The future of industrial maintenance: LOCTITE Pulse demos now available
TodayLOCTITE is now offering free demonstrations and consultations for LOCTITE Pulse, its latest end-to-end Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solution. The new system is designed to redefine plant reliability by transforming how critical equipment health is monitored.
Next generation laser triangulation sensors
TodayMicro-Epsilon has extended its optoNCDT range of laser triangulation displacement sensors with a new high performance sensor for demanding high speed automation applications. The new optoNCDT 5500 offers excellent repeatability and high linearity even on rapidly changing and poorly reflecting surfaces including on ceramics and metals.
Easy integration of Webtec CTA hydraulic flow monitor
TodayFollowing its introduction in 2022, the heavy-duty yet compact Webtec CTA series flow monitor for hydraulic systems now features a 4-20mA output. While this highly capable device can already monitor and transmit oil flow and temperature data via a J1939 CAN-bus interface, the addition of a 4-20mA (3-wire loop) analogue output for flow reporting facilitates easy permanent installation on industrial and on/off-highway machines.
Raising the bar for measuring temperature, pressure and conductivity
TodayIf your processing application requires pressure, temperature or conductivity sensing, or perhaps a combination of all of these critical measurement and monitoring functions, sensor specialist Baumer offers the benefits of its 50 Series.
Holding small doors and lids open in tight spaces
TodaySouthco has expanded its successful line of friction hinges with a low profile version that enables reliable position control in limited space applications. The ST-20L constant torque embedded hinge offers a new solution for mounting small lids and display screens that need to be lifted and held securely in place, at any angle.
Spelsberg adds enthusiasm and talent to its team with Lyndsey Griffiths
TodayEnclosures specialist Spelsberg UK is delighted to announce the addition of Lyndsey Griffiths to the team. Since joining the company's Telford site in 2024, Lyndsey has already become a key part of the warehouse operations.
Catering to the low- and no-alcohol market in Dry January and beyond
1 day 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
2 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
8 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
TodayAdvanced 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?
9 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