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Festo’s new palletizing gantry lifts up to 440 lb

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Festo introduced a heavy-duty Cartesian gantry for palletizing with a lift capacity of up to 440 lb, Z-axis stroke lengths exceeding 8 ft, and a speed of up to 5 ft/s. With free online design tools, off-the-shelf servo drives, motors, and other components, and quick assembly kits, this Festo palletizing solution shortens project time and… The post Festo’s new palletizing gantry lifts up to 440 lb appeared first on Design World.

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Mitsubishi supports customer’s transition from mechanical to digital, achieving flexibility

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. and Shaltz Automation supported a custom machinery company, ARL Service, in an aspiration that was deemed “crazy” to consider — replacing physical cams with digital cams for a machine that grinds carbide inserts. The metal cams were produced based on specific requirements from a third party, resulting in a time delay… The post Mitsubishi supports customer’s transition from mechanical to digital, achieving flexibility appeared first on Design World.

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TOPFLEX 600V VFD cable form AutomationDirect

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AutomationDirect has added the Helukabel TOPFLEX 600V VFD cable designed to handle the power needs of VFDs and limit the effects of electromagnetic interference, helping to prevent costly machine downtime. This cable is available in 16 AWG to 2 AWG sizes with individual class K flexible stranded tinned copper conductors covered with cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE)… The post TOPFLEX 600V VFD cable form AutomationDirect appeared first on Design World.

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ABB showcases motor solutions for the aggregate industry at AGG1

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ABB, a manufacturer of industrial electrical motors for the aggregate industry, will showcase its innovative solutions at AGG1, the top exposition and education resource, in Nashville on March 25-27. Attendees are invited to visit Booth 717 to learn about the company’s motor line, designed to meet rigorous demands and harsh conditions reliably and efficiently while… The post ABB showcases motor solutions for the aggregate industry at AGG1 appeared first on Design World.

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Johnson brings wealth of experience to new position

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Recently, WAGO named Paul Johnson the new Industry Manager for Railroads and Transportation. After serving time in the military, Johnson spent 23 years with Norfolk Southern Railway where he eventually became Controls System Engineer overseeing the installation and upgrades to the yard as well as new Process Control Systems. Paul comes to WAGO having spent… The post Johnson brings wealth of experience to new position appeared first on Design World.

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How does OPC UA PubSub data support connector digital twins?

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The use of digital twins can be an important factor in maximizing the performance and flexibility of Industry 4.0 factories. Open Platform Communications (OPC) is the interoperability standard for the secure and reliable exchange of data in industrial automation environments. OPC has been expanded to include the unified architecture (UA), standardized as IEC 62541, that […] The post How does OPC UA PubSub data support connector digital twins?

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igus announces opening of new Michigan-based enjoyneering Center

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igus, the Germany-based motion plastics technologies company — has announced the opening of its new “enjoyneering” center in the Detroit Metro area. Located in Bloomfield Hills, this state-of-the-art facility will serve as a hub for innovation, customer support, and training, all centered around igus’ expertise in motion plastics. The grand opening of the igus enjoyneering… The post igus announces opening of new Michigan-based enjoyneering Center appeared first on Design World.

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