Omron Automation has introduced a new version of their NX series compact machine controller. Markedly, it now includes an OPC UA server for IIoT along with Industrial Ethernet ports for EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT. The new controller integrates machine control with information utilisation, quality management and safety. Omron NX1 supports smart machines and smart factories […]
To the equipment designer a power supply is critical to machine operation. If it fails, the machine, the line or the process stop too. Overall, Omron S8VK compact power supplies offer high quality, practical designs at competitive prices By using thermal simulation for the design of the S8VK, gives the range a compact size body […]
NX1 compact controller for machines. UK manufacturing is struggling to boost productivity and to improve quality. A flexible production line is a key for the next manufacturing processes. Hence, the use of high-end multi-functional machines is one solutions. The NX1 entry level compact controller brings this level of performance to compact machines. Its […]
Omron Automation has released Sysmac Studio Team Edition, a major update of its machine development environment. The team Edition provides machine developers with a fully integrated Open Source distributed version control system from Git. Working with remote teams improves productivity. However, this becomes complicated in the maze of versions each developer team creates. Consequently, it […]
According to Omron Automation, it makes good business sense to use regenerative drive technologies on motor loads to reduce a machine’s energy consumption. Studies show that Omron’s regenerative drive solutions can reduce electrical energy consumption by up to 50%, according to the application. Omron tunes its regenerative drive units specifically to match […]