BRAND CONTROL ROOMS relies on KABELSCHLEPP Metool for cable management
TodayBRAND CONTROL ROOMS, a leading supplier of equipment for security services and process monitoring relies on cable carrier systems from KABELSCHLEPP Metool in the development of high-quality workspace systems.
Siemens partners with Microsoft to deliver AI-enhanced solutions for PLM
TodaySiemens Digital Industries Software announces an expansion of its partnership with Microsoft to make the Siemens Xcelerator as a Service portfolio of industry software available through Microsoft's cloud and AI platform Azure and integrating it with generative AI and Copilot features.
Surge protection devices offer easy and safe installation and operation
TodayThe new Valvetrab Safe Protection Plus (VAL-SPP) surge protective devices from Phoenix Contact provide surge protection with forward-thinking installation and safety features, which ensures high system availability.
ROLEC introduces Cutting-Edge IP-Rated Plastic Enclosures
TodayROLEC now offers two premium ranges of IP-rated plastic housings - technoPLUS and technoDISC. Pole-mountable technoPLUS is ideal for outdoor locations, IIoT, measurement and hubs, while technoDISC is perfect for instrumentation, measurement and marine electronics.
Bringing Reliable Cooled Cameras to Process Automation
TodayFLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, has announced the FLIR A6301, a highly sensitive, cooled midwave thermal imaging camera designed for 24/7 inspection and automation applications aimed at making production lines more efficient and improving product quality.
ABB unveils mobile robot with Visual SLAM AI-technology
TodayABB Robotics has announced its first Flexley Tug T702 autonomous mobile robot equipped with AI-based Visual SLAM navigation technology and the new AMR Studio software, enabling first-time robot users to easily program and operate entire fleets of mobile robots.
Miniature motor selection and the role of inertia
4 days agoTo accurately specify a miniature motion solution, understanding the role of inertia is crucial. While sizing tools can assist in this process, a thorough analysis of the application's wider design, combined with targeted customisations, can help optimise performance, as the experts at Portescap explain.
Sleeker DIN Rail Enclosures For Space Optimisation
5 days agoOKW has extended its RAILTEC B range of DIN rail enclosures. There is now a new space-saving flat-profile variant for individual electronic devices which do not require multiple terminations. As such, the ends are closed for mounting customer-specified connections and interfaces such as USB, D-sub and power supply.
Parker Hannifin introduces I/O option card to enhance servo drive performance
13 days agoParker Hannifin has enhanced its standalone and multi-axis Parker servo drives (PSD) offering with a new I/O option board. This versatile option card, accommodating one or two cards per drive, introduces an array of technical features that improve the adaptability and performance of the complete PSD family.
How to unwind, wind and rewind with precision
13 days agoWhen it comes to the precise processing of plastics, paper, textile and sheet metal it is necessary to unwind, wind or rewind continuous material webs with a defined tension to achieve perfect subsequent processing steps. That's why STOBER is focused on ensuring companies working in these industries, and others, get both quality and precision from every single roll.
Should you use BS EN 61439 or BS EN 60204 for machine control panels?
1 day agoThere are two series of British standards that might appear relevant when designing, building and installing machine control panels. Derek Coulson and Paul Skyrme of Safe Machine look at which you should use.
More convenience and greater security
11 days agoEasy to open and even easier to lock, the new housing quarter turns for profile half cylinders from EMKA offer increased ease of use. At the same time, compact control racks in particular as well as distribution and meter boxes can be upgraded to a higher security level.
Automation ensures a solution that sticks for component manufacturer
21 days agoThe precision of LOCTITE adhesive application technology has transformed the speed and accuracy for component manufacturer NEL Technologies.
Quick and comprehensive reporting of Product Carbon Footprint
25 days agoAs a global leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings Henkel Adhesive Technologies is constantly driving sustainability based on its Sustainability Ambition 2030. Now a novel digital solution is enabling quick and comprehensive reporting of Product Carbon Footprint (PCF), and has been certified by TÜV Rheinland.
Industrial Technology Magazine - Spring 2024
Cover Story
2 Opportunities to drive your machine performance, from the innovators in valve terminals
Industry Update
8 Machine builders not yet reaping reaping benefits of digital transformation
10 Generating green power from ancient windmills
12 Who might be the potential purchasers for Innomatics?
14 Schneider Electric celebrates EcoCare launch at new Experience Centre
15 Millions of pounds written off by UK manufacturers
Design Engineering
19 Considerations for choosing an LED potting compound
20 Durability and customisation for fume cupboard controls
22 Operational security for enclosures
24 There’s more to making a spring than you might think
26 Designing with springs in non-standard materials
28 The right battery pack for a mobile industrial robot
Machine Building and Automation
31 Optimise helical gear design to minimise audible noise
32 Moving away from big data toward smart data
34 Machining of lead screws to meet individual needs
36 Machine safety indication can greatly increase productivity
38 New motor driven the roller is most powerful on the market
40 Custom linear motion solution drives hydro research project
42 Automation achieves perfect Easter egg flavour combos
44 From mass production to mass personalisation
46 The transition from electric drives to intelligent drives
48 Build your own AMR with IDEC Safety Wheel Drive
Food Manufacturing Live
A 20 page preview of Food Manufacturing Live, taking place at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham on 1st May 2024
