Industrial Technology

Pop-open e-chain provides easy access for cables

e-chain specialist igus has developed its latest range of e-chains, the E1 modular chain. The E1 e-chain features an easy snap-open lid, which allows users to fit or access cables quickly. The modular design enables segments of the E1 e-chain to be connected to achieve the desired length. Manufactured from robust igus polymers, the E1 e-chain system can be used in a variety of applications such as the automotive and construction sector, as well as office technology and machine construction.

3rd July 2014

Harting RFID transponder meets EN 50155 standard for use on trains

The Harting Ha-VIS RF-R500 RFID transponder has been successfully tested in accordance with the European Standard EN 50155 for deployment on railway rolling stock.

30th June 2014

Industrial Ethernet helps to improve energy efficiency

The drive to improve energy management has become so urgent that efficient installation and reliable operation have become imperative. Fortunately, there are many well-publicised technologies available to help, and Industrial Ethernet in particular is playing a key role in providing efficient and reliable solutions.

27th June 2014

Business' billion pound failure

Water vapour causes several billion pounds of waste to UK industry. It is not only by far and away the world's most widespread and damaging contaminant, but it causes electronics to fail, machines to jam, drugs to lose potency, metal to rust and a host of other common failures. Keeping water vapour out (or in) from places it isn't (or is) meant to be is nowhere near as easy as it sounds as it can actually pass right through most materials. And that's where Versaperm come in.

27th June 2014

Controlling Europe's most powerful industrial laser

A new laser-based research and development cell has been installed at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Antsy, West Midlands, to help keep British manufacturing at the forefront of assembly, fabrication and joining technologies.

27th June 2014

Flexible conduit

Flexible conduit manufacturer Flexicon has made it easier to specify cable protection with its new products and solutions guide. It includes more than 350 new products and has an expanded technical section.

27th June 2014

Wimbledon's centre court roof glides safely with energy chains

When the roof first glided over Wimbledon's illustrious Centre Court on 29th June 2009, allowing the fourth round singles match between Amélie Mauresmo and Dinara Safina to continue, it was the landmark occasion for the world's most prestigious tennis tournament. The Grand Slam Championship, which enjoys huge global television audiences, was often at the mercy of Britain's unpredictable and inclement weather. With hundreds of millions of viewers tuning in around the world the All England Club needed to find a solution.

27th June 2014

NI reshapes instrumentation with software-based, all-in-one device

NI has announced VirtualBench, an all-in-one instrument that integrates a mixed-signal oscilloscope, function generator, digital multimeter, programmable DC power supply and digital I/O. Users interact with VirtualBench through software applications that run on PCs or iPads. The device provides the most common functionality affordably and opens up new possibilities for how engineers can use benchtop instruments.

20th June 2014

igus sales engineers now all CSCS Certified

Tribo-polymers specialist igus is pleased to announce that all of its e-chain system sales engineers now hold a current 'Site Visitor' card for the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS). The card is for people who frequently visit a construction site, but have no construction-specific skill.

19th June 2014

Easy assembly with readychain speed from igus

The new readychain speed from e-chain specialist igus makes it faster and easier than ever to connect harnessed e-chains with a combined connector and mounting bracket. A secure connection is guaranteed thanks to the robust connectors alongside the latches on the side preventing any disconnection.

19th June 2014