Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Machine Controls",
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 Intelligent stepper drives promise smooth moves from
McLennan Servo Supplies, which we summarised at the time by saying "Microstepping drives are available in three competitively priced versions offering a wide choice of control options".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Positioning stage offers high throughput from
Aerotech: "The ABL1500 air bearing linear positioning stage offers high vertical and horizontal stiffness for superior pitch, yaw, roll, straightness and flatness performance, even under heavy load conditions".
In May 2007, we covered the news from Fortress Interlocks
- take a look at Safety equipment wins innovation award
which says: "Fortress Interlocks' safety equipment ensures that potentially dangerous procedures take place in the correct, safe order".
Take a look also at the news release from HBM UK, Amplifier modules speed emergency shutdown,
as well as AS-interface control saves time from Fortress Interlocks,
and Super-intelligent drives form scaleable systems from Aerotech.
See also:
Automation platform unites system design
(September 2006)
In the packaging and processing industry, integrated motion and control systems offer the advantage of lower system and integration costs, faster time to market and lower life-cycle costs
Competitive edge in jet engine race
(July 2006)
Lincoln-based Alstom Aerospace maintains a healthy presence in the aerojet engine field by a combination of design flair and high-tech manufacturing excellence
Drives are a diamond's best friend
(March 2006)
Drives on a diamond-cutting machine automate the process to achieve the largest possible diamond from the rough original
Flow switches provide system protection
(October 2005)
Gentech FCS flow switches are individually set to operate at a flow rate matching the application
Long-running PLCs in line for a prize
(June 2005)
Mitsubishi is organising a competition to find the oldest FX PLC in continuous operation in the UK
Lightweight guards come with 4000 billion options
(March 2005)
Industrial safety specialist Fortress Interlocks is introducing a completely new approach to controlling access to hazardous machinery and equipment
Keylock switches provide secure access
(January 2005)
A new range of high quality keylock switches provide protection against unauthorised access and additional safety controls
Manufacturing software takes a leap forward
(December 2004)
New software has allowed FCX Truflo Marine to take a leap forward, improve its competitiveness and component throughput for its range of flow control products
CompactPCI convenience at a rack-mounted price
(October 2004)
The XL-Pocket/6500-V for 6U devices is billed as a system design that offers CompactPCI convenience at a rack-mounted price
Website features details of new moulding process
(October 2004)
Spirex Corp has expanded its website to include extensive information about the new PowerPurge system
Reel keeps keys clipped close
(October 2004)
Castell Iso-Lok has introduced a new self-retracting key reel which clips easily to any belt or pocket
Rotary stage boasts 'best-in-class' accuracy
(September 2004)
The ARA125 tangent rotary stage combines noncontact direct drive technology with a very low profile for demanding manufacturing, production and inspection alignment applications
Membrane technology offers design opportunities
(August 2004)
Developments in membrane switch technology can help designers improve the performance, reliability and functionality of products and systems, says Andy Birch, Production Manager for Danielson
Vision system ensures faultless production
(June 2004)
Cognex ensures the faultless measurement of products manufactured by Decorec, a French company specialising in metal cutting and part enhancement in the automobile and electrotechnical industry
Rotary stage claims to redefine accuracy
(June 2004)
ABR1000 ultrahigh-precision rotary stages combine air bearing technology and direct-drive slotless/brushless servomotors to provide unsurpassed error motion, wobble performance and velocity stability
Safety controller simplifies laser cells
(December 2003)
Trumpf Systemtechnik is using the PNOZmulti to monitor safety functions on a total of four Lasercell 1005 laser cutting machines that are being manufactured for an automotive manufacturer
Communications module web enables anything
(April 2003)
Logic Machine Controls reckons stand-alone web servers have come of age with the release of the iSite
Toolkit aids motion control for machine builders
(January 2003)
Ground-breaking software provides automation builders with an extremely rapid and flexible solution for creating contouring and profiling machinery and automation
Complete package keeps processes safe
(December 2002)
Using top quality safety equipment such as that produced by Erwin Sick is very important, but the safety of operators and others in industrial plants requires more than just good products
Entry-level model joins lathe range
(March 2002)
Harrison has extended its Alpha T (touchscreen) range of easy-to-use electronic lathes with the introduction of the 330T (330mm swing x 1m bed) entry model
Systems Service Contract for machine controls
(January 2001)
Micromech's Systems Service Contract option covers Periodic Functional Check, Electrical and Mechanical Service Condition, Routine Lubrication and adjustment where necessary
Motion control in a smaller form factor
(June 2000)
Delta Tau has unveiled a new system to enable compact control panels to be constructed while retaining the performance associated with the proven PMAC technology
Create custom machine controls with virtual panels
(February 2000)
How WinAMC virtual panel software allows panels to be created to suit the various levels of operator