Industrial Technology

Kempston Controls becomes Midlands distributor for BÃ¼rkert valves

Electrical component distributor Kempston Controls has become Bürkert’s official distributor for the Midlands region. Based in Northamptonshire, Kempston Controls now supplies end users across the region with Bürkert’s range of process valves and flow control components. Main sectors of coverage include food and beverage as well as hygienic applications.

13th January 2022

Development options for Time-Sensitive Networking

The Connected Industries of the future are taking shape and turning into a reality thanks to Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN). After being incorporated in forward-looking industrial Ethernet technologies, such as CC-Link IE TSN, this solution can now be applied to a variety of automation devices by leveraging a broad development ecosystem.

12th January 2022

Covering all angles with new Igus bevel gears for lubrication-free motion

Bevel gears transfer drive forces at a 90° angle. Igus has now developed bevel gears made of two abrasion-resistant and durable high-performance plastics, especially suitable for simple applications. The gears are lightweight and cost-effective, and completely free of external lubrication, reducing maintenance time and costs.

12th January 2022

Torque sensor with separate sensing head can probe deep into machinery

Sensor Technology has extended its new range of torque sensors with a model that has the sensing head and electronics in separate housings. This has two advantages: the sensing head can fit into very confined spaces, and the electronics can be located in a position where they are protected from physical damage, dust, dirt, moisture, electromagnetic forces, etc.

12th January 2022

Sick's monitoring box opens a window to better machine performance

Sick has launched The Monitoring Box, a simple system that enables plug-and-play condition monitoring and preventative maintenance of sensors, machines, processes and plants. The Sick Monitoring Box can be adapted for diverse individual operating requirements to provide live status feedback and historical analysis, supporting more effective maintenance and optimised efficiency.

12th January 2022

Sensata contactors provide critical data to improve system performance

Sensata Technologies has announced the availability of the new GXC and MXC series of Smart-Tactor contactors with CAN bus communication which provide valuable data for improved system performance, reliability, and diagnostics in military, battery system, energy storage, commercial vehicle and industrial applications.

12th January 2022

ABB robot controllers offer faster, scalable, more energy efficient manufacturing

To meet the demand for faster, more efficient production, ABB is adding two new members to its OmniCore controller family. Available for a range of robots across ABB’s portfolio, the company says the new E10 and V250XT controllers offer best-in-class motion control, as well as 20 percent energy savings and future-proofing through built-in digital connectivity and 1000+ additional functions to meet changing requirements.

12th January 2022

RS Components and Schneider Electric unveil result of digital collaboration

RS Components has introduced an interactive digital motor control configurator, designed in partnership with industrial automation and energy management supplier Schneider Electric. The ‘Ask the Expert’ digital motor control configurator is an intuitive graphics-based product selection tool that helps automation engineers to configure motor control systems quickly and easily.

12th January 2022

European Covid disinfection robot honoured at Omron global contest to address social challenges

A team representing Omron Europe has been honoured for its ground-breaking automated UV disinfection robot at the company’s annual competition to address the most pressing social issues of today. Held annually, TOGA (The Omron Global Awards) aims to inspire Omron’s global workforce to look at their daily work from a social perspective and use their technical knowledge and the company’s best-in-class facilities to develop real-world purposeful and sustainable innovations for the benefit of society at large.

12th January 2022

Trifast invests to increase its European manufacturing capacity

International fastener specialist TR VIC spa, part of the Trifast plc group of companies, has further invested at its manufacturing site in central Italy, increasing its capacity to meet the growing European white goods market. The company says it has experienced unprecedented demand, which has been fuelled by an increase in consumer driven home improvements during Covid that shows no signs of abating.

12th January 2022