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LC Automation offers latest Mitsubishi inverters
Mitsubishi Electric has introduced its latest generation of compact inverters, the FR-E700 series, which is available from LC Automation.
News from Engineeringtalk, 6 July 2009
Three-phase motors are available from stock
Foot, face and flange mounted versions are available with many of the most popular sizes (up to 18.5kW) ready for delivery or collection.
News from Engineeringtalk, 26 May 2008
Gear units come with top quality claims
Pujol Transmissions offers a wide range of gear units including worm, helical, bevel-helical, variable speed, right angle or inline, parallel shaft or coaxial.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 March 2008
Servo-driven welding opens door on productivity
Fern Engineering Systems has designed a bespoke self-contained robot welding cell for Cell Security including a Mitsubishi FX3U PLC, MR-J3 Servo and E1000 Series HMI.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 February 2008
Catalogue details sensor range
LC Automation haslaunched a new catalogue outlining a range of sensors from suppliers including Sick, Pepperl and Fuchs, Siemens, Lutze and Bihl and Wiedemann.
News from Engineeringtalk, 22 March 2007
Compact scanner reads all popular barcodes
Barcode scanner offers full size performance and a 70-degree all-seeing aperture, making it the ideal solution for ambitious applications where space is especially tight.
News from Engineeringtalk, 16 February 2007
Demo CDs show off upgraded Scada suite
Version 6 is the latest release of Mitsubishi's ground breaking Scada software, and LC Automation has a number of free demo/development CDs to give away.
News from Engineeringtalk, 16 February 2007
Courses promise comprehensive safety coverage
Four-day training courses cover all aspects of the regulations, standards and risk management techniques relating to machinery safety.
News from Engineeringtalk, 16 February 2007
Alliance brings full Rittal product range
Rittal has appointed LC Automation as a UK Alliance Partner.
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 September 2006
Servos are designed with engineers in mind
Servo drives deliver state-of-the-art technology and simple operation in a very compact package.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 July 2006
Workshops illustrate integrated automation
Mitsubishi and LC Automation have organised a series of workshops around the UK designed to illustrate their joint capabilities for "total integration".
News from Engineeringtalk, 26 June 2006
Book brings automation to the fore
A free "Automation book" from LC Automation illustrates that Mitsubishi Electric really is at the forefront of automation technology.
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 May 2006
Workshop explains industrial datacommunications
The 2006 Westermo Workshop tour arrives at LC Automation Head Office in Blackburn on 24th May 2006.
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 May 2006
LC Automation merges offices
UK distributor LC Automation merges Sunderland and Preston offices into purpose-built head office in Blackburn, Lancashire.
News from Engineeringtalk, 16 December 2005
Micro PLC promises more for the same price
Billed as the ultimate micro PLC, the FX3U is more than four times faster than the existing FX2n, with eight times more memory, more connectivity, faster programming and more expansion options
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 November 2005
Remote connections provide great savings
The Westermo modem range includes everything from dial up and leased line products, to GSM and radio modems with a high quality unit to suit every different type of application.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 October 2005
Inverter features commercial power switchover
The Mitsubishi FR-F700 range continues to stand out from the crowd with a number of innovative, and very useful features.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 October 2005
Safety at Work system explained
A free 75 page handbook provides designers with detailed information about the features, handling and possible applications of the AS-interface Safety at Work system.
News from Engineeringtalk, 9 September 2005
Slave puts safety devices on AS-interface
The Erwin Sick UE4215 is the first IP67 AS-interface slave for connecting standard light curtains, scanners and controllers with solid state safety outputs in safety applications.
News from Engineeringtalk, 9 August 2005
Servo drive is set to revolutionise automation
The MTR-DCI electrical servo drive is also installed decentrally, freeing up space in the control cabinet and setting a trend for decentralised intelligence.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 July 2005
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