Rockwell Automation, the world's largest company committed to industrial automation and digital transformation, announced that it has strengthened its cooperation with Michelin, a French multinational tire manufacturing company, to focus on digital innovation of Michelin's manufacturing processes. The two parties have a history of cooperation for more than 30 years. This new step marks the strategic evolution of both parties from traditional automation to digitalization and demonstrates their commitment to continuous innovation. Key initiatives of this collaboration include: Modernizing traditional manufacturing equipment through digitalization Integrate advanced analytics and data science tools at the operational and factory levels, leveraging a broader ecosystem of partners, including Kalypso, a Rockwell Automation company Improve operational reliability and efficiency with digital solutions Frank Kulaszewicz, senior vice president of Rockwell Automation, said: "This new initiative is a testament to our growing relationship with Michelin. We are eager to build on our historical collaboration and leverage our combined strengths for the future." industrial challenges and drive digital innovation. This marks a new chapter in our cooperation, deepens our commitment to Michelin's digital transformation in the field of machine automation, and solidifies the mutual trust between our two companies." The collaboration between Michelin and Rockwell Automation is comprehensive and covers multiple aspects of digital transformation. The joint efforts of both parties in prototype development and testing will verify the feasibility and effectiveness of new ideas and improve the efficiency of R&D plans, laying the foundation for continued co-innovation and co-development.
Small housing but large working range. Thanks to TOF technology (Time of Flight Technology), the new ODT3CL1-2M compact diffuse reflection sensor from Leuze has a working range of up to two meters. This 2-in-1 sensor detects objects and simultaneously transmits measurements. The ODT3CL1-2M solves the detection task and provides distance information for machine control. The sensor can also detect colored structured objects from a distance of up to two meters. With the new ODT3CL1-2M laser diffuse reflection sensor, the sensor specialist from Leuze is expanding the operating range of its 3C range of distance sensors. Thanks to innovative time-of-flight (TOF) technology, the switching and measuring sensor ODT3CL1-2M with background suppression has an operating range of up to two meters. This makes it suitable for a variety of applications in intralogistics where long distances need to be covered: for example, automated guided vehicles for monitoring the position of goods, controlling robotic grippers or quality control. Reliable use is guaranteed even under harsh conditions. This is because the sensor meets the high requirements of protection class IP69K. On automated guided vehicles, the ODT3CL1-2M optical sensor monitors whether pallets are received and transferred correctly. Practical 2-in-1 solution As a two-in-one solution, ODT3CL1-2M reduces users’ costs and workload in terms of procurement, installation, commissioning and operation. It has two independent switching points and is able to perform detection and measurement tasks simultaneously. As a result, system operators can address two needs using only one sensor. When using shuttles, for example, they can quickly transport goods to their target location, taking advantage of the advantage of independent switching points that can be optimally set and change speed. Diffuse reflectance sensors are ideal for checking shuttle car occupancy, they can detect whether a space is occupied In addition to detecting the presence of a component, the ODT3CL1-2M laser diffuse reflection sensor can also detect defined reference points on the component to check quality. Here, the sensors work reliably even with different surface structures.
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...
