Featured Products

Machine automation is a highly fragmented, dynamic field in which alternatives to the status quo emerge constantly. A key to our role as a solutions provider is maintaining a strategic portfolio of products, which enables us to offer our clients dependable, far sighted, and forward-compatible solutions. We send out a quarterly postcard that highlights several new products, if you wish to receive this please click here to sign up. Feel free to contact our Engineering Team to see how these exciting technologies can be utilized to push your next automation project to a higher level.

Machine & Motion Control

IMS AC Input NEMA34

IMS’s new AC input integrated motor makes machine design and installation a breeze. The MDrive34AC system offers designers a low cost, intelligent motion controller integrated with a NEMA 34 (or 42) high-torque brushless motor and microstepping drive that operates at 120 or 240 VAC. This design is ideal for designers who want the simplicity of a motor with on-board electronics, but without the expense, space, and wiring issues of separate controllers and drives for each axis. For more information Click Here.

Parker HMI PowerStation

Parker CTC’s new Stainless Steel Bezel option provides these HMI PowerStations with an exposed front that is ideal for maintaining sanitary conditions in FDA-regulated environments such as food processing, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing. Many of these industries require FDA-approved bezel material on faceplates of industrial monitors and computers so that exposed surfaces are washable, inhibit bacterial growth and are resistant to corrosion and chemicals used in industrial and food-safe cleaning fluids. For more information Click Here.

Mechatronics

Parker LCB Actuator

The LCB series of linear actuators incorporates a low friction, dry running sliding bearing carriage that provides long and reliable travel life even at 100% duty cycle. The low mass of the carriage and steel reinforced timing belt design allows for very high acceleration and velocity. With accelerations exceeding 2G's and speeds up to 8 m/s, the LCB can achieve comparable throughput to linear motors at a fraction of the cost. For more information Click Here.

Copley Miniature Thrust Tube

Look out pneumatic cylinders!! Copley Controls has expanded their ServoTube family with a Size 11 linear actuator & motor available in four force ratings up to 20N (continuous). With the speed and dynamic response of a linear motor, the super-compact and rugged ServoTube 11 answers the demand for higher productivity and manufacturing flexibility. The patented magnetic feedback design provides 12 micron repeatability without an external encoder. For more information Click Here.

Robotics & Conveyors

Parker XRS Robotic Systems

Parker’s new XRS Systems are pre-engineered to optimize workspace, simplify selection, shorten delivery time, and lower costs. A unique mix of linear servo motor and ballscrew drive technology provides optimized dynamic performance for today’s demanding automation applications. These systems are offered in three size platforms (Small; Medium; Large) and 124 standard variations. For more information Click Here.

Cognex Vision Guided Robot Tools

Almost every robotic solution that we provide our clients requires the integration of a machine vision system. Olympus Controls and Cognex have the software tools and skill sets to make this integration a snap. Whether your vision guided robot application involves automated palletizing, inspection, conveyor tracking or assembly, Olympus Controls machine vision expertise can help improve your manufacturing flexibility, throughput, and reduce production costs. For more information Click Here.

Vision & Barcode

Microscan MS-200 Connectivity Box

MicroScan’s new MS-Connect is a streamlined connectivity solution for use with 1D and 2D barcode product. This factory floor ready wiring box has an ultra-bright display and four access holes for easy wire routing. The MS-Connect provides convenient access to reader functionality with a single point of connectivity for inputs, outputs and power, and eliminates the need for custom-made cables. For more information Click Here.

Cognex Remote Head Vision System

Where mounting space is tight, or a lightweight camera is required, Cognex’s new In-Sight 5400 remote head vision sensor is the perfect solution. The In-Sight 5400R delivers the same ruggedness and performance as the In-Sight 5400, yet fits into very small spaces. Ideal for robotic applications, or wherever mounting space is limited. Camera meets IEC specifications for shock and vibration, and achieves an IP67 (NEMA 6) rating for dust and Washdown. For more information Click Here.

Sensors & Safety

SICK CVS Programmable Sensor

SICK introduces the new CVS family of intelligent, programable sensors. These color based sensors are ideal for a variety of application including measuring area of a learned color, presence/absence detection, OCR identification, and color sorting applications. These new sensors offer an affordable solution for inspection applications that would otherwise require more advanced and costly vision systems. For more information Click Here.

SICK M4000 Safety Light Curtain

SICK new M4000 Advanced Safety Light Curtain offers safeguarding solutions for point of entry applications and access protection on conveyor systems, palletizing equipment, robotic work cells and many other applications. With the M4000’s integrated LED as a visible indicator of its status and integrated Laser Alignment. The M4000 is simple to set-up, integrate, and monitor all without the need of a PC. For more information Click Here.

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