Industrial Technology

Highly efficient photon counters precisely tested

Photon counters from Laser Components’ COUNT series achieve a typical quantum efficiency of 75%, confirmed with comparative measurements by the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB). At a wavelength of 670 nm, only a deviation of one percent from the specified value of 75% occurred.

8th February 2022

Omron announces ultra-compact, high-resolution code reader

Omron has announced the launch of the new V440-F barcode reader to help manufacturers achieve high-volume, high-speed reading of the tiniest codes, and achieve traceability goals such as securing the supply chain and maximizing OEE.

8th February 2022

All-in-one linear positioner with integrated closed loop drive and control

Applied Motion Products (AMP) has released a new line of linear actuators complete with StepSERVO equipped integrated motors as all-in-one linear positioning solutions including drive electronics and controls, housing and bearing support.

8th February 2022

Robust magnetic encoders offer increased application flexibility

Wachendorff Automation has launched a new variant of its industrial grade rotary encoders that feature a freely definable pulse count. The new WDGP series, available in the UK from Variohm EuroSensor, offers any number of output pulses from 1 to 16,384 PPR as TTL or HTL quadrature A and B channels, plus a freely configurable zero pulse (N). Utilising IP67 protection class stainless-steel housings in a choice of 36 mm and 58 mm diameters with industry-standard mounting options, these high accuracy incremental encoders are based on a patented magnetic sensor technology that offers durability and extremely high resistance to shock, vibration and undesirable shaft loading.

8th February 2022

Moving energy made easy, even over long travels

Moving cable applications with different orientations can cause designers issues. How can you get moving power vertically/horizontally/rotationally? With the range of energy chain variations available with Igus, there is a solution for your application.

7th February 2022

A time and cost saving development for panel and machine builders

Over recent years wire termination technology has slowly migrated away from the traditional screw terminal and moved towards ‘screwless’ terminations. This was first seen on the simple DIN rail terminal and then on other hardware such as PLCs, relay sockets and more.

7th February 2022

Transmitters monitor smaller pumps, motors and compressors in hazardous areas

Machine protection and condition monitoring specialist Sensonics has added IECEx and UKEx intrinsically safe certification, alongside ATEX certification, for its range of Senturion X DNX803 series of transmitters. These upgraded shaft vibration and axial position transmitters are approved for installation and use in hazardous areas with potentially explosive atmospheres (gases) or dusts.

7th February 2022

Emka hardware for machine building and production engineering

On highly dangerous machines, personal protection plays a particularly important role meaning that a professional locking system is needed to secure the highly sensitive electronics in control cabinets on the one hand, but also to protect individual persons in areas of a machine where safety is endangered.

7th February 2022

Rencol’s positioning hinges save space and expense, and improve access

Positioning hinges are an efficient, compact and money saving solution to enclosure and cabinet access. Like its detent hinges, Rencol’s torque positioning hinges combine several useful features in a single device.

7th February 2022

Baumer launches new sensors and software at Drives and Controls show

Sensing and instrumentation specialist Baumer will be promoting its expanding range of IO-Link devices and supporting software at the upcoming Drives and Control show. Sensors are becoming increasingly important in the advances of robotic and automated systems and Baumer is at the forefront of sensor technology helping customers to develop ever more sophisticated manufacturing systems.

7th February 2022