Kirchheim unter Teck, September 2016. – Makino launches DA300 – the latest 5-axis vertical machining centre. The DA300 provides an ideal blend of speed, precision and flexibility for multi-axis complex workpieces in the smallest of machine footprints. Inspired by the best design characteristics from both vertical and horizontal machining centres, the DA300 combines the structural rigidity and accuracy of a vertical centre with the high produc-tivity and reliability of a horizontal centre, offering the best-of-both-worlds. It significantly reduces the part cycle times while achieving very accurate per-formance.
Brady’s new polyester cable identification tag has been developed to keep cables identified in outdoor environments. The new tag offers up to 10 year outdoor legibility and durability and is available in 7 colours.
This new solution from De Dietrich Process System adds an important benefit for drying of powders in process industries, cosmetics and food.
Recently, the Guedu® vertical dryers have been installed by several clients, providing decisive quality and productivity improvements.
IO-Link actuator/sensor hubs from Balluff feature eight ports for 16 in-/outputs. They allow for example signals from up to 16 switching sensors to be collected from a distance of up to 20 m so that they can be made available to the machine controller via IO-Link and an IO-Link master using a simple 3-conductor cable. Brand new in the market are versions with an expansion port.
Bargteheide – Intelligent drives from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS with an integrated PLC are fully equipped to execute control sequences in customer applications. Featuring numerous sensor interfaces and extensive diagnostic as well as process control functions, they can detect blockages and in many cases independently restore normal operation. This improves system availability and reduces servicing requirements. If the drive is able to remove an obstacle, such as a blockage in a pipe, by repeatedly changing the motor speed and direction, it will then resume normal operation. If the problem persists, the inverter can submit an error signal to the control level and possibly initiate a fallback procedure, for instance by having other networked drive units unlock a bypass. Any such measures can be programmed individually specific to an application. This gives users independently operating, intelligent plant segments and machinery such as sorters, portioning and packaging systems, single pumps or groups of pumps, crushers, or screw conveyors. At the same time, optimum integration into automation networks is ensured. The inverter PLC can pre-process drive and application data for a higher-level controller for various uses including diagnostics. NORD provides low-maintenance, versatile distributed drive electronics with exceptionally good electromagnetic compatibility for synchronous and induction motors up to 22 kW.
Introduced at the Hannover Messe, EPLAN Smart Wiring software is now available to opens up new potential for wiring switchgear systems. It is easy to use since the technical switchgear knowledge is anchored within the system. Solutions provider EPLAN is forging new technical pathways with this software, which can also be used on mobile devices: the system is being made available free of charge for up to four months.
Historically linked to the construction of the Strasbourg tramway, Vossloh has provided a whole range of track and signalling equipment for the extension of line D towards the German city of Kehl.
Ovako will be among exhibitors at Ankiros 2016 in Istanbul, the 13th international iron-steel and foundry technology, machinery and products trade fair, to discuss the advantages that its ‘next’ generation high performance engineering materials can bring to Turkey’s thriving steel industry.