Industrial Technology

Vision 600 HMI from Products4Automation

New from Products4Automation is the Vision 600 HMI, which the company says offers high performance with reduced costs and is the perfect complement to any SCADA system. The Vision 600 HMI is a compact industrial human interface with a flat front panel touch screen. Featuring an IP65 rated front panel with optional scratch resistant surface, fan-less design, Windows compatibility, a wide range of memory options and screen sizes ranging from 7in to 21in – the versatile Vision 600 is well adapted to end user requirements.

23rd April 2016

Additional poles add flexibility to Ex connectors

Harting has extended the Han Ex intrinsically safe connector family with a number of new standard inserts and housings that offer users greater flexibility by providing additional contact numbers.

23rd April 2016

CFD software drives Ilmor"s engine upgrade for Indycar

Step-change developments in the accuracy and resolution of renowned engine design company Ilmor’s CFD capability have slashed development times by around 50 per cent whilst also providing a 75 per cent reduction in prototype build cost for its 2016 Indycar engine development project.

23rd April 2016

Overview brochure from ETA

Hot off the press for 2016 is a new 44 page product overview brochure from ETA Enclosures. This new, easy to navigate publication shows ETA’s range of ex-stock enclosure products and thermal management solutions.

23rd April 2016

Subcontractor produces fully CNC machined mountain bike

North Bucks Machining (NBM) has produced a fully CNC machined mountain bike, improving on conventional designs by removing the weaknesses of weld seams on the joined hollow tubes. The NBM design is built around solid aluminium billets and i-beam technology to scallop out the sides of the frame to reduce mass, with rib thicknesses machined down to 5mm while retaining structural integrity.

4th April 2016

"Rittal - The System" on show at Drives and Controls 2016

Rittal will be showcasing some of its leading enclosure technologies at Drives and Controls 2016. Visitors to Rittal’s Stand D230 will be able to view its innovative modular enclosures, power distribution, and climate control systems, commonly specified as the No.1 choice for protecting critical equipment. Of particular note will be the presence of the new, award-winning Blue e+ climate control system which was launched last year to great acclaim thanks to its outstanding energy savings and flexibility.

24th March 2016

ACI launches online industrial fan selector

To assist all online visitors to its website, ACI has developed a new fan selection feature. The selector helps visitors quickly process the selection of the optimum ACI product. Entering the operating parameters using a simple interface, users will be given a clear list of fans that meet the criteria entered.

23rd March 2016

Evolving network standards for the Industrial Internet of Things

In its latest Trend Watch, giving insights today on the innovations of tomorrow, the experts at National Instruments have identified the next-generation standard Time-Sensitive Networks as a key enabler in industrial Ethernet networks.

23rd March 2016

Contactless connectors for industrial machinery

RS Components has introduced a new range of ARISO contactless connectors from TE Connectivity. The ARISO connectivity platform is a hybrid interconnection system that is based on contactless power and data technology and enables easy connectivity over a short distance without physical connection.

23rd March 2016

Electrical safety assured with enclosures

Safety and security are two high priorities for installers and users of electrical switchgear. To prevent personal injury or property damage as a result of issues such as fault currents (short circuits), a number of industry standards and regulations have to be followed. These also cover the potential equalisation between all the metallic parts of an enclosure.

23rd March 2016