Exploring Security by Design
By Siegfried Müller, MB Connect Line Nowadays it‘s difficult to imagine that a new appliance will be developed without a safety risk analysis, or by using safety elements without corresponding…
Heartland Automation announces AutoGuide Max N10 Mobile Robot
The Max N10 Mobile Robot platform has a modular design with standard attachments to form application specific vehicles. The LiDAR Natural Features Guidance technology works within an existing facility, without…
Jenoptik announces appointment of three members to Executive Management Board
The focus will be on developing a corporate culture that influences more innovation and internationalization. Jenoptik will establish or expand local R&D teams and production facilities in all major markets.…
Nanotec releases NP5 plug-in motor controller
The NP5 controller can control motors with a rated current of up to 6 A via FOC, Hall sensors, or sensorless control. In addition to position, speed, and torque control,…
Applied Motion Products releases TBSM11 Linear Actuator
Units are desgned for use in a variety of automation tasks in electronics assembly, medical packaging, and test and measurement as well as in applications requiring accurate positioning such as…
Aerotech releases ECO series of linear stages
The ECO-LM series direct-drive linear motor stages are optimized with noncontact linear encoders. The ECO-SL series includes several NEMA 23 stepper motor and brushless servomotor options. Source URL: Aerotech releases…
ISA to promote automation careers at 2018 FIRST Robotics Competition
The annual championship—which celebrates excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), innovative thinking and teamwork—takes place 18-21 April in Houston, Texas and 25-28 April in Detroit, Michigan. Source URL:…
TM Robotics’ SCARA robot helps ASG earn RIA Certified Robot Integrator status
The RIA Certified Robot Integrator program was established in 2012. The program was designed to set standards for the industry and identify a quality benchmark for robot integrators to meet.…
The Absence of Voltage Tester: What it is and what it isn’t
By Rachel Bugaris, Panduit Corp AVTs automate the functions of handheld voltage testers for this specific task and display information about the status of voltage inside equipment without exposure to…
AutomationDirect introduces line of STRIDE Modbus Gateways
STRIDE Modbus Gateways provide the bridge between Modbus RTU/ASCII (Serial) products and Modbus TCP (Ethernet) products. Source URL: AutomationDirect introduces line of STRIDE Modbus Gateways Source Website: Factory Automation -…