47 www.drivesncontrols.com March 2025 NEW PRODUCTS n HMS has announced a cloud and edge combination that, it says, will deliver secure scalable connections to businesses that are managing large eets of machines. Together, Ewon Cloud and Ewon Edge o er industrial users secure access to their machines and simpli ed user access management, allowing them to streamline their machine monitoring and to improve their operational e ciency. Once an Ewon Edge device has been installed, it registers with Ewon Cloud, integrating a company’s machines into a uni ed “space” where an unlimited number of devices can be grouped. With exible access control, users can monitor and manage machine data securely, from anywhere at any time. HMS Networks www.hms-networks.com/ ewon-cloud-ewon-edge IDS has announced a camerabased system for monitoring industrial machinery, that delivers live streams and records events. The uEye Live series consists of standalone GigE cameras and a Web front-end that provides video streaming, hardwareaccelerated video encoding, and event-based recording of industrial equipment. If an incident occurs, the cameras can provide “a window into the past”. Users can choose between the enclosed uEye SCP series (in a 29 x 29 x 29mm housing) or the board-level uEye SLE line for embedded applications. The rst uEye SCP camera available has a 8.3MP rolling shutter sensor, while the board-level version and additional sensors will follow later in 2025. The cameras can deliver up to three video streams at the same time, even in low-light conditions. As well as H264 video compression, MJPEG via HTTP enables displays in a Web browser without needing extra plug-ins or third-party software. A Web-based Rest API allows the cameras to be integrated into machine control systems. IDS (Imaging Development Systems) https://en.idsimaging.com/ueye-scp-sle Micro-Epsilon has enhanced its optoNCDT 1220 entry-level laser triangulation sensors with a new version incorporating an IO-Link interface that allows digital and bi-directional, point-to-point communications. This cuts costs through simplified integration and installation, faster commissioning and reduced programming. The sensors provide precise, high-resolution distance, displacement and position measurements over 10– 500mm at speeds of up to 2kHz, with a repeatability to 1µm. IOLink supports continuous communications between sensors and controllers. The data collected can be transferred to the cloud or higher-level systems. www.micro-epsilon.co.uk The latest version of Beckho ’s TwinCat 3 Motion Designer software adds: le import for linear and rotary motors, including motor inertia compensation; triangular load case for linear applications; and implementation of variables for quick and easy parameter changes. The tool is used to design Beckho drives, including the dimensioning of drive axes, and the selection of motors, gears, drive controllers and accessories. It can be integrated into the TwinCat automation platform, or used as a stand-alone tool for drive design. www.beckho .com/en-gb Cloud and edge combo will ‘transform’ remote industrial monitoring maxon has launched a range of e cient, torque-dense joints for mobile autonomous robots. The HEJ joints o er high output powers for dynamic movements, combined with e ciencies of up to 86% for long battery lives. They incorporate a motor, planetary gears, electronics and sensing. There are two models. The 90mm-long, 110mm-diameter HEJ 90 joint targets locomotion and propulsion systems, generating up to 140Nm of torque (customisable to 180Nm). It has a mass of 1.96kg. The 73mm-long, 86.5mm-diameter HEJ 70, weighing 1.1kg, delivers up to 50Nm of torque for manipulation tasks. Both operate from 30–60V supplies. Control modes include joint position, velocity, torque, motor current and PDO-mappable control gains. Controlled via EtherCat, the IP67-protected joints o er low inertia and low back-driving torques. Maxon UK www.maxongroup.co.uk ifm has launched a pneumatic valve positioning system that it says will transform operations by enhancing simplicity and efficiency. The MVQ3 system uses IO-Link sensor technology to provide high accuracy to optimise control in complex industrial processes. Its robust design ensures reliable performance in demanding environments, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. Controlling the supply and exhaust air allows valves to be moved reliably to the required position, and held there securely. The IO-Link connection supports diagnostic functions, enabling condition monitoring. The positioning system provides real-time feedback, visual status indication via a ring of LEDs, easy integration with existing systems, and a user-friendly interface that simplifies set-up and adjustments. ifm says the system will improve operational efficiency, reduce resource wastage and enhance process control. ifm electronic 020 8213 0000 www.ifm.com/gb/en Robot joints offer high efficiencies and output powers IO-Link valve positioning system ‘will transform operations’ Cameras monitor machinery to provide live streams or ‘a window into the past’
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