Fieldbus Communicator, from GE’s Measurement & Control, is said to offer state-of-the-art calibration, communication and data integration using a smart interface with swipe and touch commands for fast, intuitive and intelligent mobile workflow. Full Story...

Non-contact temperature measurement system for continuous monitoring 28/05/2013
Raytek has introduced the Equipment Monitoring System (EMS), a non-contact temperature measurement system that enables continuous condition monitoring of actively powered components or operating machinery, supporting predictive and preventive maintenance. Full Story...

Advanced analytics help to reduce failures and improve yields and quality 21/05/2013
The need to reduce costs and improve product safety and sustainability, has resulted in powerful tools, traditionally used by analytical groups, being transferred to the plant floor, in a bid to reduce failures and product variability and to increase yields and product quality. Full Story...

Extending the benefits of analsyers though integration 21/05/2013
Malvern Instruments has added new functionality to its Malvern Link II product, a software package that enables the integration of multiple analysers within an automated control platform. Full Story...

Pressure transmitter added to smart wireless solutions range 21/05/2013
Emerson Process Management has recently incorporated its Smart Wireless technology into the Rosemount 3051 pressure transmitter. Full Story...

New I/O modules expand safety system 14/05/2013
The new SafetyBridge I/O modules from Phoenix Contact are said to expand its network-independent SafetyBridge system in terms of flexibility, functionality, and application areas. Full Story...

First smart positioner achieves latest ITK criteria 14/05/2013
Westlock Controls has announced that its ICoT 5400 is the first smart positioner to have successfully passed the ITK 6.0.1. criteria. Full Story...

High speed laser line sensor for shiny, difficult-to-measure surfaces 14/05/2013
Micro-Epsilon has introduced a new non-contact laser line displacement sensor, which is suited to the high speed measurement of shiny metallic and rapidly changing, rough or other difficult-to-measure surfaces. Full Story...

Software solution offers a high level of safety integrity for critical applications 07/05/2013
The new Triconex Safety View software solution, from Invensys, is said to offer the highest level of safety integrity for critical alarm and bypass management applications. It is also believed to be the world’s first software solution certified by TÜV Rheinland to IEC 61508:2010 Systematic Capability 3 for use in applications up to Safety Integrity Level 3. Full Story...

TÜV certified safety system offers flexibility 07/05/2013
Sigmatek has introduced a slim and cost-optimised safety system which, it says, can be flexibly tailored to the specific requirements of an application - in the control cabinet as well as in a decentralised machine and system environment. Full Story...

A cost-effective solution for remote equipment monitoring 07/05/2013
UK company, InVMA, has launched a new machine to machine (M2M) service. InVMA Asset Minder uses a connection device to access data within equipment controllers and then transmits the data over industrial grade 2/3/4G data telephony to a cloud-based server. Full Story...

In-line sampling system for moisture measurements in closed processes 30/04/2013
An improved PowderVision sampling system, from NDC Infrared Engineering, allows moisture to be measured in powders, granules and flakes flowing in enclosed ducts or gravity fed conveying systems. Full Story...

Safety light curtain helps minimise safe distances 30/04/2013
With its deTec4 Core range of safety light curtains, SICK says it is able to set new performance standards in efficiency, installation and reliability for a range of applications including machine tool protection, automotive production, FMCG goods handling and packaging, warehousing and logistics. Full Story...

Profinet enabled I/O solutions are built to connect 30/04/2013
GE Intelligent Platforms has introduced PACSystems RX3i, PAC8000 and VersaMax IP Scanners for the Profinet industrial networking platform, ensuring fast, easy to configure connectivity to GE’s PACSystems RXi and RX3i controllers and range of I/O options, enabling scalable machine automation and highly distributed modular machine designs. Full Story...