Industrial Technology

EMS supplies new Faulhaber AM3248 stepper motor

Sole UK supplier of Faulhaber motors, EMS is supplying the new Faulhaber AM3248 stepper motor. Said to be capable of achieving speeds five times that of comparable stepper motors, the AM3248 delivers exceptional performance in a compact size.

8th December 2021

Eplan presents new full version of eManage

The free version of eManage allowed users to upload, share and manage Eplan Platform projects in the cloud environment. Solutions provider Eplan is now presenting the full version of the software, which offers considerably more added value: master data can be accessed in the cloud as can supplementary documents, and performance is increased with additional capacity. Collaboration is at the heart of the application, which networks OEMs, system integrators, machine builders and operators.

8th December 2021

Video highlights new Maxon products for 2021/2022

Discover Maxon’s new products for 2021/2022 in this video. Maxon presents a new frameless BLDC motor with matching off-axis encoder that it says really comes into its own in dynamic applications. At the same time, the company is also presenting a new series of ECX flat motors for robotics applications, and Parvalux’s brand-new brushless DC motor family with a matching 4-quadrant PWM servo controller.

8th December 2021

USi-safety ultrasonic sensor system from Pepperl+Fuchs

Pepperl+Fuchs has expanded its product portfolio for ultrasonic sensors in the area of factory automation with the USi-safety ultrasonic sensor system – a modern and certified sensor technology that is used to safeguard hazard areas on mobile machines such as robots, industrial trucks, machines, and plants according to EN ISO 13849-1 category 3 PL d. The USi-safety system protects people and objects from potential dangers and collisions. This ultrasonic sensor ensures the safety of personnel and takes its place in the range of electro-sensitive protective devices.

7th December 2021

Thomson enhances online shaft selector tool with real-time configuration of special machining

Thomson Industries has added a real-time special machining configuration capability to its online shaft selector tool. The new functionality enables customers to reduce the time spent in customising round rail shafting for their application needs to mere minutes instead of hours or even days.

7th December 2021

Microsoft partnership helps Sick"s Visionary-T Mini set new 3D standards

Sick has released a miniature version of its powerful and robust Visionary-T 3D snapshot vision sensor. Thanks to a pioneering collaboration between Sick and Microsoft, the Visionary-T Mini packs precise, high-resolution and rapid image capture into a robust design that is both compact and lightweight for a wide variety of industrial uses.

7th December 2021

Exploring the advantages of electric actuators

A linear actuator is usually needed to move an object in a straight line, from a conveyor to a metal press. While some applications requiring the highest forces and longest strokes might need hydraulic actuation, in the majority of cases, electromechanical actuator technology provides both machine builders and machine users with significant advantages. Gerard Bush of Inmoco compares electric and hydraulic actuator technology.

7th December 2021

Clean room compatible linear drives from IEF Werner

IEF-Werner has expanded its standard linear drive products to include a range with metal belt covers. This range is suitable for use in clean rooms according to ISO 14644 from class 1 to 8 as the metal belt protects against the ingress of dirt or particles whilst preventing the release of particulates into the environment from the unit. This has been tested and certified by the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology.

7th December 2021

Igus e-chains working on indoor cranes

Igus says its e-chain is a great alternative to busbar and festoon systems. And thanks to the various orientation options, these can be assembled in warehouses and on indoor cranes. In this video you can see exactly why the Igus believes it is the ideal system.

6th December 2021

Delta puts spotlight on high-efficiency inverters at Energaia 2021

Delta will be present at Energaia 2021, hosted at the Montpellier Exhibition Centre from December 8–9. The focus of its presence at the exhibition will be the new Flex series, which now includes four new inverters: the M15A, M20A, M30A, M50A and the new M100A. All have been engineered to be highly reliable and capable of fulfilling multiple application requirements, extending from residential to commercial. Another highlight will be the brand new M250HV, which offers input voltages from 550 to 1500 VDC and has been designed specifically for large ground-mounted PV plants.

6th December 2021