Notícias

Con profunda tristeza anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestro estimado Presidente Honorario, Yoshiyuki Takada. El Sr. Takada falleció en paz el sábado 20 de abril de 2024, a las 4:00 de la madrugada, mientras recibía atención médica.

Hoy, SMC CORPORATION se complace en anunciar que hemos firmado la Iniciativa del Pacto Mundial de las Naciones Unidas, una plataforma de liderazgo voluntario para el desarrollo, la implantación y la divulgación de prácticas empresariales responsables.

Queremos expresar nuestro más sentido pésame a quienes perdieron la vida en los terremotos ocurridos frente a la costa oriental de Taiwán el 3 de abril de 2024, así como nuestra más sincera solidaridad con todos los afectados por la catástrofe.

SMC ha recibido el "Supplier Excellence Awards 2023" de Applied Materials, Inc. (en adelante "AMAT"), una de las mayores empresas de semiconductores y equipos de visualización.

Con el nuevo compresor compacto de la serie CRP de permite que los ingenieros de diseño podrán disfrutar de las ventajas de un producto innovador que les permite usar componentes neumáticos en lugares sin fuente de aire, por lo que resulta ideal para aplicaciones móviles. Además, los ingenieros tienen la opción de usar la versátil serie CRP como compresor (presión positiva) o como bomba de vacío (presión negativa) simplemente conectando las tuberías de la manera adecuada.

SMC está presentando la nueva serie EXW1 de sistemas wireless compactos con un rango ampliado hasta 100 m. Con tecnología similar a la serie EX600-W actual, la EXW1 es más pequeña, ligera y compatible con comunicación industrial, además de disponer de funcionalidades mejoradas que aumentan el actual portafolio.

SMC presenta su innovadora serie JSXF-P de válvulas de pulsos para el desalojo eficaz y eficiente de cuerpos extraños durante los procedimientos de limpieza. La nueva válvula de pulsos JSXF-P tipo SMARTVENT ofrece una serie de notables ventajas, como una placa de control integrada, alta presión de pico, bajo consumo de aire y larga vida útil.

SMC demuestra una vez más su capacidad de innovación con el nuevo manifold de válvulas JSY1000-E con sistema de eyectores totalmente integrado. Esta óptima combinación proporciona una solución completa para presión positiva y negativa (vacío) que permite a los usuarios controlar válvulas y eyectores en un único y sencillo manifold. Al reducir tanto las dimensiones físicas como el peso, el JSY1000-E también dispone de una función energética que disminuye sustancialmente el consumo de energía y mejora la eficacia del proceso.

SMC presenta un innovador regulador de caudal de aire que combina un sensor de caudal y un transductor electroneumático en un único producto. El resultado para los diseñadores e ingenieros de equipos es un ahorro de espacio de hasta el 50 %, una reducción significativa del conexionado y los cables y un reducido tiempo de instalación. Además, la nueva serie IN502-44/45 permite un control exacto y fiable del caudal de aire, ya que no depende de las condiciones de conexionado, la presión diferencial ni la temperatura. Este producto supone un beneficio para cualquier aplicación que implique un control del caudal, tal como sistemas de pintura, embalaje y soldadura de cualquier industria, especialmente de la industria del automóvil y alimentaria.

La nueva serie JSY3000-S es bloque con conexión inferior y placa de acero inoxidable y racores conformes con la FDA que proporciona una ampliada vida útil en entornos de elaboración de alimentos y bebidas. Como parte de la extensa familia de válvulas de control direccional de SMC, la nueva plug-in JSY3000-S se monta en un armario con una junta inferior robusta y con el conexionado orientado hacia el exterior. Esta configuración de diseño ayuda a proteger la válvula frente a la corrosión y frente a las salpicaduras de agua, garantizando su idoneidad para su instalación cerca de cualquier tipo de equipo que requiera procedimientos de lavado.

