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DRIVES, CONTROLS & MOTORS


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unctional products can come material sHortages


project specific documentation and updates within the software. It even incorporates Codesys code for programming PLCs and Motion controllers. Of further benefit, the CPX-AP-I remote IO


system allows the use of exactly the same decentralised digital and analogue blocks, IO link masters and valve terminals, irrespective of the industrial network selected. This is thanks to the AP backplane running throughout the entire system. The user only selects a required bus network node and is then able to connect up to 80 different IO modules and still maintain a rapid data rate of 200 Mbaud in real time.


taking positive steps We can hope that the materials shortages being experienced now are a short-term issue. While they have been caused by events beyond our control, there are positive steps that can be taken to ensure they do not have a negative impact on automation supply chains. Here, however, we have demonstrated how automation component manufacturers are


responding by developing multifunctional products and support tools. Reassessing the quantity of components required to achieve a task, and using online configuration tools to achieve optimal design and compatibility, are


two ways to save time and improve efficiency to remain competitive in these challenging times.


Festo www.festo.co.uk/connectivity


Cross+Morse Power Transmission Manufacturing Specialists


◊ Manufacturing up to 1450mm diameter ◊ Turning - CNC lathes, Vertical Machining Centre ◊ Gear Cutting - Hobbing, Planing, Shaping Gears ◊ Bevel Gears, Helical, External & Internal cut Gears ◊ Rack Shaping, Broaching, Keywaying ◊ Vertical Boring, Centreless & Rotary Grinding ◊ Bore Honing ◊ Induction Hardening ◊ Drilling & Tapping ◊ Marking ◊ Blacking ◊ Large stocks


◊ CAD - CAM Design & Development ◊ ISO 9001 : 2015 Yes, we can make it ! Since 1984


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