EAO_MN_I17_Dec11

1 Lathes and CNC, EDE 2 Printing machinery, EUK 3 Optical equipment, EUS 4 Bottling machine, EDE 5 Electric car charging, ENL 6 Pharmaceutical packaging, EDE 7 Pizza oven, EIT 8 Electric car door-open, EFR 9 CNC lathes, EIT 10 Remote control, EUS 11 Marine lifting equip., ENL 12 Door security, ENL 13 Rail door, EUK 14 Emergency call terminal, EDE 15 Remote controls, EIT 16 Packaging equipment, EUK 17 Medical equipment, ECH 18 Elevator controls, EJP

Issue 17 / 12.2011

MARKET NEWS

Market News 17 : 1

EAO partners German CNC machine builder to develop special control panel for high-speed lathe Company Profile

Success story

Customer:

■■ Operator-friendly

DMT-KERN Application: Control panel for high speed lathes and CNC machining centres

Customer priorities tactile switching.

■■ Bright illumination and status indication.

■■ Engraving to their specification.

■■ Supplied ready-to-integrate with existing system.

Ace code: 2956 EAO Products: Series 84 Series 71

Technical contact:

Michael Schratt

Tel. +49 201 8587 117

Why did EAO win?

■■ Proven experience of developing human machine interfaces.

■■ Quality of products and technical advice.

■■ Short behind-panel depth of components is suitable for integration within customer’s machinery.

Customer approval: Yes

Market News 17 : 2

Major UK packaging equipment builder uses EAO components for operator interfaces Company Profile

Success story

Customer:

■■ High

AB Graphic

Customer priorities quality, robust build.

■■ Foolproof operation.

Application: Label printing machines Ace code: 2955 EAO Products: Series 04 E-stop Series 04 pushbuttons

Why did EAO win?

■■ Wide range of products with well supported technical information.

■■ Supported customer with all requests in accordance to their production needs.

■■ Close customer management and proactive sales of new product Customer approval: Yes

Technical contact:

Robert Davies

Tel. +44 (0)1444 236000

Market News 17 : 3

Quality of EAO products shines through for building of optical lens processing equipment Company Profile

Success story

Customer:

■■ Quality

National Optronics Application: Lens Grinding Machine

Customer priorities and appearance.

■■ Halo illumination.

■■ Flush-mounting for extra resistance during wash downs.

Ace code: 3320 EAO Products: Series 84 E-Stop Series 84 Halo

Technical contact:

Gray Perrin

Tel. +01 203-877-4577

Why did EAO win?

■■ Series 84 E-Stop’s low back-ofpanel depth allows for use in spaceconstrained applications.

■■ EAO’s reputation for high-quality HMI components ■■ Ability to do custom engraving on halo switches.

■■ Long-standing, satisfied customer.

Customer approval: Yes

Machine shown is typical and may not be fitted with EAO parts

Market News 17 : 4

EAO partners bottling machine builder to develop special pushbutton control unit Company Profile

Success story

Customer:

■■ Delivered

Krones AG Application: Small batch aseptic bottling machine Ace code: 2953

Customer priorities as a complete solution including customer-specific stainless steel housing and bracket.

■■ Environmentally sealed to IP65 and heat resistant.

■■ Customised engraving.

EAO Products:

Why did EAO win?

■■ Excellent customer support in the design-in phase.

■■ Reputation with customer.

Series 84 Housing

Customer approval: Yes Technical contact:

Norbert Backhaus

Tel. +49 201 8587 151

Market News 17 : 5

EAO components provide the modern design specified for ABB’s new electric vehicle charging station Company Profile

Success story

Customer:

■■ Modern

Epyon Application:

Customer priorities style.

■■ Vandal resistance.

■■ Fail-safe operation .

Electric car charging station Ace code: 3130 EAO Products:

Why did EAO win?

■■ Choice of products.

■■ Quality of components.

Series 82 Series 84 E-Stop

Technical contact:

Bart de Mooij

Tel. +31 78 653 1700

Customer approval: Yes

Market News 17 : 6

EAO partners machinery builder to develop hand-held controls for pharmaceutical packaging equipment Company Profile

Success story

Customer:

■■ Improve

Kilian IMA Application: Hand-held control panel for adjusting machinery for new processes Ace code: 2956

Customer priorities the set-up and maintenance of production equipment.

