SintoGrind TC-X 630 is designed for flute grinding, profile grinding, and outside and inside diameter grinding. SintoGrind TC-X 630 works on a variety of materials including tungsten carbide, HSS, PCD, CBN, cermet and ceramics.

Three separate systems are available, specifically designed for high pressure, low temperature, and high temperature conditions. The Extreme Environment sensors and systems work in operating temperatures ranging from -320°F to +1000°F (+1200°F short term).

By Josh Eastburn, Opto 22For process control systems, improved hardware and software options can make system operations more effective and offer new methods for end users to access and monitor equipment. Here are some of the ways that standard process automation products and practices are transitioning to encourage more agile and capable systems.

This triple-redundant architecture, is intended to meet the performance, reliability and cost requirements of the automotive market including the areas of Autonomous Vehicles, Self-Driving Taxis/Delivery Vehicles. ADAS Systems, Electronic Stability Control, Lane Keep Assist applications, etc.

These skids fully integrate UPS DC power, solar charging, generator interaction, motor controls, SCADA, power distribution (DC and AC), and data harvesting via IIoT or SCADA topologies.

This paper presents a trade study that compares four devices: an orifice, a venturi, a flow fuse, and a flow fuse with a dashpot (slow closing).

By Darcy Simonis, ABB Food and BeverageVertical farming is the process of food being produced in vertically stacked layers, instead of on a single level such as in a field or greenhouse. The layers are commonly integrated into urban structures like skyscrapers, shipping containers and repurposed warehouses.

The advantages of ZrO2 ceramic balls are: FDA/USDA/3A Dairy/Caustic washdown compliant, lighter than steel balls and can be used at extreme RPMs.

By Bill Lydon, Automation.comAmongst the many new technologies that are impacting the manufacturing industry today, collaborative robots may be the highest impact automation development that can improve manufacturing for small and medium manufacturing enterprises.

This receptacle with disconnect switch provides a secure power connection for portable or stationary electrical equipment in flammable locations.

Developers working with DAQ and PXI modules may immediately begin work with MAPS software packages such as ADLINK Connection Explorer (ACE), diagnostic tools, and testing utilities to analyze device functionality in one click.

From the electrical variables of a permanent magnet synchronous motor, the Safe Speed Observer calculates two redundant models of the motor – achieving a safety level for the calculated speed. The virtual sensor can be used for both linear and rotary synchronous motors.

The on-water demonstrations took place aboard the world’s first autonomous spill response vessel – a Vigor/Kvichak Marine Industries-built skimmer boat, owned by Marine Spill Response Corp. (MSRC) – before a live audience of MARAD, government, naval, international, environmental and industry representatives.

Primarily designed to improve machining by eliminating tool head vibration, the system further helps maximize material removal rate (MRR) and can also provide real-time feedback for predictive maintenance purposes.

Rosemount Wireless Pressure Gauges work to contribute to decreased personnel and environmental risk by providing visibility into well integrity without the need to physically enter the well, protecting personnel from potentially hazardous conditions.

Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC), a recipient of a $2.85 million-dollar grant from the Kentucky Work Ready Skills Initiative (KWRSI), has invested in a innovation lab to prepare students for the future of work by giving them a real-world glimpse into advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 careers.

By Michael Risse, Seeq CorporationAs manufacturers transition to Industry 4.0, it becomes critical to accelerate the extraction of insights from ever-exploding quantities of process data.

The CA76NA monitors sodium, while the CA80SI analyzes for silica in boiler feedwater, steam, condensate and ion exchangers. Each analyzer can accept up to six sampling inputs.

This workshop is designed to provide customers training on FCI thermal dispersion mass flow meters, flow switches, and level switches.

This toxic gas transmitter is equipped with a remote sensor that offers operators a sensor response testing system for hazardous locations. This unit is fitted with a hydrocarbon sensor that detects 0-200 ppm and is made with a cast aluminum housing.

