Industrial Technology

Computer-On-Module delivers scalable performance for industrial, medical and server applications

Embedded systems and display solutions provider Review Display Systems (RDS) has announced the availability of a new Kontron COM Express Basic Type 7 Computer-On-Module. Extending Kontron’s product family of server-grade COM platforms, the industrial specification COMe-bEP7 features AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 SoC processors which deliver cost effective, highly scalable server-class performance in a compact form factor.

19th January 2022

Reliable energy supply for various stage technology demands

The challenge for every stage and set builder is to design and build the perfect stage. Every job is different because stages are not off-the-shelf. Every stage is unique, meaning that every component not only has to be powerful, durable and efficient but must also work together perfectly. To achieve this, builders need a competent partner who both understands the specific problems of stage technology and offers a wide range of products that match any stage application.

19th January 2022

Enclosures can be worn on the wrist, arm or belt â€“ or be wall mounted

OKW’s body-contoured ERGO-CASE enclosures now offer an even wider choice of options. They can be worn on the wrist or arm, clipped to a belt or pocket – or wall mounted for easy charging and data transfer.

19th January 2022

Multi-point colour detection system measures up to 28 LED test specimens simultaneously

Micro-Epsilon has updated its colorCONTROL MFA series of LED analysers with the colorCONTROL MFA-7. The high precision, multi-point colour detection system is available in either 7, 14, 21 or 28 channel configurations to monitor up to 28 LED test objects simultaneously.

19th January 2022

Interactive video wall technology with a seamless multitouch transition

Zytronic has introduced the new ZyBrid edge touch sensor technology, developed to create stunning multi-screen interactive video walls and tables. Designed to mirror the narrowest bezel video wall monitors, the glass sensors feature an ultra-narrow border (anywhere from 3mm to zero), creating a sleek appearance by using the maximum display area. The sensors can be innovatively linked when used with the associated all-new ZyBrid edge controller to enable seamless touch transition between screens, with potentially no gap whatsoever between adjacent active areas.

19th January 2022

Emerson"s new Edge Solutions simplify creation of advanced IIoT applications

Emerson has introduced PACSystems Edge Solutions, a new portfolio of turnkey industrial edge hardware and software solutions. Edge Solutions simplify selection and deployment, helping OEMs, systems integrators and end users to significantly reduce the time spent integrating, developing and validating digital transformation projects.

19th January 2022

Miniature inductive encoder is lightweight and accurate for robotic joints

Celera Motion has released a new range of miniature PCB-based ring encoders for robotic joints. Ideally suited to surgical applications with a hollow bore design to fit into rotary actuators, the IncOder Core non-contact absolute encoder is metal-free and extremely lightweight. In addition to providing the accuracy, resolution and repeatability required for surgical applications, it features a design that is immune to contamination.

19th January 2022

BLV-R series BLDCs are ideal for autonomous workforces

The BLV-R Series of low voltage input power DC motors has been launched by Oriental Motor. Based on the successful BLV series, the BLV-R motors benefit from enhancements that are specifically designed to make them a cost-effective solution in AGVs and AMRs.

18th January 2022

Micromotors are driving a new frontier in rehabilitation

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), over two billion people are living with a health condition that benefits from rehabilitation. Innovations in rehabilitation engineering are giving patients with once debilitating health conditions independence and a higher quality of life. Here Dave Walsha, sales manager at precision drive system supplier EMS, looks at how micromotors are advancing rehabilitation equipment.

18th January 2022

The complete safety solution for access guarding on pallet magazines

Pallet magazines with automatic restart contribute to increased system efficiency. This requires a reliable access guarding system. A new safety solution with induction loops, light curtain and monitored signal sequence satisfies the requirements of revised standard EN 415-4, thereby ensuring maximum safety

18th January 2022