Motion Control & Drives


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Guided safety acceptance tests
March 2020, Siemens South Africa
With Sinamics Startdrive commissioning software, Siemens supports machine builders in the validation of safety functions for Sinamics frequency converters with a guided acceptance test. With Sinamics ...

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New Allen-Bradley controller
March 2020, Rockwell Automation
Industrial workers can strengthen their grasp of production and make more informed operating decisions with the new Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 5480 controller by Rockwell Automation. The controller marries ...

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Industry 5.0 – the best of both worlds
March 2020
The convergence of robot capabilities and human skills.

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Proximity sensors for pneumatic and electronic actuation
March 2020, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
Parker Hannifin has introduced a new family of proximity sensors for use with pneumatic or electric actuators in a wide range of automation and motion control applications. P8S magnetic cylinder sensors ...

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Machine manufacturer relies on Simotics
March 2020, Siemens South Africa
Sankyo Seisakusho (Sankyo) is a Japanese provider of automation technology. The company relies on Siemens motion control solutions when developing new servo-driven belt feeders and indexers for presses. ...

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SEW-Eurodrive sets Industry 4.0 benchmark
March 2020, SEW-EURODRIVE
With the advent of Industry 4.0 set to change the face of industry and production, SEW-Eurodrive has a range of solutions for its concept of the Lean Sm@rt Factory. This is based on new technologies such ...

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Intermot radial piston motors
March 2020, Axiom Hydraulics
Axiom Hydraulics has added another high quality brand to its impressive range of hydraulic components. With proven high quality Italian engineering, Intermot’s IAM radial piston motors are perfect for ...

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At the forefront of packaging with XTS
February 2020, Beckhoff Automation
Linear transport system provides the basis for compact and flexible packaging system with minimised conversion times.

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Dry running conveyor components
February 2020, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
BMG’s Light Materials Handling division has launched a new range of dry running conveyor components for the food and beverage sector that offer high productivity, low energy and reduced water consumption, ...

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Mechatronics for bakeries
February 2020, SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-Eurodrive is assisting the bakery industry to improve efficiency and reduce energy consumption by means of its Movigear mechatronic drive system. The company has enjoyed a longstanding relationship ...

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Solar plant monitoring and control
February 2020, Siemens South Africa
With numerous innovations, Siemens has extended its drive portfolio, improving user-friendliness and offering space-saving installation options. The Sinamics G120X converter, designed specifically for ...

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Servo system simplifies sizing
February 2020, Rockwell Automation
The growing consumer desire for more product variety and packaging sizes is creating a need for smaller, more flexible machines. To provide a more cost-effective option for OEMs building smaller machines, ...

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Tailor-made mobile robotics revolutionise the automotive industry
February 2020, Omron Electronics
The interaction between employees and transport robots at BMW impressively demonstrates how factory harmony can be implemented in the factory of the future.

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Fibre optic transmission of AS-I signals
February 2020, ifm - South Africa
The new AS-i fibre optic repeater from ifm electronic enables AS-interface signal transmission via an optical medium and vice versa. This allows for considerable cable length extension in the AS-i network. ...

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Intelligent mechatronic devices
February 2020, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
The Danfoss VLT AutomationDrive BMG’s range of Danfoss electronic, mechanical and intelligent mechatronic devices includes the VLT AutomationDrive FC 300 series, designed for variable speed control of ...

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Five hydraulics technology trends
February 2020, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
Here are five key technology trends presented by Parker Hannifin that are shaping the future of hydraulics.

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Space chair automation
December 2019, Siemens South Africa
The Euro Space Centre adventure park in Transinne in Belgium is home to a number of different simulators, including the original NASA multi-axis chair dating back to the 1960s which was used to familiarise ...

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Superior Filtration relies on Movidrive
December 2019, SEW-EURODRIVE
An industrial water filtration specialist that has used gearmotors from SEW-Eurodrive for many years has adopted its Movidrive inverters with CMP servo motors and customisable iPOS software for its latest ...

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Motion controller with integrated drive control
January 2020, Siemens South Africa
Siemens has expanded its product portfolio of technology CPUs with the Simatic Drive Controller. The new controller combines a Simatic S7-1500 controller with motion control, technology and safety functionality, ...

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Modern irrigation control system
January 2020, Varispeed (A Division of Hudaco Trading)
As a preferred supplier to the agricultural industry due to proven reliability and performance, Varispeed designs, manufactures and distributes constant pressure solutions. With a good knowledge of the ...

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