WCA March 2018

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wire 2018 Exhibitors

new gauging solutions with modern styling and expanded capabilities in connectivity, communication and control consistent with Industry 4.0. “Our new LaserSpeed Pro non-contact length and speed gauge, UltraScan Pro wall thickness and concentricity gauge, and BenchMike Pro off-line diameter and ovality measurement system integrate more easily into production networks, providing the real-time data exchanges and tight processing efficiencies that today’s manufacturers need to deliver true product quality,” said Stefano Cicetti, EMEAI sales director for NDC’s cable and tube business. “The new Beta LaserMike gauges provide the most comprehensive communications platform with expanded Ethernet con- nectivity. These new platforms also lay the foundation for future wireless connection and offer other extended connectivity options for improved operational control and enhanced processing capabilities for efficient production performance.” • The new LaserSpeed ® Pro non-contact length and speed gauge offers high accuracy (better than ±0.03 per cent) and wide measurement depth of field for the full velocity range. LaserSpeed Pro offers a new, faster processing engine for faster communications and supports ModBus TCP, Ethernet/IP, Profinet IO and Profibus DP. Over 8,000 gauges have been installed worldwide. • The new UltraScan Pro provides high speed, precision measurement of product wall thickness and con- centricity and is now equipped with an expanded feature set that includes faster processing and measurement capabilities; high speed tolerance checking; multi-layer measurements (up to four layers); enhanced connectivity via built-in web server; and other advances. UltraScan is known industry-wide for its patented ‘SNAP’ technology, with full automatic setup and calibration for quick, simple operation. The new gauge supports ModBus TCP, Ethernet/IP, Profinet IO, Profibus DP and DeviceNet. • The new BenchMike Pro is now equipped with a larger, higher- resolution display and offers faster

AIM Stand: 11A21

AIM has recently developed new benders and accessories that it will unveil at wire 2018. Its capabilities include real, inde- pendent 3D twin-head forming, ‘single- head’ part forming, off-plane 2D and 3D bending, and no minimum centre clamp length. Also on display will be the patented and versatile hybrid forming solution, the Synchro AFM line, capable of fast output and low-cost maintenance.

communications This accurate and reliable gauge now offers Ethernet and USB connectivity. BenchMike is an off-line diameter and ovality measurement system, with over 15,000 gauges installed worldwide. The Beta LaserMike team will also be exhibiting the latest version of its InControl process controller and data management system. Easy to set up, simple to configure and effortless to use, InControl gives cable makers precise and efficient control of production processes to drive quality manufacturing. An optional OPC UA server module offers flexible, central control. BetaLaserMike (an NDC Technologies brand) – USA Website : www.betalasermike.com T Butler Engineering Ltd Stand: 13D03 T Butler Engineering will officially launch its TBE Multibend X series at wire 2018. ❍ The BenchMike Pro from Beta LaserMike processing.

❍ The AFM 3D8 S from AIM

The newest innovation in wire bending, upgraded and updated 2D and 3D CNC wire bending solutions, single and double bending head machines with robotics integration and complete automated cells which take wire from coil, form, weld, punch and systematically arrange the finished parts while providing total automated digital production reporting, will also form part of the company’s display. AIM Inc – USA Website : www.aimmachines.com

Beta LaserMike – (an NDC Technologies brand) Stand: 11D68

❍ The Multibend 35 – XXL

TBE Multibend X series technology will offer the following new features: • Three-axis bending heads îî

The Beta LaserMike products team from NDC Technologies will be debuting several

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