Industrial Technology

Connecting systems in the age of the IIoT

The use of communications middleware to automate diverse device-to-device communications is not a new concept; however, today’s software systems are efficient, flexible and ideal for ensuring that industrial equipment communicates reliably. Nick Pridham of Hamersham Automation Software discusses how such programmes can save businesses time, money and resources through streamlining the communications process across a range of industrial uses.

21st May 2018

New hinge concept increases flexibility

The team at FDB Panel Fittings has found that hinge solutions for construction of electrical and 19in industrial cabinets require a high degree of design flexibility in combination with stability and security during operation. It was from this close relationship with the specialist panel industry that the new ‘pop and click’ lift-off door hinge was developed.

21st May 2018

Rittal"s Hygienic Solution for Large Control Systems

Rittal’s Hygienic Design System enclosures combine the features of their Hygienic Design Compact enclosures with a modular, bayable configuration. They deliver a flexible and hygienic solution that protects installed electrical and electronic equipment, even in washdown areas.

8th May 2018

Assembly benefits combined with savings in time

Time is precious, particularly in control and switchgear engineering where there is always a requirement for some element of manual labour. With its new VX25 large enclosure system, Rittal is offering tangible installation benefits, thanks to its new, improved functionalities. These include improved accessibility, a greater installation depth, tool-free assembly, clever baying seals, and a completely new base/plinth system.

1st May 2018

Systematically Innovative Enclosures

After five years' development work, Rittal has unveiled its new VX25 large enclosure system at the 2018 Hanover Trade Fair. It is the first enclosure system that has been fully developed to meet the requirements for increased productivity in control and switchgear manufacturing, as well as along the Industry 4.0 value chains.

27th April 2018

What are the benefits Industry 4.0 really brings?

Industry 4.0 means different things to different people. Is it sensor networks, big data or artificial intelligence? Lucian Dold of Omron argues that although all these technologies are part of Industry 4.0, it is the results that are more important – the benefits that Industry 4.0 can bring, and what this all means for machine builders.

23rd April 2018

Energy chains and cables breathe life into lift bridge

The new Memorial Bridge opened to traffic in August 2013. A key element of the design brief was to minimise costs of maintenance and repair, with a new cable management system playing a key role in achieving this goal.

23rd April 2018

The ergonomic aspects of the digital future

Do ergonomics have an bearing on the journey to Industry 4.0? The experts at Item believe that they do, and indeed are a key part of the golden opportunity of the digital transformation of the manufacturing environment.

23rd April 2018

Industry 4.0 on legacy machines

Industry 4.0 isn’t just about greenfield sites or brand new machinery. Technologies such as sensors and HMIs mean just about any machine can be turned into a smart machine, as we learn from Bosch Rexroth.

23rd April 2018

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations for electrical installations now available for pre-order from RS Components

RS Components is to stock the upcoming 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations –Requirements for Electrical Installations – published by the IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology). Available for pre-order, RS will have the IET publication in stock on the expected launch date of 2 July 2018.

20th April 2018