Tailored for industries like semiconductor manufacturing, electronics, and packaging, these innovations promise enhanced precision, reduced errors, and seamless integration with Industry 4.0 standards, driving the digital transformation of Indian manufacturing.
Panasonic Life Solutions India (PLSIND), through its Industrial Devices Division (INDD), has introduced a comprehensive suite of factory automation solutions to enhance industrial efficiency and productivity. This suite includes the GM1 Motion Controller, which combines PLC logic and motion control in a single device, India’s first AI-powered MINAS A7 Servo System—including the MINAS CZ1 and MINAS A6SC, a high-performance servo motor system designed explicitly for India—and the HL-G2 Series, a high-accuracy, network-based laser displacement sensor. These components form a robust and integrated automation solution tailored to modern industries’ advanced needs, optimizing equipment operation, reducing errors, and boosting overall safety, efficiency, and productivity in industrial settings.
These solutions are ideal for various industries, including semiconductor manufacturing, electronics, machine tools, packaging, and warehouse automation. They are instrumental in advancing the Make-in-India initiative and driving digital transformation. These sensors are versatile and durable, making them suitable for integration into diverse industrial environments. They are particularly effective in precision measurement tasks in quality control processes, real-time monitoring, and robotic applications, where accurate distance and position measurements are crucial. The HL-G2 Series Laser Sensors has the following features:
- High accuracy of up to 0.5 µm
- Rapid measurement capability, performing up to 10,000 measurements per second
- Measurement range from 20 mm to 1,000 mm
The GM1 Motion Controller offers RTEX/EtherCAT communication support for synchronised control of up to 32 axes, integrating multiple functions in a compact design. This “all-in-one” controller is ideal for high-precision and speed applications, such as press-fitting, molding, printing, and packaging. Its support for Industry 4.0 integration further enhances its utility in modern manufacturing environments.
MINAS A7 Servo Systems, with AI-driven tuning, offer ultra-precise positioning and cut operation time compared to manual tuning. Designed to enhance machine productivity, they feature energy-saving capabilities that lower costs and environmental impact. Their compact, robust design makes them ideal for space-limited installations without sacrificing performance. The MINAS CZ1 series is perfect for complex automation, offering a 3200 Hz response frequency, 100 Mbps EtherCAT communication, real-time auto adjustment, and vibration control, enabling flexible upgrades and PC-based setups. The MINAS A6SC series delivers high performance with 3.2 kHz response frequency and advanced controls for precise, efficient operation. The features include:
- Utilizes proprietary precAIse TUNINGtechnology for precise automatic tuning.
- Reduces operation time by 90% compared to manual tuning by experts.
- Provides unmatched motion performance.
- Achieves a speed response frequency of4.0 kHz.
- Offers an encoder resolution of 27 bits (134,217,728 pulses/rotation).
- Sets new benchmarks for positioning and processing accuracy.
Mr. Narayan Kumar, Divisional Director of INDD at PLSIND, highlighted the division’s commitment to empowering Indian manufacturers with state-of-the-art automation solutions. He emphasized that these innovations—the HL-G2 Series, GM1 Motion Controller, and AI-powered MINAS A7 Servo Systems—deliver high precision and real-time performance, significantly enhancing product quality, production efficiency, and operational excellence.
