Industrial Technology

Magnetic gears herald a future of flying cars

It’s fair to say the market for urban air mobility (UAM) is attracting increased investment. It is reported by Roland Berger that the development and certification of an UAM aircraft will cost around US$2 bn. For newcomers to the sector, to raise such funds means it is inevitable that much of their activity is relatively public.

3rd November 2021

Ximea announces new camera models with Sony CMOS Pregius S sensors

Ximea has announced the addition of new models with Sony CMOS Pregius S sensors. The initial line up will start with camera models based on IMX540, IMX541, IMX542 and continue with other sensors from the Sony 4th Generation Pregius S family.

2nd November 2021

CompAir launches latest L-Series models from 2.2kW to 7.5kW

CompAir has added new models to its L-Series range of oil-lubricated screw compressors. Covering 2.2kW to 7.5kW models, the new fixed speed units are said to be highly versatile. From a stand-alone compressor to a complete air station with a high-performance dryer and intelligent control system for low-pressure losses, the systems can help meet a range of individual customer requirements.

2nd November 2021

Zytronic brings transparent power delivery capability to its portfolio

Zytronic has introduced a method of delivering power through glass invisibly. Called ElectroglaZ, Zytronic says this patent-pending technology opens up new opportunities for low power devices and applications without using wires.

2nd November 2021

Portable gauges enable high precision measurements on CFRP and metal substrates

A range of compact handheld gauges for measuring the coating or paint thickness on CFRP (carbon fibre reinforced plastic) and metal substrates is now available in the UK from Micro-Epsilon. Based on microwave technology, the company says the gauges measure the total layer thickness of insulating materials with micrometre precision.

2nd November 2021

Unusual measurement tasks for Burster load cells and force sensors

Ixthus Instrumentation is a distribution partner with Burster, the German precision instrument and sensor manufacturer, supplying complete solutions for torque, force, and angle measurement across a wide range of industries. Amongst a diversity of more conventional measurement applications that include test stands for motor and drive performance evaluation and industrial press monitoring systems, Burster also undertakes more obscure requirements.

2nd November 2021

Intertronics launches low-odour, low-bloom light curable CA

Intertronics announces Born2Bond Light Lock, a unique low-odour, low bloom, dual-curing cyanoacrylate adhesive (CA). Designed for a wide range of bonding applications that require fast fixture, coating or surface cure, Light Lock’s dual cure formulation includes both instant (surface) cure and light cure. It is available in high viscosity and gel formulations for bonding, repair, coating or infilling applications.

1st November 2021

Easy install, high protection Abox junction box range expands

Spelsberg, has expanded its range of easy installation, high protection junction boxes. The Abox, with variants for indoor and outdoor use, including a watertight model, is now available in a wider range of sizes. Designed for fast installation, the Abox provides protection from dust and splashes through to full submersion.

1st November 2021

PLX rotary movement device from Laser Components

Laser Components now offers the Lateral Transfer Hollow Periscope (LTHP) and the Lateral Transfer Hollow Retroreflector (LTHR) from partner PLX. The LTHP is used to shift a beam laterally by any distance while maintaining beam direction to an accuracy of one arc second, while the LTHR is used for folding a beam 180° and displacing it by a given distance.

1st November 2021

OKW"s elegant SLIM-CASE for mobile OEM electronics

OKW has launched innovative and elegant new SLIM-CASE for the latest generation of handheld touchscreen and wireless data transfer devices. The company says the ergonomic SLIM-CASE (IP 54/65) is ideal for measuring and control, wireless communications, IoT/IIoT, healthcare, laboratories, offices, safety engineering and environmental technology.

1st November 2021