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Mitsubishi Electric is expanding its MELFA CR series for cost-conscious robot users by adding a new slim, long reach 8kg …
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Plasma surface treatment: PLC controls plasma processes
Control for Henniker Plasma’s most advanced surface treatment system yet – the Nebula – is based on a compact Mitsubishi …
Read More »Cobot offers safe and precise support for humans in production
Mitsubishi Electric’s new collaborative robot, the MELFA ASSISTA, has been developed to work alongside human operators without the need for …
Read More »On a drive for condition monitoring
Chris Evans looks at two smart condition monitoring (SCM) solutions From a predictive maintenance perspective there is little doubt that …
Read More »Safety modules extend compact PLC
Mitsubishi Electric has enhanced the capability of its MELSEC iQ-F series PLCs with two new modules forming the basis of …
Read More »Micro PLC for data processing and communication
Mitsubishi Electric’s FX5UC Premium Micro PLC fits data processing and communication capabilities into an exceptionally small footprint. This diminutive machine …
Read More »How to simplify the control architecture of cartesian co-ordinate robots
To CNC or to PLC: that is no longer the question. Barry Weller reports In order to remain competitive, it …
Read More »Robots help drive quality control in high-speed inhaler testing line
A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer specialising in asthma inhalers has transformed its in-line testing operations thanks to an automated quality control …
Read More »Getting the safety integrity level right for automated systems
Barry Weller looks at what Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) are and how to determine your application safety requirements Sitting on …
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