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Tag: Automation
Creating On-Demand Book Covers with Galil Controllers
The Autocase CS2 machine from GP2 Technologies was created to register the front and back panels of the case to the covering material, folding the cover to make a finished case, which then goes into binding operations. Through their partnership with Galil, the automated GP2 system can now yield hard book covers or cases “on demand” due to the high precision Galil controller.
Creating a Series of Animatronic Flower Petals for a Stage Show Using the Tolomatic RSA40 Electric Actuator
Learn how a premier manufacturer of moving stage displays created an overhead lighting device that transforms from a globe, into individual petals forming a flower using Tolomatic actuators.
Understanding the Benefits of Industrial Automation
Industrial Automation is the automation of general purpose machinery used in standard or task-specific applications. It can be applied to almost all industries, and primarily deals with the manufacturing, quality control, and material handling processes for those industries. In this article, we’ll explore the A to Z benefits that industrial automation brings to businesses across the world.
Monitoring Over 6,000 Miles with the Galil DMC-4020 Motion Controller
Learn how the DMC-4020 two-axis Ethernet motion controller was used to help monitor over 6,000 miles of border in the U.S.
Robotics & Mechatronics in the Entertainment Industry
Anything we as a collective community enjoy together can be considered entertainment. There are endless and exciting possibilities for the use of robotics and automation within the entertainment industry.
Autonomous Mobile Robots 101:
Autonomous Mobile Robots are also called AMR’s or autorobots. This type of robot completes tasks with a high degree of autonomy for 12 to 15 hours without break.
Understanding Agricultural Automation and Smartfarming
Agricultural automation is utilizing various technological innovations to upgrade and automate the many tasks associated with the production of plants and livestock. It is also referred to as smartfarming.
Maxon’s New IDX Integrated Servo Motor- Power at the Press of a Button
Maxon’s new IDX compact integrated servo gearmotor + drive combines a powerful, brushless EC-i motor and an EPOS4 positioning controller, which can be complemented with a maxon planetary gearhead when required. This integrated motor stands out for its high torque density, high efficiency, maintenance-free components, and a high-quality industrial housing providing IP65 protection. The IDX … Continue reading Maxon’s New IDX Integrated Servo Motor- Power at the Press of a Button
Introducing the New DMC-21×5 Multi Axis Motion Controller from Galil Motion Control
The DMC-21x5 is the latest addition to the Econo family and is an easy upgrade path from the long running DMC-21x3 series. The DMC-21x5 utilizes nearly all of the same peripherals as the DMC-21x3 controller, making the transition simple. The main difference between the DMC-21x5 and its predecessor is a state of the art ARM … Continue reading Introducing the New DMC-21×5 Multi Axis Motion Controller from Galil Motion Control