Industrial Technology

Kontron announces products featuring the latest 12th Gen Intel Core processors

Kontron has announced new boards and modules featuring the 12th Gen Intel Core processors (Codename Alderlake-S series) for the Internet of Things. Kontron will update the current mini-ITX, µATX and ATX motherboards with this new processor series, and has also selected it as the first platform to adopt the new PICMG COM-HPC/Client form factor, as it serves best new technology trends set by COM-HPC client specification.

6th January 2022

10.4-inch TFT features enhanced industrial specification

Display solutions and embedded systems provider, Review Display Systems (RDS) has announced the introduction of a new 10.4-inch TFT P-series display module from industrial display manufacturer Tianma. The P1040XGF1MA00 features XGA resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels), a classic 4:3 aspect ratio and Super Fine TFT (SFT) technology which enables wide viewing angles and highly consistent colour reproduction.

6th January 2022

Why eddy current sensors are replacing inductive sensors and switches

Both eddy current sensors as well as inductive switches and displacement sensors each have their respective advantages when measuring position and displacement of objects in harsh environments. However, recent advances in eddy current sensor design, integration, packaging and overall cost reduction, have made these sensors a much more attractive option, particularly where high linearity, high speed measurements and high resolution are critical requirements, says Glenn Wedgbrow, business development manager at Micro-Epsilon UK.

6th January 2022

Enclosure hardware from FDB Panel Fittings for electronic equipment

The team at FDB Panel Fittings have noticed that in the past thirty years or so electronic devices have almost completely replaced electrical controls and yet the type and style of housing have remained remarkably constant through that time. From small boxes, desktop cases, and wall-mounted enclosures to complete suites of cabinets primarily in steel and stainless steel they have all required locks, hinges, fasteners, gaskets.

6th January 2022

NSK develops self-lubricating deep groove ball bearings for submersible pumps in cryogenic applications

For use in submersible pumps that handle cryogenic gases such as hydrogen and LNG, NSK has developed rolling bearings that do not require external lubrication. These stainless-steel bearings with a cage made of self-lubricating fluoroplastic are seeing increasing adoption in submersible pumps from leading manufacturers.

6th January 2022

CompAir launches dynamic new compressors in D-Series range

CompAir has announced its latest oil-free rotary screw compressors as part of its new D-Series range, delivering reliability, dynamic efficiency, lower operating costs, and high-quality oil-free compressed air.

6th January 2022

Electric actuators for high duty-cycle positioning tasks

Recently announced by Thomson Industries Inc., and available in the UK from authorised distributor, Heason Technology, the new Electrak LL actuator series builds upon the well-proven Thomson Electrak range with a high-performance and high-efficiency brushless motor and integral electronics that eliminates the need for standalone control. The IP66 harsh environment rated actuator perfectly suits mobile battery powered end-to-end positioning tasks especially where high duty-cycle use prevails.

5th January 2022

Delta MH300 series micro drive at the core of an innovative, electric rope balancer

Handling systems are an essential tool across a range of industries, from manufacturing and metalworking to automotive and railway. Personnel must frequently lift and manoeuvre heavy or awkward loads, then place them with utmost accuracy and care. Zasche Handling has been focused on this challenge since the 1990s, helping its customers fulfil ergonomic requirements for its staff, such as the EU’s Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC .

5th January 2022

Weld-immune inductive sensors are strong, rugged and clever

Contrinex is renowned for the performance and robustness of its sensors, and its weld-Immune inductive sensors ably demonstrate this. The family of parts has now been further expanded with the option of an ACTIVSTONE ceramic-coating for the highest level of weld-spatter resistance.

5th January 2022

Plastic fast axis collimating lenses

Laser Components offers plastic Fast Axis Collimating (FAC) lenses for use with its wide range of laser diode products. Most laser diodes emit a divergent elliptical beam due to the construction of the laser diode and its output aperture. FAC lenses are therefore required to create a parallel beam either for free space applications or for coupling efficiently into an optical fibre.

5th January 2022