Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Machine Builders",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Zigbee products clear the cable clutter from
IDC - Intelligent Distributed Controls, which we summarised at the time by saying "IDC's family of ZigBee products is designed around the company's ZB108 OEM module, which features a complete system-on-chip (SoC)".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Precision gears for positional indexing from
Renold Gears: "Dual-lead worm-gear sets are ideally suited for use in positional machinery as they provide a kinematically correct gear that can run in either direction of rotation".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Profibus Group
- take a look at New publication establishes drive standard
which says: "IEC 61800-7-303 specifies the mapping of the Profidrive profile defined in IEC 61800-7-203 on the communication systems Profibus DP (chapter 4) and ProfiNET IO (chapter 5)".
Take a look also at the news release from CC-Link Partner Association, Fieldbus protocol offers key to Asian markets,
as well as Making robotic automation safe from Pilz Automation Technology,
and Discrete automation continues to grow from ARC Advisory Group.
See also:
Distributor takes robots to Australia and NZ
(December 2007)
ControlVision will establish robot laboratories in Melbourne and Auckland early next year and will also leverage the resources of Adept's Singapore facility
Drive packages come ready to use
(December 2007)
Configured drives approach allows engineers to choose a base drive package and then enhance it with numerous options in line with the needs of the end application
More power for machine builders
(December 2007)
The ABB general machinery drive's advanced functionality includes, unpowered drive configuration, sequence programming and simple installation and integration
Wire suits machine builders and installations
(December 2007)
MTW-type wire is primarily used in control cabinets, machine tool applications and appliance wiring applications
Alliance targets virtual design and production
(December 2007)
Combined solution will help enable collaborative mechanical and control design with bidirectional synchronisation
Servos shrink to smaller square frames
(December 2007)
New compact AC servomotors are expected to appeal to automation equipment builders seeking to improve the productivity of machinery
Machine tool control without compromise
(December 2007)
Flexium provides machine builders with a common platform for all system building activities, from standard machines to special-purpose equipment
Machine framing and modular positioning
(December 2007)
Comprehensive machine building ranges are now supported with a new 372 page hard-cover catalogue covering well over 600 items
Reconfigurable I/O system aids machine control
(November 2007)
Engineers can quickly design, prototype and deploy the customisable, commercial off-the-shelf hardware systems for embedded machine control and data acquisition
Training courses explain safety concepts
(November 2007)
Courses are available relating to regulations and standards, and others are specific to the Pilz range of machinery safety products
Custom heaters cut production times
(November 2007)
Long, medium and short wave infra-red heaters are available using ceramic, quartz and quartz tungsten elements, respectively
Smart cameras cut the cost of inspection
(November 2007)
The cameras are shipped with an interactive software environment for configuring, benchmarking and deploying machine vision applications without programming
Guideway provides quiet operation
(October 2007)
Monorail BM can provide load support for direct-drive linear motor or servo-driven ballscrews, where accuracy, stability and precise velocity control are application requirements
Intelligent machines aid fastener applications
(September 2007)
Precision forming, fastening, joining and assembly equipment is backed up by an expert staff of specialists
Controllers provide safety at the drive
(September 2007)
It is the moving parts of a machine that pose a risk to machine operators and maintenance personnel
Safety technology distribution deal reached
(August 2007)
A new partnership enables ISS to introduce Haake Technik's safety range to the UK safety market
Drives and servomotors chosen for printing machine
(August 2007)
Pringint of corrugated board requires both fast dynamic response and high precision from the servo equipment
Draw wire sensors offer range and resolution
(July 2007)
The sensor drum, holder and complete housing of the MK77 are moulded in one piece, which means there is no separate shaft or additional bearings
Low-cost sensor monitors linear positions
(July 2007)
RDP Electronics' EP series magnetostrictive sensor provides a linearity of 0.02% to a repeatability of 0.001%
Servomotors offer high power density
(July 2007)
The HDP range of asynchronous servomotors has exceptionally high dynamic performance, using a light rotor with small diameter to minimise inertia
Miniature conveyors are made for machine builders
(June 2007)
Conveyor is based on a 20 x 20mm T-slot aluminium profile, and so it is compatible with popular aluminium-extrusion machine frame building systems
Nanotranslation stages improve positioning
(June 2007)
Improved crossed-roller bearings and 40MHz encoder processing give Aerotech's new ANT-LX nanotranslation stages twice the resolution and speed capability of their predecessor
Learning to live with EN ISO13849-1
(June 2007)
Kevin Ives discusses machinery safety standards in the light of EN ISO13849-1 being harmonised to the Machinery Directive from 8th May 2007
Ethernet compatibility simplifies motion control
(June 2007)
Ethernet-Powerlink compatible hardware has substantially reduced the hardware and wiring on a new variant of Harland's Mercury labelling system
Drive hub eases size changes
(June 2007)
Sick Stegmann's Hiperdrive Hub allows more machine builders to reap the benefits of automatic size change
Safety switches take controllers onboard
(June 2007)
Magnetic-coded noncontact switches for interlocking machine guard doors feature built-in controllers, saving both the cost and space required for a dedicated controller
Lightweight chain comes in standard sizes
(May 2007)
Tsubaki PC Chain is a lightweight alternative to all-stainless chains for applications with a high level of moisture present
Driver supports Ethernet conectivity
(May 2007)
ASComm.NET now supports Ethernet connectivity to A-B's ControlLogix, PLC5, SLC500, and MicroLogix families
Servomotors improve energy efficiency
(May 2007)
Direct drive motors are fitted directly to the load, dispensing with the need for additional components such as gearboxes, couplings, belts, chains and sprockets
Displacement sensors protect sattelite
(May 2007)
The principle of a draw-wire displacement sensor is relatively straightforward, hence its inherent reliability
Right-angled gearheads open doors
(May 2007)
ZF's SWG right-angled gearheads significantly reduced purchase costs and offered additional safety for Oculas 2.0
Automation software achieves IEC61499 compliance
(May 2007)
Version 5.1 of ISaGRAF has been confirmed by TUV Rheinland to be compliant with the requirements detailed in the IEC61499 standard
Rack and pinion technology makes a comeback
(May 2007)
Micromech's Alpha gearhead solution combines a rack and pinion with its planetary, allowing feed rates of 60m/min with acceleration rates of 5m/s/s
Compact inverter offers long, reliable lifespan
(May 2007)
Omron-Yaskawa's V1000 compact inverter series offers a ten-year lifespan and a one in 10,000 field failure rate