La nueva serie EQ de actuadores eléctricos con y sin vástago de SMC disponen de un controlador totalmente integrado, proporcionando una solución más sencilla de configurar, más fácil de usar y que, además, ahorra espacio al tiempo que ayuda a los usuarios a ahorrar energía y reducir sus emisiones de CO2. Como ventaja adicional, los actuadores eléctricos de la serie EQ ofrecen un increíble control con un sencillo y exclusivo software que ayuda a los usuarios a poner en marcha los actuadores desde una única pantalla en tan solo tres pasos. En primer lugar, el usuario elige el modo de funcionamiento; a continuación, selecciona las posiciones de parada y, por último, define los valores de velocidad, aceleración y deceleración. Tan fácil como controlar una electroválvula de dos o tres posiciones.

La nueva serie JSB de válvulas de asiento en ángulo de SMC ofrece una serie de ventajas clave para los fabricantes de equipos originales y usuarios finales, combinando una prolongada vida útil, reducidas pérdidas de presión y dimensiones compactas con un elevado caudal. Adecuadas para uso con vapor, agua y aire, la optimización del perfil de caudal de la serie JSB garantiza que estas válvulas de reducido tamaño puedan proporcionar el mismo caudal que sus equivalentes más grandes, pero con reduciendo el consumo de energía del sistema.

The specialist for pneumatic and electric automation SMC got the "Bosch Global Supplier Award" in the category "Indirect Purchasing and Services" for its top performance as a supplier.

All sectors across general manufacturing and automation can take advantage of the SMC ZHV air amplifier, a new product that offers high flow rates which are fully adjustable to suit specific customer requirements. This energy-efficient, compact and lightweight solution functions as either a blow-off or vacuum unit.

We are pleased to inform that SMC will be relocating and expanding its current Tsukuba Technical Center (JTC), and open “Kashiwanoha Campus New Technical Center (provisional name)” in the "Kashiwanoha Smart City" in the fall of 2025.

As a comprehensive manufacturer of automation equipment, SMC aims to fulfil its product supply responsibilities and maintain the trust of customers by contributing to sustainable growth and the expansion of reliable technological innovations. To help deliver these objectives, SMC has a rock-solid Business Continuity Plan (BCP) that the company is now further strengthening to provide an even more robust automation and motion control offer for its global customer base.

We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies to all those affected by the terrible Earthquakes occurred in southeastern Turkey on February 6, 2023. And we sincerely hope that the relief efforts will progress rapidly.

Leading industrial automation and IIoT specialist SMC is addressing the need to reduce CO2 emissions and cut energy consumption with the release of its latest innovation, the AMS20/30/40/60 Series compressed air management system. By adopting this revolutionary new air management unit, any company that deploys pneumatic processes can gain from reductions of up to 62% in compressed air consumption, benefiting both the environment and bottom line profitability.

SMC Corporation, a global leader in manufacturing comprehensive automation control equipment has been recognized by Forbes magazine as a World’s Best Employers 2022.

SMC is introducing the new EXW1 Series Compact Wireless System with an increased range of up to 100 m. Similar in technology to the current EX600-W, the EXW1 is smaller, lighter and fieldbus compatible, and with improved features that augment the current portfolio.

SMC, a leading Japan-headquartered global specialist in pneumatic and other automated control solutions, is set to join the Nikkei 225 (or Nikkei Stock Average), the premier and most-often quoted index of Japanese stocks. The Nikkei 225 comprises of 225 stocks selected from Japan’s top-performing and most liquid blue-chip companies. SMC will commence its listing on 3 October 2022.

As devastating, unprovoked attacks continue to unfold in Ukraine, they create a tragic crisis for the Ukrainian people, their families, and their futures. SMC is firmly in opposition to authoritarianism and violence, and we stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people. We must continue to provide our courageous Ukrainian colleagues with the support they need and are working tirelessly to help our associates who are still in Ukraine, as well as those who have found themselves in the unenviable position of living under authoritarian Russian rule.

SMC’s ISE7# pressure switch has been updated adding higher pressure ranges apart from offering improved flexibility and higher control of applications, leading to better decision making.

