Thomson actuators support CAN bus standards
Thomson now offers its Electrak HD heavy-duty electric actuators with an interface for the CANopen network protocol.
read more...read more...Fully assembled and wired
With the complete positioning controller sets from the PosiPac series, Jung Antriebstechnik supplies ready-to-connect motion control packages for one to three-axis equipment. This is intended to facilitate the construction of multi-axis assembly and handling systems.
read more...Swivel rotary modules from Jung
Freedom of rotation for the grippers
Jung is expanding its product range of dynamic endless rotary axes with a series of 2- and/or 1-channel rotary feedthroughs for connecting pneumatic grippers and vacuum suction pads.
read more...Finding the right mix
System developers who opt for rodless actuators are faced with a choice. Almost any combination of sliding screw drive, ball screw drive or timing belt with plain, ball bearing or roller guides could lead to the optimum solution.
read more...Competitive factor know-how
At Motek, SKF Motion Technologies became Ewellix. We spoke to Swen Wenig, Managing Director of Ewellix in Germany, about the benefits of know-how and automation technology as a growth market.
read more...Electrohydraulic actuators optimize impact resistance
Thomson Industries, manufacturer of linear actuation solutions, has introduced an electro-hydraulic actuator with the displacement force of hydraulic cylinders, without their complex infrastructure and laborious handling of the pressure medium.
read more...Swiss precision with IO-Link
Using IO-Link, a machine manufacturer enables all the components of a new machining center to communicate with each other and with the outside world. The consequences include easier operation and maintenance as well as lower costs.
read more...Actuators with CANopen interface
Linak is also equipping its positioning drives with the new CANopen interface for Logimat.
read more...RS Components expands Festo product range
RS Components has expanded its product range from factory automation manufacturer Festo. The newly available products include those from the company's pneumatics and electrics divisions, such as cylinders, actuators and valves.
read more...Positioning drive with IO-Link
The new AG03/1 IO-Link actuator from Siko is a positioning actuator that is now also available with an IO-Link interface. Several devices can be modularly networked via this interface.
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