Industrial Technology

Schmalz ensures secure handling of baked goods

Schmalz has launched a new range of food compliant suction cups suitable for use across the different stages of baked goods production: from handling individual dough pieces within an automated production process, or as an integral part of a vacuum carpet, through to handling finished and frozen bakery products.

7th April 2022

Control Techniques introduces Commander S drives and Marshal app

Control Techniques, part of the Nidec group of companies, is launching a new member to the Commander family of drives and a new app named Marshal. Commander S provides a solution for applications that require plug-and-play control convenience straight from the box. It’s easy to install, easy to use, reliable and cost-effective.

6th April 2022

Gaining an edge with TSN

Edge computing is key to optimising data-driven activities, supporting the implementation of innovative digital technologies and ultimately the creation of the Connected Industries of the future. It allows data processing to take place close to the source, turning key data into actionable information. For Edge computing to work effectively, advanced network technologies are required to build the supporting infrastructure that is the backbone of successful enterprises.

6th April 2022

EAO introduces overmoulded option for Series 82 switches

EAO has extended the robust and attractive Series 82 with an overmoulded option and M12 connector. The new version is available for selected illuminated pushbuttons within the Series 82 and offers fast mounting as well as complete front and rear IP67 protection.

6th April 2022

Smart machine safety monitoring with new signal conditioners and switches

Metrix, the USA based vibration measurement and condition monitoring specialist has recently announced its new 5580 series smart vibration signal conditioners and switches. Available with full support in the UK from Metrix’s distribution partner Ixthus Instrumentation, the new units provide a 4 -20 mA output proportional to the measured variable from accelerometers, velocity or position sensors for preventative maintenance and safety tasks on industrial fans, compressors, generators, pumps, and other large shaft-equipped machines where probe systems are essential.

5th April 2022

Jaw couplings for surgical robots

Ruland manufactures zero-backlash jaw couplings with a balanced design for reduced vibration and constant velocity in applications that require demanding starts and stops such as those in industries like semiconductor, solar, medical, and packaging. The dampening ability of Ruland’s jaw couplings aid in reducing settling time and shock loads, making them an ideal option for precision positioning systems.

5th April 2022

HMS presents communication solutions for battery energy storage systems

HMS Networks is now presenting several communication solutions for the rapidly expanding battery market. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) require communication capabilities to connect to batteries and peripheral components, communicate with the power grid, monitor systems remotely and much more.

5th April 2022

Micromotors are aiding the decarbonisation of the transport sector

It’s estimated there is around 400,000 pure-electric cars on UK roads. Transitioning to more environmentally friendly modes of transport and improving fuel economy will be crucial in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transport. Here Stewart Goulding, managing director of drive system supplier EMS, looks at how micromotors are supporting the switch to electric vehicles (EVs) and improving the efficiency of commercial aircraft.

5th April 2022

Rolec introduces new diecast industrial electronic enclosures

Specialist enclosures manufacturer Rolec has launched advanced new aluDOOR – its next generation of hinged-lid housings for harsh outdoor and indoor industrial applications. The company says aluDOOR is an elegant, tough, go-anywhere enclosure that is rated IP66, IP67 and – on request – IP69K. It can be mounted on walls, bulkheads, machines and desks.

5th April 2022

Thermal camera module offers industry-leading sensitivity

Teledyne Flir has announced the Boson+ with thermal sensitivity of 20 millikelvin (mK) or less, claiming it to be the sensitive longwave infrared (LWIR) camera in the market. It shares the SWaP of the widely deployed and real-world-proven Boson thermal camera module. With identical mechanical, electrical, and optical interfaces, the Boson+ is a drop-in upgrade that also includes updated image processing to deliver enhanced sharpness and contrast for defence and commercial applications.

5th April 2022