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Igus rises to robot cabling challenge

Igus rises to robot cabling challenge

Industrial robots are pervasive in manufacturing and their applications are increasing all the time. But with constant multi-axis movements, the cables that supply robots are subjected to extreme levels of stress, posing a challenge for manufacturers of cables and other connecting components. Plastics expert Igus has just the solution.

22nd April 2021
Innovation in the thermal management of lithium batteries

Innovation in the thermal management of lithium batteries

A combined coil and connector has been developed according to the strictest design criteria to work under the bonnet of hybrid and electric vehicles, regulating the cooling circuits of their lithium batteries.

22nd April 2021
Driving up performance in surgical hand tools

Driving up performance in surgical hand tools

As the capabilities of control systems grow, so the potential use cases for surgical hand tools also grow. These increasingly sophisticated motion profiles demand more accurate speed and position information. Andrew Sharp of Portescap examines the benefits and trade-offs of different feedback options, enabling designers to develop surgical hand tools that are capable of addressing the most demanding motion profiles.

22nd April 2021
Threadlocker resolves quality issue

Threadlocker resolves quality issue

The adhesive that pipe fitting manufacturer Huot had been using to seal its threaded products was causing quality issues. When cured, it became brittle resulting in the seal breaking if the fitting was accidentally dropped. Even the impact of the fitting being thrown into a steel storage box could result in the seal fracturing. 

22nd April 2021
Incremental improvements for your adhesives process

Incremental improvements for your adhesives process

Increasing productivity is often about small changes – slightly increasing yield, decreasing waste, reducing materials used or improving quality. It is not always about increases in output, or about overhauling an entire line to achieve it. Here Kevin Cook, Technical Manager at adhesives specialist Intertronics, explains how taking an incremental approach to improving an adhesives process adds up.

22nd April 2021
16-channel mixed-signal front-end digitizer for reference design integration

16-channel mixed-signal front-end digitizer for reference design integration

Analog Devices has introduced a 16-channel, mixed-signal front-end digitizer for aerospace and defence applications, including phased array radars, electronic warfare, and ground-based SATCOM. The new digitizer includes four AD9081 or four AD9082 software-defined, direct RF sampling transceivers. It is designed to accelerate customer development by providing reference RF signal chains, software architectures, power supply designs, and application example code.

22nd April 2021
Switch combines large actuation surface and intuitive symbols

Switch combines large actuation surface and intuitive symbols

EAO offers its new Series 56 Universal Switch that provides reliability in demanding, high-use environments. The switch features an unmistakable, distinctive click when actuated, giving a high level of user confidence. With a large actuation surface and LED illumination, the Series 56 Universal Switch can be located quickly. The front bezel also includes a range of colour options and laser engraved symbols.

22nd April 2021
Diecast enclosures now come with colour-coding

Diecast enclosures now come with colour-coding

Colour-coded trims are now available as options on Rolec’s aluCASE premium diecast aluminium enclosures for industrial electronics. These tough, elegant and versatile housings can be installed anywhere – on walls, machines, bulkheads and desktops.

22nd April 2021
Compact mini ball valves for tight spots

Compact mini ball valves for tight spots

Responding to a growing demand for miniaturisation, Camozzi Automation’s new Series 29 Mini Ball Valves can be used to open or close air or fluids in industrial applications located in extremely reduced spaces. The miniaturised dimensions and light weight of Series 29 enables quick installation at any point in the system, with push-in connection or thread and compatibility with polymer tubing, adding to the valves’ ease of use.

9th April 2021
Free-standing system enclosure from Rittal offer greater simplicity

Free-standing system enclosure from Rittal offer greater simplicity

Baying enclosures are frequently employed for free-standing use cases – but are not always the best approach. The advantages of stand-alone products such as the Rittal VX SE have often been overlooked. This represents a best-of-both-worlds solution midway between Rittal AX compact enclosures and the VX25 baying portfolio. VX SE offers even quicker time-to-delivery and faster, simpler assembly, greater safety and compatibility with other Rittal systems. The VX SE range also includes a 300 mm deep version that is suitable for cramped environments for building services, for example when deployed as a distribution box.

9th April 2021
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