The solid-state controlled ANVER VLS‑09 Vacuum Leakage Sensor sets itself to a system’s peak vacuum level, compensated for altitude and atmospheric pressure, and displays it on a color LCD.

The Express-SL2/KL2 features the 6th/7th Gen Intel Core Processors (as well as Celeron and Xeon options) and supports the Type 2 pinout with legacy interfaces such as PCI-bus, PATA, and VGA.

Jitter and eye diagram analysis works with existing histogram and precision measurement functions to help characterize signal quality in real-time making the MSO8000 a debug solution for serial data integrity.

These inductive couplers (BIC0073, BIC0074, BIC0075, and BIC0076) eliminate the need for mechanical slip rings. Their IP67 rating allows them to stand up to harsh environments, including oil and water, and internal temperature monitoring keeps them from overheating.

These typically include, but are not limited to, radial vibration, axial position, and bearing temperature measurements commonly encountered in machinery protection systems on pumps, motors, compressors, turbines, and other critical rotating and reciprocating machinery.

The MM-L300A is designed to detect production errors such as gaps between parts, missing parts, over-penetration, incorrect focus, and cover gas absence, providing operators feedback on laser weld quality. The unit supports laser welding technologies for spot or seam welds.

Fabricated from GRP (glassfiber reinforced polyester) materials, the enclosures provide dust- and water-proof environments to protect remote control equipment located deep inside processing areas.

Now known as SOMIC Haag, this division is DIN ISO 9001 certified and will continue to manufacture precision parts for the robotics, optics, aerospace and medical industries.

This updated eBook is intended for users who want to broaden their knowledge of pneumatic components, circuits and systems.

IO-Link technology is designed to reduce wiring because it is offers point-to-point sensor and actuator connection to the control system.

The black Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) cable outer jacket is flexible and resistant to sunlight, oil, and moisture penetration; making the cables suitable for wet and dry indoor and outdoor locations.

More than 90 CVL linear electric actuators and 184 ExMax quarter-turn electric actuators are to be installed on US fuel cell technology company Doosan Fuel Cell’s project at a Hanhwa Total Co. Ltd plant in Daesan.

With the DXF Overlay app from TAGARNO, users can import DXF files to their TAGARNO digital microscope. The file will appear as an overlay and an overview will show where the overlay is positioned in the field of view.

More than 350 standard ATS heat pipes provide cooling solutions for cloud and edge computing, electric vehicles, aerospace, agtech, robotics, medical and consumer electronics, data communications, telecommunications, HVAC and more.

By Sergey Komarov, TT ElectronicsPowered by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), connected devices and smart equipment are streamlining manufacturing and supply chain processes on a global scale. Smart sensors are integral to this sea change, extending the legacy sensor’s inherent abilities―to collect, store and monitor data―to new levels that capitalize on data to optimize processes.

ABB’s UNITROL 1000 series is an excitation product that is fully compliant with the European grid code pioneered in Germany. Compliance of ABB UNITROL 1000 devices to the German grid code (VDE-AR-N 4110 and VDE-AR-N 4120) has been validated by the TÜV NORD certification body.

Standard Air Wipes are CE compliant and available from stock in aluminum in diameters from 3/8″ (13mm) up to 11″ (279mm). Applications include wiping wire; drying inks; cooling hot extruded shapes; and blowoff of water, plating, coatings and dust..

The DGST slide and yoke plate are machined from a single piece of aluminum. Backlash free piston rod/yoke connection contributes to the slide. Twin piston drives and recirculating ball bearing guides provide the DGST with power– from 7.6 to 132.6 lbf (34 to 590 N) at 6 bar.

Marktech’s Models MTPD1346D-200 and MTPD1346D-300 are available in active area sizes of 2.0 mm and 3.0 mm, respectively, joining existing series InGaAs PIN photodiodes with 0.1 to 1.5 mm active areas.

By Bill Lydon, Automation.comContinuous manufacturing improvement is fundamental to remain competitive. Understanding new technologies, methods, and what these technologies and methods make possible is important for manufacturers to prosper in the new wave of manufacturing digitalization.