ODVA held its 21st Annual Meeting of Members in San Diego, California, USA on March 10, 2022. With over 85 industry professionals from 30 companies in attendance, highlights of the Annual Meeting included a keynote on the future of the field instrumentation layer in process automation by Paul R. Maurath, PhD, Technical Director – Process Automation, The Procter & Gamble Company; perspectives from the ARC Advisory Group analyst Harry Forbes on the next decade of industrial automation; and an update from the organization’s leadership on both the accomplishments and future initiatives for ODVA as a whole. The ability to meet in person, with appropriate safety precautions, helped to accelerate the diffusion of new ideas as well as to drive progress on existing initiatives to further enhance EtherNet/IP.
The micrometer-accurate detection of the guide point with different types of joint by 2D/3D profile sensors is one of the most effective solutions for this challenge. In combination with wenglor’s uniVision software, the new weCat3D MLZL 2D/3D profile sensor not only combines the necessary precision and profile quality, but also offers convenient installation, integration, robustness and user- friendliness.
Vacuum specialist Schmalz acquires the Swedish company Binar Handling AB and its four subsidiaries in Europe and Asia, strengthening its market position in ergonomic handling technology. Binar Handling manufactures handling systems for loads weighing up to 600 kilograms.
KUKA Sunrise.OS Med 2.6 is the latest software release for the CB certified KUKA LBR Med robot. The new and improved software was developed to meet the growing needs of medical device and system manufacture who utilize the LBR Med in their medical application.
Expanding its LWL family of miniature guides, IKO introduces its LWLF2 linear motion rolling guide, which addresses the demand for device miniaturization with a compact, lightweight design that makes mounting easy in tight spaces.
As an alternative to the widely used screw termination, the cage clamp technology enables particularly simple implementation with very little time exposure for customer cable assemblies. Vibration-proof cage clamp variants are available for binder's M12 connector series 713, 715 and 825.
Global motor manufacturer, WEG has launched Motion Fleet Management (WMFM), a control and monitoring tool for the operation and maintenance of industrial assets. Deployable across fleets of motors, drives, gearboxes and other installed equipment, WMFM promises to reduce unscheduled downtime, optimise maintenance, and improve efficiency in large industrial operations. Asset condition monitoring with Motion Fleet Management.
Entry is free of charge and once inside you'll find the show covers the very latest in mechanical power transmission, motion control, and automation from over 400 world-class companies.