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December 2023 Newsletter

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Power/mation Solutions Group advances with new, expansive facility in Roseville, MN

 

In a pivotal move forward, Power/mation Solutions Group, a leader in custom solutions for industrial automation, has announced its relocation from St. Paul, MN, to a new and more expansive facility in Roseville, MN. This significant move is not merely a change in geography; it represents a leap forward in the group’s ability to offer enhanced and more comprehensive services to its customers.

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STEM Youth Spotlight

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    Support your local FIRST Robotics team

     

    The FIRST Robotics Challenge kickoff for the 2024 season is January 6th. We invite you to join us in supporting the next generation of STEM professionals by mentoring or sponsoring a local FIRST team.

     

    FIRST ® Robotics Competition combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. Check out firstinspires.org to see what it's all about.

     

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    Product Spotlights

      IRB 930 SCARA robot

      New ABB launches IRB 930 SCARA robot to transform pick-and-place and assembly operations

      Unleash precision and speed with high-payload SCARA robots

       

      Engineered for fast point-to-point tasks that demand high payloads and large work areas, the IRB 930 has three variants capable of providing the highest payload of any SCARA robot in its class.

       

      The IRB 930 also provides an exceptional 200% increase in stronger push-down strength making it ideal for force-intensive operations.

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      Rittal VX-SE Floormount NEMA-12-3R Enclosure
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      New Rittal VX SE Floormount Enclosure System

       

      The VX SE Floormount NEMA 12/3R is a freestanding enclosure designed to meet the unique demands of a variety of indoor and outdoor industrial applications.

       

      Learn more ➡️

      WLF12 Pro Flexible Multicolor Strip Light
      Banner Engineering

      New WLF12 Pro Flexible Multicolor Strip Light

       
      The WLF12 is a unique lighting option from Banner engineered with flexible and durable housing, peel-and-stick installation, multiple color options, and animation capabilities when paired with the LC25 LED Controller.
       

      Learn more about WLF12 ➡️

       

      Learn more about LC25 ➡️

      FIL20 IO Hub with IO-Link
      Turck

      New FIL20 I/O Hub with IO-Link

       

      Turck is adding to its family of IO-Link single input/output (SIO) hubs with both the FIL small (8 points) and FIL large (16 points) variants.

      • Reduces device requirements
      • Reduces cabling requirements
      • Reduces network traffic

      See product offering ➡️

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      Reduce Key Management with a Fortress RFID Safety Key (RSK) Product

       

      RSK is a compact RFID key pod with the ability to act as a standalone key station or integrate within a Fortress amGardpro interlock. This product can be hard-wired or communicate via a PROFINET/ PROFIsafe or EtherNet/IP / CIP networks. ​

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      ✅ Protect operators from unexpected start-up​

      ✅ Keys can be programmed to the RSK module using a “Teach” Key​

      ✅ 4 billion unique codes​

      ✅ Ingress Protection rated up to IP65 & IP67

       

      Learn more about RFID Safety Key Technology ➡️

      Pilz PSS u2
      Pilz

      Now Available PSSuniversal 2 from Pilz

       

      PSS u2 is a flexible Safe/Non-Safe Remote I/O platform with CIP Safety or PROFIsafe protocols for use with GuardLogix or Siemens-based control systems.

      • Standardize I/O platform with CIP Safety or PROFIsafe by exchanging the head module.
      • Designed for applications up to SIL 3 (IEC 61508) and Ple (EN 13849).
      • 8-point input and digital output cards are half the width of the 1734 I/O.
      • Safe Relay Outputs Available for higher current load applications.
      • IO-Link Master Module Available for connection to IO link devices.

      Explore Pilz PSS u2 ➡️

      Phoenix Contact Industrial PC - VL3
      Phoenix Contact USA

      New Phoenix Contact Industrial PC - VL3

       

      The new Phoenix Contact Industrial PC - VL3 offers reliable hardware with significant performance increases.
      • Configured to meet your application needs
      • Assembled in the US to provide shorter lead times (generally 2-3 weeks)
      • Long Term CPU roadmap giving 7 to 15 years of future availability
      • Standard 2 year warranty with option to extend to 5 years.
      • Configurable with TPM2.0 future proof for Windows 11 Support

        Learn more about the VL3 ➡️

         

        Learn more about the warranty ➡️

        CPX-AP-I Offline Configuration
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        CPX-AP-I Offline Configuration via Festo Automation Suite

         

        Walks through setup and commissioning of a CPX-AP-I system using the offline configurator available in Festo Automation Suite.

          Watch the how-to video 📽️➡️

          RSP Tool Chargers
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          Tool changers from RSP with top-of-the-line bus signal transmission

           

          What sets RSP’s tool changers apart from the competition? One big thing is the bus signal transmission technology on their top-of-the-line tool changers in the Moduflex series.

            Learn more ➡️

            News and Events

              Training & Events

              Visit our Training & Events page to stay up to date on the latest webinar, events, and registration information.

              • December 26, 2023 | Webinar | Horner | How Does I-O Link Work?
              • January 9, 2024 | Webinar | Tolomatic | High Precision Linear Stage Offering Expands with Increased Capability for Load, Speed and Stroke
              • January 9, 2024 | Remote Training | Fortress | B11 LMSS™ - Licensed Machinery Safety Specialist Course

              Price Adjustments

                December 2023

                 

                December 1, 2023

                Phoenix Contact

                 

                December 15, 2023

                Lovejoy

                Upcoming

                 

                January 1, 2024

                Bishop-Wisecarver | Lenze | Mersen | Nexen | Roxtec | Swivelink | TE Connectivity | Watlow | Zero-Max | Oriental Motor

                 

                February 1, 2024

                Turck

                Industry News

                • October 13, 2023 | EPLAN | 5 Reasons for Improving Collaborations Between ECAD and MCAD Applications
                • December 12, 2023 | Automation World | Gen Z and Industry
                • December 18, 2023 | Design News | Top 5 Manufacturing Design Trends for 2024

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