Machine Engineering

Machine Engineering

Single-Axis Servo Converter Enhances Drive Line Performance

This drive has not only a comprehensive palette of positioning functions but also the most common integrated safety functions. The drive is currently available…

Machine Engineering

Profinet Motion Controller for Efficient Hydraulic Control

It is a S7-300 format member of the Simotion Motion Control System and has a Profinet interface. This enables extremely efficiently control of up to 32 Motion…

Machine Engineering

New Laser Scanners Enhance Safety for Transport Systems

Typical applications for the Simatic FS660 SR include low-speed driverless transport systems of up to two meters with a short braking path. In fixed…

Machine Engineering

Automated Profinet Commissioning Simplifies Device Setup

The new functionality allows users to predefine the cabling of the devices as a setpoint topology in the Topology Editor of Step 7. This means that it is no…

Machine Engineering

Compact UHF Readers Transform Production Logistics Efficiency

Simatic RF620R is equipped with an integrated UHF antenna and up to two external UHF antennas can be connected to the Simatic RF630R. With Simatic RF…

Machine Engineering

First Wireless Communication for Distributed IOs with New Module

For this purpose, the new 154-6 PN HF IWLAN interface module was developed for the Simatic ET 200pro system. The interface module wirelessly integrates the…

Machine Engineering

New Sentron 3NP1 Fuse Switch Disconnectors Enhance Safety

The reach-round and touch protection incorporated as standard in the new Sentron 3NP1 series prevents users from touching current conducting parts when the…

Machine Engineering

Smart Automation Solutions for Breweries: Compact and Plus

Braumat Compact has been designed for start-ups and smaller brewery projects; Braumat Plus, on the other hand, with its integrated plant asset management, is…

Machine Engineering

Complete Energy Meter Check Kit for HVAC Applications

The kit contains the clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter Sitrans FUE1010 along with transducers, 1000 Ohm platinum resistance temperature detectors (RTD’s), cables,…

Machine Engineering

Discover Simatic HMI Basic Panels for Simple Applications

The new Basic Panels from the Simatic HMI (Human Machine Interface) product range have basic functions for operator control and monitoring, for example, an…

Machine Engineering

Mobile Operator Control: Visualizing Complex Processes Efficiently

This makes it possible to show images of the complex processes that go on in large-scale plants. Coming from the 270 family of products, the device has a high…

Machine Engineering

Siemens VAI Unveils Smart Shear for Enhanced Cutting Quality

Due to the rising demand for high-strength types of steel and for plates with a greater thickness and width, the requirements placed on plate mill shears have…

Machine Engineering

Compact Operator Panel Features Expanded Visualization Screen

The new product from the 170 family of panels is notable for its compact format and a visualization screen that is one third larger than that of comparable…

Machine Engineering

Innovative Engine Performance Solutions by Iowa State Engineer

Song-Charng Kong, Mechanical Engineering, (515) 294-3244, kong@iastate.eduThe five engines in Song-Charng Kong’s Iowa State University laboratory have come a…

Machine Engineering

Energy-Efficient Automation Transforms Glass Production

Using integrated automation, instrumentation, drive and power distribution solutions, Siemens links all sequences of glass production. Services and solutions…

Machine Engineering

Magnet-Free Synchronous Linear Motor: A New Innovation

The innovative motor concept has all the advantages of direct drives such as high force density, high dynamic response, good control features and outstanding…

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