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A new era of automation with artificial intelligence

A new era of automation with artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have been a part of industrial production for years – at least in theory. The vehemence of how AI is now making its way into practice will become apparent at Automatica, which will be held in Munich from June 21 to 24, 2022.

14th March 2022
Inductive sensors stop wind turbines getting in a spin

Inductive sensors stop wind turbines getting in a spin

A manufacturer of wind turbines provides engineering support for systems installed around the world. The company’s field-service capability is backed by 24-hour remote data monitoring, allowing early detection of potential problems. Given the remote location of most wind farms, monitoring systems must be exceptionally reliable, as site attendance is infrequent. The robustness, reliability and long sensing range of Contrinex’s 700 Series inductive sensors are trusted to provide accurate contactless speed measurement on wind turbines.

11th March 2022
New Portescap R&D facility increases customisation capability

New Portescap R&D facility increases customisation capability

The design and development of miniature motor motion solutions is integral to applications from medical equipment to robotics through to industrial power tools, in settings that demand performance and reliability. Concept design, development and testing not only has to be rigorous and relevant to specific application conditions, but also has to be fast enough to meet the needs of demanding markets. As a result, Portescap, which develops miniature motors for global OEMs, has enhanced its R&D capabilities by creating a new Engineering Lab.

11th March 2022
High reliability power for offshore wind turbine research project

High reliability power for offshore wind turbine research project

Puls Power is supporting a university project which is aimed at detecting damage to the grout connections in offshore wind turbines. Grouted connections in offshore wind turbines are formed by attaching overlapping steel piles with an ultra-high strength cementitious grout. The structural performance of grouted connections is critical for the substructures to exhibit sufficient resistance to environmental loads.

11th March 2022
Siemens renews major contract with Brammer Buck and Hickman

Siemens renews major contract with Brammer Buck and Hickman

Brammer Buck and Hickman is pleased to announce its contract with Siemens for the supply of tools, consumables, PPE and workwear has been renewed. The initial contract with Siemens was awarded in 2010 and, since that inaugural date, the two companies have worked closely together to streamline the supply of MRO products and provide substantial cost savings; to date, these savings have been confirmed as over £6.5m. Overall sales since the start of the contract have been in excess of £85m.

9th March 2022
Measuring and positioning cycles synchronise exactly

Measuring and positioning cycles synchronise exactly

Trade fair Control, focusing on quality assurance, could only take place virtually last year, but will open its doors again in Stuttgart from 3 to 6 May. The motion control experts from Aerotech will be there, presenting a whole range of new product innovations in measuring and testing technology.

9th March 2022
Load sensors find novel use for health monitoring on smart beehives

Load sensors find novel use for health monitoring on smart beehives

The Apiago beehive is the visible symbol of initiatives for biodiversity. The wall mounted autonomous, solar-powered hive, with its dedicated mobile phone app and internet integrated technology, includes a Zemic L6D 20 kg load cell that allows the bee colony’s weight gain or loss to be monitored as the bees pollinate the local area and the hive develops through the seasons.

8th March 2022
Quarter turn latches specified for electric vehicle charging stations

Quarter turn latches specified for electric vehicle charging stations

Eldon has introduced an all-new range of charging stations for electric vehicles. They use a sheet-metal enclosure that is oxylane-treated with a C5-class varnish as a corrosion inhibitor, and the cabinets have been designed for impact resistance to IK10 with ingress protection to IP54. Reliable locking combined with ease of access to the inside of the cabinets was high on the ‘must haves’ list for Eldon engineers when designing the new range. As a result, standard cylinder locks from Swedish manufacturer Industrilas have been exclusively specified on the project.

8th March 2022
Paper industry to benefit from new NSK academy course

Paper industry to benefit from new NSK academy course

A new training module for pulp and paper applications is now available at the increasingly popular NSK academy online platform. Focusing on the dryer section of papermaking machinery, this informative and engaging course will benefit all those who specify or work with bearings for this demanding application. Participants achieving an 80% pass mark will receive a certificate.

8th March 2022
Analog Devices invests €100 million in Europe operations

Analog Devices invests €100 million in Europe operations

Analog Devices is to invest €100 million over the next three years in ADI Catalyst, a 100,000 square foot custom-built facility for innovation and collaboration located at its campus in the Raheen Business Park in Limerick, Ireland. This latest phase of expansion will also see the creation of 250 new jobs in the Irish market by 2025 as a reflection of ADI’s continued commitment to expansion in Europe.

8th March 2022
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