Industrial Technology

LED component and indicator guide from Foremost Electronics

Foremost Electronics is a UK distributor for Marl International, a UK manufacturer with over 45 years of experience in working with LEDs and adapting LED technology for innovative indication and lighting solutions for a wide range of market sectors.

30th November 2021

Cobot innovation resolves redeployment challenge

Omron has developed a fast redeployment solution for machine tending collaborative robots. The mobile cobot workstation addresses the issue of under-utilisation that can render automation unviable for high product mix manufacturers and SMEs. By enabling cobots to be redeployed on different tasks with minimal reconfiguration, this agile automation solution accelerates return on investment (ROI).

30th November 2021

Custom scanning system tracks geometric parameters for tyre steel-band components

Riftek, the measurement specialist represented in the UK by Ixthus Instrumentation, continues to develop bespoke measurement solutions for high-throughput manufacturing processes centred around its well proven range of 2D laser triangulation sensors. The latest custom-engineered project is a fully automated Industrial Ethernet based system that measures internal geometric parameters of the cylindrical steel bands that form an integral part of automotive tyres.

30th November 2021

Inductive sensors for continuous monitoring of tool clamping position

Micro-Epsilon has introduced a range of inductive displacement sensors that monitor the clamping position in machine tools. The sensors are compact and robust (IP67), while providing high temperature stability and high repeatability, even in harsh machine tool environments.

30th November 2021

Fast and flexible motion control software development

Elmo Motion Control’s Platinum series advanced servo drives feature EtherCAT networking for ultra-fast machine synchronised single and multi-axis motion, and high levels of functional safety. With full support from Elmo’s UK distribution partner, Heason Technology, these drives are now available with Elmo’s free-to-use Motion Composer2 tool allowing machine designers to easily develop, test and implement user-specific motion and machine control algorithms as drive level SIL (Software in the Loop) commands.

30th November 2021

Pilz offers new radar sensors plus analysing unit for safe protection zone monitoring

For safe protection zone monitoring even in rugged conditions, the Pilz portfolio now includes another sensor for the safe radar system PSENradar: the new radar sensor PSEN rd1.2 can be used for Cat. 3 / PL d and so can safely protect robot applications too. In conjunction with the equally new analysing unit PSEN rd1.x I/O PN, Pilz says it is now even easier to incorporate the safe radar system into existing applications, so optimising commissioning.

30th November 2021

ITC category 1 thermography qualification

Teledyne Flir says its preparation course for a qualification as a category 1 certified thermographer explains the basics of infrared, how to operate an infrared camera under different conditions and for various purposes, how to appropriately judge a measurement situation in the field and how to identify potential error sources to enable participants to undertake infrared inspections following written guidelines and report the inspection results.

30th November 2021

Press-N-Lok pin in electric vehicle charging handle

When an automotive manufacturer required a permanent fastener to secure two halves of the electric vehicle charging handle, it turned to SPIROL.

29th November 2021

Cost-effective toggle clamp range provides flexible and secure workpiece holding

WDS Components has released a new range of durable and economical toggle clamps, expanding clamping flexibility at a lower price-point. Available in three formats, the designs provide flexible clamping options including use in space-constrained areas. The launch enables customers to achieve durable and secure clamping previously achievable only with premium clamps. The new clamp range offers a high holding force up to 227kg, making them suitable for a range heavy duty uses, as well as compact clamps for more intricate applications.

29th November 2021

What is an EU Authorised Representative and who must appoint one?

If you export to the European Union, you may have heard about EU Authorised Representatives and be wondering what they are. How do they differ from distributors or importers? What do they have to do? Who must have one and how are they appointed? In this article we will explain the new regulatory requirements and what you need to know about Authorised Representatives. Derek Coulson of Hold Tech Files offers this advice.

29th November 2021