North American Debut at AUTOMATE 2024 — Siemens Announces New Generation of Controllerwith SIMATIC S7-1200 G2, Part of the Siemens Xcelerator Portfolio
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North American Debut at AUTOMATE 2024 — Siemens Announces New Generation of Controller with SIMATIC S7-1200 G2, Part of the Siemens Xcelerator Portfolio

May 22, 2024 Key benefits include efficient motion control capabilities, flexible machine safety, increased performance and seamless scalability For the first time in ten years, Siemens is announced a new generation of controllers at AUTOMATE 2024. The SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 controllers are part of the SIMATIC controller family. With this new generation, Siemens is expanding…

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Siemens Xcelerator for Digital Drivetrain — Comprehensive Digitalization Offering Along the Drivetrain Value Chain for Greater Efficiency and Sustainability

May 22, 2024 At this year’s AUTOMATE, Siemens presented Siemens Xcelerator for Digital Drivetrain, its comprehensive and integrated digitalization offering along the drivetrain value chain comprised of two areas: Drivetrain Design (dimensioning and simulation) and Drivetrain Health (connectivity and optimization). Drivetrain Design includes engineering and simulation tools for the efficient dimensioning, validation, testing, virtual commissioning,…

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FLIR Announces Extech BR450W Series of Wireless Video Borescopes

May 22, 2024 Easily Inspect Areas Out of Reach and Document Findings with Articulating or Dual-View Video Borescopes FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, has announced the Extech BR450W Series of video borescopes for inspecting difficult-to-reach targets in building, automotive, and plant maintenance applications. The two models, the BR450W-D Dual HD Wireless and BR450W-A2 Two-Way Articulating…

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New Emerson Pressure Valves Ensure Flexible, Accurate Control for High-Precision Manufacturing

May 16, 2024 AVENTICS Series 625 Sentronic electronic proportional pressure control valves and data acquisition software enable quick startup, monitoring and control directly on a PC Emerson has announced the new AVENTICSTM Series 625 Sentronic Proportional Pressure Control Valves. With a control deviation of less than 0.5%, the new valves are designed to deliver highly accurate, electronic…

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Siemens Unveils Breakthrough in Automation Technology with New Simatic Workstation

May 15, 2024 Siemens, a leading technology company, has announced a breakthrough in the longstanding challenge of closely managing numerous hardware control points throughout the factory. The solution is the new Siemens Simatic Automation Workstation, which allows manufacturers to replace a hardware PLC, a conventional HMI and an edge device with a single, software-based workstation….

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Powerful WLAN Modules with Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) for Industrial Automation

May 13, 2024 Phoenix Contact is extending its industrial network portfolio with WLAN client modules in accordance with the Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) technology standard. The new modules in the WLAN 1000 series support WLAN gross data rates up to 2,402 Mbps at 160 MHz bandwidth. High-performance and reliable wireless communication networks are a prerequisite for the increasing mobility and flexibility…

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MAXOLUTION® System Solutions | SEW-Eurodrive

May 13, 2024 Innovative and integral system solutions for your smart factory from MAXOLUTION® Whether in production or logistics operations, MAXOLUTION® is synonymous with innovation in factory automation – across all industries and worldwide – helping you achieve your vision of an adaptable and resilient lean smart factory. Under the MAXOLUTION® brand, SEW-EURODRIVE creates customized…

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MEET TEAM MAX – MAXOLUTION®System Solutions

May 13, 2024 MAXOLUTION® System Solutions from SEW-EURODRIVE Focus on growing your business, and let SEW-EURODRIVE deal with the integration of Smart Technology. Get ready for the  MAXOLUTION® All-in-one Solution and make the shift to an intelligent, highly efficient, advanced manufacturing process that is industry 4.0 ready! MAXOLUTION® from SEW-EURODRIVE delivers tailor-made system solutions with a…

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Control Cabinet-Free Automation as a Game Changer in Machine and System Engineering

May 13, 2024 MX-System for a window profile processing machine “The MX-System is changing the face of design and installation in the world of machine building,” explains Ludger Martinschledde, Managing Director of Schirmer Maschinen GmbH. In its initial use in a system for processing profiles, the pluggable system solution for control cabinet-free automation from Beckhoff ticked all…

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Siemens Xcelerator: New Siemens Software Automatically Identifies Vulnerable Production Assets

May 9, 2024 Production facilities are increasingly the targets of cyberattacks. Industrial companies are therefore required to identify and close potential vulnerabilities in their systems. To address the need to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities on the shop floor as quickly as possible, Siemens has launched a new cybersecurity software-as-a-service. The cloud-based SINEC Security Guard offers automated…

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ABB and Niedax Group to Create Joint Venture to Meet Growing Demand for Cable Tray Systems in North America

May 8, 2024 Electrification and automation leader ABB and Niedax Group, a leading global supplier of cable management systems, have entered into an agreement to form a new 50/50 joint venture. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. Expected to close and commence operations in Q4 2024, the collaboration will integrate the North American…

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New Pole Mount Kit PMB Series from Hammond Manufacturing

May 7, 2024 New pole mount kis allows select Hammond enclosures to be mounted securely to a pole Hammond Manufacturing’s new pole mount kit offers several benefits. It allows for select Hammond enclosures to be mounted securely to a pole. Minimum pole diameter of of 1.5″ (38 mm) and maximum pole diameter of 7″ or…

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Omron Introduces VT-X850: The Next Generation 3D CT X-Ray Inspection System for EV SMT Manufacturing Lines

May 7 2024 Omron introduces VT-X850, an inspection system with advanced features such as true 3D imaging, enhanced sample handling, and automated algorithms, ensuring the highest quality solder joints for critical EV assemblies. Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in industrial automation solutions, announces the launch of the VT-X850, a cutting-edge 3D CT X-Ray inspection system…

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Introducing Omron’s Latest E3X-ZV and E3X-MZ Smart Fiber Amplifiers Enhancing Efficiency and Reducing Downtime

May 7, 2024 Omron’s E3X-ZV and E3X-MZ Smart Fiber Amplifiers offer seamless integration reliable detection, cost reduction, and enhanced operational efficiency for optimized industrial sensing capabilities Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in industrial automation solutions, announces its’ latest innovation in industrial sensing technology – the Smart Fiber Amplifier. This product is designed to improve…

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Omron and NEURA Robotics Partner to Unveil New Cognitive Robot and Seamless Integration of Automation Technologies at Automate 2024

May 7, 2024 Omron and NEURA Robotics to unveil new line of cognitive robots and advanced AI-driven automation technologies at Automate Omron, a leading solution provider in industrial automation, and NEURA Robotics GmbH, an innovation leader in cognitive robotics, recently announced their strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing manufacturing efficiency through advanced AI-driven cognitive automation technologies….

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Invertek Drives Achieves Record Turnover as US Market Emerges as Largest Key Region

May 7, 2024 UK-based Invertek Drives, a global leader in variable frequency drive (VFD) technology, is celebrating a significant milestone with confirmation of a record turnover of £96.5 million in 2023. It represents a significant increase from £76.3 million in the previous year. The US and America markets have emerged as the company’s largest sales…