Photo sensors have the ‘smallest bodies and longest ranges’
3 February 2020 Omron has launched a series of reflective photoelectric sensors that, it claims, have the smallest bodies and the longest sensing ranges (up to 1.5m) in… Read More
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Combined motion controller and drive saves space
25 November 2019 Siemens has announced a space-saving device that combines a Simatic S7-1500 controller with motion control and safety functions, with a Sinamics S120 drive system. It… Read More
3D TOF technology creates ‘safety bubble’ around machines
22 November 2019 The analogue technology company Analog Devices (ADI) is developing an alternative machine safety technology that uses a 3D TOF (time-of-flight) sensing technology, rather than the… Read More
Compact VSDs boost efficiencies by ‘up to 6%’ over other drives
23 October 2019 Omron has announced a compact drive with “advanced” on-board motor control algorithms that, it claims, can increase drive efficiencies by up to 6%, compared to… Read More
Parameterising app talks to drives via Bluetooth
14 June 2019 Nord Drivesystems has developed an app for diagnosing, analysing, monitoring and parameterising its drives. The Nordcomm app works with a Bluetooth stick to speed up… Read More
Gearbox data standard supports digital twins
12 June 2019 Schaeffler, SEW-Eurodrive and FVA (the German research association for power transmission engineering) have collaborated to draw up a standard modelling system and nomenclature for gearboxes. Read More
Virtual reality demo gives remote control of a robot via 5G
12 June 2019 Visitors to Rittal’s stand at the 2019 Hannover Fair could take part in a demonstration in which they used virtual reality (VR) glasses and two VR… Read More
Collab combines vibration analysis and torque monitoring
10 May 2019 Schaeffler and Bonfiglioli are collaborating on a technology that combines vibration analysis and torque monitoring. At the recent Hannover Fair, they demonstrated the TorqueTracking technology… Read More
Servodrives target protective extra-low-voltage applications
26 February 2019 Siemens is launching a new servodrive system for extra-low-voltage (ELV) safety applications, which comprises a PDC (Profidrive Control) servo converter used in conjunction with compatible… Read More
Motor-driven probe will drill into Mars’ history
19 December 2018 Nasa’s InSight probe, which landed on Mars in November 2018, is using a motor-driven probe to penetrate 5m into the Martian surface to shed light… Read More
