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Controller makes it easy to add fifth axis to Scara robots

TM Robotics (Europe) Ltd is introducing new controller technology that simplifies the addition of a sliding fifth axis to Toshiba Scara robots

Rotary inductive position sensor is accurate, roust and economical

Pewatron's new P500 rotary inductive position sensor provides high-accuarcy measurement of angles between 20 and 160 degrees

1D and 2D codes read, regardless of quality, surface or print method

Cognex now claims that it offers the most comprehensive range of 1D barcode and 2D Data Matrix code reading tools available in the market

Wireless sensors measure humidity, temperature and CO2

E+E Elektronik's new EE240 wireless sensors enable humidity, temperature or carbon dioxide to be monitored remotely via a web browser

Position sensor now measures around corners

MTS Sensor is introducing the flexible Temposonics RF absolute, non-contact position sensor that can measure distances of up to 20m

Dual power supply with digital remote control

TTI is launching the CPX400DP Powerflex regulated power supply that is equipped with RS-232, USB, GPIB and Lan (Ethernet) interfaces as standard

Cables and connectors for in-vehicle Ethernet communications

Harting says its combination of Ha-Vis 4000 Ethernet switches and Ha-Vis Etherrail data cables enables it to offer everything required for in-vehicle interconnectivity

Tolerance analysis software now works with all CAD systems

Dimensional Control Systems has incorporated a CAD translator in the latest version of its tolerance analysis software so that it will work with all CAD systems

Multi-speed gearbox enhances performance of electric vehicles

Zeroshift has developed a multi-speed gearbox, clutch and control algorithms that together enable electric vehicles to operate more efficiently

Entry-level machine vision kit enables users to get started in 30 minutes

Scorpion Vision is offering a starter kit based on the company's software and including a Unibrain Fire-I camera module, lens, PC board and technical support

Multimedia panel PC features touchscreen technology and IP65 protection

Nexcom is launching the 8.9inch MPPC 0810T panel PC that incorporates a 16:9 LCD touchscreen panel and a motherboard based on the Intel Atom N270 CPU

Servo amplifiers designed for ultra-high-resolution motion control

Aerotech's new ML range of digital servo amplifiers are designed for ultra-high-resolution applications employing brushed or brushless linear or rotary motors

Ovoid gearboxes offered with low-cost absolute encoders

Rotalink's ovoid-style gearboxes are now available with a choice of single- or multi-turn absolute encoders that use non-contact magnetic sensing technology

ISO/TR 11360 offers methodology for categorising nanomaterials

ISO has published a new Technical Report ISO/TR 11360:2010, 'Nanotechnologies - Methodology for the classification and categorization of nanomaterials'

Evaluation kits for miniature inductive encoders

Posic is offering evaluation kits containing examples of its miniature linear encoder with a factory-programmable resolution of 0.3mm to 0.3um

Level sensor can be used reliably with all types of media

Baumer's LBFS level switch uses frequency sweep technology and is a cost-effective alternative to vibrating forks, conductive ultrasonic or optical sensors

nCode 6 incorporates an array of engineering tools

HBM says that version 6 of its nCode durability software package comprises Glyphworks, Designlife and nCode Automation Personal Edition

Global market for PLCs starts to recover

According to a new report form IMS Research, the global market for PLCs is starting to recover, though it may not return to 2008 levels until 2012

Self-bunkering inductive proximity switches for welding applications

Balluff is launching the Bunkerprox, a rugged, 'self-bunkering' M18 inductive proximity sensor that can survive in welding applications without external protection

Report demonstrates Autocad LT 2011 productivity gains

An independent consultant has shown how upgrading from earlier editions to Autocad LT 2011 can deliver overall productivity gains of 44 per cent

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