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Wittenstein‘s alpha TP+ High Torque gearbox fits perfectly into the delta robot system because of exceptional precision and compactness.  This gearbox combines low backlash and high torsional stiffness to create the highest in positioning accuracy. Working in food processing or packaging?  The alpha TP+ also comes in a washdown version, perfect for hygenic applications.  For...

Upgraded Actuators Are Now Available From Wittenstein. The TPM+ family of actuators from Wittenstein has unparalleled dynamics and compactness.  Servo motors and gearheads merge seamlessly into a single versatile unit.  Maximum power density meets functional design, including genuine benefits in terms of length.  This outstanding motor gearhead unit puts your application ahead of the rest....

Omron has introduced the advanced FZ3 color vision sensor that makes it possible to automate inspection of low-contrast color objects at high speed with reliable results by using true color technology and intelligent cameras.  Omron’s Advanced Real Color Sensing (ARCS) engine captures and processes 16.77 million colors, approaching human color perception, and out-performs systems that...

Omron has introduced EtherNet/IP remote I/O blocks (shown left) with both short- and open-circuit detection to reduce troubleshooting time and maintain productivity. Innovative-IDM is a leading distributor for Omron Electronics. The ERT1 series EtherNet/IP slave I/O blocks are available as high-density, 32-point, in-panel IP20 models with removable cage clamp I/O connections and power connections that...

Omron has expanded the industrial communication options for its compact Omron 3G3MX2 AC Drives to simplify integration into production lines and work cells.  The front panel mounting EtherNet/IP communication interface unit (3G3AX-MX2-EIP-A) imparts network slave capabilities to the AC Drives.  The EtherNet/IP interface makes it easy for machine builder OEMs to standardize on 3G3MX2 AC...

New E2CY-SD11 Proximity Sensor Amplifier for Non-Ferrous Metal Detection Offers Digital Display for Simple Setting Omron Industrial Automation has launched the E2CY-SD11 proximity sensor amplifier with 4-digit display to simplify setup, fine-tuning and monitoring for non-ferrous metal object detection applications.  This model replaces the E2CY-T11 amplifier with bar graph display discontinued at the end of...

Cool Gadgets: Wago Distributed I/O

This vid will go out in the next Innovative News newsletter but I thought we’d give blog readers a sneak peek. Adam loves this stuff and it shows. The satisfied look on his face at 2:10 is probably the same one his mom saw 30 years ago when he was polishing off a complicated Tinker Toy project. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzR8-8qdWMA&hl=en&fs=1]