Industrial Technology

Kontron adds managed 8-port TSN switches to its industrial Ethernet solutions

Kontron is expanding its industrial switch product line with high-performance and cost-effective TSN switches. The different versions of the KSwitch D10 MMT will be available in early Q1/2022 and offer both RJ45 and SFP fibre interfaces up to 2.5 Gb/s with full TSN feature-set and management.

24th November 2021

Profibus Group presents Profinet Certification webinar

If you’re interested in the certification process for Profinet devices or are you looking for information and contacts for Profinet device testing, then this new webinar on 18 January will be of help. The Profinet Certification webinar will show in detail the process and the means for successful certification.

24th November 2021

EtherNet/IP network specification complete for Ethernet-APL physical layer for process automation

ODVA has announced today that the EtherNet/IP specification has been enhanced to enable EtherNet/IP networks to support the Ethernet-APL physical layer for process automation. Licensed vendors for EtherNet/IP technology can immediately start developing EtherNet/IP components for Ethernet-APL, including controllers, power switches, field switches, and instrumentation.

24th November 2021

Spring plungers â€“ simple components with endless applications

From locking, to locating and indexing, positioning and clamping, to securing, ejecting, notching and dampening, a spring plunger is a vital component in the design engineer’s toolbox.

23rd November 2021

How to specify a motion solution for a wheeled robot

For applications that require speed and efficiency of movement, wheeled robots can be advantageous compared to legged robots. Their simpler design can also mean lower cost and reduced maintenance. To achieve these benefits, the motion system that powers a wheeled robot must be carefully specified according to the application requirements and environment, taking into account durability, efficiency, and noise.

23rd November 2021

Disc couplings for test, measurement and inspection systems

Ruland disc couplings are zero-backlash, have high torque and torsional stiffness, and can accommodate all forms of misalignment, making them well suited to the requirements of test, measurement and inspection systems. Single and double disc styles are available, allowing the designer to tailor coupling performance to application requirements.

23rd November 2021

Signaling devices increase levels of ambient light for more visible indication of status

Pfannenberg says its new BR50 Series Stacklight is the brightest stacklight available, outshining previous Pfannenberg LEDs by 10,000 percent. The new BR50 Series Stacklight features an online configuration tool that make it easier to design a simple stack light and provide a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) and the resulting bill of materials.

23rd November 2021

Sick releases all-in-one muting sets for its deTem4 active/passive light curtains

Sick has released ‘all-in-one’, plug-and-play muting systems for its deTem4 Active/Passive range of safety light curtains, providing a fast-track to improved productivity for safe entry/exit applications.

23rd November 2021

Igus rotary table bearings adjust quickly and precisely

With a new locking mechanism, Igus has added more functions to its lubrication- and maintenance-free slewing ring bearings in the PRT-04 series for tight installation spaces. This saves time in adjusting, for example, assembly tables, jigs, fixtures and control panels.

23rd November 2021

Rittal AX enclosures sped up machining and fitting out

Can enclosures be machined and fitted out even faster? Emma Ryde – Rittal UK’s product manager for enclosure systems – looks at how the company’s AX compact enclosure speeds things up.

23rd November 2021