The new JSY & ZK2-A valve and ejector combination manifold from SMC not only simplifies pneumatic systems in applications requiring both positive and negative pressure (vacuum), it also reduces wiring requirements, provides complete compatibility with multiple fieldbus communication protocols and eliminates pressure fluctuations.

Any machine builder looking to simplify and reduce the cost of adding higher levels of safety, while simultaneously seeking faster and broader communication capabilities should consider the new JXCLF step motor controller from SMC. The JXCLF features an IO-Link communication interface and a Safe Torque Off (STO) function, thus presenting machine builders with the opportunity to deliver better control of the manufacturing process and increase their system’s safety integrity level (SIL 3) and performance level (PL e) in a cost-effective way.

Leading industrial control and automation solutions specialist, SMC, is adding a new range of pinch valves to its expansive offer for medical device and food system OEMs. With the new LPV series valve, fluid does not come into contact with any moving parts, avoiding the potential for contamination. Moreover, by simply discarding the tube after use, there is no longer any need for a washing process, ensuring good hygiene. SMC’s energy-saving LPV pinch valve is suitable for controlling a wide range of analytical, medical and food industry fluids.

General industrial equipment designers, manufacturers and maintainers can now benefit from the new SMC ZKJ vacuum manifold with PROFINET-enabled communication for remotely controlling and monitoring manufacturing processes. The ZKJ also offers impressive suction flow rate taking its low air consumption and low power consumption specifications into account. Other features include valve protection functionality, IP65 rating and the ability to control up to 16 ejectors with a single manifold.

The new JSY5000-H valve manifold from SMC is purpose-designed for use in food and beverage manufacturing plants, as well as breweries. Featuring a clean design to cope with regular wash-downs, the IP69K-compliant valve differentiates itself in the marketplace with its high flow rate, low power consumption and IO-Link point-to-point communication capability, bringing a new level of control to production.

Between 2020 and 2027, the food processing market is expected to grow with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.04% according to Verified Market Search. The industry will have to increase its productivity while simultaneously dealing with a lack of workers and cost pressure. By Diego Mirabelli – Industry Manager Food, Europe

Sustainability and reduction of energy consumption have been key values for Girbau for many years. The company has recently launched a new ironing unit that is part of a complete automated line. Close collaboration between Girbau and SMC has made it possible to improve ironing quality and achieve an energy saving of 30%, a reduction of 25% in compressed air consumption and a 25% increase in the useful life of textile coatings.

I’m Yoshiki Takada. As of April 1st, 2021, I was appointed as the new president of SMC. Since our founding in 1959, SMC has grown as a comprehensive manufacturer of automatic control equipment, including pneumatic equipment, with the goal of “meeting all of our customer requests”.

Release the pressure. The subject is more than serious. Pneumatic equipment accounts for about 20% of all factory power consumption and there is a proven way to improve energy efficiency: reduce the operating pressure. SMC explains how companies can achieve this objective and thus fall in line with manufacturing’s most important current trend.

Cobots and end effectors team up for affordable flexible solutions. While robotics led the way for the rapid growth of automation, we see cobots as the democratisation of robotics technology. They eliminate the cost and complex programming that robots usually require while providing much greater flexibility. By Andrea Trifone, Cobot project leader, SMC Italy

SMC’s position sensor transforms 360-degree window sanding machine from MB Maschinenbau into a true all-rounder.

SMC is set to showcase its robotics’ solutions at the world’s largest virtual collaborative WeAreCOBOTS Expo & Conference from 16 – 18 June 2020.

SMC is building on the success of its ZSE20(F)/ISE20 pressure switch range that features 3-screen display, 3-step setting mode and selectable delay time function, with the ZSE20(F)#/ISE20# (A, B and C). The extended series will help operators deliver efficiencies in terms of control and time saving. Now including IO-Link connection.

SMC has launched a wireless fieldbus unit, EX600-W, that offers customers a decentralised solution that is EtherNet/IP™ compatible and can withstand electric noise, deeming it reliable even in harsh, industrial environments.