1. Programmable safety controller

The PSR-TRISAFE is the new safety controller from Phoenix Contact. A single TRISAFE controller can monitor an entire safety circuit, from emergency stops to safety doors, in a machine or plant. The slim 67.5-mm safety controller can monitor up to 20...

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2. 90W power supplies

Carlo Gavazzi has announced the arrival of the SPD24901L, a compact,  90W switch-mode power supplies. It's small size sacrifices nothing in functionality, performance or cost, the company says. Switch-mode technology means high efficiency, and...

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3. Miniature conveyors

Misumi USA Inc. has introducd its new line of miniature conveyors able to perform automatic short-run conveying with extreme accuracy and precision. Key features include: • Precisely configurable length and width: The unit's length is...

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4. 3-finger centric gripper

Schunk has expanded its PZN+ series with the new Size 380 to cope with the constantly increasing performance requirements. This series can be used with the handling of weights of up to 190 kg (420 lbs), suited for the handling of heavy workpieces....

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5. Belt conveyor line

SAS Automation recently introduced a new line of belt conveyors ideal for injection molded components and packaging. Available in horizontal or vertical configurations, these new conveyors come in a wide range: from mini conveyor belts having a...

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6. Position control units, servo drives

Omron Corp. has released its new SYSMAC CJ Series position control units and OMNUC G5 Series servo drivers, both with speed/functionality improvements and EtherCAT communication capabilities.   Being a real-time Ethernet-based, open...

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7. WirelessHart for process industry

For the first time, the Siemens Industry Automation Division has developed products for WirelessHart communication. The new product family comprises two transmitters, a gateway to Industrial Ethernet and software, as well as an adapter for process...

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8. Bluetooth RF-transceiver module

WAGO Corp.'s 750-644 Bluetooth RF-Transceiver module provides fast, bidirectional, wireless communication between I/O nodes. Within 10ms, the 750-644 exchanges data up to 1,000 m (line-of-sight) or 100 m (within buildings), providing control...

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9. Solar-powered wireless device

The FlexPower solar supply, BWA-SOLAR-001, by Banner Engineering Corp. is specifically designed for powering the vendor’s SureCross Wireless Network devices—offering an integrated charge controller, rechargeable battery pack, AC wall...

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10. EtherCAT box I/O

Beckhoff has introduced the new EP2338 EtherCAT Box. With the rugged EP2338, it has enhanced its IP 67 I/O system with an eight-channel digital variant used either as inputs or outputs. Moisture and dust resistant, the outputs handle load currents...

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