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Control Design is the only industrial automation content developer dedicated to the automation information needs of industrial machine builders, those original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that build the machines that make industry work.
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1y ago
The benefits of a single programming environment are growing as more seek remote and data capabilities ..read more
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1y ago
With the EPX module series, Beckhoff offers a compact option for Ex i signal acquisition from zones 0/20, 1/21 and Div. 1 as an addition to the wide range of EtherCAT Box modules. With robust IP67 protection, they enable direct and decentralized installation on machines and systems, even in harsh environments ..read more
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1y ago
The KEB S6 servo drive delivers integrated functional safety options, including failsafe-over-EtherCAT (FSoE), safe-torque-off (STO) and safe limited speed. These safety features can be controlled over the SIL3-rated bus protocol. The S6 supports many communication protocols and features Safety over EtherCAT to reduce the amount of discrete wiring going in ..read more
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1y ago
The SLC4 safety light curtains are short, compact and designed to safeguard points of access and operation on smaller production machines and similar equipment. They have a 14-mm (finger detection) or 24-mm (hand detection) resolution models available, sturdy interior aluminum housing and an end-to-end sensing design with no blind zone ..read more
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1y ago
The safeVisionary2 is a compact 3D camera designed to increase productivity and reimagine 3D safety for mobile robots. The camera was developed to support customers in becoming fully autonomous in addition to providing 3D localization and object recognition ..read more
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1y ago
Mentoring and societies help female engineers to avoid the feeling of isolation ..read more
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1y ago
The levers on Wago’s new 2734 Series Multi Connection System Mini (MCS MINI) provide rapid, reliable connections in the field. In addition to the intuitive lever operation, these connectors come with a versatile locking system, providing an extra layer of safety and protection against mismating ..read more
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1y ago
The OPC Foundation and the FieldComm Group are collaborating to drive multi-vendor interoperability of instrumentation devices based on OPC UA and the extensions for the field level, named OPC UA FX (Field eXchange). This development will incorporate preliminary work by both organizations and is designed to ensure that the market ..read more
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1y ago
Layered thin-film technology could unlock wearable self-powered interfaces ..read more