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Brakes save weight on jet

Brakes save weight on jet"s motorised window shades

While private business jets are the limousines of the sky, they are not immune from the design constraints common across all aircraft. Minimising the size and weight of components is all important for securing the efficiency and performance of any aircraft. So a European motor manufacturer turned to customised Warner Electric X-Small (XS) brakes to reduce the size and weight of its motorised window shades.

25th January 2021
Advanced robotics for industrial manufacturing

Advanced robotics for industrial manufacturing

Rahav Madvil and Noam Ribon on Siemens Digital Industries Software look at the role of robotics in automating processes to optimise manufacturing productivity.

25th January 2021
How material choice impacts on adhesive productivity

How material choice impacts on adhesive productivity

Ideally, material selection comes right at the beginning of a design process, but when a manufacturer is experiencing poor productivity for an established assembly, it might be time for a rethink. Paul Whitehead of adhesives specialist Intertronics looks at the relationship between material choice and productivity in an adhesives process.

25th January 2021
TR VIC continues to invest in the latest high precision fastenings machinery

TR VIC continues to invest in the latest high precision fastenings machinery

International fastener specialist TR VIC spa, part of the Trifast group of companies, has made a substantial investment in the very latest fastening machinery in response to increasing and evolving requirements from European customers. The high precision Carlo Salvi cold former is the newest addition to its growing portfolio of machinery, which further increases manufacturing capacity for high level applications within automotive, household appliances and electrical sectors in Europe.

22nd January 2021
EMS supplies the latest innovation in stepper motors with internal aperture

EMS supplies the latest innovation in stepper motors with internal aperture

Sole UK supplier of Faulhaber motors, EMS has announced that it will offer the latest product in the Faulhaber range. The DM66200H series of hollow shaft stepper motors boasts a new direct drive mechanism for applications that require a uniquely wide aperture, while providing impressive performance values.

21st January 2021
Maximum flexibility with IO-Link Y series with embedded web interface

Maximum flexibility with IO-Link Y series with embedded web interface

Carlo Gavazzi continues to meet the needs of industry 4.0 by launching the IO-Link Y series of IIoT-enabled network blocks which allow up to eight smart devices to connect to the higher-level control system. Installing smart devices within a plant can improve business performance as well as product quality, maintenance/machine uptime, increased speed of operation and lower manufacturing costs.

21st January 2021
OEM Automatic stocks entire range of Basler intelligent lighting solutions

OEM Automatic stocks entire range of Basler intelligent lighting solutions

As any Instagram user will tell you, lighting makes all the difference to images. For machine vision applications, Basler has certainly got that covered and OEM Automatic is delighted to be stocking the whole new lighting range.

21st January 2021
Next generation production line for Pets Choice

Next generation production line for Pets Choice

Schneider Electric has partnered with Sewtec Automation to deliver an end of line packing solution for Pets Choice, the market-leading animal food, treats and accessories producer. The new production line will improve overall production and assembly-line efficiency and provide the foundation for the company to optimise and scale its technology.

20th January 2021
Eplan launches Partner Network

Eplan launches Partner Network

The new partner network that EPLAN founded towards the end of 2020 pools the worldwide expertise of its cooperation partners to increase the benefits for customers. The EPLAN Partner Network (EPN) defines common binding goals for boosting integration along the value chain. Users profit from this increase in continuity and integration, particularly in the areas of PLM, ERP and PLC as well as simulations. The in-depth interchange amongst the manufacturers makes it easier for customers to integrate the large number of systems used on the market.

15th January 2021
Partnership looks to transform rehabilitation technology

Partnership looks to transform rehabilitation technology

Maxon Group and Fourier Intelligence have announced that they are entering into a global strategic partnership. The companies anticipate that Maxon’s precision drive systems combined with the start-up Fourier Intelligence’s rehabilitation robotics will drive the development of new technologies for patients.

14th January 2021
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