How IO-Link Improves Predictive Maintenance and Speeds Up Sensor Reconfiguration

One of Omron's main focuses with respect to sensor innovation is to incorporate more "intelligence" - that is to say, more ways to gather meaningful data - into their latest sensor lines.

Smarter sensors mean better insights into what’s really going on at the machine level, and these insights lead to better decision-making and less downtime. Setup, predictive maintenance, and reconfiguration are all great ways to use IO-Link. Let’s take a look at what IO-Link is and how you can use this powerful protocol in your applications.

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Emerson: PACSystems RSTi-EP CPE 200 Programmable Automation Controllers

Emerson has recently announced the release of its PACSystems RSTi-EP CPE 200 programmable automation controllers (PAC). This new family of compact PACs helps original equipment manufacturers (OEM) successfully meet customer requirements by minimizing the need for specialized software engineering talent. CPE 200 controllers will deliver large programmable logic controller (PLC) capability in a small, cost-effective, IIoT-ready form factor so machine manufacturers do not need to sacrifice performance for price.

To stay competitive, today’s OEM machine builders must provide equipment that is ready to support analytics and give end users competitive advantage through increased efficiency, speed and quality. 

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Emerson Safety Device Prohibits Unauthorized Access to High-Voltage Electrical Connections

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates 350 employees are killed annually in electrocution accidents, which roughly equals one fatality per day. In the face of these dangers, OSHA officials and industry safety consultants alike recommend eliminating potential hazards on work sites, rather than simply relying on contractors or employees to follow safety guidelines.

To help safeguard employees from electrocution, Emerson has launched its Appleton Powertite Lock Collar, a device that fastens over plug and connector connections and is secured with a padlock, preventing unauthorized personal from disconnecting the cable connection once in place. 

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OnRobot Palletizer

Palletizing is a labor intensive, repetitive and unergonomic task, which makes it ideal to automate. The benefits of automating palletizing tasks include increased productivity and throughput, higher quality, and improved ergonomics. However, the cost and complexity of traditional palletizing robotic systems has prevented small to medium sized businesses from introducing automation to their facilities.

Now you can get exactly the palletizing solution you need with OnRobot’s new modular, fully configurable Palletizer. The OnRobot Palletizer is available as a complete solution that is more versatile and affordable than competing systems, or individual components that can be combined for your perfect mix-and-match solution.

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