4th Quarter 2017Electrical switching & drive systems & components
Omron has announced the global release of its new CK3E programmable multi-axis controllers and industrial PC platform NY51-A IPC programmable multi-axis controllers (PMAC). The company worked together with Delta Tau Data Systems (DT) to develop these PMAC controllers using leading edge motion control technology from DT. The PMACs achieve sophisticated fine-tuning control, including high-speed synchronous control of various factory automation devices, thanks to built-in EtherCAT connectivity, which is used on production lines worldwide. Their development environment allows users to program their own motion algorithms and motion control functions such as trajectory calculation and position compensation in C and original programming languages.
Diverse consumer needs and short product life cycles have resulted in a trend toward innovative manufacturing, and the latest precision machining technologies and robotics are being leveraged at production sites worldwide. As a result, builders of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and machine tools are concentrating their resources on the development of innovative and competitive core technologies. Machine builders require globally available controllers where long-term supply stability and quality are guaranteed, and which can be used as alternatives to board controllers where basic functions are costly to develop and maintain. Moreover, manufacturers who develop robotic manufacturing equipment for application in emerging economies expect robust and reliable controllers that can execute customised motion control. Omron’s two PMAC programmable multi-axis controllers meet these needs, bringing innovation to manufacturing sites through automation with integrated, intelligent and interactive systems.
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Electrical switching & drive systems & components
SpinDrive launches Magma X100 controller, bringing active magnetic bearing technology to a new generation of industrial applications. The Magma X100 expands SpinDrive’s oil-free, frictionless AMB technology to applications below 150 kW, unlocking new addressable markets.
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Lubrication Engineers explains the recurring failure points behind mining lubrication problems and how the right product, storage and application practices can improve equipment reliability.
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Advanced polymer manufacturer igus has developed a new cleanroom energy chain with an innovative guide system that allows for abrasion-resistant travel over distances of up to 30 metres.
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Rockwell Automation’s PowerFlex 755TS variable frequency drives are delivering energy reductions of 10 to 30% in Africa’s industrial operations, with adaptive control and predictive maintenance features that cut downtime by up to 50%.
Read more...Next-generation oil-free motor systems with active magnetic bearings
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WEG and SpinDrive are collaborating to integrate SpinDrive’s AMBs and built-in IoT condition monitoring into WEG’s market-leading electric motor offering, creating an oil-free, maintenance-free drive solution.
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OMRON’s K8 series relays are designed to prevent breakdowns, protect critical assets and support smarter maintenance strategies on the plant.
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The PSD 40 direct drive is a mechatronic system with integrated control, bus interface and absolute measuring system, with no battery required.
Read more...AI-powered on-premises analytics for industrial drives Siemens South Africa
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Siemens is introducing a new on-premises analytics solution for industrial drive systems. The software enables users to evaluate drive data entirely within their own infrastructure and meet stringent data-sovereignty requirements.
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