3D Systems announced Figure 4® Tough Clear and DuraForm® PAx Black – two new production-grade materials designed to address a breadth of industrial applications. Both materials have been engineered for long-lasting mechanical performance and stability in any environment making them ideal for a host of end-use applications in industries such as consumer goods, transportation & motorsports, aerospace & defense, and service bureaus.
The power usage of motors used in machinery is said to make up 40-50% of the world’s electricity consumption, making these industry-essential devices a key energy reduction target. With this thought in mind, the market is seeing a proliferation of industrial motors claiming to offer improved energy efficiency. The latest inverter motors are also contributing to lower power consumption as they adjust their rotational speed according to operating conditions. Furthermore, demand is ramping up for new-generation servo motors, which typically find use in industrial robots as they can rotate forwards and backwards for accurate positioning. These three motor types (high-efficiency, inverter and servo) all rely on one common component to help maximize performance and minimize energy consumption: bearings.
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has developed its NORDAC ON decentralised frequency inverter series for lower power ranges up to 2.2 kW. The inverter is characterised by an integrated Ethernet interface, full pluggability and a very compact design.
3D manufacturing simulation is something you cannot go without these days if you want to be a serious contender in the manufacturing industry. As the digital embodiment of your factory floor or manufacturing processes, 3D manufacturing simulation can give you a birds-eye view of your entire manufacturing process without ever having to leave the comfort of your office.
SICK has launched its next-generation OD2000 distance sensor, combining high-precision reliability with outstanding economy to deliver a versatile ‘all-rounder’ for multiple applications in factory automation and intralogistics.
Schmersal and ROXON to showcase new online monitoring system for conveyor systems at bauma 2022. For operators of conveyor systems, process protection is just as important as personal protection.
Despite the fact that the product life cycle of the Siemens SIMATIC S5 controller has already ended, many devices remain in use around the globe. A perfect match for integrating the S5H1 protocol into the WinCC OA IOT Suite. With the support of the partner company DELTA LOGIC Automatisierungstechnik GmbH, older equipment can now also be made fit for Industry 4.0.
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorised global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the new Summit SOM 8M Plus Development Kit from Laird Connectivity.
The direct drives of the PSD product family are mechatronic systems with integrated control, bus interface and absolute measuring system that can be used without a battery.