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Tool changer eliminates the need for multiple robots

Staubli is introducing the MPS 32 automatic tool changing system that enables one robot to perform multiple tasks within a...

Pneumatic valve terminals include IO link interface

Rexroth's LS04 pneumatic valve terminal system is now available with an I/O link interface to simplify communications and improve diagnostics

Report highlights expanding market for customised pneumatics

A new report from IMS Research indicates that demand is expanding for non-standard pneumatic valves in the EMEA region
 

Process Equipment

Pneumatic valve terminals include IO link interface

Rexroth's LS04 pneumatic valve terminal system is now available with an I/O link interface to simplify communications and improve diagnostics

Memory metal: miniature proportional valve uses technology

Lee Products is introducing a miniature proportional valve that will help manufacturers create smaller, lighter and more energy-efficient products

Report highlights expanding market for customised pneumatics

A new report from IMS Research indicates that demand is expanding for non-standard pneumatic valves in the EMEA region

Int Engin

Automation Control

Nanotranslation linear position stages gain vertical axis

Aerotech is adding a vertical translation stage to its ANT range of nanotranslation linear position stages with a choice of 25mm or 50mm of travel

Remote I/O module is sealed to IP67

B and R is launching the X67 I/O modules with IP67 protection for decentralised machine control systems

New range of touch-sensitive buttons

Comitronic is introducing the Kapix range of touch-sensitive buttons and pilot lights for applications in demanding environments

Groth Corp

Waste Water

Membranes for use in thermal concentration processes

OSMO Membrane Systems GmbH (OSMO) has succeeded in modifying spiral wound reverse osmosis technology to reach operation pressures up to 120bar (1700psi)

Portable rental steel tanks increase on-site storage capacity

BakerCorp, specialialists in liquid containment solutions, has introduced a series of large volume, portable steel rental tanks to the European marketplace

Efficient decomposition of pharmaceuticals through ozonisation

EnviroChemie to develop procedure for a new production facility in Mexico, which prevents the undesired release of ecotoxicologically contaminating drugs

 

Plant Management

Asset management: seamless solutions key to creating business advantage

For process plants to run at maximum efficiency, there has to be seamless information transfer during the design, construction and operation phases. Tobias Scheele highlights one important optimisation solution

Asset performance management: improving process productivity

Plant operators face ever greater challenges due to the increasing level of automation, rising diversification in product structures and the growing trend towards integrated industrial assets

Advanced solutions key to creating competitive advantage

For process plants to run at maximum efficiency, there has to be seamless information transfer during the design, construction and operation phases. Tobias Scheele highlights one important optimisation solution

Materials Handling

Modular conveyor is easier to clean

Habasit Rossi says its new Hyclean modular conveyor belting is easier to clean in food, beverage and pharmaceutical production environments

Pneumatic tubing designed for use in energy chains

SMC is introducing TUZ series tubing that is manufactured from a special grade of polyurethane to resist damage from abrasion in energy chain applications

Heavy-duty robots for palletising tasks

Kuka's latest palletising robots handle payloads of up to 1300kg, plus there are other models with reaches of up to 3.3m

Instrumentation

Lasers: variable-focus industrial laser diode modules offer high accuracy

New from Photonic Products is a range of variable-focus industrial laser diode modules that benefit from a boresight accuracy of 0.25 degrees

Data analysis: post-processing software simplifies task

Brüel and Kjær's new Pulse Reflex post-processing software is said to make it much easier to investigate acoustic and vibration measurement data

Pulse ranging technology can be used within all sizes of sensor

Pepperl+Fuchs has developed its pulse ranging technology so that it can now be used in sensors of all sizes for a wide range of industrial applications

 
 

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