The EM-9360 is a low power SBC that offers a cost-effective solution for users requiring legacy feature support, low power and a small footprint. System designers can build on the EM-9360 with the confidence of guaranteed supply until 2010.

The active front-end devices in the b maXX 4100 series make energy regeneration possible in any servo system. Regenerative converters are effective on large machine tools or grinding machines, and machines running in reversing duty, where sudden acceleration followed by deceleration is typical.

MZ2Q Magnetic Cylinder Sensor has two programmable switching points. It can be taught to detect beginning stroke (retracted) and end stroke (extended) positions over a 2-in. (50 mm) stroke size. The sensor, which offers an IP 67 enclosure rating, can be completely recessed in the T-slot.

EasySize now has a Slider Crank mechanism, which considers the dynamically changing inertia, thrust and gravity effects for the Crank, Connecting Rod and Load Mass for any given motion profile. The motion profile can be specified at the Load (linear), or at the Crank (rotary).

Allen-Bradley High-Power Kinetix (HPK-Series) servo motors are available in ratings to 150 hp, making them suitable for applications that require high power capacities, such as material handling or Web converting. This allows machine builders to increase acceleration and improve the positioning, precision and overall system throughput.

T-Mac can be mounted on moving robots, machines, or parts whose position(s) need to be monitored in 6DoF (Degrees of Freedom) space. Output is 1,000 points per second with measurement accuracy of 60 microns in a measurement volume of 15m (49ft).

T-LSR series of computer controlled motorized linear stages offer travel up to 300mm, loads up to 20kg, speeds up to 20mm/s and 0.25 um resolution. Stages may be mounted in x-y or x-y-z configurations without any additional hardware.

SNAP Motion Control Subsystem offers a cohesive development platform for applications that require motion control along with analog, digital, and serial control. The system combines a SNAP Motion host communication module in a SNAP I/O form factor, a SNAP Motion breakout board, and the OptoMotion command library.

Micro-positioning stages are available in travel lengths from 10 mm to 200mm. They have 6 mm lead anti-backlash lead screws or 4 mm lead heavy duty ball screws. They are ideal for pick-and-place, assembly, sampling, testing, robotics, and other precision positioning applications.

Enhancements in version 3.6 firmware include motion commands, such as Jogging, Find Home, Go Home, Blended Move (1 to 4 moves), and Stop Motion. The controller can support up to four axis (65kHz pulse out and 100kHz in) of motion control and control GE Fanuc MotorCube stepper, PowerCube steppers, S2K servos or any third party stepper or servo with a pulse/direction command interface.

Viper s650 and s850 Class 1 clean room robots provide precision motion and full 6-Axis dexterity for clean room assembly, handling, testing and packaging applications.

Designed to make use of available ceiling space, the Cobra s800 Inverted robot is ideal for over-the-belt high speed packaging for multiple industries, including food and beverage, medical, pharmaceutical, personal care products and electronics.

STAC6 220 VAC Stepper Drives provide software selectable resolutions from 200 to 51,200 steps/rev at speeds up to 50 rps. Self-Test and Auto Setup measure and configure motor parameters automatically, while anti-resonance technology eliminates midrange instability for higher motor speeds and fuller use of available torque.

Quattro s650 robot has a 4-link parallel drive and carbon fiber construction to provide packaging cycle times which are twice as fast as previous packaging robots at up to 240 pick-and-place cycles per minute. Applications include light payload packaging and handling in the food, consumer goods, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.

The NDC8 control platform now supports up to 10 AC drives per AGV. The drives can be used for steering, driving or auxiliary control, and AC technology helps increase power while reducing running costs. It has an OPC client, allowing for a smooth connection to any I/O resource on the market.

The LR Mate 200iC robot has built-in vision and is significantly lighter and more compact than its predecessor. It is suitable for high-speed part handling, machine tending, assembly and material removal applications.

At ATX West Expo in Anaheim, CA, February 13-15, 2007, Kuka will show an application using a KR16 robot and KRC 2 Controller being controlled by a Wii controller & Bluetooth technology. This concept cell was designed to show the next step in the trickle down of robotic technology to consumers from the industrial robot market.

Rectangular Flat Vacuum Cups are ideal for handling long and thin glass, metal, composite, plastic, and wood panels prior to finishing.

RoboGauge tools create or transform an industrial robot into an in-line coordinate measuring machine (CMM). It provides real-time, high-accuracy 3D data for inspection of critical dimensions or optimal quality control in almost any manufacturing process and production line.

VX Series Vacuum Suction Cup with adjustable threaded fitting mounts let vacuum suction cups grip at various heights. Load Leveling Extensions are threaded on the inside and outside to accommodate a wide variety of fittings and feature oversize nuts and lock washers for secure operation in high speed automation equipment. Easy to adjust, they allow bellows-style vacuum cups to grip at various heights from the same installation plate or manifold.