NEW PRODUCTS

Integration Software Platform as a Service

Epicor, epicor.com

Epicor Automation Studio is an integration platform as a service embedded within Epicor Kinetic and Epicor Prophet 21 that allows integrators to connect data and automate workflows within Epicor software as well as with more than 1,000 other applications and databases. The software, powered by Workato, offers a low-code integration and synchronization tool that allows Epicor users to connect their data across applications and create automated workflows, all directly from their native Epicor environments and in collaboration with IT for governance.

PCIe Accelerator Card

Lanner Electronics, lannerinc.com

The Falcon H8 is the first Hailo-8 AI-powered PCIe accelerator card from Lanner Electronics. Lanner collaborated with artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaker Hailo to design the Falcon H8. According to Lanner, the Falcon H8 is one of the most costefficient PCIe AI accelerator cards on the market, with a low power consumption and record high of up to 156 tera operations per second to allow deep learning applications on edge servers. In addition, Lanner’s Falcon H8 modular, PCIe FHHL form factor provides a compact option for engineers looking to offload CPU loading for low-latency deep learning inference. With high-density AI processors, the Falcon H8 accommodates 4, 5, or 6 Hailo-8 AI processors, offering a modular edge AI system with high processing capabilities and power efficiency.

Valve System with Integrated OPC UA

Emerson, emerson.com

The Aventics Series Advanced Valve system featuring the Advanced Electronic System (AES) Profinet and EtherNet/IP is now available with preinstalled OPC UA functionality, making it the first and only valve system to offer this directly integrated capability, according to Emerson. The AES allows users to solve interoperability challenges and access data while the integration of digital twin technology can be used to improve productivity and efficiency. Use of OPC UA in this valve system reportedly simplifies communication with other systems as no gateway is required. According to Emerson, this can result in costs savings for users since it’s more complex and expensive to receive analytics from a valve system without OPC UA. The company notes that the AES is simple to integrate and connect to new or existing applications and machines and provides easy access to data and analytics without changing the controller.

Emergency Pull-Wire and Belt Alignment Switches

Steute, steute.com

Steute is presenting an expansion of its ZS 92S/SR series emergency pull-wire and belt alignment switches. To date, its emergency pull-wire and belt alignment switches have been packaged in a die-cast aluminum enclosure suited to unfavorable ambient conditions thanks to multiple coatings (passivation, base coat, powder coat). Users can now opt for an enclosure made of top-quality duroplastic, which is anti-corrosive. All screws and connecting elements are stainless steel. The series features a high degree of flexibility and the ZS 92 S is available with a variety of pre-installed settings for the release lever and unlocking mechanism. Installation dimensions are compatible with other readily available emergency pull-wire and belt alignment switches, making it easy to retrofit existing plants with the new switches or to exchange them later, Steute says. In the ZS 92 SR belt alignment switch, the switching points for advance warning and switch off are adjustable in 5° steps.

Advanced SCADA Software Package

Delta, deltaww.com

VTScada is an advanced SCADA software package made by Trihedral, a Delta Group Company since 2020. Together with Delta automation products, VTScada allows manufacturers to implement redundant and complex infrastructures in many industries. With more than 100 drivers already integrated, operators gain fast and direct access to the control environment, simplifying development. According to Dela, VTScada was designed to allow developers to create applications of any size. Users can monitor anything from hundreds to millions of inputs and outputs from custom-designed screens. All core SCADA features are possible including alarms and notifications, trend reports, mapping, reporting, mobile connectivity, version control, graphic development, security, and enterprise connectivity.

SCARA Robots

Epson Robots, epson.com

The GX Series robot lineup from Epson includes the GX4 and GX8. According to the company, the GX Series is a new class of high-power-density SCARA robots that deliver a level of performance and flexibility for the medical device, electronics, and consumer electronics industries. The GX4 and GX8 SCARA robots offer high throughput, smooth motion control, and can handle heavy payloads (up to 4 kg on the GX4 and up to 8kg on the GX8). Offering multiple arm configurations, a 250-350mm reach with the GX4 and a 450-650mm reach with the GX8, the robots can deliver high precision in tasks including assembly, pick and place, and intricate small-parts handling processes. Both robots have battery-less encoders, built-in Ethernet cables, and other advanced features to support a low cost of ownership, Epson says. The highpower density SCARA robots are equipped with larger motors to handle heavy workloads at fast speeds.

