Space-saving and powerful connector solutions for e-mobility

11 hours ago

Harting is adding Han HPR Compact hoods and housings to the HPR series of connector housings which require special protection against environmental influences in power generation plants, rail vehicles or ships.

Increased energy prices: tips on how to reduce your costs

12 hours ago

The cost of electricity, gas and heating oil have risen dramatically worldwide and are placing a considerable burden on plant and machine operators. More than ever, the question arises of how electricity can be saved without major restrictions on daily operation.

COTS motors decrease time and cost for defence projects

15 hours ago

Louis Mongin, BLDC product strategy manager, and Antonio Herrera, business development manager at Portescap, explain how commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) miniaturised motors can be quickly converted to use in aerospace and defence projects.

Individually configured drive systems meet specific requirements

16 hours ago

With the Nord modular system, Nord Drivesystems offers a wide portfolio of drive components that can be individually combined. The company places particular emphasis on energy efficiency, version reduction and the total cost of ownership.

Design Engineering

Enclosure requirements for indoor use with OEM specifications

18 hours ago

Chris Lloyd, managing director at Spelsberg UK, offer advice for OEM designers looking to specify an enclosure for indoor applications.

Full speed ahead for a custom conversion

1 day ago

A vision for a customised camper van led Leigh McCarron to Minitec UK. Working together to Leigh realise his dream, Minitec advised on the choice of profile that would turn an old transporter vehicle into a customised ‘king of the road’ camper van.

General-purpose lidded enclosures are versatile and adaptable

2 days ago

The BM Series of enclosures from British manufacturer BCL Enclosures are a versatile and attractive series of general-purpose enclosures that suit domestic and commercial electrical and electronic installations.

Southco introduces corrosion-resistant stainless steel positioning hinge

3 days ago

Southco has expanded its successful E6 constant torque position control hinge series to include a corrosion-resistant cast stainless steel version that provides superior durability in harsh outdoor environments.

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Is your DIN rail technology future proof?

1 month ago

machine building & systems integration

18 hours ago

Actuator increases accuracy and productivity of bagging machine

When end users of a precision bagging machine started using economical bags with inconsistent sizes, this impacted accuracy and productivity of the bulk bagging process.

18 hours ago Mark Simms

Smoother machinery operation with new spring sleeves

2 days ago

German standard components manufacturer Norelem has introduced a new range of spring sleeves for use as indexing and positioning elements.

Festo showing ‘Progress in Motion’ at PPMA 2022

3 days ago

The Festo stand at PPMA 2022 will focus on key applications for the process and packaging sector. These include innovative process valve controls, servo-controlled flow wrapping and a new solution for controlling web tension with dancing rollers.

Low-code application for interface integration

6 days ago

Thanks to a web client with a low-code approach, the latest version of Kontron’s FabEagle Connect integration solution now also supports user groups with limited programming experience.

panel building

Monoblocks from Phoenix Contact offer two connection points

1 day ago

New, so-called monoblocks from Phoenix Contact provide a single pass-through function. With two connection points, they enable the pole-number-accurate and space-saving construction of potential distributions.

Small terminal blocks for maximum benefits

2 weeks ago

The terminal blocks in miniature format from Phoenix Contact can be conveniently wired and mounted in various ways in even the narrowest of spaces. Depending on the application, the miniature terminal blocks are available with Push-in or screw connection technology.

High flexibility termination boards with a narrow design

3 weeks ago

The new generation of highly compact Varioface Front Connect termination boards from Phoenix Contact supplements the cabling area between the remote I/O system and the field level.

New bus coupler for Ethernet

With the new IL ETH BK-PAC Inline bus coupler for Modbus/TCP (UDP), Phoenix Contact is expanding its product portfolio for setting up remote I/O solutions in the control cabinet.

1 month ago Mark Simms

fastening & bonding

1 day ago

Quarter turn enclosure locks now assembled and available online

The FDB Online store now includes a full assembly provision to supplement the standard component offering of quarter turn locks to IP65/67.

1 day ago Mark Simms

Everything you need in one box to get started with UV curing

6 days ago

Increased speed, enhanced accuracy and reduced waste are just a few of the benefits that UV curing can bring to your bonding process. To help make it even easier for you to achieve these boosts to your productivity, Intertronics offers the IUV101 Starter Kit.

Bostik launches new engineering and repair adhesives for marine industry

1 week ago

Bostik has launched a range of products including within its engineering adhesives portfolio, Born2Bond, to provide an essential toolbox to support the marine industry in delivering sustainable repairs and manufacturing.