PNOZ multi is a configurable safety controller with functions between safety relays and safety PLCs. It was born in 2002. Its purpose is to provide safety controllers with higher cost performance, easier use and more powerful functions for equipment in different fields. This product has been in mature applications for more than 20 years since its birth. It has been widely recognized by the market for its safety, stability and high cost performance. As an excellent safety hardware product, it needs to cooperate with safety configuration software to realize functions such as programming and diagnosis, and PNOZmulti Configurator software came into being. From paid to free, there is more than a little progress With each iteration of PNOZmulti Configurator, more models of products and practical security function blocks will be added. For versions V11.0 and above, basic authorization is free. The newly added safety function block in the recently updated version of PNOZmulti Configurator V11.3 can provide a more professional safety and complete solution for the AGV (automatic guided vehicle) industry; a new safety bus communication module can make PNOZ multi products Quickly integrating into complex main control systems has a profound impact on the application level of products. Three new function blocks of Configurator V11.3 1. Laser scanner switching area function block This function can be used in conjunction with the PSEN scan security scanner to quickly generate logical functions for switching areas and improve the accuracy of area switching. At this stage, this function needs to be implemented with PNOZ m B1 / m B0.1 security hardware. Up to 4 security scanners can be configured in one system to achieve up to 70 area switching logical operations for each scanner, which greatly reduces the design effort of programmers. energy, providing a complete security solution. 2. Safety speed comparison function block With the iteration of the version, the PNOZmulti Configurator software currently has a wealth of safety function blocks, and the safety speed monitoring function block has also been involved in previous versions. This update adds the safe speed/safe position comparison of two axes and the safe position/safe position range monitoring function block of one axis, which greatly improves the safety monitoring method under high-speed operation of the equipment. It should be noted that at this stage, if you need to complete the speed status comparison of the two axes, you need to use it in conjunction with the latest PNOZ m EF 2MM module. Safety control logic is not limited to emergency stops, safety doors, light gratings, etc. In order to ensure comprehensive logic and reduce the frequency of malfunctions, monitoring such as speed range, speed difference, position range and position difference need to be configured together to ensure monitoring The results are accurate so as not to affect the operation of rotating equipment. To put it simply, the stan...
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced that it has developed the CellVoyager High Content Analysis (HCA) System CQ3000, which is part of the CellVoyagerTM High Content Analysis (HCA) System Solution Series. It includes cell observation equipment and image analysis software, and is planned to be launched for sale in July 2024. CQ3000 can quickly capture high-definition 3D microscopic images of live cell cultures. When used in conjunction with CellPathfinder image analysis software, it can quantify and analyze intracellular organelles, evaluate cellular responses, and evaluate the effects of drug compounds. It can efficiently evaluate cells in various environments from basic research to drug discovery screening. CQ3000 will be exhibited at SLAS2024. SLAS2024 is an international conference and exhibition organized by the Laboratory Automation and Screening Association (SLAS) and will be held in Boston from February 3rd to 7th. Image.png CellVoyager High Content Analysis System CQ3000 Development background The HCA system is widely used for new drug discovery, identifying promising chemical reactions by screening the entire candidate compound library. In recent years, there has been a growing demand for advanced and high-speed screening systems, which use traditional image processing and deep learning to extract and analyze large amounts of data from high-definition cell images. In addition, there is an increasing demand for accelerating the process of new drug discovery through automation and accelerated screening operations. main features This CellVoyager product is a mid-range HCA system that can achieve high-resolution live cell imaging, similar to the CellVoyager CQ1 desktop high content analysis system and the CellVoyager CV8000 high content screening system. This new product will provide users with a wider range of application choices from basic research to large-scale screening, and can be combined with products such as CellPathfinder high content analysis software to provide solutions suitable for various needs and budgets. 1. Long term high-definition observation of live cells The CQ3000 adopts the high-precision temperature control of Yokogawa Motor and a dual turntable with microlenses, which can capture optical slice images (confocal images) more quickly and sensitively. Compared with other confocal systems on the market, it can minimize cell damage and achieve long-term stable and accurate observation of live cell cultures. 2. Quick filtering Due to the enhanced control of the stage and autofocus function, the CQ3000 can quickly capture images of the microplate. When combined with the optional dual camera and wide field of view image capture function, the entire field of view can be captured uniformly, thereby reducing image capture time. This product can quickly select promising compounds from a large number of candidate new drugs. 3. High image quality It adopts Yokogawa Electric's proprietary water immersion objective mechanis...
