The SR-61 Collision Sensor is the latest addition to the product line of collision protection devices that has a lower operating range for increased sensitivity in applications using 3 to 5 kilogram capacity robots. The patented, resettable SR-61 Collision Sensor is designed to prevent costly damage to robotic end-effectors resulting from robot crashes. (read more)

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Comco's Virtual Collision and Simulation Software (C-VICS) will allow you to develop new projects so you can see how they will impact your production in just minutes, taking the guesswork out of the setup. (read more)

N-VIEW^TM works with industrial standard OPC Client software and most popular Human Machine interface (HMI) packages to provide complete remote network traffic and status monitoring for N-TRON 200, 300, 400, 500, 900, 7000, and 9000 Series Industrial Switches with the N-View Firmware. (read more)

AGO Collision Sensors are for a wide variety of applications to increase production. There are many names for the robotic safety devises, crash protectors, collision sensors, load limiter. They all have the same purpose, to minimize or completely prevent damage to robot and tooling. The moment trip point settings can be controlled by air pressure and is compliant in the X, Y and Z axes. (read more)

This seminar offers guidance in operation, safety procedures, software techniques and theory behind online monitoring of motor performance. The By Invitation Only course is designed to build upon knowledge from previous course work or field experience. It uses case studies to lend in-depth diagnostic data results, for true understanding of field work in individual industries. (read more)

View a list of the journals that IEEE Communications Society publishes along with subscription information. (read more)

GibbsCAM 5-Axis provides powerful programming capability for 5-axis machines. The option supports machining directly on solids, lead/lag control, collision avoidance for tool holder and specific strategies for common 5-axis applications such as machining turbines/impellers and cylinder heads. The 5-Axis option can be integrated with Mill/Turn or MTM modules to support multi-axis lathes. (read more)

AutomationDirect now offers Stride™ industrial-grade unmanaged Ethernet switches and media converters. Built for industrial environments, these Ethernet switches are designed for PLC, HMI and drive users. Products include 5-port and 8-port switches, 4-port and 8-port Ethernet switches with one 100BaseF fiber port, and an Ethernet to Fiber Media Converter. Prices start at $99. (read more)

This course will provide in-depth technical theory on the concepts behind on-line motor monitoring along with plenty of hands on to help the attendee develop a true comfort level with the instrumentation. Comprehensive hook-up techniques and software training are included, along with safety precautions for use of the equipment. (read more)

This course will provide comprehensive technical theory behind electrical testing. Secondly, Baker sales and engineering teams integrate discussions on reliability of electrical motors with as much hands on training as you want. Through this course learn about the methods used to cut costly downtime through improved predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and motor quality control. (read more)