Second Quarter 2020Editor's Choice
Electrical switching & drive systems & components
A leading systems integrator for the automotive industry has adapted a Maxolution electrified monorail system (EMS) and 23 HK Series gear units for overhead trolley systems from SEW-Eurodrive for a major upgrade and expansion project. The major benefit for the client is that SEW-Eurodrive is able to supply the complete system, from the stationary control level to the sensors themselves. Maxolution allows for highly accurate simulation for trouble-free start-up, production support and project acceptance. The modular EMS is tailor-made for specific production requirements and is integrated seamlessly into the existing system.
McCormick Engineering system designer, Jaco Viljoen, points out that a great deal of control was needed on the hoist drives due to the high level of accuracy required. The HK Series consists of special gearmotors with integrated couplings, making them ideal for overhead trolley systems such as those deployed at automotive manufacturers.
The main project had two components, with one consisting of engine and gearbox delivery to the main line and the second a transfer system moving a half-built chassis overhead from one floor conveyor to another. Nine HK Series were used on the one part of the project and 14 on the other. The trolley and hoist units operate together seamlessly in terms of the total EMS at the plant.
When the automotive manufacturer called for secondary hoist brakes to be installed for added safety precautions, SEW-Eurodrive was again able to help. This resulted in a significant cost saving for the client.
maxon drives are heading to the Red Planet Third Quarter 2020, DNH Tradeserve
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NASA is sending its fifth rover to Mars. Its main mission is to collect soil samples that will be analysed on Earth at a later time. The rover will also carry a helicopter that will perform the first flights on the Red Planet. maxon’s precision DC and BLDC motors will be used for numerous mission-critical tasks.
Read more...The new mobility: how sensors control the cobots of the future Third Quarter 2020, SICK Automation Southern Africa
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The ongoing development of small, powerful and flexibly positionable robots that can collaborate with humans is progressing in leaps and bounds. Sensors from SICK Automation are an important component. ...
Read more...Innovative mobile robots Third Quarter 2020, Omron Electronics
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Tailor-made mobile robotics revolutionise human-machine collaboration in the automotive industry.
Read more...From the editor's desk: The future is calling Third Quarter 2020, Technews Publishing
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The move to level 2 has brought a feeling of renewal. At last we can start thinking ahead and contemplating the future in this new digital world. SAFPA for one has taken the leap, and has engaged an association ...
Read more...Nine drives for copper mining project Third Quarter 2020, SEW-Eurodrive
, Electrical switching & drive systems & components
SEW-Eurodrive has supplied a comprehensive drive package to a major Greenfield copper mining project in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The package comprised nine drives in total, of which the five ...
Read more...Milling machines for the aircraft industry Third Quarter 2020, Beckhoff Automation
, Editor's Choice, Electrical switching & drive systems & components
In aircraft construction, exceptional component quality and precision are crucial. However sheet-metal aircraft parts are often very large, making machining and handling problematic. Harmuth CNC-Frästechnik ...
Read more...Rethinking pneumatic technology for the factories of the future Third Quarter 2020, Parker Hannifin Sales Company South
, Editor's Choice, Pneumatic systems & components
As manufacturing continues its rapid journey to digitalisation, one must ask, what will become of conventional technologies? Take pneumatics for example, which remains based on the age old principle of ...
Read more...Do all wireless solutions solve real industry problems? Third Quarter 2020, Festo South Africa
, Editor's Choice, Pneumatic systems & components
Wireless technology makes use of devices that allow us to communicate without using cables or wires and it plays a role in solving complex engineering problems. With this platform machines can communicate ...
Read more...The future of collaborative robots Third Quarter 2020, Omron Electronics
, Editor's Choice, Robotics & Mechatronics
Collaborative robots (cobots) that can work safely in the same environment as people have an important role in enabling flexible manufacturing and creating a competitive advantage for companies. A new ...
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