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Cincom Systems has announced the global availability of the SmartInsight Report Writer product.
The business analysing software is designed to enable business users to quickly gain visibility into all their compliance and quality management data by allowing them to develop, format, and control the content, and publish the reports to the right users.
It extends the built-in reporting functionality of Cincom’s SmartSolve platform by allowing system administrators and business analyst users to easily create professional, custom log reports that they can save and reuse.
MEX has introduced its new Service Management System, allowing users to have a call centre, work orders, estimates and invoices under one banner of software.
According to MEX, the system allows users to register phone calls and emails against the contact, quotes, work orders and invoicing for any job or service.
MEX says one of the system’s unique features is the CRM links in directly with emails, phone calls and mobile phones.
Dalsa has released the Boa smart camera, an integrated optical inspection tool designed for harsh factory floor environments.
The smart camera comes with inbuilt application software and offers solutions for positioning robotic handlers and assembly verifications.
The smart camera also comes with iNspect application software which is designed to allow users to setup and deploy solutions with little or no prior machine vision knowledge.
The iNspect development interface and runtime engine are embedded within the ‘smart’ camera while the application software is launched via a web browser.
Epson Robots has released the Epson C3 compact 6-axis robot.
The robot is said to be able to reach into confined and restricted work spaces from many angles and according to Epson Robots, is 43% faster than similar sized competitor models.
The tight integration of motors and amplifiers along with high resolution feedback is said to provide high acceleration and deceleration rates as well as advanced linear interpolated motion.
The Micro PowerDrive RC180 controller comes standard with the product as well as Vision Guidance, Net support, Profibus, DeviceNet and Ethernet/IP software.
SMC Pneumatics has launched its new IZN10 range of nozzle type ionisers designed to remove the static charge from small work pieces and products.
According to SMC, the charge removed is often many thousands of volts and the fast elimination of static electricity removes the potential for damage, dust adhesion or other problems associated with static electricity.
SMC says by generating ions at a rate of 60kHz the nozzle type ionisers can render a static charge on plastic, paper, films, powder, electrical components, glass and plastic lenses, metals and other materials to an ion balance of +/- 10v or less.
New variants of the pressure booster DPA from Festo are designed to help reduce the costs of compressed air – directly within the application.
With three sizes available and a new polyurethane piston material, Festo claims increased product service life from 1000 to 2000 operating hours is achieved.
Festo also offers a pressure booster software tool (online or CD catalogue) which will help in selecting the correct booster for your application.
According to Festo, the low-cost, compact variant DPA-D (without regulator) has an output pressure that is twice the supply pressure.
Other variants include a magnetic piston which can be equipped with Festo’s proximity sensors allowing feedback and a special variant with a ratio of 1:3 allowing low primary pressure of up to 6 bar to generate a secondary pressure of up to 18 bar.
Adding to its protective packaging portfolio, Stockcap has introduced 11 new sizes of stock clamshells.
Manufactured from RPVC material, the clamshell range is available in sizes with usable cavity dimensions starting at 30 x 40 x 19mm up to 167 x 86 x 25mm.
The clamshells are said to create a visual advantage over traditional cardboard and paper protective packaging by providing a clear display of the product which allows the most precise details and advantages to be highlighted while protecting the product from dust, moisture and damage.
NEC has released the H2640 thermal imaging radiometric camera which boasts a temperature resolution of 0.06°C at 30Hz.
The uncooled 640×480 focal plane array detector is said to deliver 0.6mrad IFOV (Instantaneous Field Of View) with the standard 22°(H) x 16°(V) lens.
The thermal imaging radiometric camera also delivers full 30Hz frame rate with on-board memory for over 830 discrete images, ensuring users can accurately capture high speed thermal events.
For clearer problem highlighting, the thermal imaging radiometric camera includes the visible and infrared fusion feature. This simultaneously overlays the visible image with the thermal image for easy identification of thermal hot-spots.
Turck has launched its PT4500 and PT4510 submersible pressure transmitters for detecting the level of water or other media with similar density in challenging industrial environments.
The PT4510 submersible pressure transmitter was designed for low-level applications of up to 400 inches, while the PT4500 is available in ranges up to 100psig.
The submersible pressure transmitters can also detect levels in wastewater and irrigation systems, as well as tanks containing liquids such as gas and diesel.
Dytran Instruments is now offering its new Model 3273M2, a miniature ultra low noise triaxial accelerometer.
The triaxial accelerometer is designed for modal analysis testing, general triaxial vibration measurements, shaker control, squeak and rattle, and noise, vibration and harshness.
The triaxial accelerometer features a laser welded titanium design which includes ceramic sensing elements coupled to ultra low noise JFET electronics. With low end frequency response of -10% down to 0.88 Hz, the unit offers phase response at low frequencies.
Technical and Scientific Equipment (TSE) has introduced the EZ50 twin column, bench mounted materials testing machine, suitable for complex and routine testing applications up to 50kN.
According to TSE, the standard materials testing machine features a twin column design with a crosshead travel range of 855mm.
The materials testing machine has been designed equally for routine quality control testing and for performing complex multi-stage tests. It uses high accuracy interchangeable XLC Series load cells for tension, compression and cycling through zero force measurements.
Banner Engineering has introduced the D10 Expert small object counter for pharmaceutical pill, tablet and gel cap counting; agricultural seed counting; process verification; and verifying product flow from the nozzle of a chute.
