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ABB supplies robotic equipment to Lander Automotive

ABB has supplied five robotic cells to Birmingham-based Lander Automotive Ltd, a leading supplier of welded tubular structures to the automotive industry. The robots, which form the core of a project worth around £650,000, are the first of their kind to use the latest ABB control equipment and software. The cells include a mixture of new and refurbished robots, which are designed to produce metal seat frames for eventual installation into cars... [more]

Analogue signal converters and isolators suitable for installation in Ex Areas

MINI MCR Analogue signal converters and isolators from Phoenix Contact can now be used in Ex applications. All available devices in this product line now fulfill the requirements for type ‘n’ explosion protection. This means the modules are suitable for installation in Ex-Zone 2. Sensors and actuators from Ex-Zone 1 that fulfill the explosion protection category 2 G but are not listed in the ‘intrinsically safe’ explosion protection type can a... [more]

Phoenix Contact increases its range for safety-relevant applications

Phoenix Contact has added two additional modules to its range for safety-relevant applications. The NAMUR interface modules PI-EX-NAM/RNO-NE and PI-EX-NAMTO-P Ex isolating amplifiers now comply with the requirements of SIL 2 for functional safety. Both modules are part of the easy to use pluggable Process Interface electronic modules for use in potentially dangerous areas and provide EX i explosion protection. Their particular advantage is tha... [more]

New modular system for Phoenix PSR safety relay

The Phoenix PSR safety relays offer the highest standard for monitoring safety relevant signals. All connections are pluggable, coded, and designed as both screw or twin spring-cage connection. They guarantee the user maximum ease of wiring and safety in the event of servicing. With their compact and space-saving design, the PSR modules offer increased isolation between input/output and enabling/signaling current circuits. The safety circuit is c... [more]

Omron acquires STI to become global leader in machine safety solutions

Omron Corporation and Scientific Technologies Incorporated (STI) announce that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Omron will acquire STI’s safety product group. This acquisition will give Omron the position of main global safety solution provider. With a complete offer of safety products like safety sensors, safety relay units, switches and presence monitoring devices, combined with integration services, Omron now offers... [more]

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