FANUC America Corp. announces CIP Safety functionality with the new EtherNet/IP Adapter Safety function for the FANUC series 3xi-B CNCs that enables safety communication with Rockwell Automation controller (Logix PAC) systems.
Introducing one-piece flow assembly, Haas Schleifmaschinen from Trossingen, Germany, have improved the quality of their production planning and cut down throughput time.
The growth in use and complexity of automation across industries is driving a parallel growth in the complexity of human-machine interfaces (HMIs), resulting in an increased need for standardized, cost-effective functional safety for OEMs. To simplify the development of complex machines, Rexroth is integrating safety technology into the Sercos automation network.
The Adjusta-Point radial compensating live center from Riten Industries Inc. is designed specifically for applications when a workpiece's center hole is not quite on center.
A leading specialist for rotary tables and automation, Weiss North America Inc. has advanced innovative designs for more than 45 years. These innovations have reportedly helped create new, cutting edge solutions to key performance obstacles in the automation industry.
The SCHUNK ROTA NCO chuck has a high clamping force, low jaw stroke, and low height, ensuring more space in the engine room, short cycle times, and high versatility.
Carbodeon Ltd. Oy has announced improvements to electroless nickel including a 3x improvement in wear resistance through the controlled addition of nanodiamonds.
With the high demands of today's market for the latest innovative technology, Sodick Inc. reports it is continuously working on R&D for new machines that are faster, more accurate and achieve a greater surface finish. The most recent machine to be added to Sodick's line-up is the VZ500LH.
Okuma's new MILLAC 852V II vertical machining center, represents the pinnacle of large machining centers with high rigidity, heavy cutting ability and high operability.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) has developed a double-headed helical broaching machine, dubbed the "BH50-17," capable of machining of a workpiece in 22 seconds.
