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Sponsored by Altech. Monitoring relays are essential for the safe and efficient operation of electrical systems. They continuously monitor critical parameters such as voltages, currents, frequencies and phase rotation, triggering a response when abnormalities arise. For example, they can prevent motors from overheating due to unbalanced loads, which could lead to uneven wear and tear…

CNC machining is one of the most widely used prototyping and manufacturing methods today, especially for metal parts. Most of the details, such as tooling, spindle speed, cutter type, and depth of cut, are taken care of at the machine shop, but there are some things you can do while designing your product to not…

NB’s award-winning BG linear actuators combine the functionality of a linear slide guide and precision ball screw in a single component. Compact size and exceptional accuracy make BG single-axis actuators an ideal choice for many applications, including positioning, measurement, automotive and semiconductor equipment. NB Linear Actuator BG type is a compact single axis linear actuator…

Partner content with ACE Controls. Food manufacturers produce some of the most difficult products to craft. Items must be handled gently, which is not easy when moving at breakneck speeds through industrial mechanisms. As such, shock absorbers play a key role in ensuring safety, the condition of food-grade machinery and the tasty bites they produce.…

For the purposes of this paper, we have defined “household goods” in broader terms than some of the technical marketing definitions. While household goods as used in this paper does include traditional products like small appliances and homewares, we have also expanded the definition to incorporate additional non-durable packaged goods that are commonly found in…

Using an air purge on linear encoders provides a number of reliability benefits, but generating the required flow of dry, clean compressed air requires a considerable amount of energy over the lifetime of a machine. This has an impact on the total cost of ownership and the lifetime CO2e footprint of the encoders. Why use…

Strategic Questions to ask for Efficient and Effective Drive Integration. by Don Congdon, Corporate Trainer, SEW-EURODRIVE Selecting a drive for a new application or replacing an existing one need not be a daunting experience. The key to successful drive selection is methodically asking the right questions to understand the application’s requirements thoroughly. This guide aims…

This guide breaks down the essential technical data to consider when selecting a servomotor for your automation needs. Choosing the right servomotor is crucial for the efficiency and success of any automation project. With a variety of options on the market, understanding the technical specifications and how they align with your application’s requirements is key.…

Exploring industrial drives, power supplies, and energy solutions to reduce peak power usage and installation costs, and to promote overall system efficiency The manufacturing world is changing. With more plants incorporating automated machines and systems that promote flexibility and energy efficiency, power and energy management systems are a critical part of this equation. As companies…

So what is MOVI-C® from SEW-EURODRIVE? MOVI-C® is a modular automation system is a one-software, one-hardware automation platform that combines fully integrated drive components, control electronics and automation software – all from one source. The key to the MOVI-C platform is that each of those components is designed to work together perfectly.  Advanced Technology for…

Human-machine interfaces or HMIs (until recently called man-machine interfaces or MMIs) are access terminals on machinery, in management stations, and countless remote locations that give plant personnel and other end users a way to visually monitor and adjust automated operations, machine controls, and output functions. This human-machine interaction is through a graphical user interface (GUI)…

Bishop-Wisecarver offers OEMs and end users complete automation solutions built from its wide array of mechanical components along with the motors, controls, and robotics of its industrial partners. Design engineers and plant engineers tasked with automating operations can work with Bishop-Wisecarver to source fully integrated assemblies — including those completed with motors and controls. With…

Download the Nippon Bearing eBook NB’s standard TOPBALL® TW type is the forerunner of the TOPBALL Ultimate and it is available in a wide range of sizes. TOPBALL has 3 times the load capacity and 27 times more travel life than conventional bushings. Because it is self-aligning, it speeds manufacturing and assembly. It is a…

In this release of WTWH’s Processing and Packaging series, we took a close look at the growing beverage industry. Composed of everything from bottled water and carbonated soft drinks to cold-pressed juices and premium spirits, the beverage industry represents a diverse slice of manufacturing that encompasses a wide variety of products and packaging formats. This report will…

IO-Link is an internationally standardized, crossvendor IO technology that enables bidirectional communication to the sensor/actuator level. The fieldbus-independent, open standard can be integrated into any system landscape using standard unshielded cables and point-to-point connectivity. Bidirectional communication enables comprehensive diagnostics and interference-free data transfer. Pepperl+Fuchs’ IO-Link portfolio covers a wide range of sensor technologies, including photoelectric…

Renishaw offers a comprehensive range of non-contact encoders for position and motion control. These vary from open or enclosed optical, magnetic and laser encoders. Discover how our different types of encoder products can meet your industrial automation needs. Renishaw’s high-accuracy and high-quality encoders offer superior reliability, easy installation and are suitable for even the harshest environments. The FORTiS encoder series is a next-generation enclosed…

Design World, the leading design engineering magazine in the United States for OEM design engineers, along with Machines Italia, jointly conducted a readership survey investigating several critical topics of interest to manufacturers today. These include smart machines, smart devices, innovations, and sustainability. In all, there were 185 respondents who answered most or all of the…

Motion system designs run millions of automated food-manufacturing designs worldwide — including those in employed in grain milling, pasta making, and baking; fish and poultry processing; beer, wine, and spirit production; slaughtering and meatpacking; fruit, vegetable, and baby-food packaging, canning, jarring, and freezing; candy making; dairy and cheese making; and oils and fat extraction and…

For this first release in the WTWH Packaging and Processing series, we asked food manufacturers to reflect on their experiences with flexible and shelf-ready packaging, two closely related formats that have found traction in the food industry. In this report, you will hear from food industry professionals about what their greatest challenges are with flexible…

Clippard provides thousands of standard and special precision flow control products to design engineers and manufacturers around the world. Clippard’s expertise is not limited to providing over 7,000 standard products, but also offers a unique advantage by providing custom products and value-added assemblies for hundreds of applications. Electronic Pressure Regulators & Flow Controllers Electronic Valves:…

  Sponsored by Tormach In 2001, Tormach was founded by “two guys in a garage” who aimed to make small-yet-capable CNC mills affordable, thereby empowering people like themselves who wanted to make things but lacked big corporate budgets to do so. Today, the Madison, Wisc.-based, employee-owned firm has a global customer base for its broad…

Dig into the specs and story of an innovative DC power solution that works with every AC input for DC powered components.  Sponsored by Altech  Every industry faces challenges with consistent power supply. When facilities lose power unexpectedly, a variety of problems can ensue. Altech, a leader in automation and control components, addresses these issues…

Packaging machinery uses cutting-edge automation, and it’s no wonder. Facilities that parcel products need to deliver high throughput, but modern consumers demand smart packaging in the form of no-fuss containers that protect everything from M&Ms to patio furniture. What’s more, there’s a continuous drive to customize packages and let consumer-facing companies wrap products for bulk…

Pneumatics is a fluid power technology similar to hydraulics in that it transmits force through a pressurized medium to create useful work. However, pneumatic technology differs from hydraulics in every critical fashion — compressibility. To be fair, hydraulic oil compresses as well, but only 0.4 percent every thousand psi or so. However, in the simplest…

Programmable logic controllers or PLCs are microprocessor-based components that serve as the programmable smarts for simple or isolated applications. They’re also finding increasing use on integrated machinery and automated installations with extensive IIoT connectivity. In this new Tech Toolbox, the editors of Design World detail how PLCs came to replace relay-based controls as well as…