With an innovative No Cable Technology (NCT) solution its XTS intelligent transport system Beckhoff can offer a huge increase in machine flexibility.

The EP7402 EtherCAT Box from Beckhoff aims to help the control architecture and cabling of roller conveyor systems become more efficient.

B&R's intelligent track system SuperTrak is now available in a vertical-mount variant which is said to help optimise output per square meter of floor space.

AREP+ is said to significantly improve the electrical performance of equipped alternators, offering gains in motor starting capacity of up to 30%.

Moog has launched a new version of its cartridge cover series with a compact design to create simple pilot-operated pressure relief functions.

The EPOS4 compact positioning controllers from maxon are now industrial Ethernet connectivity ready.

Unitronics has introduced a new variable frequency drive (VFD) range for use in motion control applications.

JVL Industri Elektronik A/S has introduced a new compact and slim stepper motor.

KOLLMORGEN’s single-cable technology is now available for its SERVOSTAR series S700 servo controllers. The single motor feedback and power cable option is said to offer faster, more straightforward and lower-cost installation.

YASKAWA has released two new mobile apps for use with its drives – Drive Wizard Mobile and the YASKAWA Manual App – which are said to eliminate the need for carrying a PC or printed manuals.

A new range of AC servo drives, which are said to provide consistently simple and fast commissioning, maximum machine throughput and operational reliability, has been introduced by YASKAWA.

Beckhoff has introduced a hygienic version of its eXtended Transport System (XTS), a transport solution which sees the company’s linear motion technology driving movers around a track, independently of each other at high speeds and with high accuracy.

The servo terminals in the Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal system integrate a complete servo drive to facilitate highly dynamic positioning tasks in a standard I/O terminal housing. 

Siemens has updated the software for its high-end motion control system Simotion. Version 4.5 is equipped with object-oriented programming (OOP) and communication via OPC UA, which allows mechanical engineers to implement large software projects more efficiently. They can also access Simotion data in a standardised way, across all automation levels – as far as the Cloud.

Aerotech’s HexGen hexapod offers six-degrees-of-freedom for positioning. The HEX500-350HL high-load, precision hexapod is suited to use in applications in X-ray diffraction, sensor testing, and high-force device manipulation.

LG Motion has added a new miniature rotary stage to its LG-Series precision positioning mechanics range.

Festo has developed a handling system for use in the new oKtopure DNA extraction robot from LGC.

The BML series of magnetically encoded absolute position and angle measurement systems from Balluff are said to offer rugged and precise absolute position and angle measurement systems.

Motion system integrator, LG Motion, has recently delivered a six-axis vacuum-compatible precision motion system to AWE Aldermaston to determine properties of X-ray diffraction crystals prior to installation into X-ray sensitive diagnostics for fielding on laser plasma experiments.

Chips and dirt can significantly affect the service life of cables and hoses.  Igus believes it can offer a solution.