Industrial Technology

Introducing the "digital toolbox" approach to digitalisation

The rate at which manufacturers move forward with their digitalisation strategies will depend on many factors, principally the investment involved and the predisposition of staff to change their working practices. Victoria Van Camp of SKF suggests that a more selective approach, as opposed to embracing an all-encompassing digital enterprise model, is a tactic worth considering.

22nd February 2019

Predictive maintenance with Industry 4.0 technologies

Jan-Hendrik Bruns of Shell looks at how implementing Industry 4.0 technologies can be an enabler for predictive maintenance.

25th January 2019

Increased capability in automated dispensing

To give manufacturers access to the latest in automated liquid dispensing technology, Intertronics is introducing the next generation of modular Fisnar F4000 Advance series robots. The new series comprises the most extensive range of robots in the industry. This enables manufacturers to specify a dispensing automation system that meets their own specific requirements. A modular connectivity design, which allows simple and easy interface to a range of new robot accessories, including a tip alignment module and a vision system.

25th January 2019

Understanding performance during design iterations

For some time Ansys has been a pioneer in 3D CAD with Ansys Discovery SpaceClaim. But while this allows 3D CAD to be more accessible to all, simulation tools that provide insight to a design’s performance have historically struggled with adoption throughout organizations.

6th December 2018

Safety functions enable human-track collaboration

The flexible ACOPOStrak transport system and B&R's human-track collaboration open up new dimensions in safe productivity at collaborative workstations. Intelligent safety technology keeps these workstations reliably risk-free without the need for safety barriers.

23rd November 2018

NeuronEdge controller from Brainboxes

Brainboxes has launched a smarter way to know what’s happening on your production line. The BB-400 NeuronEdge Controller combines industrial hardware connections with the processing power of a Raspberry Pi Compute Module and the possibilities of opensource software to offer a simple retrofit way to unlock the potential of your equipment.

23rd November 2018

Customised assembly lines for smart factories

The evolution of smart factories has seen a growing trend in the demand for customised workstations and assembly lines. Modular aluminium profiles hold the key, as Gary Livingstone of Minitec UK explains.

23rd November 2018

Reasons to replace disc springs with wave springs

Disc springs, also known as Belleville washers, are commonly used in high load engineering applications such as clutches and valves. In precision or safety critical products these basic springs may not offer the accurate loading or dimensional tolerances required of the application. Wave springs offers a reliable and preferred spring choice for many engineers.

23rd November 2018

Springs play important role in the world of prosthetics

Here the experts and European Springs and Pressings outline the key role of springs in the developments in prosthetics.

23rd November 2018

Testing is key to meeting endurance requirements for springs

Springs in different applications are subject to different levels of usage – from modest usage in an automotive seat mechanism to much more demanding duties in typical aeronautical applications – and it can be important to have data for spring fatigue in these real world tasks.

23rd November 2018