Automation and controls

From Siemens. The solution based on s7-1200 PLC and servo drive Sinamics S110 provides flexibility and efficiency to processing and packaging lines. Some applicative case studies emphasize the benefits.

DeltaPac is the most recent sensor developed by SICK, able to detect with extreme reliability objects that flow in processing streams even if very close to each other, facilitating counting and tracking operations without having to separate the same.

sps ipc drives Italia (20th - 22nd May 2014, Parma) continues on its way, with a growth directly proportional to the clarity of intent fielded by its organizers.

Equipped with the motion controller processor P2020 EtherCAT Master μRMC3, designed by Robox, a company that since 1975 has been designing and manufacturing axial motion controls, programming languages, development environments for robotics in general and for motion control.

CONTROLS IN LINE Better performance, supplementary functionality and a broader range of models: Omron is launching FQ2, the new version of the FQ vision sensor, capable of tackling the most complex inspection and traceability applications.

The Beckhoff and EtherCAT PC based control platform enable an increase in production speed, reducing control cabinet space by 20%: this was experienced in the field by PakTech, producer of study plastic handles that turn packs or bundles into packaging handy for storage and transportation.

From July 9 to August 31, 2013, there will be a quiz on the web site of the Industrial Ethernet Book. Knowing the right answers to the questions centering around various aspects of Industrial Ethernet, participants can win attractive prizes.

To be competitive the food industry has to equip itself with innovatory and automated processing systems that ensure good production yields, flexibility and efficiency at contained costs. For this reason, in cooperation with Beckhoff, tna Australia has devised a hitech conveyor that enables the complete management of product speed and handling.

Quick setup, integration of all necessary functions for palletizing systems and strict adherence to regulations: in addition to these traditional strong points of ReeR safety barriers, with the new Mosaic controller it is now easier to build and update installations.

Characteristics and advantages guaranteed by PowerXL, the new variable frequency drives by Eaton.

Investments in new automation technologies, new resources and a new center of excellence in the “heart” of Italian packaging. With these foundations, Siemens confirms its focus on the needs of the packaging sector and presents the super-specialized PackTeam. Team objectives: market synergy and tailored service.
 

At Packology, Schneider Electric once again demonstrates its role as a historic and privileged partner of OEMs in the packaging sector, presenting the latest advancements of the PacDrive 3 offer, within the the MachineStruxure platform, and of Plantstruxure, in which, within the same environment, all data relating to energy and the production process are analyzed. Objective: maximum facility…

A CONTROL SOLUTION MIGRATION PROJECT Cama Group and Rockwell Automation work together to implement Integrated Architecture in robotic systems for installations worldwide.

Two global players - Nestlé and B&R - promote open technology standards to enhance productivity and rationalize systems development, thereby also improving OEE sustainability and ROI in the packaging sector.

TOOLS Rockwell Automation presents a new tool to help designers set up machine safety systems. The solution automatically supplies layout options, performance level analysis and guided components selection and BOM.

The cyber motor and motion control divisions of the WITTENSTEIN Group have developed together a solution that integrates the innovative cyber® dynamic line of brushless micro-motors and the new compact simco drives, a perfect pair for systems in applications where high process and positioning standards are required.

The PSS 4000 system by Pilz offers an important contribution to the safety and control of automated guidance transport.

High productivity, high flexibility, reduced times: This is what the F33 thermoforming machine guarantees, a brand new machine and OMV Machinery’s latest creation who, in order to develop the same, turned to Bosch Rexroth for support.

B&R are inaugurating the Italian Automation Academy, a structure entirely dedicated to training, and thus they are “writing” a telling story of commitment in favour of a serious approach to automation. The sense and the scope of this undertaking is rounded off by the network of relations and agreements with Academies, Research Centers and obviously, the market. L.G.

THE EXPERT REPLIES Processing automation, energy, timed cams, open and modular automation architecture, soft automation, service: in the column on ItaliaImballaggio called “The expert replies”, Packaging and Processing Bosch Rexroth Italia will provide answers for the specific problems that the readers will tell them about. Write to [email protected]