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Bonding low surface energy plastics in medical device applications

13 hours ago

Kevin Brownsill, head of technical: learning and development at adhesives specialist Intertronics, shares guidance on bonding specialist medical plastics.

Thermoformable air conditioning hose offers high performance and value

1 day ago

Danfoss Power Solutions has launched its next-generation air conditioning hose for liquid lines in agriculture, construction and commercial vehicle applications. The new EverCool EC005 Type G A/C hose simplifies installation while offering weight reduction and proven reliability.

Stepper motors suitable to different load conditions

1 day ago

The need to combine the performance of a servo system with the ease of use of a stepper motor has seen the rise of the stepper hybrid close loop mode of motor control, as the experts at Ever Elettronica explain.

Motion systems drive the automotive x-by-wire revolution

1 day ago

For the automotive sector, the x-by-wire revolution is on the verge. Replacing mechanical linkages with electronic control has distinct demands on the motor system, but development must be balanced with value for the global market, as Thibaut Marqueyrol, maxon’s head of automotive solutions, explains.

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Motion technology integral to cardiovascular disease treatment devices

5 days ago

From the treatment of narrowing arteries through to circulatory support, miniature motors act as the heart of medical devices used to treat cardiovascular disease. When selecting motor solutions for such applications, compact size and precision control are crucial factors, as the experts and Portescap explain.

Formula Racing success at UC Davis with SCHURTER

4 days ago

SCHURTER is supporting the Formula Racing at UC Davis (FSAE Electric) engineering students for the second year in a row. The USF 1206 fuse was selected to provide safety-critical overcurrent protection in the custom battery pack of the e-car #291.

Micro gears for tiny, precise applications

5 days ago

Whether in micro-drives, microscopes or precision engineering, engineers are building ever more compact products. Motion plastics specialist igus now produces micro gears with a module – the unit of gear tooth size – of up to 0.2. Thanks to high-performance plastics, they still enable low-wear and precise movements for high quality geared products.

Red Bull Ford Powertrains pursues the sustainable future with Siemens

11 hours ago

Siemens Digital Industries Software reports that Red Bull Ford Powertrains has leveraged the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software to rapidly develop the next generation hybrid ICE/electric driven Power Unit (PU) for the Formula 1 2026 racing season.

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WAGO power supplies

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machine building & systems integration

6 days ago

Flexible, precise guidance solution for higher payloads

Responding to market demand for higher load, HepcoMotion is expanding its range of guidance solutions for Beckhoff’s XTS with the new GFX-r – a system providing movement in rectangular paths. Based on the existing GFX design and incorporating the inherent flexibility and precision of GFX/XTS technology, the curved segments have been removed, enabling transportation of payloads up to 40kg.

6 days ago Mark Simms

Create double-sheet detection systems using Contrinex smart sensors

1 day ago

Contrinex smart sensors offer an affordable way to detect the presence of individual sheets and also detect double-sheet conditions, triggering an alarm and halting production to prevent damage to the press.

SKF introduces spherical roller bearing with food safety features

4 days ago

SKF has developed spherical roller bearings specifically designed for the food and beverage industry. These bearings with food-grade grease and seals have a longer service life than SKF open spherical roller bearings and raise relevant food safety standards in the food and beverage industry.

3D Inspection in a ‘snapshot’ with SICK Visionary T Mini AP

4 days ago

Configuring machine vision inspections in 3D is now possible in a ‘snapshot’, thanks to the combination of SICK’s powerful and compact Visionary-T Mini AP camera with the new easy-to-use SICK Nova 3D Presence Inspection sensorApp.

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ABB solution for powering solar mining plant is solid gold

1 day ago

A bespoke end-to-end switchgear and circuit breaker solution from ABB Electrification is powering up a new mining plant in West Africa looking to significantly reduce emissions via the use of renewable energy.

The next generation of Ethernet media converters

5 days ago

Phoenix Contact is introducing a trio of industrial media converter families, each engineering to excel in specific environments and challenges. Designed for performance, durability, and flexibility, these devices cater to the range of industrial needs, from cost-effective solutions to wide-temperature and high-EMC environments.

Schneider Electric partners with ArcelorMittal on low-carbon steel

1 day ago

ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company, and Schneider Electric have announced a partnership whereby ArcelorMittal will supply Schneider Electric with XCarb recycled and renewably produced steel for its electrical cabinets and enclosures.

FDB Online hardware ex-stock for urgent delivery

The FDB says its online store features an extensive range of locks, swinghandles, hinges, handles, sealing gaskets, rod locks, door stays and other enclosure/cabinet accessories – all held in stock for urgent delivery, and come together with the Rocfast lock assembly and logistics service.

4 days ago Mark Simms

fastening & bonding

5 days ago

Learning to weld the easy way

Using the newly available Welducation Simulator from Fronius, welders can learn, train and consolidate their welding skills step-by-step under realistic conditions without any risk to safety and with no additional costs for materials, gases, or wear parts.

5 days ago Mark Simms

Avoiding voids in potting applications

6 days ago

Paul Whitehead, strategic accounts manager at Intertronics, explains how manufacturers can avoid the introduction of voids during the processing of potting compounds.

Bostik relaunches Thermelt to celebrate 40 years of innovation

4 days ago

Bostik will be celebrating 40 years of continuous innovation of its bio-based Thermelt product range at Productronica from 14-17 November in Munich.

Optically clear potting compounds

5 days ago

Kevin Brownsill, learning and development manager at adhesives, dispensing equipment, and curing specialist Intertronics, explores the considerations when specifying an optically clear compound.

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Industry update

6 New call made for a Minister for Manufacturing

8 Overhaul of UK’s business tax and regulation system needed

10 Automation transforms swimming pool into walk-on terrace

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13 Gearing up for urban air mobility

14 Engine electronics protection vital for off-road buggy success

16 Wireless access via a smartphone

18 Four ways to speed up production on your next project

19 Automated QA in optical component assembly

20 Optimising the design of electric bicycle drives

22 Production ready for the gigafactories of the future