Industrial Technology

RS Components stocks innovative Harting SPE connectivity solutions

RS Components is now offering game-changing T1 single pair Ethernet (SPE) connectors from Harting. Compliant with the newly established IEC 63171-6 industry standard, the Tw1ster connector series fully addresses the needs within modern industrial settings for more compact, lightweight cabling. Through these cutting-edge interconnect components, both data and power can be simultaneously transported, thereby reducing the cost and engineering effort involved in implementing industrial network infrastructure.

22nd September 2020

Michell extends calibration exchange program to the Easidew PRO XP dew-point transmitter

The Easidew PRO XP explosion-proof dew-point transmitter is now part of Michell’s unique calibration exchange program which helps customers keep their sensors fully calibrated while minimising downtime.

22nd September 2020

Panduit forum delivers tech partners virtual show

Panduit and seven technology partners are hosting a one day, virtual technology forum, on Wednesday 14 October. Attracting users in Europe, Middle East and Africa to see and hear the latest technology releases from Atlona, Axis, Cisco, Fluke Networks, Panduit, Signify, Socomec and Swegon.

18th September 2020

Eplan announces new subscription model for licences

CAE software provider EPLAN is now offering new licences for its products exclusively on a subscription basis. This change will offer more flexibility to companies wishing to benefit from Eplan’s engineering packages who will now be able to do so on more convenient terms. Although the new subscription system is available immediately, both new and current customers can continue to purchase new or additional perpetual licences until the 31st of July 2021.

18th September 2020

Igus energy chain developed to help generate environmentally friendly shore power

The e-loop energy supply series which increases safety and reduces procurement and installation time has been expanded to suit static applications, including shore power supplies.

17th September 2020

Yaskawa and Phoenix Contact agree on a partnership for the PLCnext Technology open automation platform

The shared goal of Yaskawa, an industrial robotics and mechatronics manufacturer, and Phoenix Contact, a manufacturer of automation solutions, is to drive forward the transition away from proprietary solutions towards an open and future-proof ecosystem for industrial automation. Yaskawa, a leading company in this industry, has decided to use PLCnext Technology. As a part of this framework, Phoenix Contact will license its PLCnext runtime environment to Yaskawa and has agreed upon joint further development. Yaskawa plans to use the PLCnext runtime system in the fields of Motion Controls and Robotics, initially in Europe and the USA.

17th September 2020

EMKA publishes enclosure sealing technology 2020 catalogue

The New Emka Sealing Technology 2020 Catalogue covers their made to measure Profiles and Frames which greatly enhance the performance and reliability of enclosure gasket installations – this new catalogue contains a wealth of technical information and is downloadable for free on the Emka website.

17th September 2020

EAO introduces rugged CAN keypad and rotary cursor controller

EAO announces the introduction of its new Series 09 Rugged CAN Keypad and Rotary Cursor Controller as a part of its Series 09 product line. Designed for E1 applications, the products offer functional safety compliance and CANbus integration for use in harsh environments.

17th September 2020

Important considerations for designing electrical enclosures

Electrical equipment requires robust protection and a durable enclosure is vital to its safety. Andrew Keith, product development director at power resistor manufacturer Cressall Resistors, explores the considerations when designing an effective enclosure.

14th September 2020

Rittal"s infrastructure protects compact IT data centre within industrial unit

Marshall Tufflex is a manufacturing company, based in East Sussex, that produces PVC trunking, cable trays and a range of other products for the construction industry. It was proposed that an area within the factory floor, currently used as a workshop, could be re-purposed as a space for a compact IT computing system that would run the factory’s automated machinery.

11th September 2020