Industrial Technology

ABB unveils mobile robot with Visual SLAM AI-technology

Today

ABB 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.

ABB unveils mobile robot with Visual SLAM AI-technology

Delta Unveils D-Bot Series Collaborative Robots

Today

Delta has announced a significant milestone in its development of smart manufacturing solutions with the launch of six highly versatile models in the D-Bot series of collaborative industrial robots (Cobots) at Hannover Messe 2024.

Delta Unveils D-Bot Series Collaborative Robots

Bellows and disc couplings offer higher torque capacity

Today

Ruland now offers bellows and double disc couplings with bore sizes up to 45 mm or 1-3/4 in for use in systems with torque up to 158 Nm (1,4000 in-lbs).

Bellows and disc couplings offer higher torque capacity

Getting the most out of energy storage systems

Today

Stephen Hayes, managing director of automation and control technology specialist, Beckhoff UK, argues that energy storage systems require control technology to maximise the use of stored energy and ensure grid stability.

Getting the most out of energy storage systems

Sleeker DIN Rail Enclosures For Space Optimisation

4 days ago

OKW 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.

Advanced DC motor design is crucial for space projects

10 days ago

What if we could generate solar power day and night, 365 days a year? A new project sets to find this out with its innovative space-based solar farm concept. Here, Dave Walsha, sales manager at drive system supplier EMS, explores the DC motor technology making ambitious space projects possible.

Machine Vision Conference and Exhibition

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Pilz ‘Machinery Safety on Tour’ heads to Scotland

9:00am - 4:00pm, Wednesday 19th June 2024 Pilz ‘Machinery Safety on Tour’ heads to Scotland

PPMA Show 2024

24th - 26th September 2024 PPMA Show 2024
Spring 2024

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

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