Product News

Cognex Corp. announced the release of two high-performance 3D vision systems, the 3D-A5000 area scan 3D system and DSMax32T laser displacement 3D system, and a new method of 3D part location, PatMax 3D. These three new offerings position Cognex to meet customers’ diverse 3D vision needs for 3D inspection applications, bringing superior 3D inspection to factories and manufacturers.

Based on a parallel-kinematic design, with only one lightweight moving platform for all three axes, PI’s P-616 is available with high precision and dynamics in a compact package. Also known as the NanoCube, it is the smallest and lightest system with capacitive feedback delivering 100µm travel range in 3 degrees of freedom.

Cognex Corp. announced the release of the In-Sight 9000, a series of ultra-high-resolution vision systems. The In-Sight 9000 series acquires exceptionally detailed images for high-accuracy part location, measurement and inspection over large areas—even when mounted at long distances.

Cognex Corp. introduced the DataMan 8072 verifier for direct part mark (DPM) verification. The DataMan 8072V helps those printing or marking DPM codes demonstrate code quality and certify readability.

Cognex Corp. addedf the DataMan 70 series to its successful line of compact fixed-mount barcode readers. DataMan 70 delivers high read rates for 1-D and 2-D label-based barcodes in a form factor small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.

Cognex Corp. announced the worldwide availability of VisionPro ViDi, deep learning-based image analysis software optimized for factory automation. VisionPro ViDi combines artificial intelligence with Cognex’s industry-leading VisionPro machine vision software to solve manufacturing’s most challenging applications.

BIG KAISER introduces the Lollipop from Sphinx, the newest addition to its endmill cutter lineup. The Lollipop from Sphinx is for machining undercuts, deburring and multiple-axis machining.

Cognex Corp. announced the introduction of the In-Sight 2000 series, a product line that combines the power of its In-Sight vision systems with the simplicity and affordability of a vision sensor. Suitable for solving simple error-proofing applications, these vision sensors set new standards for value, ease of use and flexibility thanks to the powerful combination of proven In-Sight vision tools, a simple setup, and a modular design with interchangeable lighting and optics.

Cognex Corp. introduced the DataMan 470 series of fixed-mount barcode readers. Designed for high-speed, high-throughput manufacturing and logistics lines, DataMan 470 is the fastest and most powerful reader in the company’s line of industrial barcode readers.

Tungaloy adds a substantial number of new geometries and shapes to its BXA20 line, a successful grade of coated T-CBN inserts, designed to deliver efficient solutions to hard turning operations.

Gleason Corp. introduces analysis systems for gear inspection with its 300GMSL Multi-Sensor Gear Inspection System and the GRSL Gear Rolling System with integrated Laser Scanning. The versatile platform of Gleason’s 300GMSL gear metrology system provides the classic tactile probing methods for inspecting conventional gear characteristics on spur and helical cylindrical gears as well as straight, spiral and hypoid bevel gears with a diameter of up to 300 mm.

Beckhoff Automation has announced a new machine learning (ML) solution that is seamlessly integrated into TwinCAT 3 software. Building on established standards, TwinCAT 3 Machine Learning offers ML applications the same advantages of system openness familiar from PC-based control technology.

The latest release of Simcenter Amesim system simulation software helps accelerate digital twin creation through greater ease of use and democratized access to system simulation. By further extending Modelica support and integration with other Simcenter solutions, Simcenter Amesim helps users to set up a unique toolchain throughout the development cycle.

Tungaloy adds PVD-coated grade AH8015 in several geometry types to its MiniForce-Turn series for machining heat-resistant superalloys, steel and stainless steel.

A new pipe beveling tool with an operating range from 4.5” ID to 24” OD that requires only one mandrel and 10 clamps for the entire range of the tool has been introduced by Esco Tool. The Dictator II MILLHOG Pipe Beveler uses one mandrel and a set of three wide clamps that provide six points of contact on the pipe ID, resulting in rigid mounting and chatter-free beveling for a given pipe size range.

To further increase connectivity options in ultracompact PC control hardware, Beckhoff Automation has introduced the new C6032 Industrial PC (IPC). With dimensions of only 129 x 133 x 104 mm, the C6032 IPC enhances the scalability of the PC-based controller portfolio from Beckhoff.

Wireless power pioneer Nikola Labs will launch Vero, the perpetually powered equipment health monitoring system. An industrial internet of things (IIoT) solution, VERO is an out-of-the-box system for manufacturers to closely monitor process critical equipment.

Producing complex aerospace parts such as vanes, blisks and impellers requires a particularly fast, very precise and extremely dynamic machining center. For manufacturing critical components used in engine and turbine construction, this means a 5-axis machining center. Machines for highly dynamic milling with five simultaneously controlled axes are essential for producing reliable aircraft engine components. A leading developer of CNC vertical milling and turning centers, the Chiron Group has brought a machining center to market precisely matched to the special requirements of the aviation sector: the FZ 16 S 5-axis with 5-axis tilt rotary table.

FlexCNC introduces the Beam Line – the latest addition to its lineup of machining centers for large or long parts, like structural steel beam, in a single setup. With an open-bed design that measures 40-feet by 2-feet, this new model can machine parts up to 40 feet in length.

Verti-Lift introduces new packing stations which combine a full-length work area adjacent to a full-length integral conveyor for speeding the container, product or component to its next destination. Built on the proven Verti-Lift tandem scissor lift platform, these extra-long packing stations can be raised or lowered to meet the application needs of manufacturing, processing, distribution operations and more.