Industrial Technology

Fath publishes 160 page product update

Fath Components’ extensive product catalogue has been around for a while, but the company has also recently published an addendum to it which may be of value to OEMs. The first edition of ‘Innovations@Fath’ features all the new engineering components which the company has introduced over the last 3 years. It runs to 160 pages and includes information on the company’s Profile Connector 90° for all common slots and for use with the wide range of grey and aluminium-coloured components offered.

3rd November 2021

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

Official inauguration of the new Phoenix Contact E-Mobility production site in Poland

The new Phoenix Contact E-Mobility production facility in the Rzeszów-Dworzysko Science and Technology Park was officially inaugurated in October, in the presence of the mayor, Konrad FijoÅ‚ek. “The extension of our production facilities at a new location in Poland is a decisive step in response to the developments of e-mobility,” underlines Michael Heinemann, the CEO of Phoenix Contact E-Mobility.

3rd November 2021

Vibration tests boost NASA"s electric aircraft project

To ensure its new X-57 ‘Maxwell’ electric aircraft would be energy efficient and safe for use, NASA carried out extensive ground vibration tests, simulating the stresses it would experience during a real flight.

3rd November 2021

Sulzer announces Baton Rouge Service Centre expansion

To widen support for operators of rotating equipment in the US Gulf Coast area, Sulzer has announced the expansion of its Baton Rouge Service Centre in Louisiana. The new purpose-built addition to the existing facility will enhance the service capabilities of the centre – which specialises in repairs and reengineering for all types of rotating machinery including pumps and small steam turbines.

3rd November 2021

Schaeffler declares ambitious plans for full carbon neutrality by 2040

The Schaeffler Group has declared that it will be operating as a climate-neutral company from 2040. This objective covers the entire supply chain and is underpinned by ambitious mid-term sustainability targets. The Schaeffler Group is therefore accelerating the pace of the Sustainability Roadmap it adopted in 2019.

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