Mitsubishi Electric Automation

As part of its commitment to pursue philanthropic opportunities through the employee-led VISION Committee, Mitsubishi Electric Automation donated $50,000 in December 2021 to two nonprofit organizations in the Chicagoland area that make a difference in the community. The Northern Illinois Food Bank has several locations throughout Chicagoland and serves neighbors in 13 counties, providing 250,000…

Mitsubishi Electric is announcing the release of its CNC Offset Manager software for remote modification of computerized numerical control (CNC) tool and work offsets. With the push towards automation and central control, machining facilities are searching for more efficient ways to manage their CNC machines. The software can introduce increased efficiency in multiple ways: for…

Users of the Mitsubishi Electric Automation MELSEC iQ-R automation platform can now achieve even greater productivity and lower cycle times with the introduction of the C80 Series CNC. The rack-based C80 features a CNC-dedicated CPU designed to maximize the control’s performance. Industry-leading CNC functions and drive units deliver high-speed, highly accurate machining, while a high-speed…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation is making it easy for small- to medium-sized factories to realize the benefits of an Andon system, with the introduction of iQ Monozukuri Andon. The simple, cost-effective Andon package facilitates visualization of production sites using Mitsubishi Electric’s GOT2000 graphic operation terminal and a web browser. iQ Monozukuri Andon offers pre-engineered project data…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has released the third in a series of white papers to support packaging industry professionals. The paper titled, Integrated Robotics Improve Machine Performance, Demand Response and Competitiveness contends that integrated robotics in packaging machinery and production lines can result in significant productivity gains. Readers will learn how the use of integrated…

–Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has released the latest in a series of white papers to support packaging industry professionals. The paper titled, Innovative Predictive Maintenance Capabilities for Packaging Operations, provides insights on data analysis and machine learning technologies that provide in-time communication to operators and managers regarding the quality of production and the availability and…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. published a white paper titled, “5 Smart Machine Innovations and Why You Should Care” to provide insights to manufacturers about what they should consider in order to improve their machines and processes to get the data required to make better and more timely decisions. The paper is written for OEMs who…

Responding to end user needs to rapidly adjust to changing consumer demands and OEM requirements to incorporate the latest technologies into their machines, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc., introduces Pak/iQ to solve the challenges of both customer segments in the packaging industry. Pak/iQ is a comprehensive portfolio of packaging products designed to improve the performance and…

Individuals who use, sell or build machine tools with computer numerical control (CNC) products from Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. can now easily access how-to videos for quick tips on commonly asked CNC questions. Offered to end users, dealers and machine tool builders, the videos explain how to perform various functions on Mitsubishi Electric CNC products.…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has paired its proven iQ-R Series integrated control platform with a redundant function module to create a redundant process control system for applications that require highly reliable control. The iQ-R Series Process CPU/Redundant System is designed specifically for industries such as oil and gas, wastewater and building automation with applications that…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. introduces the F800 Series variable frequency drive (VFD) for precise motor speed control with maximum energy-savings. The low-voltage F800 is specifically designed to improve efficiency of air movement through HVAC systems. While the F800 is especially suitable for HVAC applications, including air handlers, cooling towers, and pumps; this multi-functional F800 is…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. introduces the FR-Configurator2, a new generation of variable frequency drive (VFD) programming software, plus plug-in type option cards and stand-alone accessories for its FR-A800 and FR-F800 series inverters.  These additions are designed to provide flexibility in order to maximize the inverters’ performance and application efficiency. The stand-alone and shared accessories include…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has authorized Bertelkamp Automation, Inc., Knoxville, Tenn., as a Mitsubishi Electric Certified Training Center (CTC). The agreement with Bertelkamp makes the training center the first in the Southeastern United States to provide Mitsubishi Electric university-based training for its programmable logic controls (PLCs), human machine interfaces (HMI), variable frequency drives (VFD) and…

by Natasha Townsend, Associate Editor In energy management systems, real-time monitoring and energy efficiency are major factors in performance and cost control. An energy management system (EMS) monitors, controls, and conserves energy in a facility. The importance of EMS is not only for manufacturing facilities, but for engineers as well. These systems have been used…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announced  the introduction of EnergyPAQ, an energy monitoring and control solution that can help lower utility bills, reduce energy consumption and meet energy compliance standards. EnergyPAQ is a self-contained energy monitoring unit that provides easy-to-read visual data identifying how much and where energy is being used by various building loads and…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has released its new RH-3SxHR robot that delivers improved throughput, superior positioning and a smaller footprint. The RH-3SxHR is a ceiling-mounted SCARA robot designed to maximize speed for picking and handling light-weight parts. The RH-3SxHR extends Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s broad line of SCARA robots ranging from 3Kg-20Kg. Easy to install, this…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has announced the availability of its new WinCPU, an industrial PC that seamlessly integrates with the company’s popular PAC system, the iQ Platform. This fully functional PC mounts directly to the back plane of the iQ-Series controller and is ideal for machine builders who require synergy among high-level computing, multi-level processing…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation has created a new micro-site expressly for the machine tool industry. MitsubishiMachineTool.com has easy-to-access information about automation solutions for applications including aerospace, automotive, medical, off-highway equipment and general manufacturing. OEMs, system integrators and end-users can learn about Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s drilling, tapping, grinding, milling, turning and retrofit solutions. They’ll also find downloadable…

Line of servo motion products support connectivity over the EtherCAT network. The MR-J3-xA-RJ158, offered as part of the MELSERVO MR-J3 family, is an ac servo drive that connects to servo amplifiers over EtherCAT. It connects with the MR-J3-T04 unit that is part of the required construct for the EtherCAT solution, and also houses the EtherCAT…