‘Factory Automation’
An Engineeringtalk guide
Start with the news release
E2S adds trumpet horns to range of warning devices from
European Safety Systems, which we summarised at the time by saying "The Spectra range of industrial warning devices from European Safety Systems (E2S) now includes 100dB and 110dB trumpet horns designed to provide an effective penetrating low-frequency buzzer sound.".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Namur approves Wirelesshart for process uses from
Hart Communication Foundation: "Namur has announced that Wirelesshart technology meets the requirements for wireless sensor networks in process applications.".
In November 2009, we covered the news from Emerson Process Management
- take a look at Emerson Smart Wireless monitors resin products
which says: "Emerson Process Management's Smart Wireless technology is monitoring resin-batch temperatures at AOC's Perris, California, USA facility to enable better process control. ".
Take a look also at the news release from Ansys, Ansys EKM addresses simulation and data management,
as well as Emerson wireless technology monitors pump seals from Emerson Process Management,
and Brushless servo motors provide 2,800-5,200rpm from McLennan Servo Supplies.
Latest stories...
Nord subassemblies include gearbox and motor (November 2009)
As part of its range of Nordbloc industrial gear units for torque output from 60,000 to 200,000Nm, Nord supplies modular subassemblies.
Giga-tronics software suits EW signal simulation (November 2009)
Giga-tronics has announced Automation Xpress (AX) application software for EW signal simulation using the 2400C and 2500B series of Fast-Switching Microwave Signal Generators.
Waldmann LEDs provide directional lighting (November 2009)
Waldmann Lighting has introduced the Slim LED, designed to provide powerful, directional lighting for areas where there is no space for traditional luminaires.
Variable speed compressors are energy efficient (November 2009)
CompAir has extended its portfolio of variable speed compressors with the launch of seven models, allowing the company to offer a range of energy-efficient rotary screw machines from 11kW to 250kW.
Meder Reed Sensors suit low-power applications (November 2009)
Meder Electronic has introduced the MK24 Series Reed Sensors, measuring 5 x 1.8 x 2.2mm and meeting a minimum life expectancy of 50 million operations at 5V, 5mA and 100Hz.
Leuze develops data tracking for production line (November 2009)
Luxottica has worked with Leuze to develop a complete system for the collection of production tracking data on specific sunglasses production lines.
Watlow's Profibus DP simplifies plant design (November 2009)
Watlow has brought out the Profibus DP (Decentralized Peripherals) with EZ-Zone PM and EZ-Zone RM integrated temperature controllers.
Agilent adds J-Bert N4903B to Superspeed USB test (November 2009)
Agilent Technologies has enhanced its Superspeed USB test solution portfolio by adding new test fixtures and J-Bert N4903B, which provides automated compliance tests and characterisation.
Further reading
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Failsafe devices improve factory automation
The new S7-300 CPU 319F is designed for top-performance applications requiring safety-related functions in standard and special mechanical equipment manufacture
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Factory automation catalogue goes online
The new Misumi website has been designed to be user friendly and offer all the facilities the user may require.
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