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The current controller from ifm electronic's 'ecomat' series for vehicles and mobile machinery has two independently operating 32-bit PLCs. One of them is certified as a safety controller (SIL2/PL d) with CANopen safety support.
read more...What products are there on the growing mobile automation market? Computer&AUTOMATION presents a selection of new products in a series of pictures.
read more...Comau has launched an AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) platform for use in both the manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries. Agile1500 is the first automated transportation system within the AGV platform.
read more...Moxa is launching a WLAN solution for automated transportation systems in goods logistics that offers wireless connectivity for mobile devices such as driverless vehicles.
read more...Griessbach presents a control system for interior, transition and WC doors in rail vehicles: According to the company, the 32-bit module is characterized by a significantly increased range of functions.
read more...The Proline P50000 series transmitters were specially developed by Knick for voltage and current measurement on the main and secondary circuits of locomotives and multiple units:
read more...Syslogic has released a new version of the Railway Computer Compact 8, a fanless box PC specially developed for rolling stock applications.
read more...According to the manufacturer Siemens, the Simotics DP crane motors are now more energy-efficient and compact and are based on the "1LE1" platform. The gray cast iron motors were specially developed for humid, salty air in container ports around the world.
read more...Energy chain systems as an alternative to pure trailing cables are also gaining ground in indoor cranes, as the energy chain protects the cables inside, they are not compressed and are therefore guided safely in motion.
read more...Azipod XL, the latest model of ABB's electric ship propulsion system, increases the fuel efficiency of ships by 20% compared to modern shaft drive systems, according to the supplier.
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