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Cooperation

Autobus Oberbayern selects Orbcomm’s in-cab solution for bus fleet

2019-11-07 Orbcomm has been selected by Autobus Oberbayern to equip their entire coach fleet with Orbcomm’s fleet management.

J1939

CAN cable for aerospace and military networks

2019-10-24 Gore offers 120-Ohm cables. They are suitable for CAN networks and comply with J1939 specifications. (Source: Gore) Gore’s aerospace CAN cables can withstand rapid temperature changes, harsh contaminants, repeated vibration, and rigorous rou...

Automated processes

Automatic twisting machine with integrated spot taping

2019-10-09 Sigma 688 ST from Komax enables automatic processing with twisting and simultaneous taping of both open wire ends. The integrated taping function simplifies logistics and ensures high quality for downstream operations.

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Slip rings connect reliably CAN bus-lines

2019-09-05 Especially in construction machine and equipment, slip rings are used to transfer data signals and power to rotating cabs. Intermittent open or high resistance needs to be avoided, to guarantee a reliable signal transmission.

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Interview: Swedish shopping center with CANopen-Lift control system

2019-09-04 One of the biggest projects with a CANopen-Lift control system in Sweden is almost done. The interview by Jonas Tomasson (Safeline Group) with Roger Wickman (Hisselektronik) gives some more details.

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CAN-based monitoring system for spindle bearings

2019-09-04 Schaeffler’s Spindle-Sense monitoring system reduces downtimes and increases utilization of machine capacity. The variant C-A1 outputs the measurements via CAN.

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Interview: Encoders for hydraulic and telescopic cylinders

2019-09-04 Draw-wire sensors based on rotary encoders have some advantages compared to other solutions. Matthias Roth, Siko’s Industry Manager Mobile Automation explains them on the example of the SGH series.

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"The data processing moves into the edge"

2019-09-04 Should IoT be integrated directly into the device, into a machine part, or directly into the sensors and actuators? SYS TEC Electronic answered these questions in an interview.

Common-mode choke

Useable for CAN FD devices

2019-08-05 Murata (Japan) introduces a CAN FD Class-3 common mode choke. It confirms to IEC 62228-3.

Free service

Air conditioning solutions via boomerang

2019-07-10 Boomerang is a free service from Eberspaecher Kalori. It involves sending back a modeled cab, with multiple alternative solutions for the integration of standard or specific components.

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The low-cost hardware revolution

2019-07-03 This article focuses on opportunities and challenges of low-cost developer boards in the industry.

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Future electric mobility with CAN in-wheel system

2019-07-02 Currently, electric vehicles are competing on acceleration performance and range, but in the future, the discussion will be less about cars and more about mobility, of which electric vehicles will be one of the main pillars.

Quick-change system

For handling weights up to 50 kg

2019-06-18 The pneumatically actuated robot quick-change system SWS-046 by Schunk allows change of different gripping systems and tools at the front end. It comes with modules for connecting actuators and sensors electrically. One supports CAN./strong>

Collaboration

Software now supports CAN hardware

2019-06-06 Kvaser has announced that the Elektrobit Assist ADTF 3 software now supports Kvaser’s CAN hardware portfolio.

Data / signal transmission

M12 cable connectors

2019-05-27 The M12 Mini from Provertha is a M12 cable connector for space-saving fieldbus connection. It serves as a Devicenet / CAN solution.

CAN FD

Repeater for tree and star topologies

2019-03-18 Ixxat, a brand of HMS Networks (Sweden), has released CAN FD repeaters. They are galvanic-isolated.

Twisted-pair

CAN cable suitable for J1939 networks

2019-03-18 TE Connectivity has launched its portfolio of Raychem copper cables. They are designed for bit-rates up to 1 Mbit/s.

Protection array

ESD protection for CAN nodes

2019-02-20 Semtech (USA) has launched the µClamp2492SQ circuitry, which is AEC-Q100 qualified. The company established in 1967 is a supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors.

Radiation for satellites

Digital isolator with CAN-capability

2019-01-31 Renesas Electronics launched digital isolators with superior radiation performance for small satellites in low earth orbit. The ISL71610M and ISL71710M provide isolation protection for power supply stages and serial communications interfaces such as ...

Slip ring

Designed for wind turbine application

2018-12-11 In USA, Heidenhain distributes exclusively the SXC168 slip ring by LTN Servotechnik (Germany).