Industrial Factory Automation

Diamond Systems has launched a range of COM Express 1.0-compliant computer-on-modules (COMs) based on Intel's low-power Atom and Core processors. Rated for operation over enhanced (-20C to +71C) and extended (-40C to +85C) temperature ranges, the modules are suitable for a range of fixed and mobile applications in the defence, avionics, transportation, energy management and industrial automation sectors. Within the industry-standard 3.7 x 4.9in (95 x 125mm) COM Express footprint, the CME-Atom and the CME-965 each integrate a low-power Intel processor, DDR2 SDRAM and a complete set of PC-compatible system controllers and interfaces. Both modules provide eight USB 2.0 ports, a gigabit Ethernet local-area-network interface, high-resolution VGA CRT and LVDS LCD video, audio-in and audio-out and mass storage interfaces. In addition, both provide PCI Express, 32bit PCI and LPC expansion bus signals for connection to external generic or application-specific baseboards.

The lane-changing Maxtriever family of storage and retrieval machines (SRMs) offers fast delivery from, and replenishment to, more than one aisle of a warehouse. The system is designed to change aisles so that one unit has the ability to access more of a facility, increasing warehouse space availability, simplifying inventory access and reducing overhead costs while improving productivity, warehouse control, working conditions and floor space usage. The Maxtriever series of automated Miniload and Unitload storage and retrieval machines is well suited to applications that include the buffering and storage of raw materials, work-in-process and/or finished goods and is effective in the replenishment of forward picking locations. Efficient in handling small parts in totes to large items and car bodies, these high-speed, high-density storage and retrieval systems can replace conventional static rack or carousels to maximise vertical storage space. Lane-changing units have equal performance...