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New S7 MOTOMAN Sync Library greatly improves robot control

At the SPS IPC Drives 2013 trade fair, YASKAWA débuted a system solution based on a combination of devices and software from their Robotics, Drives & Motion and VIPA divisions. The result […]

Toshiba Machine THL SCARA robots offers a more affordable and flexible automation

Since their launch in Europe last year, TM Robotics’ Toshiba Machine THL SCARA robots have been the hot sellers. Their popularity is no doubt due in part to their relatively low cost […]

Seiko Epson’s new SG7050EBN crystal oscillator can achieve extremely low phase jitter

Seiko Epson Corporation, the world leader in quartz crystal technology, today introduces availability of the SG7050EBN, a next-generation differential-output crystal oscillator that achieves extremely low phase jitter. Available over a frequency range […]

Alstom to produce KZ8A freight locomotives for Azerbaijan

Alstom has been awarded a contract to supply 50 KZ8A freight locomotives to Azerbaijan Railways (ADDY) which will be assembled in Alstom’s JV EKZ between 2016 and 2018. The total amount of […]


HARTING’s M12 connector proven to sustain under harsh outdoor environment

The M12 connector, which has proven itself in industrial applications, is also a top performer in outdoor applications. The use of specific materials makes this possible. Industrial environments would be unimaginable without […]


Beckhoff’s EP9224 smart power box offers higher total currents

The EP9224 smart power box offers internal current and voltage measurement in addition to the possibility to connect four EtherCAT Box power supply branches. The values are available to the controller via […]


Alstom to supply X’Ttrapolis Mega commuter trains in South Africa

Alstom is pleased to announce that PRASA (Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa) and Gibela, have concluded the financial close of the contract signed on the 14 October 2013 for the supply […]


Toshiba Machine’s TV1000 6-axis robot impressed customers at the Plastic West show

The Plastic West show in Anaheim, CA, saw TM Robotics (Americas) take its first venture into a North American trade show. On display was a Toshiba Machine TV1000 industrial robot in an […]


Epson presents its new RA8900 and RX8900 RTC series

Seiko Epson Corporation, the world leader in quartz crystal technology, introduced its new RA8900 series and RX8900 series of real-time clock (RTC) modules with built-in digital temperature-compensated crystal oscillators (DTCXO). There are […]


Eatons presents Wheelock Exceder LED low frequency sounder for sleeping area

Power management company Eaton today announced that its Cooper Notification business has introduced the Wheelock Exceder LED low frequency sounder line. These new products represent a first in the industry and are […]


Stratix 5100 by Rockwell Automation allows simultaneous connection up to 19 IP addresses

To make accessing critical production data easier within the manufacturing enterprise, Rockwell Automation is launching the Allen-Bradley Stratix 5100 wireless access point (WAP) featuring a work group bridge. Unlike typical wireless clients […]


SPRiPM permanent magnet motor by YASKAWA now comes as a package solution

YASKAWA’s IE4-compliant SPRiPM permanent magnet motor is now available as a package solution with an inverter drive. This means that plant manufacturers can simply connect the package. YASKAWA’s SPRiPM permanent magnet motor […]


Beckhoff demonstrated its automation control solutions at Automatica 2014

Beckhoff presented its control solutions for automation and robotics at Automatica 2014, in Munich, Germany. PC-based control from Beckhoff integrates PLC, Motion Control, measurement technology and robotics on a single platform. Doing […]