Autodesk Completes Acquisition of Delcam

Autodesk has completed the acquisition of Delcam, one of the world's leading suppliers of advanced computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software. Autodesk announced its intent to acquire Delcam on November 7, 2013 for £20.75 per share or approximately £172.5 million (~USD $286 Million), using non-US-based cash. Delcam will operate as a wholly owned, independently operated subsidiary of Autodesk, with no significant changes planned for Delcam's business.

West Control Solutions considers the alarm inhibit function

A new video from West Control Solutions provides yet more answers to commonly asked questions from customers. Following on from its last guidance on alarms, this latest video from the global specialist in process and temperature control focusses in more detail on the alarm inhibit function.

Flexicon announces growing team

Due to its rapid growth, UK cable protection manufacturer Flexicon has extended its already experienced team by appointing Andy Carr as its quality engineer and Colin Fryers as regional sales manager for the East and North London regions.

New connectors on show

Binder UK is showing a wide range of circular connectors at Southern Manufacturing 2014 that is to be held at Five, Farnborough on February 12-13 and will feature the new series 770 NCC that is IP67 unmated.

UK industry think tank adds new member

Industry think tank Power Electronics UK has added a new member in the form of electrical OEM REO (UK). The company hopes to help in the trade body's stated aim of creating sustainable growth strategies for the industries it serves.  

M12 jack for field assembly by METZ CONNECT

METZ CONNECT has developed an M12 jack for field assembly for future-proof and high performance 10 Gigabit-Ethernet cabling in communications cabling and for automation control units. The jack is offered in two variants as X-coded version: with or without flange. The flange variant is suitable for installation in equipment, machines or plants and the variant without flange is used for free line connections.

Igus exhibits compact readychain delivery system and fully-assembled linear drives at Southern Manufacturing

Igus will be showcasing its new readychain rack 'light' delivery system, additional high performance stock materials, intelligent cable stripping, and drylin-E linear drives ready-assembled with motors at Southern Manufacturing on stand N74.  Visitors to the stand will be able to see live demonstrations of the industry-leading, maintenance-free plastic components from igus, learning how they can help optimise processes and reduce costs.

Are you ready for IEC 61439-2 yet?

The experts at Rittal offer this introduction to the IEC 61439-2 standard and the effects this new standard will have on the low voltage switchgear industry.

System solutions from Murrelektronik

The new general catalogue runs to 700 pages and includes over 10,000 products, conveniently categorised into four sections: electronics in the control cabinet, interfaces, connection technology and I/O systems.

Enclosures

The new Catalogue 34 contains over 700 pages outlining the latest developments from Rittal, and acts as a comprehensive information source on product types, sizes, specification and software.