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B&R presents new solutions for azimuth control at WindEnergy expo

B&R presents new solutions for azimuth control at WindEnergy expo

At the WindEnergy expo in Hamburg B&R will be demonstrating how wind turbine wear can be minimised through optimal yaw control. This is made possible by intelligent control concepts based on the ACOPOS P3 servo drive.

2nd August 2016
Environmental considerations in the selection of pneumatic cylinders

Environmental considerations in the selection of pneumatic cylinders

Making the correct choices and considering all aspects of the operating environment when specifying a pneumatic cylinder are crucial if an acceptable degree of reliability is to be achieved and costly downtime minimised, says Rebecca Hammes of Parker Hannifin.

1st August 2016
Northern Manufacturing & Electronics returns to EventCity

Northern Manufacturing & Electronics returns to EventCity

Northern Manufacturing & Electronics, the North's number one manufacturing technology and electronics exhibition, returns to EventCity, Manchester on September 28th to 29th. The show has grown consistently over its three year history, and is once again expected to increase both visitor and exhibitor numbers for 2016. Last year's event pulled in almost 3000 industrial professionals from across the UK, with the Automotive and Aerospace engineering sectors being particularly well represented.

29th July 2016
New white paper from Eaton helps machine builders save money

New white paper from Eaton helps machine builders save money

Eaton has published a new white paper that describes how its intelligent wiring and communication technology can simplify wiring inside control cabinets. The power management company’s new white paper, entitled Is Conventional Wiring Outdated? outlines several examples of this technology being applied. Moreover, real-world calculations explain how, by eliminating long wiring runs, machine builders can achieve significant wiring time and cost savings.

29th July 2016
Valve island customers given greater flexibility as ASCO launch new size valve

Valve island customers given greater flexibility as ASCO launch new size valve

ASCO have added a new valve size to their Valve Islands range which gives users greater flexibility across a variety of applications and industries. The ASCO Numatics valve islands boast a wide capacity range of 400 l/min to 3820 l/min. The new 502 Series valve means that the range can now handle new mid-range flow requirements of up to 650 l/min. New base plates also mean it is possible to combine two sizes of valve on one island, enabling users to easily manage both valve actuator control and pneumatics.

29th July 2016
Rockwell Automation addresses global skills shortage

Rockwell Automation addresses global skills shortage

Manufacturers and industrial operators around the world are contending with a growing skills shortage resulting from an evolving workforce and the influx of new technologies. These issues are forcing business leaders to reconsider their approach to machinery and facility design, training, technology and safety.

29th July 2016
Morgan and D3O create world

Morgan and D3O create world"s most advanced helmet for defence sector

Morgan Advanced Materials, a world leader in the application of advanced composite material technology, has incorporated D3O TRUST high-performance padding system into its ultra-lightweight combat helmet portfolio, the LASA AC914 and LASA AC915. The combination of Morgan’s hybrid composite ballistic helmet shell technology, with D3O’s impact pads is believed to be the most advanced combat helmet in the global market.

29th July 2016
Igus robolink robots tend machine tools

Igus robolink robots tend machine tools

Robots are increasingly being used to reduce repetitive strain injuries, allow for operation in wet or harsh environments or to save cost. They are frequently used for material handling, for example removing a finished part from a milling machine and replacing it with a blank part for processing.

29th July 2016
RS Components enters into global distribution agreement with Pfannenberg

RS Components enters into global distribution agreement with Pfannenberg

RS Components has signed a long-term distribution partnership agreement with Pfannenberg (UK) Ltd for the supply of the company’s range of enclosure thermal management solutions including devices such as filterfans, cooling units, heaters, thermostats, sounders and beacons.

29th July 2016
B&R appoints new UK managing director

B&R appoints new UK managing director

B&R has appointed Alan Conn as its new managing director for the UK and Ireland. Alan joins from Bosch Rexroth, where he held various sales management positions supporting OEM, end user and distribution businesses over the last nine years.

26th July 2016
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