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Micro PLC sets performance benchmark

Micro PLC sets performance benchmark

The new MICRO PLC VIPA Control from Yaskawa sets new standards for ultra-compact, ultra-fast, stand-alone PLC controllers combining high performance, high channel density in a compact, modern design. As the name suggests, space requirements are minimised because the Micro has a width of less than 72mm making it up to 50% smaller than typical micro controllers.

29th September 2017
Custom motor design

Custom motor design

As a motor manufacturer for over 45 years, Aerotech can work with you to design a custom motor that is optimum for your application. To minimise cost, Aerotech will consider customising one of its standard designs. If this will not meet your needs, a completely new design will be implemented.

29th September 2017
DC motors for electronic gear shift

DC motors for electronic gear shift

The EPS (electronic power shift) system from, took many years to develop. DC motors from Maxon Motor are a key component on the EPS (electronic power shift) system from bicycle component manufacturer Campagnolo, responsible for executing the shifting processes within tenths of a second.

29th September 2017
Interroll presents greater efficiency, greater power and new platform in drive solutions at PPMA

Interroll presents greater efficiency, greater power and new platform in drive solutions at PPMA

Interroll will display the world’s most powerful, stainless steel synchronous drum motor for belt conveyor systems, with a proven output of up to 1.1 kilowatts, a particularly high torque up to 100 Nm and extremely high belt tension. With this drive solution the food and pharmaceutical industries have an ultra-hygienic and energy-saving option at their disposal.

18th September 2017
Defining the challenges for a low carbon future

Defining the challenges for a low carbon future

The Energy Institute has published its 2017 Energy Barometer, presenting the views of UK energy professionals on the effectiveness of measures to reach emissions targets and transition energy supplies to sustainable sources. So what did the survey find? Looking at what measures the government should prioritise to reach emissions targets, 64% of respondents said energy efficiency, 62% supported increased emphasis on renewable energy and 60% supported emerging technology research and innovation. But there was less enthusiasm for decarbonising transport (38%) and nuclear energy (34%). Having said that, when asked what effect UK energy policy had had on various areas, a majority of respondents thought that government support for nuclear energy had had a positive effect.

17th September 2017
Northern Manufacturing and Electronics 2017

Northern Manufacturing and Electronics 2017

Northern Manufacturing and Electronics 2017 celebrates its fifth anniversary this year. The industry and engineering spectacle returns to EventCity, Manchester (27 and 28 September) to showcase some of the UK’s finest manufacturing, engineering and industrial products and services.

12th September 2017
UK-made AC drives help aluminium plant boost finishing mill operations

UK-made AC drives help aluminium plant boost finishing mill operations

Six 200kW Unidrive M700 AC variable frequency drives (VFDs) from Control Techniques are boosting the uptime of finishing mill operations at a major aluminium manufacturing facility in India. Facing ongoing issues with its previous drives, the plant turned to Control Techniques following the company’s readiness to take full responsibility for the entire project.

6th September 2017
The future of the data-driven industrial revolution

The future of the data-driven industrial revolution

Heiko Luckhaupt from RS Components looks at the short-, medium- and long-term outlook for data-capable industrial applications and what these new capabilities might deliver in terms of performance gains and transparency

6th September 2017
Reliance and Greiner collaborate to develop cell culture plate manipulator

Reliance and Greiner collaborate to develop cell culture plate manipulator

Reliance Precision reports that its partnership with major supplier of high-quality labware, Greiner Bio-One (Greiner) has resulted in development of the CELLswing, an automated manipulator, which gently moves and rotates a CELLdisc containing adherent mammalian cells in any required position.

25th August 2017
Once again, NASA relies on Maxon technology

Once again, NASA relies on Maxon technology

NASA’s next Mars rover will collect soil samples, seal them and deposit them on the Martian surface for future collection and transport back to Earth. Swiss manufacturer Maxon Motor supplies several drives specifically developed for the task.

25th August 2017
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