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More safety in harsh environments

More safety in harsh environments

3D safety systems are a good option for reliably monitoring danger zones. They present a safe alternative, even in harsh environments where e.g. sparks, dirt and dust occur. They are therefore also a solution for applications where previously optical sensors were unable to provide a reliable answer

28th June 2021
Pocket-sized motion controller for up to 64 axes

Pocket-sized motion controller for up to 64 axes

Trio Motion Technology’s highly compact Flex-6 Nano EtherCAT controller coordinates the motion of up to 64 axes with EtherCAT cycle time down to 125μs. This performance increases the speed and productivity of machines in a pocket-sized format, enabling easy integration and smaller machine design. Click-in I/O modules extend control capability and the Flex-6 Nano also coordinates stepper drives and analogue devices.

28th June 2021
New toughened epoxy adhesive suitable for mismatched substrate bonding

New toughened epoxy adhesive suitable for mismatched substrate bonding

Adhesives and dispensing equipment supplier Intertronics has introduced the IRS 2128 Toughened Epoxy Adhesive. The material is a high-performance black resin system that offers good chemical resistance and excellent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates. Compared with many other epoxies, it offers vibration resistance and can bond dissimilar substrates more effectively.

28th June 2021
Components for building 3D printers? Igus has it covered

Components for building 3D printers? Igus has it covered

In its latest ‘video of the week’ Igus shows you a 3D printer which is built using the company’s products. Linear slides, drive systems including the controller, cable protection and even the printing filament means Igus manufactures almost everything you need to build a 3D printer.

28th June 2021
Portescap

Portescap"s new Ultra EC series slotless and brushless DC motor with integrated driver available from Mclennan

Recently launched by Portescap and available from UK motion specialist Mclennan, the new 22ECP35-2A DC slotless and brushless motor features an integrated driver and offers the potential to simplify installation and operation for motion control applications where smooth control, long working life and cost optimisation are project essentials. The 22 mm diameter, 9-Watt motor expands Portescap’s Ultra EC line of 2-pole brushless motors which are globally recognised for their high power density, premium performance and cost efficiency as well the ability to deliver up to 50% more continuous torque and 100% additional power compared to competitive motors. With its integral driver the plug and play 2-wire 22ECP35-2A also facilitates reduced product design and product assembly time, minimises wiring and decreases installed footprint.

28th June 2021
Sick switches up to smart versatility with next-generation light grids

Sick switches up to smart versatility with next-generation light grids

Sick has developed its next-generation SLG-2 light grids to combine higher levels of optical performance with smart sensor capability in an ultra-slim housing. The Sick SLG-2 extends integration versatility beyond switched outputs to incorporate measurement, classification, and Smart Tasks, while also providing data for diagnostic evaluation.

28th June 2021
Tsubaki eases machine design with heavy duty, versatile Pin Gear Drives

Tsubaki eases machine design with heavy duty, versatile Pin Gear Drives

Providing superior tangential force compared to large gears, Tsubaki Pin Gear Drives are a cost-effective and versatile solution for builders of heavy-duty automatic machinery. Designed to expand possible configurations of linear or rotary drive units, Tsubaki Pin Gear Drives are an ideal selection for applications in the metal, industrial, robot, machine tool, infrastructure and rail sectors.

28th June 2021
Creating more hours in the day with supply chain improvements

Creating more hours in the day with supply chain improvements

Research has found that 75 per cent of millennials list “too time-consuming” as the main reason they avoid phone calls. Phone calls are a positive and valuable tool, but unnecessary administrative ones can be a distraction that takes employees away from productive work. As businesses get back to normal activity, manufacturers can cut through unproductive noise and reduce avoidable admin to create more time to innovate. Here Chris Billinge, business development director at vendor managed inventory (VMI) specialist TFC, discusses how supply chain improvements can create more hours in the day.

28th June 2021
Interroll introduces new vertical crossbelt sorter

Interroll introduces new vertical crossbelt sorter

Space-saving, energy-efficient and easy to maintain: with the new MX 018V Vertical Crossbelt Sorter, Interroll makes it easier for system integrators and their end customers to enter the world of automatic crossbelt sortation solutions. Above all, courier and parcel service providers, e-commerce providers and logistics service providers gain the ability to handle a high variety of goods in a space-saving, gentle and energy-efficient manner via a single technical infrastructure with a high number of end points. At the same time, users benefit from the performance and economic advantages offered by Interroll's proven, mechanically driven crossbelt sorter platform.

28th June 2021
Cable carriers especially for telescopes

Cable carriers especially for telescopes

Kabelschlepp Metool has been successfully developing application-specific cable carriers for use in telescopes for many years. The solutions have proven their stability, flexibility and functionality in research facilities all over the world. They are used in the closing mechanisms of gigantic domes, for example, or in systems for aligning optical systems or the main mirror.

28th June 2021
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