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Custom scanning system tracks geometric parameters for tyre steel-band components

Custom scanning system tracks geometric parameters for tyre steel-band components

Riftek, the measurement specialist represented in the UK by Ixthus Instrumentation, continues to develop bespoke measurement solutions for high-throughput manufacturing processes centred around its well proven range of 2D laser triangulation sensors. The latest custom-engineered project is a fully automated Industrial Ethernet based system that measures internal geometric parameters of the cylindrical steel bands that form an integral part of automotive tyres.

30th November 2021
Inductive sensors for continuous monitoring of tool clamping position

Inductive sensors for continuous monitoring of tool clamping position

Micro-Epsilon has introduced a range of inductive displacement sensors that monitor the clamping position in machine tools. The sensors are compact and robust (IP67), while providing high temperature stability and high repeatability, even in harsh machine tool environments.

30th November 2021
Fast and flexible motion control software development

Fast and flexible motion control software development

Elmo Motion Control’s Platinum series advanced servo drives feature EtherCAT networking for ultra-fast machine synchronised single and multi-axis motion, and high levels of functional safety. With full support from Elmo’s UK distribution partner, Heason Technology, these drives are now available with Elmo’s free-to-use Motion Composer2 tool allowing machine designers to easily develop, test and implement user-specific motion and machine control algorithms as drive level SIL (Software in the Loop) commands.

30th November 2021
Pilz offers new radar sensors plus analysing unit for safe protection zone monitoring

Pilz offers new radar sensors plus analysing unit for safe protection zone monitoring

For safe protection zone monitoring even in rugged conditions, the Pilz portfolio now includes another sensor for the safe radar system PSENradar: the new radar sensor PSEN rd1.2 can be used for Cat. 3 / PL d and so can safely protect robot applications too. In conjunction with the equally new analysing unit PSEN rd1.x I/O PN, Pilz says it is now even easier to incorporate the safe radar system into existing applications, so optimising commissioning.

30th November 2021
Cost-effective toggle clamp range provides flexible and secure workpiece holding

Cost-effective toggle clamp range provides flexible and secure workpiece holding

WDS Components has released a new range of durable and economical toggle clamps, expanding clamping flexibility at a lower price-point. Available in three formats, the designs provide flexible clamping options including use in space-constrained areas. The launch enables customers to achieve durable and secure clamping previously achievable only with premium clamps. The new clamp range offers a high holding force up to 227kg, making them suitable for a range heavy duty uses, as well as compact clamps for more intricate applications.

29th November 2021
What is an EU Authorised Representative and who must appoint one?

What is an EU Authorised Representative and who must appoint one?

If you export to the European Union, you may have heard about EU Authorised Representatives and be wondering what they are. How do they differ from distributors or importers? What do they have to do? Who must have one and how are they appointed? In this article we will explain the new regulatory requirements and what you need to know about Authorised Representatives. Derek Coulson of Hold Tech Files offers this advice.

29th November 2021
New convoluted PTFE hose surpasses the limitations of other hose types

New convoluted PTFE hose surpasses the limitations of other hose types

Parker Hannifin is launching its 2030T-V70CON convoluted PTFE hose, provided by the Polymer Hose Division Europe. It is said to be ideal for a wide range of demanding applications, such as those involving aggressive media, high pressure, mechanical stress, high temperature, corrosion, or UV. Parker says other hose types reach their limits and often fail when faced with these challenges.

29th November 2021
Delta highlights IIoT products and highly efficient servo drive

Delta highlights IIoT products and highly efficient servo drive

New from Delta is the ASDA-B3 Servo Drive, which boosts high responsiveness up to 3.1 kHz and offers high positioning precision with over 16.7 million pulses per revolution to optimise production efficiency and output value in a wide range of applications, such as machine tools, electronics, semiconductors, industrial robots, printing, packaging, textiles, and warehousing.

29th November 2021
Kontron announces Arm SystemReady IR certified edge compute platforms

Kontron announces Arm SystemReady IR certified edge compute platforms

Kontron joined the open, collaborative, standards-based initiative Arm Project Cassini to deliver a seamless cloud-native software experience for devices based on Arm Cortex-A. Developers of IoT and infrastructure edge solutions can access the power of Project Cassini today with Arm SystemReady certified devices and OS Linux support from the Arm ecosystem.

29th November 2021
An introduction to feedback devices for VFD and servo applications

An introduction to feedback devices for VFD and servo applications

One issue that often arises when designing closed-loop applications is which type of feedback to use on the motors. In this article, Jeff Kardell of KEB America describes the different types of feedback devices in variable frequency drives (VFDs) and servo applications, as well as some typical examples of where they can be utilised.

29th November 2021
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