Rotor Clip video showcases its essential role in e-mobility innovation
2 days agoRotor Clip's latest 3D video showcases how its precision-engineered parts are used in key electric vehicle applications, from the electric motor and A/C compressor to the battery pack.
Automation UK promises exceptional exhibitor experiences for its 2025 show
2 days agoAutomation UK, the UK's largest automation, robotics and machine vision exhibition, will return to the Coventry Building Society Arena between 7-8 May 2025. The event provides exhibitors with a unique opportunity to boost sales, generate leads and connect with key decision makers.
IEC connector C19 for cable mounting with V-Lock
2 days agoThe 4799 rewireable IEC connector from SCHURTER combines a rewireable C19 connector with the proven V-Lock cord retention system.
Parker expands certification of servo motors for explosive environments
3 days agoParker Hannifin continues demonstrating its commitment to safety and performance in hazardous environments by announcing new certifications and product improvements for its EY and EX servo motor series.
Pepperl+Fuchs introduces explosion-protected 8-inch tablet
3 days agoThe latest mobile device for hazardous areas from Pepperl+Fuchs is the new Tab-Ex 05. The 8-inch tablet is based on the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 and offers maximum reliability and ease of use even under demanding industrial conditions. This makes it the ideal device for meeting the high demands of digitalised process chains in IoT and Industry 4.0 scenarios.
Catering to the low- and no-alcohol market in Dry January and beyond
5 days agoStephen Hayes, managing director of automation and control specialist, Beckhoff UK, explains how automation can help food and beverage manufacturers cater to the low- and no-alcohol market.
Worker assistance software for terminal strip assembly in control cabinet building
6 days agoThe clipx Engineer engineering software from Phoenix Contact optimises data consistency from the circuit diagram to the finished control cabinet. The new clipx Engineer assemble worker assistance software is designed for the assembly process of terminal strips.
Bidirectional power supply for rack mounting
12 days agoThe Trio Power AC/DC power module from Phoenix Contact with 20 kW of power for 19" rack mounting enables bidirectional power conversion in various areas of application. With connection technology on the front and a DC voltage of up to 1,000 V, it can be used in a variety of ways, but is particularly suitable for use in battery storage systems.
Advanced Adhesives wins BASA award for excellence
4 days agoAdvanced Adhesives has been awarded for Excellence in Supply and Service at the British Adhesive and Sealants Association (BASA) Awards 2024. The company also received a nomination for a second award for a member of its team, Hayley Martin, for Young Achiever of the Year.
"We were delighted to have won the company award, Excellence in Supply and Service for recognition of industry leadership, innovation and excellence," says Graham Crozier, technical director at Advanced Adhesives. "Recognition from our industry body, BASA, is everything, but in truth, it is only a reflection of the cornerstones of our business philosophy since day one.
"Our company growth over the years has come through continually being challenged by our customers, developing new adhesives to match the demands of new materials and new manufacturing processes. Our unique customer focus and our in-house Adhesive Applications Centre give us the edge in this area. This award is in recognition of almost 30 years of customer commitment, and we are dearly proud to be awarded this award."
Hayley Martin's nomination as Young Achiever, and although she didn't win Crozier says the nomination was an achievement in itself. "The company has always wanted to give opportunities for new employees to develop and grow within the business and we will continue with this ethos as we feel it is important to grow young talent."
Established in 1996, Advanced Adhesives can demonstrate its commitment excellence through no less than 43 internationally recognised sector specific accreditations. The company has also been ISO 9001 for over 20 years and ISO 14001 for 16 years.
Why use a structural adhesive?
13 days agoIn thousands of applications, structural adhesives are being used as a viable alternative to mechanical connections: screws, rivets, or spot welds. Here Peter Swanson, founder and executive chair of adhesives specialist Intertronics, weighs up mechanical bonding versus adhesive bonding, and gives some advice for designing in an adhesive.
Industrial Technology Magazine - Autumn 2024
Cover Story
26 Introducing the world’s first touchscreen photoelectric sensor
Industrial update
6 Getting to grips with the skills shortage
8 2024 MachineBuilding.Live show hailed as a tremendous success
10 A testament to sustainable engineering and art
Special report - pumps
12 Challenges of pump use in aerospace applications
14 What is pump cavitation and how to avoid it?
Food manufacturing
16 Elevating process manufacturing with advanced process control
18 Tradition benefitting from technology: Controlling the brewing process
Design Engineering
21 The importance of 3D-Circuits in healthcare
22 An overview of MMA structural adhesives
24 Automating a repetitive, dull screwdriving task
28 Electrical safety considerations for e-Mobility
30 Floatation tank manufacturer rests easy with
custom enclosures
32 The critical role of access hardware and gaskets
Machine building
35 Cable assemblies for ground breaking stage technology
36 How to prevent operator bypass
38 Machinery safety solutions made flexible and scalable
40 MTP: a jigsaw where any piece fits in any location?
41 Embedded motion control for gantry-based applications
42 Pneumatic cylinders: why and when does quality matter?
44 How to measure a missing V-belt
46 Robot workcell automates cold storage blood testing
48 Modular enclosures protect machines and operators
50 Delivering HVAC efficiency with permanent magnet motors