Industrial Technology

PROFINET terminal enables operation on two PROFINET controllers

Beckhoff is expanding its product range for the high-performance EtherCAT I/O system with the EL6631-0010 PROFINET terminal which, as a gateway from EtherCAT to PROFINET RT, connects two real-time Ethernet bus systems with one another.

12th September 2011

SPS/IPC/Drives 2011

SPS/IPC/DRIVES is Europe's leading exhibition for electric automation. It covers all components down to complete systems and integrated automation solutions.

9th September 2011

ESPG Ethernet POWERLINK Conference visits the UK

To promote the benefits of Ethernet POWERLINK connectivity, the Ethernet POWERLINK Standardization Group (EPSG) is holding a series of conferences across Europe. ASCO Numatics, together with three other market leading companies, are organising the event. During the conference, ASCO Numatics will be demonstrating how its latest G3 electronic valve island with POWERLINK interface can be networked to create integrated solutions.

9th September 2011

ETA Enclosures and Wohner partner in the UK

A joint agreement between Italian enclosure manufacturer ETA Enclosures and busbar system specialist Wohner brings Italian and German expertise together to offer customers significant cost savings. Wohner are well established and respected for their range of electrical power distribution systems and ETA continues to enhance its reputation as a supplier of enclosure solutions with a comprehensive range of standard and 'modified' standard enclosures and associated accessories. With a trend towards 'one supplier integration' increasingly customers are specifying enclosure solutions and power distribution systems from a single source.

5th September 2011

Ethernet switch for harsh environments

Phoenix Contact is now offering a five-port Ethernet switch with IP67 protection for use in harsh industrial environments. This switch sets itself apart as a result of the compact design and its ease of installation that makes it ideal for the machine construction sector. Its housing is only 30 mm wide so it can be easily installed on a standard extruded element completely and without any protrusion.

5th September 2011

A single network technology for all requirements

As manufacturers around the world recognise the importance of networking as a means to drive up productivity and reduce costs, Associate Editor John Jackson outlines the benefits of EtherNet/IP.

5th September 2011

Remote monitoring and control over Ethernet

Distance isn't an issue with the updated 8.4- and 10.4-inch HG3G touchscreen from IDEC. When you need access to your machine or equipment, but can't get to the factory floor or even to the office, all you need is a computer, a Smartphone or a PDA and you can remotely access, monitor and control your HG3G through a web browser. It really is that simple.

5th September 2011

Vibration controller and dynamic signal analyser

Since their release the 4 and 8 channel VibPilot module from m+p international have become a popular solution for vibration control and dynamic data acquisition applications due to their compact size, excellent analog performance and speed. The unit's flexibility has now been further enhanced by expansion of the system channel count capability with new software that takes advantage of the integrated clock and trigger daisy-chain links.

5th September 2011

Nitrogen purging protects sensing systems against humidity and condensation

Brownell introduces the NEPS1000 (Nitrogen Enhanced Purge System), which is designed to maximise the dry gas purging process for the removal of humidity within all sensing systems. Preventing condensation and high humidity provides increased reliability and extends equipment life and operational availability.

5th September 2011

Multi-channel data recorder

Micro Movements has specialised in the design and manufacture of data recording and analysis instrumentation for approaching 40 years. The systems have been used in many industrial and research areas, particularly in the aerospace, automotive and defence fields.

5th September 2011