Industrial Technology

Vision Engineering launches VE Cam compact digital microscope

Vision Engineering has announced the launch of VE Cam, a new, simple to use compact digital microscope for a wide range of applications. Launching at Productronica 2021, VE Cam is available in two variants with differing fields of view (FOV). VE Cam 50 (50mm FOV) and VE Cam 80 (80mm FOV) offer the power, speed and efficiency of digital imaging in a compact package.

19th November 2021

White paper outlines why food and beverage manufacturers should opt for oil-free compressors

CompAir has published a new white paper for the food and beverage industry, discussing how the right compressed air system can make an important contribution to an organisation’s overall sustainability ambitions, as well as help protect the environment.

19th November 2021

Compact 36mm absolute rotary encoders with analogue interface

Whether in factory automation, process or medical technology, the complexity and uptime requirements are constantly increasing. This increases the demand for ever smarter sensors where limited space is available. With the new AV3650M and AH3650M, these issues are a thing of the past. These new encoders from Siko are said to combine precise and reliable position measurement in an extremely compact housing.

19th November 2021

Igus showcases the best of the 2020 nominees for the vector awards

It is that time again for the vector awards, which showcases the best applications for Igus energy chains. There are always innovative applications, and this year will be no exception. Because of Covid, last year’s vectors were postponed so Igus anticipates that the 2022 ones will be bigger and better. In a new video, the company looks back over the 2020 applicants to highlight the variation of applications that the energy chains are used in.

19th November 2021

Kontron acquires business operations of Ultraschalltechnik Halle

Effective December 1, 2021, Kontron Electronics has acquired the business operations of EMS provider Ultraschalltechnik Halle (UST). In this way, the company is continuing to expand its engineering and production competency and pursuing its consistent growth strategy.

19th November 2021

Innovative packaging machine relies on progressive lubrication

A new type of production machine, which makes packaging directly from cellulose fibres, relies on an automatic lubrication system from SKF. The NATUREFORMER KFT 90 machine, from German equipment manufacturer Kiefel, uses a progressive lubrication system. The KFT 90 makes products such as shells by forming and drying fibrous material – pulped paper and cardboard – at high temperature and pressure.

19th November 2021

Schneider Electric gives away free welcome pack to all Premier Partners on mySchneider

Schneider Electric is giving away a free welcome goodie pack to all electricians who sign up or log into mySchneider on the web and complete their profile information. This ongoing offer has already seen 2,000 welcome packs sent out, with approximately 500 of those being given to electricians in the last couple of months.

19th November 2021

Environmentally friendly and convenient liquid and hydrocarbon recovery

Industry Superstore (ISS), a subsidiary of PVL, has announced the availability of the Wolftank-Adisa range of environmental protection products for the prevention of contamination in industrial plants, facilities and soil.

18th November 2021

High brightness TFT display for graphical user interface applications

Review Display Systems (RDS) has announced the availability of an 11.6-inch Tianma TFT display module. The TM116VDSP02 features full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution, a 16:9 wide aspect ratio, a high brightness rating and exceptional optical performance characteristics.

18th November 2021

Shaft coupling saves fish by enabling new aerator drive assembly

Abssac was challenged to develop a flexible shaft coupling that could be used in the drive assembly of an ‘aerator’ used in the oxygenation of water in fish spawning ponds and small lakes. Aeration is especially required in times of hot weather where the oxygen concentration within the water can fall and have a detrimental effect on spawning.

18th November 2021