A time of reform in the forming industry - increased productivity on servo presses thanks to new safety concepts
05 May, 2015 by Manfred Koch, Strategic Industry Manager Factory Automation Corporate Solution Center, machine tool industry, SICK AG, Waldkirch, GermanyThe Flexi Soft safety controller and the Drive Monitor FX3-MOC0 Motion Control module are allowing new concepts for servo drives in the machine tool industry to be realised.
SICK DFS60S Pro safety encoder and FX3-MOC0 drive monitor
29 April, 2015With its DFS60S Pro safety encoder and FX3-MOC0 drive monitor, SICK has expanded its portfolio of solutions for the safe monitoring of the drives of mobile machines and, for example, automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
Emerson Process Management FlowScanner 6000 Version 6.6 valve diagnostic tool
14 April, 2015The Emerson Process Management FlowScanner 6000 Version 6.6 valve diagnostic tool seamlessly integrates with KVAP Software.
YuMi robot works safely with humans
14 April, 2015Launched by ABB at Hannover Messe in Germany, the YuMi dual-arm industrial robot is able to work collaboratively on the same tasks with humans while still ensuring the safety of those around it.
Emerson SmartProcess Oil and GasApplications Suite
09 April, 2015The Emerson SmartProcess Oil and Gas Applications Suite is designed to help users maximise efficiency, enhance safety and gain profitability.
Emerson AMS Suite: Machinery Health Manager for wireless vibration transmitter
11 March, 2015Emerson's management software, the AMS Suite: Machinery Health Manager v 5.61, gives advanced spectral resolution options to the CSI 9420 Wireless Vibration Transmitter, enabling a reduction in bandwidth requirements and improvements in power module life.
EasiDrive valve operation tool
06 March, 2015Smith Flow Control's EasiDrive portable valve actuator is designed for use with valves requiring a large number of turns or which are otherwise difficult to operate because of high torque or harsh climate conditions.
Fluke TiX560 and TiX520 infrared cameras
05 March, 2015The Fluke TiX560 and TiX520 infrared cameras feature a 180° articulating lens and a large 14.5 cm responsive LCD touchscreen.
Hilti HAT 28 M Anchor Tester Kit
01 March, 2015The Hilti HAT 28 M Anchor Tester Kit can provide a quick and simple method of verifying fastener connections including anchors, nails and studs.
Changes to Australian Standards impact new machinery
19 February, 2015Critical changes to the Australian Standards on safety of machinery, AS4024, will be a key focus for Pilz safety experts attending APPMA’s AUSPACK 2015 next month in Melbourne.
Emerson Process Management firmware version 4.5 for Smart Wireless Gateways
17 February, 2015The Emerson Process Management firmware version 4.5 streamlines the wireless network interface to help users improve operations and enhance safety.
Emerson Process Management OpenEnterprise Field Tools, Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) and HART configuration suite
09 February, 2015Emerson has released the OpenEnterprise Field Tools, RTU and HART configuration suite for remote oil and gas field applications. The suite is designed to improve productivity by streamlining configuration and monitoring, and it helps improve personnel safety by eliminating unnecessary trips to the field.
Forestry demands worker safety
05 February, 2015Dennis Hayes Logging has recently enhanced the safety of its forestry workers using a Motorola Solutions radio system, supplied by CRS Communications (Central Radio Services).
Forestry demands worker safety
05 February, 2015Dennis Hayes Logging has recently enhanced the safety of its forestry workers using a Motorola Solutions radio system, supplied by CRS Communications (Central Radio Services).
ifm efector O2M camera system
30 January, 2015The O2M camera system from ifm efector features an encapsulated, weatherproof aluminium housing with IP68/IP69K and temperature-controlled lens heating.
