Electricity + Control March 2017

ROUND UP

CONTROL SYSTEMS + AUTOMATION

Compact, unified Factory Automation range

A smaller, standard component height across all of Omron ’s family of Factory Automation (FA) control devices allows for standardised wiring ducts and component placement, thereby optimising space. A standardised, unified design also means design simplicity for panel builders. The complete Omron portfolio has been rede- signed into 600 different FA devices, across 18 different product categories, all built to a common design platform. In addition, the new FA devices are also built with Omron's proprietary Push-In Plus wiring technology. Moving to a uniform design avoids the dead

relays, I/O relay terminals, terminal blocks, temperature controllers, timers, measuring and monitoring relays, power monitors and (uninterruptible) power supplies. These products also offer features such as LED status indicators, simple front wir- ing and Push-In Plus terminals, all helping panel designers to optimise panel layouts, without impacting issues such as usability or maintenance. Double DIN-rail fixation, both at the top and bottom, allows customers to remove the product from the DIN-rail in a straight move, which is highly convenient in case of replacement/ refurbishment. Enquiries: Omron Electronics. Tel. +27 (0)11 579 2600 or email info.sa@eu.omron.com

space that results from specifying compo- nents of differing height, and also reduces the design work required. Most importantly, the ‘hot spots’ that build up in small spaces in the panel are greatly reduced, which can impact component reliability. “The lifetime of an electronic component, like a power supply containing an electro- lytic capacitor, may be halved for every 10°C rise in temperature, as in accordance with Arrhenius’ Law,” explains Lars de Bruin, MarketingManager, Panel Solutions, EMEA. Omron's complete new range of compact

in-panel compo- nents includes electromechani- cal and solid state

3D inspection technology strengthens digital offering

ABB announced today that it has acquired the Spanish start- up company NUB3D, innovator of digital, 3D inspection and quality-control solutions.The acquisition expands the group’s portfolio of ABB Ability solutions that connect customers to the industrial Internet of Things. ABB Ability builds on the intelligent cloud, using connected devices to generate action- able digital information for a broad range of customers. The two companies have agreed not to disclose the value of the transaction. NUB3D is a privately owned company headquartered in Barcelona. It supplies 3Dwhite-light scanning sensor technolo- gies, using digital scans to optimise inspection and quality assurance inmanufacturing.The sensors can detect defects on a manufactured part with an extremely high level of accuracy. By combining NUB3D’s proven world-class competence in 3D vision and metrology with ABB’s brand, worldwide reach, and offering and customer support, ABB will be able to create automated turnkey inspection and quality-control systems for automotive original equipment manufacturers, aerospace companies and customers in other sectors such as metals and plastics. The technology represents the future of flexible manufactur- ing, enabling a high level of automation with advanced data analysis that can be used to optimise production processes. NUB3D will become part of the Robotics business of ABB’s Robotics and Motion division and the new global application centre for 3D metrology in ABB. Enquiries: Shivani Chetram.Tel.+27 (0)10 202 5090 or email shivani.chetram@za.abb.com

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