2004-2005 news archive

May 2005 (Featured Solution)

GeePlus Bistable Rotary Solenoids:
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applications where heat dissipation or
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March 2005 (Focus on Safety)

• NEW! Multi-segment safety light curtain provides true custom fit from STI
• Force guided relays increase capabilities of safety-rated control circuits (article by STI)
• Outsource machine safety compliance to STI machine services
• Removable terminal safety relays - convenient & cost-effective control/reliability from STI
• NEW! Rugged safety light curtains now available in resolutions from 14mm to 50mm from STI
• NEW! Light curtain controller with IP65 rating and lockable metal enclosure from STI
• Free Engineering Software helps you convert inertia and acceleration measurements, force, pressure, temperature and more

February 2005

• NEW! Industrial-Grade Ethernet Switch from Advantech
• NEW! Vision Sensor offers unmatched inspection speed, precision and storage capacity from Omron
• Introducing the redesigned, cost-reduced SMD1720D Smart Motor from Animatics
• NEW! Ethernet-enabled SoftLogic Controller from Advantech
• Stealth servo gearmotor with integrated servo motor from Bayside

January 2005

• NEW! CPU's, soft starters, power supplies, sensors and more from Omron
• Revolutionary µ-sized ZDR digital servo drive delivers nearly 1kW of peak power! from AMC
• NEW! SoftLogic digital controllers for building automation, cost-effective touch panel computer, industrial automation platform for test & automation, 8-slot PC-based and SoftLogic controllers from Advantech

November 2004

• Industry expert Jim Pinto asserts that companies must exploit the digital revolution or become obsolete
• Legend-Series SmartMotors Now Feature Double D-Sub Connector ...from Animatics
• New Rugged, Customizable Light Curtains from STI
• New SiGNUM Encoder Series Offers Higher Speed, Temperature & Reliability Plus Non-Contact Performance and Advanced Features from Renishaw
• Stealth Servo Gearmotors Are Plug & Play, Small and Competitively-Priced... from Bayside

October 2004

• New Safety Monitoring Relays from STI
• Advantech Launches Vehicle Mounted Computer PPC-V106 for Computing in Industrial Vehicles
• Danaher-IDC New Single-Axis Positioning Table
• New Low Cost Controller from Galil, perfect for single-axis systems
• MSI Tec introduces voice coil motors and high volume stepping motors from Gee Plus
• New digital video recorder with advanced features from Advantech

September 2004

• STI's New Perimeter Guarding Solutions
• Galil Introduces MotionCode Software
• Vehicle PC Arrives from Advantech
• Omron's Long-awaited Temperature & Process Control Catalog

August 2004

• Omron's New Smart Laser Sensors
• New Safety Interlock Series from STI
• Animatics Unveils the New Smart Motors & Interface
• New Universal Isolated PCI Relay DI Card Released by Advantech

July 2004

• Advantech Internet Security Platforms Protect and Enhance Your Network Connectivity
• Omron's New NS5 Compact Operator Interface New
• Photoelectric Sensor by Omron Stands Up to Harsh Chemicals and Oils
• Galil Releases July Issue of ServoTrends Newsletter

June 2004

• MSI Tec is excited to announce the IMS product line
• New Safety Switch Provides Category 3 Protection for Harsh Enviroments