■■ Robust, lightweight, portable control for connecting to equipment.

■■ Plug ‘n’ play integration with wider system through Canbus protocols.

■■ Supplied with connectors.

EAO Products: Series 71 E-stop Series 70

Technical contact:

Detlev Gross

Tel. +49 201 443436

Why did EAO win?

■■ Proven experience of developing human machine interfaces.

■■ Existing satisfied customer with longstanding relationship.

■■ Quality of products and technical advice.

Customer approval: Yes

Market News 17 : 7

Extra protection from stainless steel switches used on Italy’s top industrial pizza ovens Company Profile

Success story

Customer:

■■ IP65

Soft system, Italy Application:

Customer priorities protection against liquids including deep cleaning and wash-downs.

■■ Protection against harsh use.

Industrial pizza oven Ace code: 2953 EAO Products: Series 04

Why did EAO win?

■■ Look and feel - clearly the highest quality on the market.

■■ Accessories available in stainless steel for extra protection.

Customer approval: Yes

Technical contact:

Mauro Grazioli

Tel. +39 035 87193

Market News 17 : 8

EAO’s market leading Series 56 door opener chosen for innovative new compact electric car Company Profile

Success story

Customer:

■■ Large

Legier Application:

Customer priorities operating surface.

■■ Easy operation.

■■ Eye-catching style and design.

Door opener for electric car Ace code: 3504 EAO Products: Series 56

Why did EAO win?

■■ Product considered to be a standard of public transportation vehicles.

■■ IP67 protection for all weather conditions.

Customer approval: Yes

Technical contact:

Nicolas Serre

Tel. +33 6 09 31 09 13

Market News 17 : 9

EAO partners leading CNC machine builder to develop a special control panel for high-speed milling equipment Company Profile

Success story

Customer:

■■ Operator-friendly

FPT Ind Application: Supplementary controls for central operator interface

Customer priorities tactile switching.

■■ Bright illumination and status indication.

■■ Engraving to their specification.

■■ All in one delivery - Supplied ready-tointegrate with existing system.

Ace code: 2940 EAO Products: Series 84 E-Stop Series 71 pushbuttons

Technical contact:

Alessandro Angiolini

Tel. +39 035 4813793

Why did EAO win?

■■ Proven experience of developing human machine interfaces.

■■ Quality of products and technical advice.

■■ Short behind-panel depth of components is suitable for integration within customer’s machinery.

Customer approval: Yes

Market News 17 : 10

Compact E-stop with fail-safe operation offers best choice for remote controls Company Profile

Success story

Customer:

■■ Reliable

Cervis Inc.

Application: Hand-held pendent Ace code: 2952 EAO Products:

Customer priorities in all conditions.

■■ Fail-safe operation.

Why did EAO win?

■■ Low behind-panel depth.

■■ Quality and appearance.

■■ EAO’s reputation for high-quality HMI components

Series 84 E-stop

Customer approval: Yes

Technical contact:

Gray Perrin

Tel. +01 203-877-4577

Market News 17 : 11

EAO partners marine systems builder to develop operator controls for sea-based cranes Company Profile

Success story

Customer:

■■ Meet

Huisman Application: Control unit for ship-board drilling equipment Ace code: 2826 EAO Products: Series 70

Customer priorities the rough environment of the control cabin while providing precision control.

■■ Ergonomic design that would make operation user-friendly.

■■ Good tactile feedback is essential.

■■ Bright illumination during the day and dimmable for night operation.

Series 72

Technical contact:

Wout Kock

Tel. +31 78 6531720

Why did EAO win?

■■ Offered a wide choice of products that would meet the design requirements.

■■ Quality of proposed design and consideration of operating environment.

■■ Quality of components and HMIS manufacturing process.

■■ Shock and vandal-proof, as well as watertight to IP65 standards.

Customer approval: Yes

Market News 17 : 12

Pushbutton with bi-colour halo illumination preferred for door locking system Company Profile

Success story

Customer:

■■ Style

Brondool Application:

Customer priorities and visual appeal.

■■ Clear, bright illumination.

■■ Quality.

Door locking system Ace code: 3163 EAO Products: Series 84 bi-colour halo

Why did EAO win?

■■ Bi-colour LED illumination.

■■ Wide choice of accessories including metal lens.

