Page 3 - Industrial Technology EXTRA 1st Febraury 2021

IN THE NEWS

Sick unveils next-generation
single-beam safety switches

Sick has unveiled its next-generation L25 and
L26 family of single-beam photoelectric safety
switches, equipped with Sick’s “BluePilot”
alignment and IO-Link for smart, real-time
communication, ensuring maximum machine
uptime while protecting personnel from hazardous machinery. With a long scanning range up to
50m, the Sick L25 and L26 are Type 2 devices available in visible red light and infra-red (IR)
versions for wide versatility in safety applications up to PL c (SIL 1). Read more here

Robolink DP from Igus for all
flexible automated applications

The robolink DP is a new robot arm developed by
Igus to provide engineers with access into
automated solutions using low cost robotics. The
robolink DP arm is not only flexible enough to allow
six degrees of freedom, but there are also many
options for end effectors which enhances the
opportunism for even more diverse applications. In
this video you see a demo of the robot serving a frozen icy slush drink. Read more here

Trio extends machine control capability with I/O expansion

UK motion specialist, Trio Motion Technology, is expanding the capability
of its motion-based machine solution to integrate with additional sensors,
relays and output devices. Trio has launched new I/O slices that enable
OEMs to measure and control temperature as well as easily connect
three-wire devices within a compact footprint. The new I/O slices join
Trio’s existing range of digital and analogue I/O. Trio’s new P367
Thermocouple slice expands Trio’s machine solution with temperature
measurement and control. 16-bit resolution ensures flexibility in meeting
the needs of a wide range of applications, from temperature measurement
and monitoring to control of hot melt glue and sealing applications. Read more here