Fully sealed - New cleanroom chain from igus with ISO Class 1

New from igus is an energy chain especially designed for the cleanroom, which offers a very high degree of protection against abrasion whilst ensuring a completely tight sealing of the system. It was awarded the highest certification - the clean room ISO class 1.

Siemens LOGO 8 adds Ethernet

RS Components has added further fresh choices to its industrial control portfolio by introducing Siemens LOGO 8 nano-PLCs, the latest generation of the popular intelligent logic modules for small-scale automation projects. Key improvements in the LOGO 8 include a larger display, full communication options via Ethernet, a built-in web server, and extra outputs on digital and analogue modules.

Proven control on £17m water works

The Dee Valley Water (DVW) project to build a new water treatment works at its Llwyn Onn site in North Wales, has now been completed. The £17m project was officially opened in March and is controlled by a Mitsubishi Electric system redundant, Q series modular PLC solution.

Reduce industrial network deployment time by up to 75%

Panduit has launched a new approach to the deployment of a manufacturing network that reduces installation time and saves operational costs. The Integrated Network Zone System enables seamless communications between control rooms and the manufacturing floors within industrial facilities.

Remote monitoring Ethernet module

Brainboxes announces the launch of the ED-549, a new Ethernet networking device designed for remote monitoring of multiple analogue inputs in industrial environments. Aimed at test, measurement and process control engineers, it is designed to remotely gather analogue input signals over an Ethernet network. The ED-549 'Ethernet 8 AI' product has eight analogue input channels and delivers remote access to real-time data for highly flexible and high-precision measurements of voltages and currents from instruments located on a process control factory floor or in a laboratory.

RFID technology key to delivering traceability

Progress through automation in a production environment is based on informed decisions being made through the provision of accurate data. The need for traceability is an important driver behind this progress and, as see here, RFID technology has an important role to play.

Skydivers practise indoors with CC-Link industrial network

A new indoor skydiving centre, just opened in Basingstoke, UK, uses cutting-edge CC-Link industrial communications to provide thrill seekers with an exciting, yet safe, aerial experience. The centre is equipped with a state-of-the-art 14-foot diameter vertical wind tunnel that suspends its flyers in the airflow, emulating the feeling of freefall. Experienced skydivers can develop breathtaking acrobatic routines, while others use such facilities for training. Organizations book them for team building and bonding sessions and families create life-long memories.

Panel feed-through housings offer sealing on both sides

The new Harting Han HPR panel feed-through housings are sealed on both sides, and so meet the requirements of IP 66 and IP 68  according to IEC 60529 from both the cable side and the device side in a panel-mount installation. 

Rittal's new operating housings

>Rittal's new operating housings based on AE with handle strips, unveiled at this year's Hanover Fair, have been noted for their attractive eye-catching design, based on the support arm system system CP 60/120/180.

New tools for safe and simple assembly of industrial connectors

Harting has introduced a new range of tools to aid the assembly of the company's family of industrial connectors. The tools include a new slimline screwdriver, tightening torque tools for guiding pins and bushes, panel cutout punch tools for industrial connectors, a new 4-indent crimp tool and crimping tools for wire gauges up to 70 mm2.