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Clutches And Brakes 101 Webinar
May 24th, 2013
Topic: Clutches and Brakes 101: Basics for Design Engineers
Time: Wed, May 29 2013 10:00 AM (CDT)
Duration: 60 minutes
Have no clue what the difference is between wrap spring and friction clutches and brakes? Not sure which one is best to use in a given application? This is the webinar for you! Thomson will take you through the basics of function, sizing, selection, and answer your questions. Learn how to build a better machine with Thomson Clutches and...
May 24th, 2013
Tuesday, May 21st
1. 9:00 - 9:45 am
Why different motor technology? Stepper VS Servo VS Induction
2. 10:00 - 10:45 am
What motor ratings mean to you? IP rating VS NEMA / wash down and ExP
3. 11:00 - 11:45 am
Schlumpf Expands Internally With An Ergonomic Solution
May 21st, 2013
With an endless choice of products in the market today, one way manufacturers and retailers fight to grab your attention is through product packaging. With every new flavor, size or color variation comes different packaging; aimed at getting your attention and a piece of your wallet.
At the manufacturing level, handling large rolls of product packaging presents quite a challenge; a single roll of packaging can weigh up to several hundred pounds. Schlumpf USA is a recognized leader in a...
May 14th, 2013
H2W's dual headed voice coil positioning stage (VCS15-050-LB-01-MC-2) is a high precision two axis positioning system for high end motion control applications. Each head that rides on a common linear rail is driven by an NCC moving coil type linear actuator, and is guided by two recirculating linear bearings riding on a common linear bearing rail. Each voice coil has a 1.5" [38.1 mm] stroke, generates 8.4 lbs [37.4 N] of continuous force and 25.2 lbs [112 N] of peak force. The stage is...
New Software Features Improve Pick And Pass Operations
May 9th, 2013
Two new Power Pick Global software features improve pick and pass operations in organizations. Power Pick Global software can improve material flow by directing operators to the next pick within the pick zone reducing operator dwell time. In addition, orders can now be processed through multiple work zones with the scan of a barcode. These new features eliminate paper lists, minimize potential operator downtime as well as increase productivity and efficiency.
Pick and pass order...
May 2nd, 2013
H2W introduces an integrated SR series linear positioning stage with an integrated closed loop servo theta stage for two axis linear / rotary motion control applications. The Z axis linear motion is achieved by using a brushless linear motor positioning stage (P/N SRT-024-04-360-040-01) operating under closed loop position control. The SR series stage is a compact, small footprint, open type positioning stage. The theta axis motion is achieved using a closed loop three-phase brushless servo...
Tim300 Detecting Laser Measurement Scanner
April 29th, 2013
The miniature TiM300 series laser scanner is ideal for a wide range of industrial automation, collision-protection and security duties where high performance detection must be combined with maximum reliability.
Although the rugged, metal-housed sensor is only tennis-ball sized, the SICK TiM300 is based on the same time-of-flight infra-red scanning technology as SICK's highly regarded LMS series of long range laser scanners. The TiM300 also has easy-to-use Zonal programming functionality via a USB port or on-sensor buttons, for accurate determination of protected areas.
April 29th, 2013
Presented online:
Kollmorgen's AKD servo drive offers a variety of methods to configure your application. In this Two Minutes of Motion segment, we provide a breif overview of AKD Workbench tool and how you can utilize Units to make your application work easier.
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New Source Code Examples Software For Relay Control
April 28th, 2013
Online Devices announces the release of new source code examples to control Industrial Relay Controllers, manufactured by Intelligent-Appliance, in a Microsoft Studio 2012 environment.
These Source Code Examples have been designed for fast and easy implementation of Intelligent-Appliance’s control modules into customers projects of Automatic Testing Equipment, Fire Safety, Industrial Automation, Medical Automation, Automatic Data Acquisition Systems, Building Control and Renewable...
Vertical Carousels The Dark Horse Of Order Picking
April 23rd, 2013
The most common vertical carousel application today is product security. With lockable doors, automated security doors and a variety of inventory management software to provide traceability, it’s no wonder that the vertical carousel lends itself nicely to storing and managing high dollar value items; it’s quite a nice fit.
While this is a great application, the most overlooked application for a vertical carousel is order picking. That’s right, plain good old fashioned order...