Industrial Technology

Han 1A rectangular connectors as a new Ethernet interface

Ethernet-based data networks have become indispensable in the industrial arena. Ethernet networks are connecting sensors, machinery, control systems, computers and data centres. Harting is now also offering expedient interfaces in the form of its Han 1A series of miniaturised industrial connectors.

30th July 2020

Increased safety for control pendants and assembly areas

To use tools and control pendants flexibly in production, they require appropriately long cables and hoses. However, these are often strewn across the floor unprotected and can create a trip hazard. Cable reels with slip rings offer a solution for power transmission but are often only available as a complete package with a custom cable. A further disadvantage is that the fast transmission of data and media can be difficult with slip rings. Therefore, Igus has developed the e-spool flex cable reel, which uses a spiral guide instead. It moves a single cable or hose safely and stows it away quickly whilst retaining an end-to-end connection.

30th July 2020

Smarter factories need smarter equipment

Machine and Equipment Builders seek new ways to offer more value to customers whilst creating new revenue streams for themselves. Enter, edge computing, as Stratus Technologies’ Greg Hookings explains.

30th July 2020

Shield clamps for one-handed tool-free operation

The new SCC shield clamps from Phoenix Contact make one-handed, tool-free operation possible. The space-saving series features spring clamp technology that offers a mechanically large contact surface and a secure closure system for high-level shield attenuation. The contact spring provides reliable contact quality with long-term stability. In addition, it compensates for any conductor settling effects.

29th July 2020

IT Cooling: Look beyond the norm for true innovation

Charles Kettering – American inventor, engineer, businessman, and the holder of 186 patents – is famously quoted to have said: “If you have always done it that way, it is probably wrong.” Here, Karl Lycett, Rittal UK’s Product Manager for Climate Control takes a new look at IT cooling.

29th July 2020

Mouser Electronics now stocking the powerful Arduino Portenta H7 for pro maker and industrial markets

Mouser Electronics, the authorised global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the highly anticipated Arduino Portenta H7, the first high-performance, industry-rated board in the Arduino Pro platform.

29th July 2020

Kontron launches fanless server gateway for smart rail applications

Kontron has announced its SR-TRACe-G40x edge server gateway solution for the rail transportation industry. This uniquely combines a field-proven multi-network (LTE, Wi-Fi, GNSS, Wired Ethernet) EN50155 rail-certified computer with SEC-Line, Kontron’s innovative approach to enabling ‘all-in-one’ secure edge data processing and networking.

29th July 2020

Red Lion"s FlexEdge intelligent edge automation platform integrates IT and OT

Red Lion’s FlexEdge Intelligent Edge Automation Platform now combines the scalability of Linux with the power of Crimson 3.2 software into one user-friendly operating system. This fusion enables a single FlexEdge controller to provide advanced networking, security, and automation. By integrating information technology and operational technology, FlexEdge helps customers reduce costs, improve data security, and increase productivity.

29th July 2020

Atkore is excited to launch its brand refresh

Atkore International, which owns Unistrut, Marco, Vergokan and Flexicon, is rebranding and updating the image of these well-known and trusted market leading brands to strengthen their association with Atkore. As a global organisation, Atkore has sales of $1.9bn with manufacturing and distribution facilities in 66 locations worldwide. This rebrand will increase customer awareness of the breadth of products and solutions Atkore can offer, showcasing the global scale and support for the cable management and cable protection systems it provides through its partners.

28th July 2020

Hammond introduces EJSS IP66 stainless steel industrial enclosures

The IP66 EJSS family from Hammond Electronics is available in 304 or 316 grade stainless steel, supplied as standard in a natural smooth brushed finish. Sealed to IP66, the EJSS is designed for use as an instrument enclosure, an electric, hydraulic or pneumatic control housing, electrical junction box or terminal wiring enclosure. In applications such as food processing, a formed lip on the enclosure diverts flowing liquids and contaminants away from the seamless poured-in place gasket in the door, enabling it to be hosed down during cleaning.

28th July 2020