Industrial Technology

Copa-data positions zenon 10 as platform for the fusion of OT and IT

The events of the last 16 months have sharpened the focus on digital solutions and business models. The zenon software platform from automation software supplier Copa-data helps companies to implement industrial IoT and digitalisation in the manufacturing and energy sectors. Today, the company publishes its latest major release: zenon 10, a more integrated, all-in-one version of the software platform.

29th June 2021

Parker expands thermal interface materials offering with THERM-A-GAP GEL 75

The Chomerics division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced the launch of THERM-A-GAP GEL 75, a 7.5 W/m-K single component dispensable thermal interface material designed for high performance applications.

29th June 2021

Igus Motion Plastics Show 2021 presents 168new products and range extensions

The Igus Motion Plastics Show 2021 has opened its digital doors and is offering more new products, product enhancements and digital offerings than ever before. 168 innovations from all areas – from telescopic robot hose packages to dry-running ball bearings with 21x service life.

29th June 2021

Fast prototypes for industrial enclosures

There was a time when prototypes for bespoke industrial enclosures were expensive and took weeks to produce. Thanks to advances in 3D printing, today’s prototypes are not only faster and less expensive to develop, but the increased possibility to make design tweaks creates a better final product.

29th June 2021

Elesa MPI-R10 linear and angular magnetic measuring system â€“ simple, accurate, reliable

Simple, accurate, reliable, easy to use as well as time and cost-saving – describes the Elesa MPI-R10 magnetic measuring system designed for use in wood and metalworking production. The MPI-R10 is a hands-free, stand-alone device for linear and angular measurement. Typically, this includes cut-off or positioning tasks for assembly processes where stand-alone operation is required, combined with a high degree of accuracy and repeatability, reducing time and machining procedures to the minimum.

29th June 2021

Rolec"s advanced new taraSMART suspension arms

Rolec’s new taraSMART (IP 54) modular suspension arms offer advanced technical features at a lower price point. They are similar to Rolec’s proven profiPLUS arms but are simpler and more cost-effective.

29th June 2021

Longer operating life with NSK DH/DS series linear guides

With its new long-life DH/DS series, NSK can offer linear guides that achieve twice the running distance of the company’s conventional alternative. This extended operating life is thanks to a number of design innovations, including new material and special heat treatment that promotes a world-leading dynamic load rating.

29th June 2021

Anybus Wireless Bolt brings CAN communication via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth

Since its launch five years ago, the Anybus Wireless Bolt has provided thousands of industrial applications with wireless Ethernet access. With a rugged and unique form factor for bolt-on-machine mounting, it is today proven and trusted in the most demanding industrial applications. Use cases vary from warehouse installations and AGVs to manufacturing of food, underground mining or rough outdoor applications. Building on the success, HMS now launches the Anybus Wireless Bolt CAN, featuring CAN-based communication to the host equipment.

29th June 2021

New modules from IFM make IO-Link even more flexible

With the new extension modules in the AL2xxx range from IFM Electronic, digital inputs and outputs can be added to IO-Link systems easily and inexpensively. Ideally suited for applications in decentralised control systems where they greatly reduce the amount of field wiring needed, the new modules are designed for use with conventional sensors and low-power actuators. As an added benefit, the input modules feature integrated user-configurable filters which, in many cases, further simplify control system design.

29th June 2021

Combined lightning current and surge arrester for the meter panel

The FLT-SEC-ZP2 combined lightning current and surge arrester from Phoenix Contact provides even more free space for tailored solutions in the meter cabinet than its predecessor FLT-SEC-ZP.

29th June 2021