Natalie CraigI/O & WiringI/O breakout boards simplify wiringOpto 22’s SNAP-UDC-HDB-G4 breakout board provides 32-point SNAP digital I/O modules with as many as 3 amps current switching, fused outputs, and isolated inputs.February 3, 2016HomeMicroscan appoints new regional sales director for greater ChinaMicroscan appointed Richard Cheng as regional sales director for the company’s Greater China region (including China and Hong Kong).February 1, 2016Machine controlMaintenance-free indexingUnlike some cam drive systems, the Precision Ring Drive Indexer from Nexen can start and stop at any incremental position.January 28, 2016Machine controlCouplings reduce shock loadsA new ServoClass Coupling size in both single and double flex models has been added to the Zero-Max ServoClass coupling line.January 27, 2016HomeAutomated case packaging machine expands production for mid-size companiesThe Edson Raptor SL, an automated case packing solution, is a side-load machine that erects, packs, and hot-melt seals as many as 12 cases per minute of bath tissue, paper towels, napkins, or facial tissue.January 25, 2016Machine controlPerformance advantages at lowers costsThe MSEB Series, a manual release, power-off brake from SEPAC, provides a way to manually release the brake when power is not available with a standard release handle, while an IP64-rated dust cover keeps the friction surface free of debris.January 19, 2016HomeAurora Bearing Co. designs higher-level bearingsSimilar to Aurora Bearing spherical bearings, the LCOM series features a one piece steel raceway, swaged around the ball for a precise, close tolerance fit.January 18, 2016Machine controlDetect objects over long rangesPowerProx photoelectric sensors from SICK perform reliable detection over long sensing ranges using time-of-flight laser scanning technology with class 1 eye-safe lasers to reliably detect fast-moving objects, small and flat objects, and dark or shiny objects at sensing ranges between 5 cm and 3.8 m.January 13, 2016Machine controlAutomationDirect offers additional pilot devicesAutomationDirect has added Fuji Electric’s 22mm pilot devices to its product offering, which include AR22-series pushbuttons, selector switches and joysticks, and DR22-series pilot lights and buzzers.January 13, 2016Drives & MotorsLinear solution encoder simplifies system designThe TR2 Tru-Trac from Encoder Products Company is a solution for tracking velocity, position, or distance in packaging machinery applications, and features an integrated encoder with a rack and pinion gear assembly.January 10, 2016Previous PagePage 23 of 27Next Page
