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DC/DC converters for the solar industry

DC/DC converters for the solar industry

The new DC/DC converter of the TRIO product family from Phoenix Contact supplies the system directly from the field. A reliable power supply is guaranteed, even without a central grid. With an input voltage range of 450 V DC to 1,650 V DC, the device is said to be ideally suited to photovoltaic systems, but can also be used in other applications. It complies with the EN 62109 standard and ensures the safe operation of the system.

2nd December 2021
New bearing proof load testing machine offers outstanding accuracy and flexibility

New bearing proof load testing machine offers outstanding accuracy and flexibility

How we listen and respond to customer feedback can sometimes result in the development of important new products or subtle variants of existing products which help to improve manufacturing processes. A good example of this is a new bearing proof load test machine recently introduced by Unasis International, the specialist custom bearing and tool manufacturing division of the Carter Manufacturing group of companies.

2nd December 2021
IP65 to IP69K stainless steel hygiene locks from FDB Online

IP65 to IP69K stainless steel hygiene locks from FDB Online

Designed especially for use in hygiene defined areas, these classically designed L and T handles in AISI 316L with or without cylinder key locking mechanism are now available ex-stock from the FDB Panel Fittings Online store. They are designed for use in hygiene areas of food, pharmaceutical, medical, laboratory and related areas, where it is important to manage and minimise the accumulation of biological material – by design, by manufacturing quality and by pressure washdown. They are said to be suited to stainless steel or plastic enclosures/cabinets for machine controls or power management and are vibration resistant for vehicle or machinery applications.

1st December 2021
Broadest ever Molex range at RS includes antennas, industrial connectors and FFCs

Broadest ever Molex range at RS includes antennas, industrial connectors and FFCs

RS Components has invested in a major expansion of its Molex interconnect product range. RS can now offer designers, installers and maintenance engineers over 1,000 additional Molex products, ranging from state-of-the-art antennas and harsh-environment industrial connectors to an enhanced range of D-subs and cable connectors.

1st December 2021
Medical and industrial power supplies have high power rating

Medical and industrial power supplies have high power rating

TDK Corporation has introduced the 500W rated TDK-Lambda brand CUS500M1 series of AC-DC power supplies. The series is certified to the medical IEC 60601-1 and audio/visual/ITE IEC 62368-1 standards for both Class I or Class II (double insulated) installations. Target applications include medical, home healthcare, dental, test and measurement, broadcast, professional audio and industrial equipment.

1st December 2021
Analog Devices

Analog Devices" people counting algorithm ensures efficient space utilisation and worker safety

Analog Devices has introduced the ADI EagleEye ADSW4000 PeopleCount algorithm for people detection and count in indoor spaces such as meeting rooms or office cubicles. The ADSW4000 is the first in a series of application-level software algorithms forming part of the ADI EagleEye platform that includes a hardware subsystem based on ADI’s Blackfin embedded digital signal processor (DSP) and a set of application-level software building blocks enabling users to quickly develop their own people counting system.

1st December 2021
Shared programming environment brings robot and CNC technologies together

Shared programming environment brings robot and CNC technologies together

The last five decades have seen tremendous advances both in robotics and in CNC machining centre technology. In recent years manufacturers have begun reaping the benefits of bringing these two technologies together and robot tending of CNC machines is already helping to improve productivity for many businesses. However, there is more to come from these two important technologies thanks to the development of a single programming environment for both.

1st December 2021
Level switches are maintenance-free and simple to use

Level switches are maintenance-free and simple to use

Since they have no moving parts, IFM Electronic says its LI151x-series capacitive level switches need no maintenance and are an ideal replacement for conventional float-type level switches that are prone to mechanical failure and sticking in more viscous media. The dependable, maintenance-free operation of the switches increases plant uptime while reducing operating costs.

30th November 2021
LED component and indicator guide from Foremost Electronics

LED component and indicator guide from Foremost Electronics

Foremost Electronics is a UK distributor for Marl International, a UK manufacturer with over 45 years of experience in working with LEDs and adapting LED technology for innovative indication and lighting solutions for a wide range of market sectors.

30th November 2021
Cobot innovation resolves redeployment challenge

Cobot innovation resolves redeployment challenge

Omron has developed a fast redeployment solution for machine tending collaborative robots. The mobile cobot workstation addresses the issue of under-utilisation that can render automation unviable for high product mix manufacturers and SMEs. By enabling cobots to be redeployed on different tasks with minimal reconfiguration, this agile automation solution accelerates return on investment (ROI).

30th November 2021
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