Industrial Technology

Integrated controller makes FMCG mass personalisation a reality

Omron has developed what it says is the world’s first automation architecture for personalisation at scale. The Robotic Integrated Controller (RIC) makes made-to-order mass production commercially viable for FMCG businesses for the first time, giving brand owners the power to put consumer preferences at the core of their strategy.

11th November 2021

Weg exhibits products at EMEX in November

Electric motor manufacturer, Weg will exhibit its range of energy efficient motors and automation products at EMEX, stand E14. A leading net zero conference and energy management exhibition, EMEX will be held at the ExCeL London, between Halls S3–S5 from 24-25 November 2021.

11th November 2021

Yokogawa acquires bioprocess specialist Insilico Biotechnology

Yokogawa Electric Corporation has acquired all shares of Insilico Biotechnology, a Stuttgart, Germany-based developer and provider of bioprocess software and services. Fostering the development of the bioeconomy is one of the priority issues within Yokogawa’s sustainability goals, and in line with that the company aims to leverage this acquisition to build total bioprocess solutions that support biopharmaceutical development through to manufacturing.

11th November 2021

Component palletising system allows uninterrupted processes and clean room compatibility

IEF Werner can equip component palletisers in the varioSTACK series with up to six shafts, for flexible factory automation and demand-orientated material flow. This autonomous, modular system is suitable for a diverse range of applications, including the automotive component sector as well as the pharmaceutical and health and beauty industry. In the UK, customers also benefit from the technical and commercial guidance and expertise of RARUK Automation when specifying and integrating equipment into existing or new production lines.

10th November 2021

Red Lion launches a next generation graphical panel meter

Red Lion introduces its next generation of panel meters, the PM-50. This graphical panel meter, PM-50, expands Red Lion’s existing award-winning panel meter portfolio. The PM-50 is available as a 3.5-inch or 4.3-inch graphical touchscreen display. Using ‘swipe’ technology, users can switch between relevant screens and receive comprehensive operational data for monitoring equipment and production. Visual alerts notify the user that immediate action is necessary, either on the unit itself or via PM-50 app, available on Google Play or Apple Store.

10th November 2021

Modulators and matching RF amplifiers for CVQKD

Laser Components supplies iXblue’s intensity and phase modulators and RF drivers which rely heavily on private telecommunications such as Quantum Key Distribution (QKD).

10th November 2021

RJ45 patch cables for industrial applications

The Phoenix Contact portfolio now includes the new RJ45 patch cables for industrial applications. The RJ45 Industrial patch cable series allows data speeds of up to 10 Gbps in accordance with CAT5 and CAT6A and are particularly suitable for Industrial Ethernet and Profinet environments.

10th November 2021

Robust seal raises new mounted tapered roller bearing performance

SKF says it has vastly extended the performance, and product life, of its new mounted tapered roller bearing by pairing it with a superior seal. The mounted tapered roller bearing, also known as a Type E bearing, incorporates SKF’s CR Seal. The company claims this extends service life by virtually eliminating ingress of contamination, even under harsh conditions.

10th November 2021

Sick "MAX-es" out its in-cylinder magnetostrictive linear encoders

Sick has expanded its MAX family of linear encoders to extend the space-saving, operating cost and maintenance benefits offered by its innovative magnetostrictive measurement technology to smaller hydraulic cylinders and more harsh operating environments.

10th November 2021

Conformal coating meets outgassing specifications

Intertronics has introduced the new Dymax Dual-Cure 9771 light and moisture-cure conformal coating to its product range. This low outgassing material is claimed to be the first conformal coating that meets ASTM E595 and Mil-Std 883 Method 5011 and is therefore suitable for the aerospace and defence markets in applications including missile, satellite, and space critical printed circuit board (PCB) assembly. This coating has UL 94 V0 flammability rating, is UL 746E recognised and has low ionic content.

10th November 2021