Industrial Technology

Simpler IO-Link device integration

Charlie Walker, Smart Sensor specialist with SICK (UK), discusses IO-Link device integration using function blocks.

22nd April 2021

Sealed B0 IP67 Series enclosures from BCL hold PCBs vertically or horizontally

Protecting PCBs from the elements effectively is the task of the B0 Series of IP67 enclosures from UK manufacturer BCL Enclosures. Ensuring continued functioning of electronic circuit boards, these IP67-rated enclosures are made totally dust and particulate tight with a vacuum seal and can protect their contents against the effects of full immersion in up to 1 metre of water for as long as 30 minutes. There are multiple applications for the B0 Series, including in industrial and marine environments.

22nd April 2021

Tidying up cables with triflex on a Universal Robot

In its latest video, Igus shows us how easy it is to add the triflex energy chain to a Universal Robot. The triflex energy chain complements the Universal Robot’s movements, enabling a smooth motion without damaging the cables.

20th April 2021

Rittal celebrates 60th anniversary

April 1961 saw the beginning of an international success story in a small weaving mill in central Hesse - the standardization of enclosures. Rudolf Loh founds the Rittal company and changes the industry with one idea. What was initially smiled at is now a phenomenon: the standard enclosure is used in millions of product solutions in over 90 percent of all industries worldwide.

20th April 2021

Predictive maintenance on long travels protects energy chains

Energy chains for protecting moving cable assemblies in cranes can be damaged by foreign objects like loose tools, causing costly system failures. This prompted Igus to develop a new push/pull force monitoring system. The EC.PR system records the precise force values of the moving end and adjusts the force limits, preventing potentially catastrophic damage to the crane and expensive repairs.

9th April 2021

Free-standing system enclosure from Rittal offer greater simplicity

Baying enclosures are frequently employed for free-standing use cases – but are not always the best approach. The advantages of stand-alone products such as the Rittal VX SE have often been overlooked. This represents a best-of-both-worlds solution midway between Rittal AX compact enclosures and the VX25 baying portfolio. VX SE offers even quicker time-to-delivery and faster, simpler assembly, greater safety and compatibility with other Rittal systems. The VX SE range also includes a 300 mm deep version that is suitable for cramped environments for building services, for example when deployed as a distribution box.

9th April 2021

Kabelschlepp Metool offers flat cable system for cleanrooms

For manufacturing processes in hygiene-sensitive industries, a particularly low-contaminate environment and technical cleanliness must be ensured. The Flatveyor flat cable system is designed especially for the high requirements of the semiconductor, medical technology, biosciences and pharmaceutical industries. The ‘free-standing’ flat cable system is based on the progressive cable carrier technology from Kabelschlepp Metool.

19th March 2021

Stand-alone enclosures offer greater simplicity

Baying enclosures are frequently employed for free-standing use cases – but are not always the best approach. The advantages of stand-alone products such as the Rittal VX SE have often been overlooked. This represents a best-of-both-worlds solution midway between Rittal AX compact enclosures and the VX25 baying portfolio.

18th March 2021

Williams Racing announces new technology partnership with B&R Industrial Automation

Williams Racing is delighted to announce a new technology and innovation partnership with B&R Industrial Automation, a unit of ABB's Robotics and Discrete Automation business. B&R is a global leader and pioneer of factory automation solutions.

10th March 2021

Southco expands India operations and doubles manufacturing footprint

Southco has announced the official opening of its expanded facility in Ranjangoan, Pune, India. The 20,000 square foot expansion, which commenced in 2019, has tripled available office space and doubled the manufacturing space and distribution footprint, positioning Southco for future growth in the fastest growing market in the world.

9th March 2021