Customer approval: Yes

Technical contact:

Bart Valk

Tel. +31 78 6531700

Market News 17 : 13

EAO partners major rail refurbisher for TSI-PRM passenger door alarm upgrade Company Profile

Success story

Customer:

■■ Fully

Scot Rail, through Wabtec Application: Passenger doors – upgrade to TSI-PRM

Customer priorities compliant to European Technical Specification for Interoperability for Persons with Reduced Mobility (TSI-PRM).

■■ Compliant to the UK’s RIA12 standards.

compliant audible warning signal Ace code: 3520 EAO Products: Series 56 Multi-Tone Sound Modules

Why did EAO win?

■■ EAO offered a proven product, the Series 56. With millions of existing installations, it’s the world leading design for these applications.

■■ Reputation within rail industry.

■■ Close working relationship with subsuppliers.

Technical contact:

Peter Fairchild

Tel. +44 01444 236000

Customer approval: Yes

Market News 17 : 14

Series 56 reliability was the only choice for emergency medical equipment terminal Company Profile

Success story

Customer:

■■ Total

Photon AG Application: Emergency call terminal with defibrillator Ace code:

Customer priorities reliability in the event of emergency.

■■ Fully compliant to European Technical Specification for Interoperability for Persons with Reduced Mobility (TSIPRM).

3001 EAO Products: Series 56 pushbuttons

Why did EAO win?

■■ Quality of product - better than Captron.

■■ Reputation of EAO as a rail industry supplier.

Customer approval: Yes

Technical contact:

Wolf von Dall’ Armi

Tel. +49 817 992006

Market News 17 : 15

Wireless control systems manufacturer relies on EAO’s Series 84 for emergency shutdown Company Profile Customer: Autec s.r.l.

Application: Remote controlled safety system Ace code: 2826

Success story Customer priorities in emergency shutdown situations.

■■ IP sealed for use in all weather conditions.

■■ Visibility of illumination. The units are sometimes used in poor light conditions.

■■ Reliability

EAO Products: Series 61 E-stop Series 84 E-stop

Technical contact:

Mauro Grazioli

Tel. +39 035 87193

Why did EAO win?

■■ EAO’s reputation for high-quality HMI components.

■■ Foolproof actuation.

■■ Wide product range and compact size.

Customer approval: Yes

Market News 17 : 16

EAO’s quality components preferred by leading manufacturer of bagging and sealing equipment Company Profile

Success story

Customer:

■■ Style

Fischbein-Saxon Application: Bagging and sealing machine

Customer priorities and design.

■■ Flush mounting (avoiding problems with losing lenses and bezels on raised switches).

Ace code: 2956 EAO Products: Series 84 E-stop Series 04 selector and pushbutton

Why did EAO win?

■■ Supplied with extended cable (EAO were able to adapt standard product) ■■ Flush-mount, rugged products.

■■ High quality than previous manufacturer.

Customer approval: No

Technical contact:

Howard Bristow

Tel. +44 (0)1444 236000

Market News 17 : 17

EAO’s tough, reliable Series 14 components make perfect foot controls for Swiss-made medical equipment Company Profile

Success story

Customer:

■■ Very

Novag AG Application: Foot pedal for suction pump

Customer priorities robust switch and contact block to withstand harsh use.

■■ IP67 sealing for protection during medical wash-downs.

Ace code: 3610 EAO Products: Series 14

Why did EAO win?

■■ Reputation for very reliable products.

■■ Offered IP67 switches with raised mounting.

Customer approval: Yes

Technical contact:

Daniel Ulrich

Tel. +41 79 620 0708

Market News 17 : 18

Only EAO could offer the necessary products for rugged elevator controls Company Profile

Success story

Customer:

■■ Product

Mitsubishi Elevator Application:

Customer priorities range ■■ Design ■■ Service

Control box for the elevators Ace code: 2956 EAO Products: Series 61 E-Stop Series 61 illuminated pushbutton switches Series 44 Selector Switch

Why did EAO win?

■■ Mitsubishi Elevator was looking for 2-notch, 3-contact selector switches, and it was only EAO who could satisfy their requirements.

■■ We took advantage of that occasion by introducing our excellent products and our services.

Customer approval: Yes

Technical contact:

Mr. Kazuhiko Saegusa

Tel. +81 3 5444 5411