The small object counter consists of a specialised D10 Expert sensor paired with preconfigured PFVCA fibre optic arrays, creating a two-dimensional sensing field in which objects are readily detected upon breaking any point of the array.
This arrangement is said to make alignment easier and object positioning control less critical than with traditional, single-point emitter and receiver fibre optic assemblies, assuring reliable, consistent small object counting with response times as fast as 150 microseconds.
Dy-Mark has introduced a new range of industrial markers which includes high performance Paint Markers (P10, P20 and P30), the Duo – a fast-dry permanent marker, and the D10 Industrial Marker ideal for surfaces that need a long lasting mark.
The Paint Marker range features varying nib sizes to meet a range of applications: P10 – medium bullet tip; P20 – reversible bullet/chisel tip; and P30 – broad chisel tip.
The Duo is described as the ideal ‘all-round’ marker. It features a handy reversible bullet/chisel nib and is suitable for marking on wood, plastics, metals and cardboard.
The D10 Industrial Marker, also with a reversible nib, provides permanent marks, and is suited to heavy duty applications. The fast dry, smear resistant ink is suitable for marking on almost all surfaces.
ifm efector says its new electronic contact manometer PG conforms to the requirements of FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group).
According to ifm efector, the electronic manometer combines the characteristics of a high-quality pressure transmitter with 0.2% accuracy, an analogue output signal and a switching output with the good readability of an analogue manometer display.
The new fully electronic contact manometer PG is said to be based on a high-purity (99.9 %) Al2O3 ceramic measuring cell. The hygienic design and the protection rating IP 69K make the unit suitable in particular for applications in the food and process industries.
Bestech Australia has introduced the thermoMETER CT M3, an infrared temperature sensor which can provide accurate temperature measurements for metals and composites.
According to Bestech, the double laser aiming unit can mark real spot location at any distance, with spot sizes as low as 0.7mm. Optical resolution of up to 100:1 can be achieved, with selectable focus.
The infrared temperature sensor is said to have a temperature range of 50 to 600°C, and can be used in ambient temperatures of 85°C without cooling.
Software is also available, which supports multi tasking and facilitates remote control, allowing users to customize the infrared temperature sensor to individual application needs.
With the new SQ volumetric flow sensor, ifm efector now offers a sensor for low volumetric flow quantities.
This sensor has been designed for dosing of water and aqueous solutions up to 200ml/min.
Flow and temperature are measured at the same time and can be supplied by switching or analogue output.
Designed for the food and machine tool industries the volumetric flow sensor type SQ is said to have a favourable price compared to the systems already on the market.
The measuring pipe itself is inside the unit, offering high protection against mechanical strain. The connection to the system is made via a G 1/8 process connection.
Schaefer Systems International has introduced the Schaefer Orbiter System (SOS) which uses a new satellite concept for high density storage and transporting units.
The Orbiter and docking station are designed for high density storage solutions using any type of material handling equipment.
When the Orbiter needs to be located in a specific channel, the forklift picks up the docking station with the Orbiter and locates it in the front centering console of the rack face.
According to SSI Schaefer, the SOS can be used with any conventional forklift.
Flexilift has released the G4 electric Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) counterbalance truck, the latest model in its ‘anorexic’ brand of forklifts.
According to Flexilift, the truck will operate in aisles as narrow as 1642mm or outside in depot yards.
Flexilift claims the Flexi G4 VNA creates up to 30% more storage space within an existing warehouse or logistics centre. The unit has a 2000kg load capacity and will lift heights over 12m.
Flexilift says the G4 VNA counterbalance truck is able to operate a complete ‘road to rack’ function, eliminating time consuming double pallet handling and the need of a separate counterbalance truck outside.
The truck has a compact axle design, is able to articulate through 220° and allows ISO pallets to be stacked and picked in 1,600mm wide aisles in two separate movements.
Kockums Bulk Systems says it has invented an automated solution for Cockburn Cement to transfer bulk bags of cement into silos at 50t per hour at its Port Hedland facility.
According to Kockums, the solution involves bulk bags being lifted into a discharge hopper with cutting knives.
As the bulk bag is lowered onto the knives, the bottom is slit and the product is released into the receiving hopper. The cement is then transferred into a buffer hopper via a screw conveyor.
Kockums Bulk Systems claims the buffer hopper allows for continuous operation because it feeds the batch pneumatic conveying vessel (PCV). The PCV transfers the cement by a pipeline to the 600t capacity silo nest via a conveying line and a Kockums KH46 pneumatic conveying air power pack.
Pressure discharge road tankers fill directly from the silos and transport the cement to a client’s site silos.
The new Air Guide truck trailer technology from Industrial Conveying is suited to warehouses and factories that handle palletised goods and are loaded by forklifts.
It suits industries ranging from beverage and food through to manufacturing, retail and third party logistics and reduces truck loading time to as little as three minutes.
Air Guide flooring quickly loads stacked pallets that come out of an automated warehouse, plus it has the added advantage of providing easy unloading duties to a driver at delivery points.
The challenge was to design and produce a system that raises guides for automated loading but retracts once the load is in place.
The solution is the use of guides that inflate with air. Once the load is on board, a driver simply deflates the raised guides to return to a flat, even floor that allows the use of regular pallet trucks.
When a truck backs into a bay, it is automatically levelled and aligned. The load is prepared on the dock and once the truck is in place the press of a button has the load shipped onto the back of the truck.
