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