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Integrated machine vibration analysis with every B&R X20 module

14/11/2012

B&R's X20 module includes a vibration analysis function enabling condition monitoring to be set up as an integral standard feature for every machine equipped with this device.

A modular system architecture for mobile automation

01/11/2012

With its new MA120 and MA170 modular control and I/O systems, B&R brings mobile automation to commercial equipment such as excavators and fire fighting vehicles.

EtherCAT I/O now integrated into Aerotech’s A3200 controller

25/10/2012

Aerotech has added EtherCAT to the A3200 Integrated Automation platform, which offers motion control, PLC, and I/O in a single, integrated environment. The EtherCAT interface provides users with the ability to seamlessly incorporate additional high- and low-power digital and analogue I/O into a system.

Industrial Ethernet switch features scalable managed switching capabilities

24/10/2012

Built with the best of Rockwell Automation and Cisco technology, the scalable, compact-sized Allen-Bradley Stratix 5700 layer 2 managed industrial Ethernet switch meets a broad range of switching capabilities, from entry-level, machine-builder applications through converged or IT-ready integrated systems.

OCR and code reading on moulded components

23/10/2012

Automatic reading of part numbers, serial numbers and batch information formed into the surface of moulded components can be difficult using conventional 2D vision systems.

Control Automation Products

Integrated machine vibration analysis with every B&R X20 module

A modular system architecture for mobile automation

EtherCAT I/O now integrated into Aerotech’s A3200 controller

Industrial Ethernet switch features scalable managed switching capabilities

OCR and code reading on moulded components