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The new Universal Robots Academy – online training courses in robot programming
The market leader in collaborative robots has developed online training modules to further lower the automation barrier. The hands-on modules are offered free of charge, open to all, and built to deliver […]

KUKA introduces its new flexibleCUBE laser
The KUKA flexibleCUBE is the product of an intensive process of development work. “We looked at the needs of the market and our customers,” says Heißler. “The compact cell evolved on the […]

Lenze expands its 3200 C controller program with double the performance
In modern mechanical engineering, there is an emerging trend that is currently experiencing a considerable boost due to the rising demand for more flexible modes of production: machines are increasingly becoming modular. […]

HARTING presents new hinged frame for its Han-Modular® building block system
HARTING has complemented the well-known Han-Modular® building block system with the addition of the new “hinged frame plus”. Among others, the “plus” for the proven hinged frame comes in the form of […]

WEG delivered 15,000 units of its Miniature Circuit-Breakers to Norte Renovables SAC in Peru
The WEG Group through its Automation and Controls Division recently made an important supply of more than 15,000 units of Miniature Circuit-Breakers in one single sale for Peruvian company Norte Renovables SAC. […]

LINAK presents its new BA001 battery solution
With the battery BA001, users can avoid all mains cables. It works with various DESKLINE® and HOMELINE® systems, and is ideal for mobile applications such as mobile carts or applications where a […]

Distec’s Prisma-IIIE TFT Controller Board offers perfect combination with Mitsubishi’s AT104XH11 display
Mitsubishi’s 10.4″ TFT display AT104XH11 with XGA resolution (1024×768) is a real power pack for challenging industrial applications: featuring a brightness of 1300cd/m², a wide viewing angle of v/h 160/160° and an […]

Rockwell Automation presents new circuit breakers with better short-circuit protection
Industrial automation customers can improve their short-circuit protection with a new line of current-limiting, molded-case circuit breakers from Rockwell Automation. The line expands the Allen-Bradley Bulletin 140G molded-case circuit breakers and offers […]

Epson starts mass production of its S1D13L04 display controllers
Seiko Epson Corporation has begun volume production of S1D13L04 display controllers that support color TFT liquid crystal display panels with up to XGA resolution. Epson plans to produce 20,000 units per month. […]

Multi-Contact now takes on the name and brand of Stäubli Electrical Connectors
Multi-Contact, the leading international manufacturer of electrical contacts and system solutions for industrial applications has been part of the Stäubli Group since 2002 and is now taking on the latter’s name and […]

Baumüller introduces new intermediate-circuit capacity unit for its b maXX 5000
With this intermediate-circuit capacity unit for the stackable converter generation b maXX 5000, the drive and automation specialist Baumüller offers another option to save energy and cut costs. For dynamic applications with […]

Moog introduces its new EPA3 slip ring designed for the energy industry
Moog Components Group Limited, a division of Moog Inc., has announced the introduction of a new pitch control slip ring. The EPA3 slip ring is the next generation of advanced slip ring […]

Hexagon’s new automated measurement work cell combines flexibility, footprint, throughput and performance
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence announced its new automated measurement work cell, the 360º Flexible Measurement Cell (360º FMC). Developed by Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Integrated Solutions Business Unit, the 360º FMC is the first […]

Rittal’s new fastener offers quick and easy positioning and installation on 19″ mounting level of IT racks
Time-consuming assembly and positioning is now a thing of the past. Components can now be quickly and easily installed on or removed from the 19″ mounting level of IT racks, as Rittal […]

HARTING’s Han® 3 A size connectors now available in wider diameters
Han® 3 A size connectors can now be produced in much wider diameters. Instead of the previous M20 screw fittings, cable diameters measuring up to 25 percent wider can be used from […]