Motor Control Microprocessor

Renesas Electronics Corporation, renesas.com

RZ/T2M motor control microprocessor units (MPUs) are for applications such as AC servo drives and industrial robots. According to Renesas, the RZ/T2M combines fast and highly precise real-time motor control capabilities and the latest industrial Ethernet on a single chip, while also supporting functional safety operation. By providing all essential peripheral functions for motor control, the RZ/T2M enables customers to reduce the number of external components, thereby decreasing costs and product size. The RZ/T2M is built around two Arm Cortex-R52 cores with a maximum operating frequency of 800 MHz. Connecting the peripheral functions used for motor control to a dedicated bus linked directly to the CPU enables the CPU to access these functions with low latency. In addition, the large memory capacity (576KB) is tightly coupled with the CPU, reducing the fluctuation in execution time that can occur when cache memory is used and delivering deterministic, fast-response processing.

Upgraded Oscilloscopes

Rohde and Schwarz, rohde-schwarz.com

The new generation of R&S RTP oscilloscopes from Rohde and Schwarz combine high-class signal integrity measurements with the fastest possible acquisition for real-time analysis, the company says. The new models come with a 13.3-in. full HD touchscreen and a redesigned front panel. The 16:9 screen format displays waveforms, allowing settings to be changed quickly. The intuitive front panel increases productivity with direct access to primary instrument settings. R&S RTP high-performance oscilloscopes are available in different bandwidth models, from 4 GHz to 16 GHz, with a sample rate up to 40 Gsample/s. All models also support bandwidth upgrades right up to 16 GHz. At the core of the R&S RTP is the acquisition and processing ASIC from Rohde & Schwarz, which enables an acquisition rate of 750,000 waveforms/s, making it easier for engineers to spot, isolate, and analyze circuit board design defects.

Welding Cobot

Acieta, acieta.com

The FastARC CX1000 collaborative robot (cobot) welding system from Acieta is cart-mounted for movement to wherever it’s needed. Changeover is designed to be quick for high-mix, low-volume shops. Hand-guiding the robot makes for simple programming, so no advanced programming experience is necessary. An intuitive interface features drag-and-drop programming capabilities. With many end-of-arm tooling options, the CX1000 can be uncoupled from the weld cart and repurposed for different applications like machine tending or sanding when not welding. The cobot system features a Fanuc 6-axis, 10kg capacity collaborative robotic arm that’s reported to be maintenance-free for up to eight years. The system is compatible with Lincoln Electric and Miller Electric welders and is IP67 rated with sealed components for use in industrial environments.

Belt-Driven Actuators

Rollon, rollon.com

Combining sturdy construction, protective features, and high-performance characteristics for load, moment control, speed and acceleration, the Plus System family of belt-driven linear actuators features an anodized aluminum structure and steel reinforced driving belt, Rollon says. All series are available with stainless steel elements for applications in harsh environments, such as those subject to frequent washes. A dedicated set of accessories simplifies assembly when building high-performance multi-axis systems. In addition, the Plus System lineup offers: Reliability in dirty environments; high load capacities and stiffness through a combination of recirculating ball guides, aluminum profile, and extrusion to complex geometries; high repeatability accuracy of ±0.05 millimeters; high productivity with speeds up to 5 meters/second and acceleration up to 50 meters/second; low maintenance thanks to a built-in reservoir that continuously self-lubricates the ball raceway; and versatility via a newly engineered drive head that allows gearbox assembly on either side of the unit.

Ferrule and Crimping Tool

IDEC, idec.com

IDEC Corporation has released a complete product line of S3TL series ferrules, wire strippers, crimpers, and screwdrivers. Properly installed ferrules provide dependable wire terminations to both screw and push-in terminals, but installers and technicians need suitably rated parts and associated tools for making these connections, which are provided by this new line of products. The IDEC S3TL ferrule product line includes various sizes accommodating wire gauges from AWG 26 to AWG 8, each with one or two wires, depending on part number. Each ferrule incorporates an electrically insulated cover, which is color-coded using the German Weidmüller standard, for easy recognition by installers. The ferrules are UL 486F certified when used together with S3TL series crimping tools.

Electronic Control of Open Circuit Pumps

Bosch Rexroth, boschrexroth.com

With the eOC (electronic open circuit) hydraulic architecture, machine manufacturers can take full advantage of their mobile machines. The Rexroth eOC portfolio includes software and hydraulic components to dynamically control work applications and travel drives. The electrohydraulic eOC pump with swivel angle sensor and pressure sensors is the central component in the eOC architecture. It ensures the proper control of the necessary setpoint values for torque, pressure or flow. The pump provides highly dynamic control with millisecond accuracy to modulate the pressure. In combination with the eOC software, characteristics such as dynamics and power control can be set, changed, and combined. Controlled via a CAN interface, the eOC software makes it possible to set various control parameters flexibly during operation.