Automation and controls

With PITmode Fusion, Pilz Italia offers a combined, modular and flexible system for the safe selection of the operating mode up to Pld (Programmable Logic Device) and the control of plant and machinery access authorisation.

From the collaboration between SEW-EURODRIVE and the system integrator Cubar an AGV with anthropomorphic robot was born.

First in the world to have obtained EHEDG certification, WITTENSTEIN’s Hygienic Design gearboxes ensure maximum corrosion resistance even in contact with fluids containing hypochlorites or alkaline foams.

Assago, March 14, 2019. The new Italian headquarters of Control Techniques (a Nidec Corporation company), a world-class specialist in the design and production of variable speed drives for the control of electric motors, was officially inaugurated.

B&R has integrated the artificial vision into its automation system.

With the introduction of the new SCL1 and SCL2 couplings, R+W has expanded the range of SCL series lamellar couplings, ideal for servo drives.

Servotecnica announces that its represented company Exlar® has launched the new generation GTX080 integrated motor/actuator, whose ultramodern design guarantees remarkably improved performance compared to the previous model: the integration of the Curtiss-Wright patented “reverse” roller screw technology, high power density and compact form factor make the GTX080 the ideal alternative to…

From WITTENSTEIN, specific solutions that optimize the speed, productivity and safety of Delta robots: reliable and sturdy, they prevent costly machine stops, have high quality standards to guarantee long life, extending maintenance intervals.

Mitsubishi Electric expands its offer of Melfa FR robots and the new scara Melfa CH.

For industrial packaging applications that require repeated washing of the plants, even with low pressure jets (IP 65) and corrosive substances, WITTENSTEIN offers a complete range of gearboxes (coaxial and angular with shaft output, flange or through hollow shaft) in a corrosion resistant design, characterized by stainless steel interfaces both inlet and outlet, and with casing coated with a two…

Implemented by Martini on its  MLV130 flowpack, the new single NJ501-1400 Sysmac Machine Controller helps to increase performances and reliability.

Some of the most exciting new developments and trends to emerge during the fairs, which illustrate the value and necessity of an ever closer relationship between the world of manufacturing and that of IT. In this second article, our correspondent at SPS Italia and Ipack-Ima shines a light on servo drives, AGCs and robots. Maurizio Cacciamani

The industrial robot winner of the Red Dot Design Award  for the high quality of its design. Introduced as the fastest in its class, it features high resistance to dust and liquids (IP67 grade protection).

The new PYRO USB range of sensors, presented by Masautomazione at SPS Italia, enables monitoring the functioning of machinery and installations for processing paper, fabrics, plastic and board, as well as press molding and thermoformers, checking the temperature of the rollers, calenders or metallic or highly reflective components.

AMP8000, a distributed servo-drive system featuring an extremely compact design.

“Smart Process Gating” is the name of a new process, through which muting applications are cheaper, simpler and safer.

Mico Pro is a new electric current monitoring system, whose modular structure enables its adaptation to practical use, guaranteeing an advantageous cost/benefit ratio at minimum footprint.

For automated guided vehicles (AGV), modular and completely scalable developed by wittenstein. The “i” stand for Interactive command options via webserver, Intelligent plug & play systems for AGVs with reduced bulk, and Individualized configuration for different applications: compact, advanced and performance, along with by personalized solutions with numerous optionals.

Hybrid transport makes personalized mass production even more profitable.

SEW EURODRIVE has extended the modular system of DR .. motors, with new asynchronous energy-saving motors at the minimum of the power range.