ABB acquires Sevensense to expand leadership in next-generation artificial intelligence mobile robots ABB has announced that it has acquired Swiss start-up Sevensense, a leading provider of artificial intelligence 3D vision navigation technology for autonomous mobile robots (AMR). Sevensense was founded in 2018 as a spin-out of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich. Sami Atiya, President of ABB Robotics and Discrete Automation, said: “This marks an important step towards our vision of a workplace where AI-powered robots assist humans, meeting the needs of our customers for greater productivity amid an acute shortage of skilled labor. The need for flexibility and intelligence. Each mobile robot equipped with vision and artificial intelligence scans a unique part of the building; together the robots complement each other's vision to form a complete map, allowing them to work autonomously in rapidly changing environments. " The acquisition follows a minority investment in Sevensense in 2021 after it joined the company's innovation ecosystem, the same year ABB acquired ASTI Mobile Robotics. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Following pilot customer projects in the automotive and logistics industries, ABB will integrate Sevensense’s technology into the company’s AMR portfolio, delivering an unprecedented combination of speed, accuracy and payload. The mobile robotics market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 20% from $5.5 billion to $9.5 billion by 2026, and ABB’s AI-driven 3D vision technology is at the forefront of this growth. Sevensense’s groundbreaking navigation technology combines artificial intelligence and 3D vision to enable AMRs to make intelligent decisions and differentiate between fixed and moving objects in dynamic environments. Once manually guided, mobile robots using Vision-based Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (Visual SLAM) technology create maps for independent operation, reducing commissioning time from weeks to days and enabling AMRs to interact with humans Navigate a highly complex, dynamic environment together. Maps are continuously updated and shared across the fleet, providing instant scalability without disrupting operations and greater flexibility than other navigation technologies. The partnership with Sevensense highlights ABB’s commitment to fostering the success of a new generation of innovation. Through its partner ecosystem and collaborations with start-ups and universities, ABB develops leading technologies that benefit businesses around the world. Sevensense's approximately 35 employees will continue to be based in Zurich, Switzerland.
In the semiconductor microelectronics industry, accurate and reliable temperature and humidity detectors are indispensable and important equipment. With the advancement of science and technology, this industry has increasingly strict requirements on the temperature and humidity of the production environment, because even small environmental changes may affect product quality and production stability. Most electronic products need to be produced and stored in dry conditions. According to statistics, more than 1/4 of the defective products produced industrially around the world every year are related to moisture hazards. For the electronics industry, the hazards of moisture have become one of the main factors affecting product quality. During the semiconductor manufacturing process, subtle changes in temperature and humidity can cause a range of problems. Excessively high temperatures may cause the device to overheat, affecting its performance and service life. Too low a temperature may lead to unstable material performance, thus affecting product quality. Excessive humidity may cause condensation inside the device, causing short circuits and other safety issues. Low humidity may cause static electricity, causing potential damage to the product. The main harm caused by moisture to the semiconductor industry is that moisture can penetrate the plastic packaging of integrated circuits and invade the inside of the integrated circuit through gaps such as pins, causing the integrated circuit to absorb moisture. Water vapor is formed during the heating process of the SMT process, and the resulting pressure can cause the IC resin package to crack and oxidize the metal inside the IC device, leading to product failure. In addition, when the device is soldered on the PCB board, the release of water vapor pressure may also cause false soldering. According to relevant standards, electronic components that have been exposed to high-humidity air environments must be placed in a drying oven with a humidity below 10% RH for 10 times the exposure time in order to restore the component's workshop life and avoid scrapping. Precisely because temperature and humidity have such a great impact on the semiconductor microelectronics industry, the application of temperature and humidity sensor detectors is particularly important. The temperature and humidity sensor can accurately monitor the temperature and humidity in the environment in real time. Once the temperature and humidity in the environment exceed the set range, the instrument will immediately sound an alarm to remind the staff to make adjustments to ensure the stability of the production environment and the quality of the product. . The measuring rod type temperature and humidity sensor CAEL-S16 , represented by Gongcai.com, has an analog output with a buffer to ensure that the output is not distorted. The metal measuring rod effectively isolates electromagnetic interference in harsh environments and can be used f...
