Industrial Technology

Intelligent cables detect the need for maintenance

With the introduction of the CF.Q module, Igus has further developed its smart plastics offering. The module checks and evaluates cable health in real time and recommends maintenance or replacement in good time. When used in combination with isense, it opens up new possibilities of digitalisation and networking to make maintenance easier and more efficient and thus save money.

19th July 2018

Subaru reduces vehicle test development times by 90%

Subaru’s simulation of road conditions with a NI hardware-in-the-loop system has accelerated development times and reduced purchasing costs to 33% of alternative solutions.

25th June 2018

EV pioneer favours wireless test rigs

A company that has been at the forefront of electric vehicle design and development for over 20 years has supplied a test rig based on a wireless torque sensor to a world renowned UK University automotive research facility. Based in Fareham, Hants, Tirius has been built on pioneering work on an all-electric single seat racing car and a series of record breaking vehicles. It continues to bring the latest technology to clients in the form of product design and development and the provision of its range of electric drive systems.

25th June 2018

OEM Automatic introduces pressure gauges from Winters Instruments

OEM Automatic is proud to announce its representation of the full range of pressure gauges from the leading global manufacturer Winters Instruments. Among these products are gauges that include innovative StabiliZR technology – gauges with a dampened movement that eliminates pointer flutter caused by vibration and pulsation – all the benefits of glycerine but without glycerine.

31st May 2018

How lithium batteries react with water

Lithium reacts intensely with water, forming lithium hydroxide and highly flammable hydrogen. The colourless solution is highly alkalic. The exothermal reactions last longer than the reaction of sodium and water, which is directly below lithium in the periodic chart.

31st May 2018

Bosch Rexroth to showcase the factory of the future with Technology Showcase

Bosch Rexroth is taking its Technology Showcase on the road this summer with a host of leading industry speakers sharing unique insights into digitalisation, leading open discussions around Industry 4.0 and hosting a series of interactive workshops.

31st May 2018

B&R joins Huawei"s OPC UA TSN testbed

B&R has joined the OPC UA TSN testbed of Chinese network equipment vendor Huawei. The Austrian automation specialist is now participating in all three of the world's most significant platforms for practical testing of the new communication technology. The two other testbeds are those organized by the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) in the USA and Labs Network Industrie 4.0 (LNI) in Europe.

31st May 2018

Spelsberg partners with CED to offer top class junction boxes

Customers of CED are able to purchase high quality Spelsberg junction boxes. The longstanding relationship with CED has been boosted with the introduction of Spelsberg’s most up-to-date products.

31st May 2018

Reduced complexity brings easier enclosure design

Less is more. That is the philosophy behind Rittal’s new VX25 large enclosure system. The new range has helped to reduce complexity in enclosure systems thanks to a consistent 25mm pitch pattern and complete symmetry. The number of common parts has also been significantly increased, which means fewer components and therefore far less storage space.

21st May 2018

IP65 latches for specialist cabinet locking systems

From wall mounted cases to free standing cabinets, Elesa is now offering lever latches, swinghandles and recessed push handle latches to suit specialist housings for industrial, electrical and office use.

21st May 2018